SCSK (9719) Q4 2025 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Achieved record-high net sales and operating profit, driven by robust IT investment demand and the consolidation of Net One Systems from Q4.

• Operating profit reached ¥67.6 billion, excluding a ¥1.5 billion PPA impact; special factors included a ¥2.2 billion loss on disposal of PROACTIVE assets.

• Profit attributable to owners of parent grew 11.3% to ¥45,035 million.

• The company is executing a Medium-Term Management Plan focused on business model transformation, digitalization, and human capital enhancement.

Financial highlights

• FY2024 net sales rose 24.1% year-over-year to ¥596,065 million; operating profit increased 16.0% to ¥66,121 million; profit before tax: ¥65,547 million (+14.1% YoY).

• Basic and diluted EPS: ¥144.10 (up from ¥129.51).

• Total assets: ¥885,029 million (+87.7% YoY); total equity: ¥292,565 million (-3.4% YoY).

• Cash and cash equivalents at period end: ¥105,623 million (down ¥38,736 million YoY).

• Incoming orders increased 26.5% to ¥613,176 million; backlog up 67.5% to ¥314,172 million.

Outlook and guidance

• FY2025 net sales forecasted at ¥790,000 million (+32.5% YoY); operating profit expected at ¥85,000 million (+28.6% YoY); profit attributable to owners of parent projected at ¥57,600 million (+27.9% YoY); EPS ¥184.29.

• Dividend per share forecasted to rise to ¥94.00, with a payout ratio of 50–51%.