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Yakuodo Lowers Full-Year Forecast and Scales Back Store Openings on Weaker Sales

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  • Yakuodo cut its 2025–26 earnings forecast as existing-store sales lag due to weather.
  • The retailer also trimmed planned new store openings from 70 to 54, signaling cautious growth.
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Yakuodo Lowers Full-Year Forecast and Scales Back Store Openings on Weaker Sales

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An update from Yakuodo Holdings Co., Ltd. ( (JP:7679) ) is now available.

Yakuodo Holdings has revised downward its full-year consolidated earnings forecast for the fiscal year ending February 28, 2026, citing weaker-than-expected sales at existing stores due to adverse weather conditions. The company now expects net sales of ¥163.9 billion, operating profit of ¥5.16 billion, ordinary profit of ¥5.35 billion, and profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥3.86 billion, reductions of 2.6% to 12.3% versus its previous forecast and implying lower earnings per share. Despite still projecting year-on-year growth in net sales from the prior fiscal year, profitability is set to decline versus plan, and Yakuodo is also scaling back its expansion pace, cutting its planned new store openings from 70 to 54, signaling a more cautious stance on growth amid softer demand and cost pressures for stakeholders.

The most recent analyst rating on (JP:7679) stock is a Hold with a Yen2385.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Yakuodo Holdings Co., Ltd. stock, see the JP:7679 Stock Forecast page.

More about Yakuodo Holdings Co., Ltd.

Yakuodo Holdings Co., Ltd., listed on the Prime Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange under securities code 7679, operates in the retail sector, running drugstores that focus on pharmaceuticals, daily necessities, and related consumer goods in Japan.

Average Trading Volume: 34,728

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: Yen42.78B

For detailed information about 7679 stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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