Septeni (4293) Q1 2026 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Revenue grew 11.6% year-over-year in Q1 FY2026 to ¥9,155 million, driven by expansion with existing and new clients, especially in the Marketing Communication Segment.

• Non-GAAP operating profit surged 51.3% year-over-year to ¥2,377 million, reflecting a leaner business structure and excluding acquisition-related and one-off items.

• Profit attributable to owners of parent increased 74.1% year-over-year to ¥2,654 million, aided by strong equity in earnings of affiliates.

• Full-year earnings forecast was revised upward, with the FY2027 Non-GAAP operating profit target of ¥5.4 billion now expected to be achieved in FY2026.

• All major business segments reported year-over-year growth in both revenue and operating profit, driven by project expansion and productivity improvements.

Financial highlights

• Q1 FY2026 revenue: ¥9,155 million (+11.6% YoY); net sales: ¥47,510 million (+13.5% YoY).

• Non-GAAP operating profit: ¥2,377 million (+51.3% YoY); profit attributable to owners of parent: ¥2,654 million (+74.1% YoY).

• Earnings per share (EPS): ¥12.79, up ¥5.44 YoY.

• Gross profit margin: 78.5% of revenue; gross profit improved to ¥7,184 million from ¥6,364 million YoY.

• Total assets at end of Q1 FY2026: ¥101,264 million; total equity: ¥65,534 million.

Outlook and guidance

• FY2026 revenue forecast revised to ¥33,300 million (+9.9% YoY); Non-GAAP operating profit forecast to ¥5,400 million (+22.3% YoY).

• Profit attributable to owners of parent forecast at ¥5,250 million (+50.4% YoY); EPS forecast at ¥25.31.

• Dividends per share maintained at ¥18.00 (¥9.00 interim, ¥9.00 year-end); no changes to the dividend forecast.

• Conservative outlook for H2 due to potential macroeconomic and advertising market uncertainties.

• Actual results may differ from forecasts due to various factors; forward-looking statements are based on current information and reasonable assumptions.