ヴィア・ホールディングス raised its full-year earnings forecast after the market close on the 20th and presented a financial strategy roadmap centered on redeeming preferred shares and resuming dividends. The announcement led the stock to reach a new high since November 2024.
Major restaurant operator ヴィア・ホールディングス forecast consolidated operating income of ¥520 million for the fiscal year ending March 2027, indicating an improvement from the previous fiscal year's operating loss. The company also expects to post a profit in the first half (April-September), an upward revision from its previous forecast. As part of its earnings structure reforms, it is proceeding with the consolidation of unprofitable locations, the transition to a one-company structure and increased store openings in urban areas, while reductions in executive-related expenses are also expected to contribute. Full-year net sales changed from the previous forecast of ¥17.4 billion to ¥17.1 billion due to a decline in customer numbers caused by unfavorable weather.
The roadmap prioritizes the redemption of Class C preferred shares and subordinated loans to reduce the dividend burden, with a policy of increasing profit attributable to common shareholders. Over the medium to long term, the company aims to achieve a market capitalization exceeding ¥20 billion. The closing price on the 21st was ¥119, up ¥18 from the previous day.