Kura Sushi (2695) Q4 2025 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Net sales for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2025 rose 4.3% year-over-year to ¥245,109 million, with profit attributable to owners of parent up 11.8% to ¥3,606 million.

• Operating profit declined 4.2% year-over-year to ¥5,460 million, and ordinary profit decreased 0.7% to ¥6,179 million.

• Comprehensive income increased 73.3% year-over-year to ¥4,018 million.

Financial highlights

• Gross profit increased to ¥145,174 million from ¥139,230 million year-over-year.

• Operating profit margin was 2.2%, down from 2.4% the previous year.

• Cash and cash equivalents at year-end were ¥24,172 million, up from ¥23,043 million.

• Equity-to-asset ratio stood at 40.0% as of October 31, 2025.

• Annual dividend per share was ¥40.00, with a payout ratio of 49.3%.

Outlook and guidance

• For the fiscal year ending October 31, 2026, net sales are forecast to rise 4.9% to ¥257,000 million.

• Operating profit is projected to decrease 8.4% to ¥5,000 million, and profit attributable to owners of parent is expected to fall 16.8% to ¥3,000 million.

• Basic earnings per share forecast is ¥75.48.