Apparel Business: Higher Revenue, Lower Profit, and Operating Profit Above Plan
First written in FY2018-Q2. 15 of 31 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2019-Q2. Latest entry: FY2027-H1.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2020: 29 of 143 companies on the "Worse" side.
- FY2027-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, revenue was ¥12,863 million, up 1.9% year on year, while operating profit was ¥1,033 million, up 30.6% year on year, resulting in higher revenue and profit.」
The Apparel Business recorded higher revenue and profit, driven by supply chain strengthening and Palette's new store openings, events, and other initiatives. - 2026-07-10WorsenedEarnings
「As a result, revenue increased to ¥6.765 billion, up 5.1% year on year, but operating profit declined to ¥354 million, down 16.3%, partly because of higher selling, general and administrative expenses.」
The apparel business maintained higher revenue but recorded lower operating profit because of higher selling, general and administrative expenses. - FY2026WorsenedAnnual report
「As a result, the apparel business as a whole recorded higher revenue but lower profit, with revenue of ¥24.615 billion, up 1.6% year on year, and operating profit of ¥996 million, down 2.4%.」
The Apparel Business recorded higher revenue but lower operating profit, changing from higher revenue and profit in the previous fiscal year to higher revenue but lower profit. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, revenue was ¥12,625 million, up 2.7% year on year, while operating profit was ¥791 million, up 12.3% year on year, resulting in higher revenue and profit.」
The Apparel Business shifted from higher revenue but lower profit in the first half of the previous fiscal year to higher revenue and profit, with revenue up 2.7% and operating profit up 12.3%. - FY2025-H1ReframedAnnual report
「As a result, revenue was ¥12,291 million, up 9.4% year on year, while operating profit was ¥705 million, down 9.3% year on year, resulting in higher revenue but lower profit.」
The Apparel Business recorded higher revenue but lower operating profit. The disclosure cites Palette's new store openings and existing-store growth, as well as expanded initiatives with アスティグループ's key customers. - FY2025-Q1ReframedAnnual report
「As a result, revenue was ¥6,182 million, up 8.9% year on year, while operating profit was ¥406 million, down 9.9%, resulting in higher revenue but lower profit, although performance was broadly in line with the plan.」
The Apparel Business recorded higher revenue but lower operating profit, changing from the previous fiscal year's trend of higher revenue and profit, while performance was described as broadly in line with the plan. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, revenue was ¥22,462 million, up 7.4% from the previous fiscal year, marking the seventh consecutive period of revenue growth, while operating profit was ¥1,046 million, up 11.1%, marking the second consecutive period of profit growth.」
The Apparel Business recorded its seventh consecutive period of revenue growth and second consecutive period of profit growth, updating the higher revenue and profit results from the previous fiscal year. - FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, revenue was ¥17,010 million, up 6.8% year on year, while operating profit was ¥1,078 million, up 32.0% year on year, resulting in higher revenue and profit.」
The Apparel Business continued to record higher revenue and profit, with revenue up 6.8% and operating profit up 32.0% for the cumulative third quarter. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, revenue was ¥11,237 million, up 10.1% year on year, while operating profit was ¥777 million, up 58.4% year on year, resulting in higher revenue and profit.」
The Apparel Business recorded revenue growth of 10.1% and operating profit growth of 58.4% year on year, updating the results reported through the previous quarter. - FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, revenue was ¥5,674 million, up 9.1% year on year, while operating profit was ¥451 million, up 57.6% year on year, resulting in higher revenue and profit.」
The Apparel Business recorded higher revenue and profit year on year, with revenue up 9.1% and operating profit up 57.6%. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, revenue was ¥20,921 million, up 6.6% from the previous fiscal year, while operating profit was ¥942 million, up 6.0%.」
The Apparel Business shifted from higher revenue but lower profit in the previous fiscal year to higher revenue and profit for the full year, with both revenue and operating profit above the previous fiscal year's levels. - FY2023-Q3Quarterly Results UpdateAnnual report
「As a result, revenue was ¥15,927 million, up 4.8% year on year, while operating profit was ¥816 million, down 6.4%.」
The Apparel Business recorded higher revenue year on year, while operating profit fell 6.4%. The results have been updated from the cumulative second-quarter figures of 4.5% revenue growth and a 6.2% decline in operating profit. - FY2023-Q2ReframedAnnual report
