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OBIC Co. Q2 2027 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q2 2027 earnings summary27 Oct, 2026
Executive summary
H1 FY March 2027 net sales rose 14.0% YoY to ¥75,023 million; operating income, ordinary income and net income all posted double-digit growth and record highs.
Operating income rose for 26 consecutive first-half periods, and the operating margin reached a record 68.0%.
Financial highlights
Operating income increased 16.9% to ¥51,038 million; ordinary income rose 20.3% to ¥62,826 million and net income increased 19.0% to ¥44,383 million.
Gross profit was ¥59,774 million versus ¥51,898 million; SG&A increased to ¥8,736 million from ¥8,243 million.
Comprehensive income fell to ¥45,036 million from ¥70,106 million as gains on available-for-sale securities valuation were smaller.
Basic EPS was ¥103.00 versus ¥84.80; average shares outstanding declined to 430,923 thousand from 439,901 thousand.
Outlook and guidance
FY March 2027 forecast: net sales ¥151,200 million (+11.8%), operating income ¥100,500 million (+13.1%), ordinary income ¥120,000 million (+14.5%) and net income ¥85,000 million (+13.0%), revised upward.
FY basic EPS forecast is ¥198.59.
Annual dividend forecast increased to ¥100 per share, comprising ¥47 at the second-quarter end and ¥53 at fiscal year-end; this is ¥6 above the initial plan.
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- Double-digit profit growth and margin expansion driven by robust software and cloud demand.4684Q4 2025
- Sales and profits rose double digits, with a dividend hike and share split boosting shareholder value.4684Q3 2025
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OBIC Co., Ltd. is a Japan-based company specializing in enterprise software and IT services. The company develops and delivers integrated business management systems that support accounting, human resources, production, and sales operations. OBIC’s solutions cater to the needs of companies across various industries, focusing on improving operational efficiency and enabling digital transformation. In addition to software development, the company provides IT consulting, system implementation, and maintenance services. The company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, and its shares are listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.