Asteria (3853) Q1 2027 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Revenue for Q1 FY2026 increased 7.0% year-over-year to ¥824 million, driven by software and subscription sales as well as significant valuation gains from SpaceX shares.

• Operating profit surged 688.3% to ¥2,451 million, mainly due to gains from the sale and valuation of SpaceX shares.

• Net profit attributable to owners of the parent rose 640.6% year-over-year to ¥1,733 million, supported by a ¥2 billion valuation gain and ¥400 million gain on SpaceX investment securities.

• Launched Bakusoku.AI, enhancing AI capabilities across all products and expanding AI/no-code initiatives.

• Established a new AI & Robotics fund and made an initial investment in Figure AI.

Financial highlights

• Q1 FY2026 revenue: ¥824 million (up 7.0% YoY); operating profit: ¥2,451 million (up 688.3% YoY); net profit: ¥1,733 million (up 640.6% YoY).

• Basic and diluted EPS for Q1 FY2026: ¥102.04, compared to ¥13.95 in Q1 FY2025.

• Gross profit margin stood at 84%.

• Total assets as of June 30, 2026: ¥13,102 million, up from ¥10,595 million at March 31, 2026.

• Total equity as of June 30, 2026: ¥9,847 million, up from ¥7,950 million at March 31, 2026.

Outlook and guidance

• Full-year FY2027 revenue forecast: ¥3,700 million (up 9.2% YoY); operating profit forecast: ¥1,500 million (up 46.4% YoY).

• Operating profit forecast for FY2026 revised upward to JPY 1.5B.

• Continued investment in AI and robotics expected to drive future growth.

• Forecast revision announced, reflecting improved business performance.