Look Holdings Revises H1 FY2026 Forecast — Operating Profit Surges 66.7%

Look Holdings Revises H1 FY2026 Forecast — Operating Profit Surges 66.7%

Look Holdings Incorporated (TSE:8029) raised its earnings guidance for the first half of fiscal year 2026 ending June 30, citing stronger-than-expected domestic performance and favorable final clearance sales in Korea.

The fashion retailer lifted revenue guidance by JPY 500M to JPY 23.0bn, with operating profit jumping JPY 400M to JPY 1.00bn. Ordinary income (keijo rieki), a Japan-specific metric capturing non-operating items, rose JPY 400M to JPY 1.10bn. Net profit attributable to parent shareholders climbed JPY 150M to JPY 650M, while earnings per share increased to JPY 86.76 from JPY 66.81.

Management attributed the upward revision to robust domestic operations driven by aggressive store expansion and exclusive Japanese product launches across its core import brands. In Korea, the company benefited from strong final clearance sales in January and February following the termination of its exclusive distribution agreement with SMCP Holding SAS.

The revision underscores resilience in Look Holdings’ core retail operations despite ongoing market headwinds. However, investors should note that full-year guidance remains unchanged pending completion of a cost review related to headquarters relocation. The company indicated potential for further disclosure adjustments once that assessment concludes, warranting close monitoring of future announcements.

Source: Original filing (TDnet) | 日本語版

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