Round One (4680) Q1 2027 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Revenue for FY2027.3 1Q increased 18.2% year-over-year to ¥51.37 bn, driven by strong performance in amusement and bowling segments.

• Operating profit rose 4.3% year-over-year to ¥6.33 bn, exceeding plan by 17%.

• Net profit for 1Q was ¥3.36 bn, down 1.1% year-over-year but up 32.4% versus plan.

• Comprehensive income surged 85.7% year-over-year to ¥4.27 bn, driven by favorable foreign exchange differences.

• Store count increased to 162, with new openings supporting growth.

Financial highlights

• Amusement revenue grew 20.5% year-over-year; bowling up 12.1%; karaoke/food up 20.7%.

• Gross profit for 1Q was ¥10.00 bn, up from ¥8.05 bn year-over-year.

• EBITDA for the quarter was ¥17.49 bn, up from ¥16.52 bn a year earlier; adjusted EBITDA was ¥17.58 bn.

• Operating profit margin for 1Q was 12.3%, down from 14.0% year-over-year but above plan.

• Total assets grew to ¥328.32 bn as of June 30, 2026, from ¥309.89 bn at March 31, 2026.

Outlook and guidance

• FY2027.3 full-year revenue is planned at ¥219.09 bn, with operating profit of ¥33.05 bn (15.1% margin).

• Net profit forecast for the year is ¥18.26 bn, up 9.9% year-over-year.

• Basic earnings per share for the year are forecast at ¥69.46.

• Dividend payout ratio targeted at 25% of full-year profit; dividend forecast at ¥18.00 per share.

• Continued focus on new store openings in Japan and the U.S., with expansion of new business styles.