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Pasona Group Q1 2027 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q1 2027 earnings summary15 Oct, 2026
Executive summary
Q1 FY2027 net sales rose 3.1% YoY to ¥79,327m; operating profit recovered to ¥93m from a ¥568m loss.
Profit attributable to owners of parent was ¥496m versus a ¥606m loss, supported by extraordinary income and comparison with prior-year Expo-related expenses.
Financial highlights
Gross profit increased 9.7% YoY to ¥18,738m; SG&A rose 5.6% to ¥18,645m.
Ordinary profit was ¥94m versus a ¥64m loss; basic EPS was ¥13.29 versus a loss of ¥15.92.
Extraordinary income was ¥308m, including a ¥237m gain on subsidiary and affiliate share sales and a ¥61m gain on investment securities; comprehensive income was ¥597m.
Outlook and guidance
FY2027 guidance unchanged: net sales ¥325,000m, operating profit ¥1,500m, ordinary profit ¥1,500m, parent-attributable loss ¥1,000m, and EPS forecast of (¥26.77).
Full-year segment targets: HR Solutions sales ¥296.0bn and operating profit ¥15.7bn; Regional Revitalization and Tourism Solutions sales ¥10.5bn and operating loss ¥1.5bn.
BPO outlook reflects large-contract peak-out and expirations; planned responses include strategic specialization and core-system efficiency initiatives.
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Latest events from Pasona Group
- FY2026 outlook anticipates a return to profit, driven by segment growth and cost controls.2168
Q4 2026 - Gross profit improved and losses narrowed, but higher costs led to a downward forecast revision.2168Q3 2026
- Net sales grew slightly, but operating profit turned negative and net loss narrowed year-over-year.2168Q2 2026
- Net sales rose 0.8% YoY, but higher costs and Expo expenses led to a net loss.2168Q1 2026
- Net loss posted after a major sale, but profitability and growth are forecast to return.2168Q4 2025
- Net sales dropped 15.1% and operating loss reached ¥436 million after divesting Benefit One.2168Q1 2025
- FY2023 profit surged on a one-time gain, with FY2024 set for normalization and strategic investment.2168Q4 2024
- Net loss of ¥6.16 billion driven by segment sale and Expo costs, despite segment growth.2168Q3 2025
- Profits plunged on segment exclusion and one-time losses; forecasts and outlook cut.2168Q2 2025
Next Pasona Group earnings date
Q2 202715 Jan, 2027
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Pasona Group Inc. is a Japan-based company specializing in human resource services and outsourcing solutions. The company provides a wide range of services, including temporary staffing, permanent recruitment, outsourcing, and career development support for various industries. Pasona also offers specialized services in human resources consulting, education, and training to support workforce development. The company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, and its shares are listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.