「(Apparel Business) ㈱アージュ, which operates the daily fashion business Palette, expanded revenue as existing stores grew following the opening of 2 new stores and stronger product proposal capabilities, while operating profit remained solid. Although アスティグループ was affected in part by the weaker yen and higher raw material prices, revenue expanded as demand recovered and initiatives with key customers were strengthened. As a result, revenue was ¥10,207 million, up 3.4% year on year, while operating profit was ¥490 million, down 10.3%, resulting in higher revenue but lower profit.」
Palette performed solidly following new store openings and stronger product proposal capabilities, while アスティグループ was affected by the weaker yen and higher raw material prices, resulting in higher revenue but lower profit for the Apparel Business as a whole. - FY2023-Q1ReframedAnnual report
「As a result, revenue was ¥5,201 million, up 5.0% year on year, while operating profit was ¥286 million, down 18.1% year on year, resulting in higher revenue but lower profit, although profit at every stage exceeded the plan.」
The Apparel Business recorded higher revenue but lower operating profit, while all profit levels were above plan, presenting different assessments against the year-earlier period and the plan. - FY2022WorsenedAnnual report
「As a result, revenue was ¥19,626 million, up 4.3% from the previous fiscal year, while operating profit was ¥889 million, down 0.8%.」
The Apparel Business recorded higher revenue for the full year, while operating profit declined 0.8% from the previous fiscal year, changing from higher revenue and profit in the previous fiscal year to higher revenue but lower profit. - FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「㈱アージュ, which operates the daily fashion business Palette, reached record highs in both revenue and operating profit after opening 8 new stores and benefiting from promotional activities and events commemorating its 25th anniversary. アスティグループ continued strengthening its product planning capabilities despite temporary weakness in demand caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, revenue was ¥15,192 million, up 4.8% year on year, while operating profit was ¥872 million, down 6.2%.」
Palette reached record highs in revenue and operating profit following the opening of 8 new stores and other measures. The Apparel Business as a whole recorded higher revenue but operating profit fell 6.2% year on year, resulting in divergent performance within the business. - FY2022-Q2ReframedAnnual report
「(Apparel Business) ㈱アージュ, which operates the daily fashion business Palette, reached record highs in both revenue and operating profit after opening 6 new stores, exceeding the initial plan, in addition to strong performance at existing stores. アスティグループ continued efforts to ensure stable operations at overseas production bases and strengthen its product planning capabilities. As a result, revenue was ¥9,875 million, up 4.5% year on year, while operating profit was ¥547 million, down 3.6%.」
While Palette reached record highs, the Apparel Business as a whole recorded higher revenue but lower operating profit, updating the earnings mix within the business. - FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「㈱アージュ, which operates the daily fashion business Palette, exceeded the year-earlier level in both revenue and operating profit due to the effect of new stores, an expanded range of products, and stronger promotional initiatives. アスティグループ continued efforts to improve operating efficiency amid reduced events and stagnant demand caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, revenue was ¥4,953 million, up 11.6% year on year, while operating profit was ¥349 million, up 80.4%.」
The Apparel Business recorded revenue growth of 11.6% and operating profit growth of 80.4%, driven by Palette's new stores, products, and promotional initiatives and improved operating efficiency at アスティグループ. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「Amid these conditions, ㈱アージュ, which operates the daily fashion business Palette, saw strong sales of lifestyle-related products while fulfilling its role as social infrastructure supporting the lives of local customers, and both revenue and operating profit reached record highs. As a result, revenue was ¥18,807 million, up 4.6% year on year, while operating profit was ¥896 million, up 18.3% year on year, resulting in higher revenue and profit.」
The Apparel Business recorded higher revenue and profit for the full year, while Palette reached record highs in both revenue and operating profit. - FY2021-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In the Apparel Business, アスティグループ worked to maintain its supply chain at overseas production bases by increasing local staffing. Operating profit exceeded the year-earlier level as a result of efforts to reduce expenses. ㈱アージュ, which operates the daily fashion business Palette, saw strong sales of lifestyle-related products while fulfilling its role as social infrastructure supporting the lives of local customers. As a result, both existing stores and stores opened in line with the current-period plan performed well, and revenue and operating profit both reached record highs. Revenue was ¥14,499 million, up 4.1% year on year, while operating profit was ¥929 million, up 21.3%.」
