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Round One Q1 2027 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q1 2027 earnings summary10 Aug, 2026
Executive summary
Revenue for FY2027.3 1Q increased 18.2% year-over-year to ¥51.37 bn, driven by strong performance in amusement and bowling segments.
Operating profit rose 4.3% year-over-year to ¥6.33 bn, exceeding plan by 17%.
Net profit for 1Q was ¥3.36 bn, down 1.1% year-over-year but up 32.4% versus plan.
Comprehensive income surged 85.7% year-over-year to ¥4.27 bn, driven by favorable foreign exchange differences.
Store count increased to 162, with new openings supporting growth.
Financial highlights
Amusement revenue grew 20.5% year-over-year; bowling up 12.1%; karaoke/food up 20.7%.
Gross profit for 1Q was ¥10.00 bn, up from ¥8.05 bn year-over-year.
EBITDA for the quarter was ¥17.49 bn, up from ¥16.52 bn a year earlier; adjusted EBITDA was ¥17.58 bn.
Operating profit margin for 1Q was 12.3%, down from 14.0% year-over-year but above plan.
Total assets grew to ¥328.32 bn as of June 30, 2026, from ¥309.89 bn at March 31, 2026.
Outlook and guidance
FY2027.3 full-year revenue is planned at ¥219.09 bn, with operating profit of ¥33.05 bn (15.1% margin).
Net profit forecast for the year is ¥18.26 bn, up 9.9% year-over-year.
Basic earnings per share for the year are forecast at ¥69.46.
Dividend payout ratio targeted at 25% of full-year profit; dividend forecast at ¥18.00 per share.
Continued focus on new store openings in Japan and the U.S., with expansion of new business styles.
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Latest events from Round One
- Double-digit revenue and profit growth expected, with higher dividends and margin stability.4680
Q4 2026 - Revenue and profit rose, with higher dividends and ongoing store expansion.4680Q3 2026
- Revenue and profit up year-over-year; outlook and dividends upgraded despite U.S. delays.4680Q2 2026
- Revenue and profit rose, but currency headwinds sharply reduced comprehensive income.4680Q1 2026
- Ordinary profit and sales surged, but currency effects reduced comprehensive income.4680Q2 2025
- 1Q profit up 24.1% and sales up 12.3%, with strong growth and higher full-year guidance.4680Q1 2025
- Double-digit profit growth, higher dividends, and IFRS adoption drive future expansion.4680Q4 2025
- Double-digit profit growth, strong store expansion, and higher dividends forecast.4680Q3 2025
Next Round One earnings date
Q2 202711 Nov, 2026
Round One
Next Round One earnings date
Q2 202711 Nov, 2026
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Frequently asked questions
Round One Corporation is a Japanese company specializing in the operation of indoor entertainment complexes. The company's venues offer a wide range of activities, including bowling alleys, arcade games, karaoke rooms, billiards, and Spo-Cha (a multi-sport entertainment area). The company is also involved in managing various subsidiaries related to its core entertainment business. Round One operates primarily in Japan and the United States. The company is headquartered in Osaka, Japan, and its shares are listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.