Saizeriya (7581) Q4 2025 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Consolidated net sales rose 16.2% year-over-year to ¥121.6 billion, with net income up 82.8% to ¥4.67 billion, driven by strong domestic and overseas performance.

• Net sales increased 14.3% year-over-year to ¥256,714 million for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2025.

• Operating profit rose 4.3% to ¥15,499 million, while ordinary profit was up 1.4% to ¥15,805 million year-over-year.

• Profit attributable to owners of parent grew 37.0% to ¥11,164 million compared to the previous year.

• Number of customers increased 11.9% year-over-year to 141.6 million, with average spending per customer up to ¥858.

Financial highlights

• Operating income increased 4.2% year-over-year to ¥6.19 billion, though the operating margin declined to 5.1%.

• Gross profit increased from ¥132,084 million to ¥149,082 million year-over-year.

• Operating profit margin declined slightly as operating profit growth lagged sales growth.

• Comprehensive income dropped 36.6% to ¥7,676 million due to a negative foreign currency translation adjustment.

• Cash and cash equivalents at year-end decreased to ¥67,152 million from ¥71,949 million.

Outlook and guidance

• Full-year net sales forecast at ¥258.7 billion (+15.2% year-over-year), with operating income projected at ¥15.5 billion (+4.3%).

• Forecast for fiscal year ending August 31, 2026: net sales of ¥276,300 million (up 7.6%), operating profit of ¥19,000 million (up 22.6%), and profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥12,400 million (up 11.1%).

• Net increase of 113 outlets planned for the year (9 domestic, 104 overseas).

• Basic earnings per share forecasted at ¥252.63 for the next fiscal year.

• ROA and ROE forecasted at 9.1% and 9.0%, respectively.