Kobe Bussan Jan. sales +7.7%

Kobe Bussan Jan. sales +7.7%

Kobe Bussan Reports 7.5% Year-on-Year Sales Growth in January FY2026

Kobe Bussan Co., Ltd. reported a 7.5% year-on-year increase in product shipments to its Gyomu Super stores nationwide for January FY2026, reflecting strong demand across its franchise network according to company reports. This growth aligns with broader financial performance metrics, as the company's non-consolidated net sales for January reached ¥52.86 billion, representing a 6.5% year-on-year rise.

The company's operating profit for the month surged 108.0% year-on-year to ¥3.375 billion, driven by improved gross margins. Gross profit for January totaled ¥5.43 billion, up 111.2% compared to the same period in FY2025. Ordinary profit also saw significant growth, rising 47.6% to ¥3.629 billion.

Store expansion continued to contribute to the company's performance. As of January FY2026, Kobe Bussan operated 1,126 total stores, including 1,122 franchise locations and four directly operated stores. In directly managed areas, two new Gyomu Super stores opened during the month, while no closures were recorded. Indirectly managed areas maintained stability, with one store opened and one closed, keeping the total at 406 franchise stores.

Product shipment trends highlighted regional resilience. Shipments to existing stores in directly managed areas grew 104.7% year-on-year, while all-store shipments in these regions rose 106.5%. Nationwide, including both directly and indirectly managed areas, shipments to all stores increased 7.5% year-on-year.

The company's performance underscores its ability to balance operational efficiency with strategic expansion. With the first half of FY2026 (H1) showing robust growth in key metrics, investors will likely monitor how these trends evolve in the second half of the fiscal year.

Source: Kobe Bussan Monthly Performance Data, FY2026.
Source: Kobe Bussan English IR Page, Monthly Performance Data.