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Skylark Holdings Co
(3197)
Skylark Holdings Co (3197) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)
Skylark Holdings Co Business Overview & Revenue Model
Skylark Holdings Co Financial Statement Overview
| Breakdown | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 457.79B | 401.13B | 354.83B | 303.70B | 264.57B |
| Gross Profit | 305.13B | 270.18B | 239.88B | 206.91B | 183.06B |
| EBITDA | 85.18B | 72.68B | 66.33B | 41.99B | 65.72B |
| Net Income | 16.75B | 13.96B | 4.78B | -6.37B | 8.74B |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 518.55B | 470.87B | 426.09B | 424.77B | 457.99B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 34.33B | 19.26B | 26.79B | 15.34B | 38.38B |
| Total Debt | 123.67B | 219.69B | 198.66B | 208.05B | 227.87B |
| Total Liabilities | 330.98B | 297.49B | 263.80B | 267.06B | 291.83B |
| Stockholders Equity | 187.57B | 173.37B | 162.29B | 157.71B | 166.16B |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | 50.33B | 52.83B | 55.87B | 29.93B | 36.83B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 72.90B | 67.92B | 70.72B | 45.72B | 50.06B |
| Investing Cash Flow | -34.05B | -39.23B | -14.86B | -15.57B | -12.99B |
| Financing Cash Flow | -23.93B | -36.43B | -44.47B | -53.27B | -16.01B |
Skylark Holdings Co Technical Analysis
Skylark Holdings Co Peers Comparison
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
72 Outperform | ¥338.21B | 29.66 | 9.66% | 0.55% | 14.33% | 36.83% | |
70 Outperform | ¥130.89B | 29.00 | ― | 0.70% | 5.15% | 47.13% | |
66 Neutral | ¥149.04B | 26.66 | 9.66% | 1.17% | 8.16% | -6.01% | |
63 Neutral | ¥805.13B | 48.82 | 9.53% | 0.55% | 15.58% | 60.90% | |
61 Neutral | $18.38B | 12.79 | -2.54% | 3.03% | 1.52% | -15.83% | |
59 Neutral | ¥1.56T | 38.22 | 15.82% | 0.78% | 11.29% | -4.88% | |
53 Neutral | ¥372.07B | 82.23 | ― | 0.24% | 9.19% | 43.90% |
Skylark Holdings Co Corporate Events
Skylark Holdings Co., Ltd. has completed a share buyback authorized by its board on February 13, 2026, acquiring 108,500 common shares for a total of 399,798,500 yen through market purchases on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. The transaction nearly exhausted the 400 million yen ceiling of the program, signaling active capital management and a potential effort to enhance shareholder value through reduced share float.
The buyback used less than half of the maximum 250,000 shares approved, indicating the company prioritized value discipline within the set monetary cap despite the available share volume. This move may support earnings per share and underscores management’s willingness to return capital to shareholders, which could influence investor perception and the stock’s liquidity profile in the near term.
The most recent analyst rating on (JP:3197) stock is a Hold with a Yen3744.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Skylark Holdings Co stock, see the JP:3197 Stock Forecast page.
Skylark Holdings has approved the introduction of a Restricted Stock Compensation Plan for eligible directors, subject to shareholder approval at the March 27, 2026 annual meeting. The plan aims to tie director pay more closely to the company’s long-term corporate value and to strengthen alignment between management and shareholders.
Under the scheme, Skylark will grant up to ¥400 million per year in monetary claims that directors must convert into restricted common shares, with a ceiling of 250,000 shares annually. The stock will be subject to transfer restrictions and potential forfeiture under specified conditions, and similar plans are planned for executive officers and subsidiary directors, signaling a broader shift toward performance- and equity-based governance incentives across the group.
The most recent analyst rating on (JP:3197) stock is a Hold with a Yen3744.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Skylark Holdings Co stock, see the JP:3197 Stock Forecast page.
Skylark Holdings has approved the acquisition of up to 250,000 of its own common shares, representing about 0.11% of shares outstanding, for a maximum of 400 million yen via market purchases on the Tokyo Stock Exchange between February 16 and 20, 2026. The shares will be used to implement a new restricted stock compensation plan for certain directors, aligning management incentives with corporate value enhancement and shareholder value sharing while modestly increasing treasury stock from its currently minimal level.
The buyback is specifically tied to the introduction of restricted stock awards for directors other than audit and outside members, rather than a broad capital-return program. By linking compensation to equity, Skylark aims to strengthen long-term performance focus and governance practices, which may be viewed positively by investors seeking better alignment between management and shareholder interests.
The most recent analyst rating on (JP:3197) stock is a Hold with a Yen3744.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Skylark Holdings Co stock, see the JP:3197 Stock Forecast page.
Skylark Holdings has approved a year-end dividend of 14 yen per share for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, in line with its latest forecast and up from 11 yen a year earlier. The total payout will be about 3.19 billion yen, funded from capital surplus, and reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to shareholder returns while maintaining internal reserves for future investment and corporate value enhancement.
