Gift Holdings Inc. Revises Earnings Forecast Upward on Strong Q2 Performance
Gift Holdings Inc. (TSE:9279) raised its full-year earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending October 2026, citing better-than-expected operational performance and improved cost management in the first half.
| Item | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | JPY 43.0bn | JPY 43.9bn | +2.1% |
| Operating Profit | JPY 4.40bn | JPY 4.80bn | +9.1% |
| Ordinary Income | JPY 4.36bn | JPY 4.77bn | +9.4% |
| Net Profit | JPY 2.61bn | JPY 2.88bn | +10.3% |
| EPS | JPY 130.37/share | JPY 143.66/share | +10.2% |
The company attributed the upward revision to sustained improvements in store quality scores and extended operating hours, which drove domestic company-operated store same-store sales growth to 102.8% year-over-year in the second quarter. Additionally, optimized food procurement methods and enhanced manufacturing efficiency reduced material costs, resulting in a significant expansion of gross profit margin compared to the prior-year period. Management noted that second-quarter revenue and profit metrics exceeded prior forecasts, and with third-quarter performance tracking in line with first-half momentum, the company incorporated the upside variance into full-year projections.
The revision underscores operational leverage from improved store productivity and supply-chain optimization. Net profit guidance increased 10.3% to JPY 2.88bn, with earnings per share rising to JPY 143.66/share. However, investors should monitor potential headwinds from elevated energy costs stemming from Middle East geopolitical tensions and the possibility of incremental capital investments that could offset margin gains in coming quarters.
Source: Original filing (TDnet) | 日本語版
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