KUSURI NO AOKI reports 16% rise in operating profit for June-August period; September same-store sales up 2%
KUSURI NO AOKI HOLDINGS CO., LTD. <3549> released its consolidated financial results for the first quarter (May 21-Aug 20) of the fiscal year ending May 2027 after market close on Oct 1. Net sales reached 159.04 billion yen (up 13.8% year-on-year), while operating profit rose 16.0% to 8.42 billion yen. KUSURI NO AOKI is working to expand its food category by increasing the proportion of large-format store openings and enhancing fresh food handling expertise. During the Jun-Aug period, KUSURI NO AOKI opened 21 new drugstores, advancing its dominant store strategy. With five store closures during the period, the total number of drugstores stood at 1,123 as of Aug 20.
Simultaneously, KUSURI NO AOKI disclosed its monthly sales flash report for Sep (Aug 21-Sep 20). Same-store sales increased 2.4% year-on-year, marking a third straight month of growth.
Source: MINKABU PRESS
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