Asahi Intelligence Service (9799) Q1 2027 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Revenue for Q1 FY2027 was ¥4,163 million, up 5.8% year-over-year, with operating profit of ¥323 million (+20.7%), ordinary profit of ¥350 million (+23.7%), and net profit of ¥237 million (+19.1%).

• Growth was driven by strong demand in network services, especially in the automotive sector, and improved contract pricing.

• Cost increases from hiring and training were offset by higher sales and reduced office relocation expenses.

Financial highlights

• Network services revenue rose 6.8% year-over-year to ¥3,523 million; system development grew 5.2% to ¥588 million; system operations declined 34.7% to ¥51 million.

• Gross profit increased 8.2% year-over-year to ¥857 million.

• EPS for Q1 was ¥15.56, up from ¥12.82 in the prior year.

Outlook and guidance

• No changes to previously announced forecasts: full-year revenue expected at ¥17,500 million (+5.8% year-over-year), net profit at ¥1,221 million (+4.3%), and EPS at ¥78.25.

• Interim and year-end dividends forecast at ¥17.00 each, unchanged from prior guidance.