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Kakaku.com Q2 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q2 2026 earnings summary5 Nov, 2025
Executive summary
Revenue rose 23.4% year-over-year to ¥44,861 million for the six months ended September 30, 2025, driven by strong performances in core and growth businesses, but operating profit declined 1.4% year-over-year to ¥13,843 million due to increased investment, especially in Kyujin Box.
Full-year revenue forecast is ¥92 billion (+17.3% YoY), with operating profit expected at ¥28 billion (−4.4% YoY), reflecting increased investment in the job search segment/Kyujin Box for growth acceleration.
Profit attributable to owners of the parent decreased 2.3% year-over-year to ¥9,368 million.
Kakaku.com and Tabelog segments posted revenue and profit growth, while Kyujin Box saw rapid revenue gains but a planned segment loss from brand investment.
Financial highlights
Q2 consolidated revenue: ¥44,861 million (+23.4% YoY); operating profit: ¥13,843 million (−1.4% YoY); profit attributable to owners: ¥9,368 million (−2.3% YoY); basic EPS: ¥47.36 (−2.4% YoY).
Q2 operating profit margin: 30.9% (down 7.7pt YoY); total assets: ¥87,526 million; total equity: ¥60,466 million as of September 30, 2025.
Cash and cash equivalents at period end: ¥40,872 million, down ¥9,987 million.
Dividend forecast: Annual ¥80.00 per share (including ¥30 special dividend); payout ratio 78.9%.
Outlook and guidance
Full-year plan anticipates revenue growth above recent years, but operating income is expected to be slightly below the previous year due to a focus on investment.
No changes to previously announced earnings forecasts; mid-term plan targets FY30/3 revenue of ¥143 billion and operating profit of ¥53 billion.
Second half will maintain aggressive investment in the job search/Kyujin Box segment, with expectations for continued top-line expansion.
Kyujin Box segment loss despite revenue growth?
Rationale for FY26/3 dividend forecast reduction.
Reconcile LiPLUS acquisition's revenue impact.
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Kakaku.com Inc is a Japan-based company that operates online platforms for price comparison, product reviews, and lifestyle information. Its flagship website, Kakaku.com, allows users to compare prices and features of consumer electronics, appliances, and various services. The company also operates other digital platforms, including restaurant review site Tabelog, and provides advertising, e-commerce, and data analytics services. Kakaku.com Inc is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, and its shares are listed on the TSE.
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