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PCA 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 FY2027 net sales rose 8.3% YoY to ¥8,907 million, while operating profit fell 34.7% to ¥790 million and profit attributable to owners of parent fell 38.1% to ¥470 million, reflecting higher personnel and AI infrastructure costs.
Cloud subscriptions expanded, supported by PCA Arch and the September launch of PCA AI Agent; full-year forecasts remain unchanged.
Financial highlights
H1 gross profit was ¥5,450 million versus ¥5,118 million; SG&A rose to ¥4,659 million from ¥3,906 million, contributing to lower operating profit.
Ordinary profit declined 30.3% YoY to ¥840 million; profit before taxes was ¥840 million, income taxes ¥361 million, and net profit ¥478 million.
Comprehensive income was ¥490 million, down 27.0% YoY; profit attributable to owners of parent was ¥470 million versus ¥759 million.
Outlook and guidance
FY2027 forecast unchanged: net sales ¥18,971 million, up 9.6%; operating profit ¥1,267 million, down 48.6%; ordinary profit ¥1,314 million, down 47.3%.
Full-year profit attributable to owners of parent forecast at ¥799 million, down 66.1%; EPS forecast ¥39.87.
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PCA Corporation is a Japan-based company that provides enterprise software solutions and related services. The company specializes in developing and distributing accounting, payroll, and business management software for small and medium-sized enterprises. Its offerings are designed to support various aspects of corporate operations, including financial management, human resources, and inventory control. The company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, and its shares are listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.