MatsukiyoCocokara's first-half profit rises 7.8% as its Matsumoto Kiyoshi chain outgrows Cocokara Fine
Japan's largest drugstore group grew first-half profit 7.8% as its Matsumoto Kiyoshi chain posted a stronger segment profit gain than Cocokara Fine, and added two acquisitions -- though its own results do not break out how much of the growth came from overseas visitors.
Matsukiyococokara & Co. (マツキヨココカラ＆カンパニー), Japan's largest drugstore group by sales and the company behind the Matsumoto Kiyoshi and Cocokara Fine chains, reported revenue of ¥577.5bn for the six months to September 30, 2026, up 5.2% year on year, with operating profit up 3.3% to ¥41.8bn and net profit up 7.8% to ¥28.6bn, according to its consolidated results. Full-year guidance was kept unchanged, though the company raised its dividend forecast.