Village Vanguard Returns to Profit Amid Sharp Revenue Decline

The company reported revenue of 23.35 billion yen for the period, down from 24.96 billion yen in the prior fiscal year. While top-line growth stalled, the firm’s bottom-line performance improved significantly under Japanese accounting standards. Operating profit reached 919 million yen, a stark contrast to the 935 million yen operating loss posted during the 2025 fiscal year.

Earnings per share rose to 78.61 yen, compared to the previous loss of 556.98 yen per share. Pretax profit for the group stood at 858 million yen, down from the 995 million yen recorded a year earlier. Diluted earnings per share were reported at 73.41 yen.