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Watami (TSE:7522) Stock Gains Backing From Sharper Margins And Profit Growth
Watami entered this earnings day priced like a recovery story that the market was still testing. The stock closed at ¥1,000 on Friday, capping three months of double digit gains, yet analyst forecasts still point to weaker earnings ahead. The quarterly print pushes back on that caution. Q1 2027 delivered basic earnings per share of ¥40.42 and net income of ¥1,621m, building on the recent turnaround from prior losses. For investors, the headline is simple: profitability in the restaurant...