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ELEMENTS Q3 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q3 2026 earnings summary23 Oct, 2026
Executive summary
Record Q3 revenue of ¥1,530 million, up 49% YoY, with operating profit, EBITDA and net income turning positive.
FY2026 forecasts were raised to the upper end of prior ranges, including revenue of ¥5,700 million and operating profit of ¥400 million.
Financial highlights
Q3 revenue was ¥1,530 million (+49% YoY); gross profit was ¥1,196 million (+59%) and gross margin was 78.2%.
Q3 operating profit was ¥130 million versus a ¥153 million loss; EBITDA was ¥341 million versus a ¥20 million loss; net income was ¥113 million versus a ¥171 million loss.
Nine-month revenue was ¥4,329.4 million (+59.1% YoY), gross profit ¥3,373.2 million, EBITDA ¥995.0 million, operating income ¥457.9 million and parent-attributable net income ¥410.7 million.
Nine-month ordinary income was ¥413.7 million versus an ordinary loss of ¥179.1 million; total comprehensive income was ¥414.4 million versus a loss of ¥730.9 million.
Outlook and guidance
FY2026 guidance: revenue ¥5,700 million, gross profit ¥4,450 million, SG&A ¥4,050 million, EBITDA ¥1,200 million, operating income ¥400 million, ordinary income ¥300 million and net income ¥300 million.
Revised revenue, EBITDA, operating income and net income forecasts are at the top of prior ranges; forecast EPS is ¥11.03 versus the previous ¥7.34–¥11.01 estimate.
FY2026 is positioned as an investment and preparation period for medium- to long-term earnings growth; targets include 30% sales growth and stronger operating cash flow.
Q4 may include performance-linked stock compensation and further product investment to support medium- to long-term profit growth.
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Next ELEMENTS earnings date
Q4 202613 Jan, 2027
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Next ELEMENTS earnings date
Q4 202613 Jan, 2027
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ELEMENTS Inc is a Japan-based technology company that provides digital identity and authentication solutions. The company develops platforms and services focused on biometric recognition, including facial recognition and AI-based identity verification, which are used in sectors such as finance, telecommunications, and e-commerce. ELEMENTS Inc aims to enhance digital security and streamline user verification processes through its proprietary technologies. The company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, and its shares are listed on the TSE.