San-A Co., Ltd. (TSE: 2659), which operates supermarkets, large shopping centres such as San-A Naha Main Place and Parco City, and restaurants across Okinawa Prefecture, reported results for the first quarter of the fiscal year ending February 2027 — the three months to May 31, 2026. Operating revenue rose 8.0% to ¥63,769m, operating profit rose 13.2% to ¥4,644m, ordinary profit rose 12.8% to ¥4,891m and net profit attributable to owners rose 4.6% to ¥3,057m. Quarterly EPS was ¥49.59, up from ¥47.25.
Retail momentum
Sales and operating profit both advanced as Okinawa's consumer- and tourism-driven economy supported store traffic, and the operating margin improved year on year. Comprehensive income rose 5.7% to ¥3,322m.
Balance sheet and dividend
Total assets were ¥196,008m and net assets ¥153,105m, for a robust equity ratio of 76.1%. San-A guides a full-year dividend of ¥110.00 per share.
Outlook
For the full year to February 2027, San-A guides operating revenue of ¥257,270m (+4.8%), operating profit of ¥17,527m (+2.7%), ordinary profit of ¥17,975m (+1.2%) and net profit of ¥11,025m (+3.3%), for EPS of ¥178.27.
| Metric | Q1 FY2/27 | Q1 FY2/26 | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating revenue (¥m) | 63,769 | 59,057 | +8.0% |
| Operating profit (¥m) | 4,644 | 4,101 | +13.2% |
| Ordinary profit (¥m) | 4,891 | 4,337 | +12.8% |
| Net profit attrib. (¥m) | 3,057 | 2,922 | +4.6% |
| EPS (¥) | 49.59 | 47.25 | +5.0% |
| Equity ratio | 76.1% | 72.0% | +4.1pp |
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