ARGO GRAPHICS (7595) Q1 2027 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Net sales for the three months ended June 30, 2026, were ¥16,943 million, up 1.1% year-over-year.

• Operating profit decreased by 6.0% to ¥2,295 million compared to the same quarter last year.

• Profit attributable to owners of parent declined 13.6% year-over-year to ¥1,430 million.

Financial highlights

• Gross profit for the quarter was ¥4,317 million, down from ¥4,367 million year-over-year.

• Ordinary profit fell 6.7% to ¥2,405 million year-over-year.

• Comprehensive income for the quarter was ¥2,844 million, a 7.6% decrease year-over-year.

• Basic earnings per share for the quarter were ¥20.82, reflecting the impact of a one-for-four stock split.

Outlook and guidance

• Full-year net sales forecast for FY ending March 31, 2027, is ¥72,600 million, up 1.5% year-over-year.

• Operating profit is projected at ¥10,300 million, down 4.1% year-over-year.

• Profit attributable to owners of parent is forecast at ¥7,200 million, a 62.5% decrease year-over-year.

• Basic earnings per share for the full year are expected to be ¥104.76.