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<ul><li>GEO Holdings' revenue increased by 8.6% YoY to JPY216.9bn, with net income rising 14.2% YoY.</li><li>The company expanded 2nd STREET stores domestically and internationally, with overseas store count increasing in the US, Taiwan, Malaysia, Singapore, and Hong Kong.</li><li>Sales of secondhand media products rose 3.2% YoY, driven by used mobile devices and new gaming consoles.</li></ul>

GEO Holdings' revenue increased by 8.6% YoY to JPY216.9bn, with net income rising 14.2% YoY.The company expanded 2nd STREET stores domestically and internationally, with overseas store count increasing in the US, Taiwan, Malaysia, Singapore, and Hong Kong.Sales of secondhand media products rose 3.2% YoY, driven by used mobile devices and new gaming consoles.

Geo Holdings (2681 JP): 1H FY03/26 flash update

Expert on Japan Retail and Consumer Markets, JapanConsuming

Michael Causton

Expert on Japan Retail and Consumer Markets

Real Insight on Japanese Consumer Markets

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JapanConsuming is a specialist research firm producing intelligence on Japanese retail and consumer markets. Founded in 2000, JapanConsuming has become the leading provider of insights on Japanese retailers and consumer trends to retailers, brands, government agencies and investors. As well as a highly regarded monthly report on the market, JapanConsuming produces in-depth reports on retail sectors, seminars on key trends and telephone consulting to investors on trends and retailers.

JapanConsuming was founded by Michael Causton and Roy Larke. 

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<li>Geo, once a simple video rental chain, now operates more than 2,000 stores, half of which sell reuse clothing and interiors. </li>
<li>With used clothing sales alone up 16.6% last year and its used phone business also on the up, Geo will change its name next year to reflect this focus.</li>
<li>Its ambition is to become a global leader in reuse retailing.</li>
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Geo, once a simple video rental chain, now operates more than 2,000 stores, half of which sell reuse clothing and interiors. 
With used clothing sales alone up 16.6% last year and its used phone business also on the up, Geo will change its name next year to reflect this focus.
Its ambition is to become a global leader in reuse retailing.


Geo Focuses on Reuse Market Under New Name

<ul><li>GEO Holdings' revenue increased by 4.3% YoY to JPY104.5bn, with strong sales at 2nd STREET stores. </li><li>Operating profit decreased by 8.5% YoY due to higher SG&A expenses, impacting recurring profit and net income. </li><li>New products market sales rose 24.4% YoY, driven by the Nintendo Switch 2 and game-related merchandise. </li></ul>

GEO Holdings' revenue increased by 4.3% YoY to JPY104.5bn, with strong sales at 2nd STREET stores. Operating profit decreased by 8.5% YoY due to higher SG&A expenses, impacting recurring profit and net income. New products market sales rose 24.4% YoY, driven by the Nintendo Switch 2 and game-related merchandise. 

Geo Holdings (2681 JP): Q1 FY03/26 flash update

Japan Experts, Extraordinary Performance, Astris Advisory Japan

Astris Advisory Japan

Japan Experts, Extraordinary Performance

Our Corporate Advisory service is designed to give clients access to a wider range of investors. These include Japan specialists as well as global investors. The goal is to help achieve a fair equity valuation.

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<li>Q1-4 FY3/25 sales and operating profit missed forecasts, as new store openings fell behind schedule, while personnel costs and merchant fees for cashless payments rose more than expected.</li>
<li>Sales fell -1.4% YoY while OP dropped -33.1% YoY. On the plus side, sales of used Smartphones &amp; Tablets accelerated sharply, while annual gross profit and GPM improved.</li>
<li>Costs are expected to weigh on earnings again in FY3/26, as the company continues to execute its global expansion strategy.</li>
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Q1-4 FY3/25 sales and operating profit missed forecasts, as new store openings fell behind schedule, while personnel costs and merchant fees for cashless payments rose more than expected.
Sales fell -1.4% YoY while OP dropped -33.1% YoY. On the plus side, sales of used Smartphones &amp; Tablets accelerated sharply, while annual gross profit and GPM improved.
Costs are expected to weigh on earnings again in FY3/26, as the company continues to execute its global expansion strategy.


GEO HOLDINGS (2681 JP) - FY3/25 Earnings Miss Forecasts

<ul><li>GEO Holdings reported revenue of JPY427.7bn, operating profit of JPY11.3bn, and net income of JPY4.5bn, with significant YoY declines.</li><li>The company forecasts FY03/25 revenue of JPY470.0bn, operating profit of JPY11.5bn, and net income of JPY5.5bn, with a stable dividend.</li><li>GEO Holdings plans to open 60 new 2nd STREET stores in Japan and 35 overseas, focusing on secondhand market expansion.</li></ul>

GEO Holdings reported revenue of JPY427.7bn, operating profit of JPY11.3bn, and net income of JPY4.5bn, with significant YoY declines.The company forecasts FY03/25 revenue of JPY470.0bn, operating profit of JPY11.5bn, and net income of JPY5.5bn, with a stable dividend.GEO Holdings plans to open 60 new 2nd STREET stores in Japan and 35 overseas, focusing on secondhand market expansion.

Geo Holdings (2681 JP): Full-year FY03/25 flash update

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GEO Holdings Corporation operates stores that rent and sell videos, CDs, DVDs, games, and books nationwide. The Company also buys and sells used books and CDs. GEO operates its own stores and also franchise stores.

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