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Persol Holdings Q2 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q2 2026 earnings summary11 Nov, 2025
Executive summary
Record revenue and profits achieved in the first half of FY2025, with revenue up 4.9% year-over-year to ¥752.7 billion and operating profit up 14% to ¥36.6 billion.
Adjusted EBITDA increased 3.7% to ¥44.3 billion, with a 51.3% progress rate toward the full-year target of ¥86.5 billion.
Interim dividend set at ¥5.5 per share, with a record-high annual dividend forecast of ¥11.0 per share.
Acquisition of Gojob SAS, an AI-driven staffing platform, for ¥21.3 billion, to accelerate digital transformation and global expansion.
Comprehensive income attributable to owners of parent was ¥28,126 million, up from ¥20,550 million a year earlier.
Financial highlights
Gross profit increased 5.4% year-over-year to ¥174.7 billion.
Net profit attributable to owners rose 12.1% to ¥23.98 billion; adjusted profit was up 0.4% to ¥24.93 billion.
Recognized ¥2.7 billion gain from the sale of a business in Q2, included in operating profit and EPS but excluded from adjusted EBITDA and adjusted profit.
SG&A expenses rose by ¥7.3 billion, mainly from personnel and system costs; SG&A expense ratio at 18.7% for 1H.
Basic earnings per share increased to ¥10.93 from ¥9.56 year-over-year.
Outlook and guidance
Full-year revenue forecast is ¥1,540 billion (+6.1% YoY), with adjusted EBITDA at ¥86.5 billion (+10.4% YoY) and adjusted EPS at ¥20.39.
Operating profit is projected at ¥66 billion (up 14.9%), and profit attributable to owners at ¥41 billion (up 14.3%).
Temporary PMI and M&A-related expenses expected in 2H, but 1H overachievement will absorb these costs.
Aiming for sustained 10% adjusted EBITDA growth in the next fiscal year and beyond, with focus on capital efficiency and shareholder returns.
Profitability targets for 2027-2028: 6% for staffing SBU, 8% for BPO SBU, 10% for technology SBU.
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Persol Holdings Co Ltd is a Japanese human resources and staffing services company. It offers workforce solutions including temporary staffing, permanent placement, recruitment process outsourcing, and HR technology services. The company operates in Japan and internationally, serving clients across multiple industries. The company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, and its shares are listed on the TSE.
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