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WDB Holdings Q2 2027 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q2 2027 earnings summary6 Nov, 2026
Executive summary
H1 FY2027 sales edged down while profitability increased; Human Resources growth and margin gains offset weaker CRO sales, and performance was described as on plan.
Financial highlights
H1 net sales were ¥25,312 million, gross profit ¥5,895 million, operating income ¥2,371 million, ordinary income ¥2,451 million and net income attributable to owners ¥1,502 million.
Cost of sales declined 1.0% YoY to ¥19,417 million; SG&A increased 2.4% to ¥3,524 million.
Net income per share was ¥78.32 versus ¥75.40 in the prior-year period.
Operating cash flow was ¥3,103 million, up ¥1,596 million YoY; cash and cash equivalents ended the period at ¥19,565 million.
Outlook and guidance
FY2027 forecasts remained unchanged: net sales ¥51,439 million, operating income ¥4,639 million, ordinary income ¥4,663 million and net income attributable to owners ¥2,772 million.
Forecast EPS was ¥144.50 and annual dividend ¥94 per share; forecast payout ratio was 65.1%.
H1 progress against the full-year forecast was 49.2% for sales, 52.6% for ordinary income and 54.2% for net income; results were characterized as on plan.
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Latest events from WDB Holdings
- Profits fell on weaker CRO results and higher costs, but full-year outlook is maintained.2475
Q1 2027 - Updated 2026 strategy prioritizes digitalization, new business, and higher shareholder returns.2475Corporate presentation
- Revenue up 3.4%, net profit down 11.9%; CRO strong, HR margins pressured; guidance steady.2475Q1 2025
- Revenue up 4.0% YoY, but profits fell due to higher staff costs; CRO segment outperformed.2475Q2 2025
- Revenue up 4.2% YoY, but profit declined on higher staff costs; outlook unchanged.2475Q3 2025
- Revenue up 3.7% YoY, but profits fell on higher costs; FY2026 outlook cautious.2475Q4 2025
- Net profit jumped 55.9% on stable revenue, led by staffing growth and CRO weakness.2475Q1 2026
- Net profit rose on lower taxes despite softer revenue and profit, with a share buyback announced.2475Q2 2026
- Profit and revenue fell, but staffing grew and modest recovery is forecast for FY2027.2475Q4 2026
Next WDB Holdings earnings date
Q3 20275 Feb, 2027
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