Sales for this month
September 2026Fiscal year ending March 2027Same-store sales increased 1.5% year on year, while all-store sales increased 1.1%. Sales were affected by unfavorable weather and a reactionary decline following tire price increases, among other factors.
Slowdown in demand due to unfavorable weather, Reactionary decline following tire price increases from September, 1 more Saturday, Sunday or public holiday than in the prior year, Increased engine oil sales due to price increases and other factors against the backdrop of the situation in the Middle East, Performance by product category
Figures for September 2025 are provided, but monthly trends for multiple months in the prior year are not disclosed
Scope of aggregation: Domestic sales at AUTOBACS chain stores across all business formats, including stores operated by franchisee companies
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Month Covered | September 2026 |
| Fiscal Year Covered | Fiscal year ending March 2027 |
| Scope of aggregation | Domestic sales at AUTOBACS chain stores across all business formats, including stores operated by franchisee companies |
| Year-on-year change in monthly net sales | All Stores 1.1% / Existing stores 1.5% |
| Total-store sales, year on year | 1.1% |
| Same-Store Sales, Year on Year | Rate 1.5% / Definition Existing stores (the minimum period since opening is not specified) |
| Year-on-Year Change in Customer Count | All Stores -3.4% / Existing stores -3.2% |
| Year-on-Year Change in Average Spend per Customer | All Stores Not disclosed / Existing stores 4.7% |
| Cumulative Year-on-Year Change from Start of Period | 4.0% (all stores), 3.7% (same stores) |
| Year-on-year change by category | Name Tires / Year on year -0.3%, Name Car Electronics / Year on year -8.8%, Name Oil / Year on year 35.3%, Name Battery / Year on year -1.0%, Name Accessories / Year on year -5.5%, Name Service / Year on year 1.0%, Name Vehicle inspections and maintenance / Year on year 2.3%, Name Vehicle sales / Year on year -1.7% |
| Key KPIs | Indicator name Domestic customer count (all stores) / Value -3.4% / Year on year Not disclosed, Indicator name Domestic customer count (same stores) / Value -3.2% / Year on year Not disclosed, Indicator name Average spend per customer (existing stores) / Value 4.7% / Year on year Not disclosed |
| Number of Stores at Period-End | Number of domestic stores 1,073 stores / Number of overseas stores 149 stores |
| Number of stores opened during the month | Number of Cases 9 domestic stores, 1 overseas store / Store name and location Not disclosed |
| Number of stores closed during the month | Number of Cases 0 domestic stores, 0 overseas stores / Store name and location Not disclosed |
| Monthly Commentary | Same-store sales increased 1.5% year on year, while all-store sales increased 1.1%. Sales were affected by unfavorable weather and a reactionary decline following tire price increases, among other factors. |
| Factors Affecting the Change | Slowdown in demand due to unfavorable weather, Reactionary decline following tire price increases from September, 1 more Saturday, Sunday or public holiday than in the prior year, Increased engine oil sales due to price increases and other factors against the backdrop of the situation in the Middle East, Performance by product category |
| Monthly trend for the same period last year | Figures for September 2025 are provided, but monthly trends for multiple months in the prior year are not disclosed |
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The reasons the company gives
The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.The reasons cited include a slowdown in demand due to unfavorable weather, a reactionary decline following tire price increases from September, and 1 more Saturday, Sunday or public holiday than in the prior year. By product category, the company explained that sales increased due to higher oil prices and other factors, while all-season tires, used-car retail, and vehicle inspections and maintenance performed well.