The company reiterated its basic policy of targeting a consolidated payout ratio of around 30% on an adjusted net income basis and signaled continued growth in shareholder returns with a dividend forecast of 26 yen per share for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, up from 22 yen in 2025 and 18.5 yen in 2024. The rising dividend trajectory underlines management’s confidence in earnings sustainability and is likely to be welcomed by investors seeking stable, progressively increasing income from the stock.
The most recent analyst rating on (JP:3197) stock is a Hold with a Yen3744.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Skylark Holdings Co stock, see the JP:3197 Stock Forecast page.
Skylark Holdings reported strong full-year FY2025 results, with sales rising 14.1% year on year to ¥457.8 billion and notable growth in business profit and operating profit. Same-store sales increased 8% on the back of higher traffic and average ticket price, while strategic new openings, conversions, and an accelerated pace of remodeling supported its restaurant network expansion and brand refresh.
Profitability improved meaningfully, as business profit climbed 36.0% and operating profit advanced 23.9%, lifting margins and driving adjusted EBITDA up 16.8%. The company also posted a higher ROE of 9.3%, signaling more efficient capital use and suggesting that its operational initiatives and store investments are strengthening its earnings base and positioning it more competitively in the restaurant sector.
The most recent analyst rating on (JP:3197) stock is a Hold with a Yen3744.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Skylark Holdings Co stock, see the JP:3197 Stock Forecast page.
Skylark Holdings reported strong results for the fiscal year ended Dec. 31, 2025, with revenue up 14.1% to ¥457.8 billion and business profit jumping 36% as margin measures and higher sales lifted operating profit and net income attributable to owners by 23.9% and 19.9%, respectively. The group strengthened its financial position with higher equity, improved cash generation, and increased dividends to ¥22 per share in 2025, and is guiding further growth in 2026, targeting 7% revenue expansion, double-digit profit gains, and a higher annual dividend of ¥26 per share, underscoring confidence in sustained earnings momentum and shareholder returns.
The most recent analyst rating on (JP:3197) stock is a Hold with a Yen3744.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Skylark Holdings Co stock, see the JP:3197 Stock Forecast page.
January flash figures show Skylark’s consolidated domestic restaurant sales up 12% year over year, supported by 5.6% higher traffic, 4.5% higher average ticket, new store openings, brand conversions, and menu collaborations that tapped younger demographics; coupon campaigns and social media driven promotions helped sustain momentum. The group’s recognition on CDP’s environmental A List underscores its ESG credentials even as it continues store investments and promotional pushes to defend share in Japan’s competitive dining sector.
The most recent analyst rating on (JP:3197) stock is a Hold with a Yen3744.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Skylark Holdings Co stock, see the JP:3197 Stock Forecast page.
Skylark Holdings has announced a planned leadership reshuffle, with veteran executive Takuo Sato, currently chairperson of Taiwan Skylark Co., Ltd., set to become President and Chief Operating Officer following shareholder approval at the March 27, 2026 annual meeting, succeeding incumbent President and COO Minoru Kanaya, who will move into an advisory role. As part of a broader renewal of its management structure at the end of current terms of office, the company is also proposing the election of Hideki Soeda as an outside director and Iwao Hirano as an outside director serving as an Audit and Supervisory Committee member, signaling an emphasis on strengthening governance and oversight as Skylark advances its domestic and overseas restaurant operations.
The most recent analyst rating on (JP:3197) stock is a Hold with a Yen3744.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Skylark Holdings Co stock, see the JP:3197 Stock Forecast page.
Skylark reported that its December 2025 same-store sales and all-store sales continued to run above the previous year, supported by higher average ticket prices despite a temporary year-on-year decline in customer traffic attributed to last year’s half-price campaign and one fewer Sunday. Promotional, higher value-added menus at key brands, including Gusto’s collaboration Motsunabe, Syabu-Yo’s premium beef and snow crab courses, and Jonathan’s red king crab and Wakahime beef offerings, lifted average spend per guest, while coupon-based “Year-End Patronage Appreciation Festival” campaigns and broad online/offline promotion for Gusto’s Motsunabe Fair further underpinned demand. Store development remained active with nine new openings and five format conversions in December, including Sukesan Udon’s first entry into Nara Prefecture and three additional overseas outlets in Taiwan and Malaysia, reinforcing Skylark’s domestic footprint and regional expansion. The company also highlighted its community engagement by providing emergency fundraising and soup-kitchen support following a large-scale fire in Oita City, underscoring its social role alongside ongoing growth initiatives.
The most recent analyst rating on (JP:3197) stock is a Hold with a Yen3701.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Skylark Holdings Co stock, see the JP:3197 Stock Forecast page.
Skylark Holdings Co., Ltd. announced organizational and personnel changes effective January 1, 2026, to enhance its operational efficiency. The Marketing Division will be reorganized into the IT Division, and the Production Division will become the Production and Marketing Division. Key personnel changes include Akira Hirano becoming the Managing Director of the IT Division and Shimon Kato taking charge of the Production and Marketing Division. These changes aim to streamline operations and strengthen the company’s market positioning.
The most recent analyst rating on (JP:3197) stock is a Hold with a Yen3211.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Skylark Holdings Co stock, see the JP:3197 Stock Forecast page.