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Aeon Co., Ltd. is a pure holding company that develops comprehensive finance, developers and services focusing on retail businesses, operating in eight segments. The company is one of the largest retail companies in J...

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6/ 10Solid

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Established Japanese retail powerhouse with diversified operations and geographic reach, though recent earnings pressure requires...

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Industry Department Stores / Diversified Retail
4 named competitors
3 recent developments
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Cyborg Score recalibrated: September 14, 2026
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Aeon Co., Ltd. Overview

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Aeon Co., Ltd. is a pure holding company that develops comprehensive finance, developers and services focusing on retail businesses, operating in eight segments. The company is one of the largest retail companies in Japan, owning Aeon hypermarkets, Aeon Mall and Aeon Town shopping malls, Daiei, MaxValu, Maruetsu, and My Basket supermarkets, Ministop convenience store, Welcia drugstore, and Aeon Cinema movie theaters.

Strategic Profile

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Aeon operates in the retail industry in Japan, China, ASEAN countries, and internationally, operating general and small supermarkets, other supermarkets, convenience stores, discount stores, drugstores, and dispensing pharmacies, as well as specialty stores. The company is also involved in uniform price general merchandise sales; mobile marketing and digital businesses; and credit card, fee business, banking, and insurance businesses.

Competitive Landscape

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Aeon operates in the Department Stores industry. Major competitors in Japanese retail include Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Ltd., which also operates department stores and supermarkets. Aeon's diversified portfolio—spanning hypermarkets, supermarkets, convenience stores, drugstores, and financial services—provides competitive advantages in customer reach and ancillary revenue generation compared to more focused competitors.

Industry Context

Aeon Co., Ltd. operates in Department Stores / Diversified Retail.

Key facts

Founded: 1758 · Headquarters: Chiba, Japan · Employees: 168,001 · Revenue: ¥10.13T · Market cap: ¥7.0T

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  • Q3 FY2025 showed record-high operating revenue and profit, indicating strong underlying business momentum
  • Revenue growth of 6.08% YoY demonstrates resilience in competitive Japanese retail sector
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Recent developments

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  • January 2026Q3 FY2025 earnings reported record-high operating revenue and profit, though EPS missed expectations
  • January 2026Third-quarter fiscal year 2025 presentation released
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Isetan Mitsukoshi HoldingsJapanese department store and retail operator→DaieiSupermarket chain subsidiary→MinistopConvenience store chain→WelciaDrugstore chain→

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Frequently asked questions

What does Aeon Co., Ltd. do?+
Aeon Co., Ltd. is a pure holding company that develops comprehensive finance, developers and services focusing on retail businesses, operating in eight segments. The company is one of the largest retail companies in J...
What is Aeon Co., Ltd.'s Cyborg Score?+
Aeon Co., Ltd. has a Cyborg Score of 6/10 (Solid). The score synthesizes business model, financials, leadership, competitive position, technology, marketing, and ESG dimensions across hundreds of data points.
Who are Aeon Co., Ltd.'s main competitors?+
Named competitors include Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings, Daiei, Ministop, Welcia. The full competitive landscape is in the AskCyborg report.
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