OPTiM (3694) Q1 2027 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Achieved record-high first quarter results, with net sales up 58.2% year-over-year to ¥3,346 million and profit attributable to owners up 40.9% to ¥159 million.

• Agritech Business was the primary driver of revenue growth, while AX Business maintained high recurring revenue and steady profit generation.

• Strategic investments in AI development and regional expansion continued to support long-term growth.

• Full-year forecasts reaffirmed, targeting record-high net sales and operating profit for FY03/2027.

Financial highlights

• Q1 FY03/2027 net sales rose to ¥3,346 million, up 58.2% year-over-year.

• Operating profit increased to ¥374 million, up 38.4% year-over-year; operating margin at 11.2%.

• Net profit reached ¥159 million, up 40.9% year-over-year.

• Gross margin: 61.9% for Q1 FY2026.

• Stock-based revenue in AX Business remained high at 86.4%.

Outlook and guidance

• FY03/2027 full-year net sales forecast at ¥12,980 million (up 10.6% YoY), operating profit at ¥1,980 million (up 0.5% YoY), profit attributable to owners ¥1,136 million (up 2.0% YoY), EPS ¥20.85.

• No dividend forecast for FY2026.

• AX Business expected to maintain steady growth, led by IT Management AX services and AI-related offerings.

• Agritech Business projected to expand further, with improved operating margin and new service launches.