Asics posts strong revenue and profit growth in first nine months of 2026

Japanese sportswear maker Asics posted strong growth in the first nine months of its financial year and confirmed its full-year targets. According to the German Press Agency (dpa) on Friday, revenue rose 28.8 percent to 805.15 billion yen. The company cited strong sales across all categories.

Operating profit increased by 37.5 percent to 175.50 billion yen. Profit attributable to shareholders rose 32.9 percent to 114.75 billion yen, up from 86.31 billion yen in the same period last year. Earnings per share climbed from 120.57 yen to 161.85 yen.

For the 2026 financial year, Asics is sticking to its guidance. Revenue is expected to reach 1.05 trillion yen, an increase of 29.5 percent. The company expects net profit of 120 billion yen, which would be a rise of 21.6 percent. Earnings per share are forecast at 169.30 yen.

On the stock market in Tokyo, however, the figures were not well received. Asics shares closed Friday down 14.34 percent at 4,180 yen.

This article was created with the help of AI.