Asahi Intelligence Service (9799) Q1 2025 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Revenue for Q1 FY2025 was ¥3,741 million, up 7.3% year-over-year, driven by strong demand in automotive and mobile communications sectors.

• Operating profit rose 36.5% to ¥290 million, and net profit increased 36.6% to ¥204 million compared to the same quarter last year.

• Strategic IT investments and DX-related projects contributed to growth, while efforts in hiring and wage improvements supported technical capacity.

Financial highlights

• Gross profit for Q1 FY2025 was ¥749 million, up from ¥649 million year-over-year.

• Operating margin improved, with operating profit at ¥290 million versus ¥212 million last year.

• EPS for Q1 FY2025 was ¥26.30, up from ¥19.25 in the prior year.

• Total assets at quarter-end were ¥13,481 million, down from ¥13,932 million at the previous fiscal year-end.

• Net assets stood at ¥10,918 million, a slight decrease due to dividend payments.

Outlook and guidance

• Full-year revenue forecast is ¥15,550 million, up 5.2% year-over-year, with net profit projected at ¥1,077 million.

• No changes to previously announced guidance; management will update if market conditions warrant.

• Dividend forecast for FY2025 is ¥56 per share, unchanged from prior guidance.