Gift Holdings Inc. Revises Earnings Forecast — Profit Up 4.2%–4.9%
Gift Holdings Inc. (TSE:9279) has raised its earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending October 2026, citing improved operational efficiency and cost optimization despite flat revenue expectations.
| Item | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | JPY 43.9bn | JPY 43.9bn | +0.0% |
| Operating Profit | JPY 4.80bn | JPY 5.00bn | +4.2% |
| Ordinary Income | JPY 4.77bn | JPY 4.97bn | +4.2% |
| Net Profit (attributable to owners of parent) | JPY 2.88bn | JPY 3.02bn | +4.9% |
| EPS | JPY 143.66/share | JPY 150.65/share | +JPY 6.99/share |
The company attributed the upward revision to sustained improvements in store-level quality and service metrics (QSCA), extended operating hours, and better-than-expected same-store sales growth of 103.0% year-over-year through July 2026. Additionally, Gift Holdings optimized food procurement methods and manufacturing efficiency, reducing ingredient costs and expanding gross margin. The company incorporated third-quarter outperformance into full-year projections while maintaining fourth-quarter assumptions unchanged.
The revision signals that Gift Holdings is successfully executing margin expansion through operational leverage rather than top-line growth. Operating profit, ordinary income (keijo rieki), and net profit all improved 4.2–4.9%, reflecting disciplined cost management and productivity gains. Earnings per share rose to JPY 150.65/share from JPY 143.66/share. However, investors should note that fourth-quarter guidance remains unchanged, suggesting management is taking a conservative stance on near-term momentum. Full-year results will be disclosed following the fourth-quarter earnings announcement.
Source: Original filing (TDnet) | 日本語版
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