Pal Group Holdings Co., Ltd. (TSE: 2726), which runs the 3COINS variety-store chain and apparel brands including Ciaopanic and Kastane, reported results for the first quarter of the fiscal year ending February 2027 — the three months to May 31, 2026. Net sales rose 4.5% to ¥61,354m, operating profit rose 1.3% to ¥7,953m, ordinary profit rose 1.1% to ¥7,944m and net profit attributable to owners rose 3.4% to ¥5,414m. Quarterly EPS was ¥31.18 (restated for a September 2025 two-for-one stock split), up from ¥30.15.
Sales and margins
Growth was led by the 3COINS business and new store openings. Profit growth trailed sales slightly as the year-earlier quarter set a high base following 24.6% operating-profit growth.
Balance sheet and dividend
Total assets were ¥161,852m and net assets ¥84,540m, for an equity ratio of 50.6%. Pal Group guides a full-year dividend of ¥40.00 per share.
Outlook
For the full year to February 2027, Pal Group guides net sales of ¥253,000m (+7.8%), operating profit of ¥29,400m (+8.3%), ordinary profit of ¥29,400m (+8.4%) and net profit of ¥19,000m (+7.3%), for EPS of ¥109.41.
| Metric | Q1 FY2/27 | Q1 FY2/26 | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales (¥m) | 61,354 | 58,727 | +4.5% |
| Operating profit (¥m) | 7,953 | 7,854 | +1.3% |
| Ordinary profit (¥m) | 7,944 | 7,857 | +1.1% |
| Net profit attrib. (¥m) | 5,414 | 5,234 | +3.4% |
| EPS (¥) | 31.18 | 30.15 | +3.4% |
| Equity ratio | 50.6% | 50.8% | −0.2pp |
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