All Brands Owned by ASICS Corporation

Who owns ASICS Corporation?
ASICS Corporation is publicly owned with shares traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange under ticker 7936. Ownership is distributed among institutional investors, mutual funds, pension funds, and individual shareholders worldwide, with no single controlling shareholder.

Who founded ASICS Corporation?
ASICS was founded by Kihachiro Onitsuka in 1949 as Onitsuka Co., Ltd. The company was renamed ASICS Corporation in 1977 following a merger with GTO and JELENK, adopting the Latin name meaning "A Sound Mind in a Sound Body."

Is ASICS Corporation publicly traded?
Yes, ASICS trades on the Tokyo Stock Exchange under ticker 7936. The company has been publicly traded since its formation in 1977.

What is ASICS Corporation's revenue?
ASICS reported FY2025 net sales of ¥810.9 billion (up 19.5% YoY), operating income of ¥142.5 billion (up 42.4% YoY), and net income of ¥98.7 billion (up 54.7% YoY). FY2026 forecasts net sales of ¥950 billion and operating income of ¥171 billion.

How many brands does ASICS Corporation own?
ASICS operates two primary brands: ASICS (performance athletic footwear and apparel) and Onitsuka Tiger (heritage lifestyle and fashion footwear). Both brands exceeded ¥100 billion in sales for the first time in FY2025.

What does the name ASICS mean?
ASICS stands for "Anima Sana In Corpore Sano," Latin for "A Sound Mind in a Sound Body." This philosophy reflects the company's founding vision of promoting physical and mental well-being through sports.

Where is ASICS Corporation headquartered?
ASICS is headquartered in Kobe, Japan, where the company was originally founded. The company maintains its global headquarters, primary research facilities, and the ASICS Institute of Sport Science in Kobe.

What is Onitsuka Tiger?
Onitsuka Tiger is ASICS's heritage lifestyle brand, originally founded as Onitsuka Co., Ltd. in 1949. The brand has been repositioned as a Japanese luxury lifestyle brand, with FY2025 sales exceeding ¥100 billion (up 40%+ YoY) and a profit margin of 37.7%. The brand expanded its European presence with large direct stores in Barcelona, London, and Paris, and opened the Onitsuka Innovative Factory in Sakai, Tottori in January 2026.