Equity Analyst, LightStream Research

Oshadhi Kumarasiri

Equity Analyst

Long-Short Analysis on Japan, Asia and the World

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<li>The removal of COVID-19 testing requirements for Chinese tourists is expected to increase tourist arrivals from the Greater China region.</li>
<li>In addition, consensus estimates for <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/skylark-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:474:1" rel="noopener">Skylark Co Ltd (3197 JP)</a> are increasing due to the company's faster-than-expected same-store sales recovery.</li>
<li>Skylark's annual operating profit could reach ¥20bn if revenues return to pre-COVID levels, which is significantly higher than consensus of ¥5.2bn and guidance of ¥6.0bn.</li>
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The removal of COVID-19 testing requirements for Chinese tourists is expected to increase tourist arrivals from the Greater China region.
In addition, consensus estimates for Skylark Co Ltd (3197 JP) are increasing due to the company's faster-than-expected same-store sales recovery.
Skylark's annual operating profit could reach ¥20bn if revenues return to pre-COVID levels, which is significantly higher than consensus of ¥5.2bn and guidance of ¥6.0bn.


Skylark Holdings: A Big Upgrade to Guidance Could Be on The Horizon

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<ul><li>With the recovery of foot traffic, the company stepped up its promotional activities since late May, which had a positive effect on the guest count in June</li><li>In June, the company opened no new store. The number of stores at the end of June was 3,085 (-5 MoM)</li><li>According to the June 26 Nikkei, Skylark Holdings plans to 1) raise menu prices at its mainstay " Gusto" restaurants at the end of July, and 2) abolish uniform pricing nationwide and limit price hikes for some products at suburban restaurants</li></ul>

With the recovery of foot traffic, the company stepped up its promotional activities since late May, which had a positive effect on the guest count in JuneIn June, the company opened no new store. The number of stores at the end of June was 3,085 (-5 MoM)According to the June 26 Nikkei, Skylark Holdings plans to 1) raise menu prices at its mainstay " Gusto" restaurants at the end of July, and 2) abolish uniform pricing nationwide and limit price hikes for some products at suburban restaurants

Skylark Holdings (3197): Solid Guest Count Recovery Due to Promotions

<ul><li>Same-store sales have been improving gradually on the back of the recovery of foot traffic, but still below the company’s target</li><li>As the company has stores throughout Japan, there appears to be a mix of areas where the recovery has been progressing and areas where the recovery has been sluggish</li><li><p>Since May 26, the company has been running aggressive promotions. We will watch closely to see if sales will recover in June.</p></li></ul>

Same-store sales have been improving gradually on the back of the recovery of foot traffic, but still below the company’s targetAs the company has stores throughout Japan, there appears to be a mix of areas where the recovery has been progressing and areas where the recovery has been sluggishSince May 26, the company has been running aggressive promotions. We will watch closely to see if sales will recover in June.

Skylark Holdings (3197): Improving Gradually, but Still Below Target

<ul><li>On May 13, Skylark HD (3197, the company) announced 1Q FY12/22 sales of 67.1bn yen (+3.6% YoY; -10.5% QoQ), OP of -0.2bn yen (vs. -1.3bn yen loss in 1Q FY12/21; 10.8bn yen in 4Q)</li><li>1Q same-store sales increased 2.5% from FY12/21 and down 29.2% (our estimate) from FY12/19. The SSS was lower than the company’s 1Q SSS guidance (down 26% from FY12/19)</li><li>The number of stores at the end of 1Q was 3,098 stores (flat QoQ). The company opened 6 stores and closed 6 stores.</li></ul>

On May 13, Skylark HD (3197, the company) announced 1Q FY12/22 sales of 67.1bn yen (+3.6% YoY; -10.5% QoQ), OP of -0.2bn yen (vs. -1.3bn yen loss in 1Q FY12/21; 10.8bn yen in 4Q)1Q same-store sales increased 2.5% from FY12/21 and down 29.2% (our estimate) from FY12/19. The SSS was lower than the company’s 1Q SSS guidance (down 26% from FY12/19)The number of stores at the end of 1Q was 3,098 stores (flat QoQ). The company opened 6 stores and closed 6 stores.

Skylark Holdings (3197): 1Q OP in Line with Target

<ul><li>Skylark Holdings (3197, the company) disclosed monthly data for April (on a preliminary basis). All of its restaurants resumed normal operations on March 22</li><li>April same-store sales were significantly higher than in April 2021. Although the sales are still weaker than the pre-pandemic levels, the situation has been improving.</li><li>Same-store sales were 110.6% vs. April 2021 (99.0% for March), 182.0% vs. April 2020 (92.8% for March), and 77.4% vs. April 2019 (71.0% for March)</li></ul>

Skylark Holdings (3197, the company) disclosed monthly data for April (on a preliminary basis). All of its restaurants resumed normal operations on March 22April same-store sales were significantly higher than in April 2021. Although the sales are still weaker than the pre-pandemic levels, the situation has been improving.Same-store sales were 110.6% vs. April 2021 (99.0% for March), 182.0% vs. April 2020 (92.8% for March), and 77.4% vs. April 2019 (71.0% for March)

Skylark Holdings (3197): April Sales on an Improving Trend; Over 1,000 Robots in Operation

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Skylark Co. Ltd. mainly operates a family restaurant chain across Japan.  The Company offers Japanese-style, Western-style, and Asia-style foods for a wide variety of targeted customer segments.  Skylark also sells food and provides delivery servies.

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Skylark Co Ltd (3197 JP)

Skylark Holdings: A Big Upgrade to Guidance Could Be on The Horizon

Skylark's annual operating profit could reach ¥20bn if revenues return to pre-COVID levels, which is significantly higher than consensus of ¥5.2bn...

Oshadhi Kumarasiri

Skylark Holdings (3197): Solid Guest Count Recovery Due to Promotions

With the recovery of foot traffic, the company stepped up its promotional activities since late May, which had a positive effect on the guest count...

Mita Securities

Skylark Holdings (3197): Improving Gradually, but Still Below Target

Same-store sales have been improving gradually on the back of the recovery of foot traffic, but still below the company’s target

Mita Securities

Skylark Holdings (3197): 1Q OP in Line with Target

On May 13, Skylark HD (3197, the company) announced 1Q FY12/22 sales of 67.1bn yen (+3.6% YoY; -10.5% QoQ), OP of -0.2bn yen (vs. -1.3bn yen loss...

Mita Securities

Skylark Holdings (3197): April Sales on an Improving Trend; Over 1,000 Robots in Operation

Skylark Holdings (3197, the company) disclosed monthly data for April (on a preliminary basis). All of its restaurants resumed normal operations on...

Mita Securities

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