The Nikkei Stock Average fell ¥863.92 from the previous day at the open. Nikkei QUICK News highlighted 良品計画's operating profit forecast, サイゼリヤ's net profit growth, 東洋電機製造's profit growth forecast and 銚子丸's increase in interim profit before taxes.
The Nikkei Stock Average fell ¥863.92 at the open. Opening Market Commentary features on-the-ground commentary on developments immediately after the Tokyo market opens and movements in stocks drawing attention.
良品計画's operating profit for the fiscal year ending August 2027 was reported to be forecast to reach a record high for the fourth consecutive period, with increased in-house production and strong sales cited as the reasons.
サイゼリヤ's net profit for the fiscal year ending August 2027 is forecast to rise 21% from the previous fiscal year, with a record high expected, according to the report. Price increases across the menu are expected to be around 6%.
東洋電機製造 is forecast to return to profit growth in the fiscal year ending May 2027, with progress on price increases for rolling-stock equipment and an increase in the annual dividend to ¥22 cited as contributing factors. 銚子丸's profit before taxes for the first half of the fiscal year, covering March through August, was reported to have risen 52%.