The Apparel Business disclosure cites increased staffing at overseas production bases, expense reductions, and growth at Palette's existing stores and planned new stores. The business as a whole recorded higher revenue and profit, while Palette's revenue and operating profit reached record highs. - FY2021-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, revenue was ¥9,445 million, up 2.1% year on year, while operating profit was ¥567 million, up 15.8%.」
The disclosure states that the Apparel Business recorded higher revenue and profit year on year, with both revenue and operating profit reaching record highs. - FY2021-Q1WorsenedAnnual report
「As a result, revenue was ¥4,436 million, down 6.1% year on year, while operating profit was ¥193 million, down 31.9%.」
The Apparel Business recorded a 6.1% decline in revenue and a 31.9% decline in operating profit amid lower additional orders and a challenging operating environment. - FY2020AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, revenue was ¥17,983 million, up 0.9% year on year, while operating profit was ¥758 million, up 25.5% year on year, resulting in higher revenue and profit.」
The Apparel Business recorded higher revenue and profit for the full year, with operating profit up 25.5% year on year. - FY2020-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In the Apparel Business, アスティグループ substantially improved its earnings capacity by strengthening initiatives with key customers and improving production management capabilities. ㈱アージュ continued expanding stores for its daily fashion business, Palette, and performed well after improving its gross margin by reducing seasonal product inventories. As a result, revenue was ¥13,929 million, up 2.1% year on year, while operating profit was ¥766 million, up 37.4%.」
The Apparel Business improved its production management capabilities and gross margin by reducing inventories, resulting in a 37.4% year-on-year increase in operating profit. - FY2019-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「In the Apparel Business, アスティグループ strengthened initiatives with key customers by leveraging its product proposal capabilities and production infrastructure. ㈱アージュ continued expanding stores for its core daily fashion business, Palette, while strengthening promotional initiatives, resulting in revenue above the year-earlier level. As a result, revenue was ¥13,638 million, up 4.9% year on year, while operating profit was ¥557 million, up 13.6%.」
The Apparel Business recorded higher revenue and profit by continuing to leverage its product proposal capabilities and production infrastructure and expand Palette stores and promotional initiatives. - FY2019-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In the Apparel Business, アスティグループ performed well after strengthening initiatives with key customers by leveraging its product proposal capabilities and production infrastructure. ㈱アージュ continued expanding stores for its core daily fashion business, Palette, while strengthening promotional initiatives, and remained solid. As a result, revenue was ¥8,985 million, up 6.1% year on year, while operating profit was ¥351 million, up 26.3%.」
The Apparel Business recorded higher revenue and profit year on year, with revenue up 6.1% and operating profit up 26.3%. - FY2019-Q1ReframedAnnual report
「In the Apparel Business, アスティグループ performed well after strengthening initiatives with key customers by leveraging its product proposal capabilities and production infrastructure. ㈱アージュ continued expanding stores for its core daily fashion business, Palette, while strengthening promotional initiatives, and performed well. As a result, revenue was ¥4,543 million, up 4.1% year on year, while operating profit was ¥223 million, up 31.0%.」
The Apparel Business shifted from higher revenue but lower profit to higher revenue and profit, with operating profit up 31.0% year on year. - FY2018-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「In the Apparel Business, アスティグループ strengthened initiatives with key customers by leveraging its product proposal capabilities and overseas production bases, resulting in revenue above the year-earlier level, although operating profit was below the year-earlier level. ㈱アージュ continued expanding stores for its core daily fashion business, Palette, while strengthening promotional initiatives, and performed well. As a result, revenue was ¥13,002 million, up 3.0% year on year, while operating profit was ¥491 million, down 9.2%.」
The Apparel Business recorded higher revenue but lower profit. アスティグループ strengthened initiatives with key customers, while アージュ continued expanding Palette stores and strengthening promotional initiatives. - FY2018-Q2First statedAnnual report
「As a result, revenue was ¥8,469 million, up 0.9% year on year, while operating profit was ¥277 million, down 8.7% year on year, resulting in higher revenue but lower profit, although operating profit exceeded the plan.」
The Apparel Business recorded higher revenue but lower profit year on year, while operating profit exceeded the plan.