Kojima 9-Month Operating Profit Jumps 34% to ¥7.4 Billion on Strong Air-Conditioner and Smartphone Sales

The Bic Camera-affiliated electronics retailer grew nine-month revenue 6.0% to ¥222.82 billion and operating profit 34.1% to ¥7.40 billion, helped by robust air-conditioner, smartphone and gaming sales. Net profit rose 30.5% to ¥5.19 billion, and the board approved a share buyback of up to ¥900 million.

Kojima x Bic Camera consumer-electronics store exterior Kojima Co., Ltd. · Tokyo Stock Exchange Standard

Kojima Co., Ltd. (TSE: 7513) reported non-consolidated results for the nine months ended May 31, 2026 under Japanese GAAP. Revenue rose 6.0% to ¥222,824 million; operating profit rose 34.1% to ¥7,402 million; ordinary profit rose 30.7% to ¥7,602 million; and net profit rose 30.5% to ¥5,188 million. The Utsunomiya-based, Bic Camera group electronics retailer delivered growth across both the top and bottom lines during the first three quarters of its August fiscal year.

Air conditioners and smartphones lead sales

Air conditioners were a standout, supported by a Tokyo metropolitan subsidy programme and pre-emptive demand tied to Japan's "2027 problem" for older units, while smartphones, gaming and home fixtures also grew. Although a higher mix of lower-margin phones and game consoles pressured gross margin, the push into higher-value products lifted the overall gross-margin ratio year-on-year; strong sales growth also drove down the ratio of selling, general and administrative expenses to revenue.

Balance sheet and store network

Total assets rose 10.0% to ¥132,837 million and net assets rose to ¥73,924 million. The store network stood at 139 outlets after two openings and two closures during the period, including the replacement of the Hashimoto store with a new "COTOE" format.

Buyback and shareholder returns

As a subsequent event, the board resolved on July 13, 2026 to buy back up to 500,000 shares (about 0.64% of shares outstanding ex-treasury) for up to ¥900 million between July 15 and September 30, 2026. Marking its 70th anniversary, the company has also expanded its shareholder-benefit programme.

Full-year guidance unchanged

The full-year FY8/2026 forecast is unchanged from the upward revision announced on April 9, 2026, which had also lifted the dividend outlook.

Kojima — 9M FY8/2026 Key Financials (J-GAAP, non-consolidated)
Metric9M FY8/269M FY8/25YoY
Revenue (¥ billion)222.82210.12+6.0%
Operating profit (¥ billion)7.405.52+34.1%
Ordinary profit (¥ billion)7.605.82+30.7%
Net profit (¥ billion)5.193.97+30.5%
Total assets (¥ billion)132.84120.79+10.0%
Store count139

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