Asteria (3853) Q2 2026 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Achieved record Q2 operating profit of 523 million yen, marking a 623% year-over-year increase, with revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2025, up 4% to 1,608 million yen, driven by growth in the core software business.

• Returned to profitability with interim profit attributable to owners of parent at 420 million yen, a significant turnaround from a 126 million yen loss in the prior year period.

• Completed business structure reform, focusing on software and divesting non-core assets, and acquired MikoSea to expand no-code product offerings.

• Launched new products including "Warp Cloud" and "Platio Canvas" to address enterprise and digital transformation needs.

• Operating profit surged from 72 million yen year-over-year, reflecting improved profitability in both business segments.

Financial highlights

• Operating profit margin reached 32.6% in Q2, with adjusted EBITDA at 490 million yen, up 0.3% year-over-year.

• Equity ratio stands at 79%, with total equity at 6,515 million yen and a ratio of equity attributable to owners at 77.7%.

• Total assets reported at 8,192 million yen as of September 30, 2025.

• PBR at 4.05, significantly above TSE requirements.

• Cash and deposits total 2,717 million yen, supporting M&A and R&D investments.

Outlook and guidance

• Progressed 46% toward full-year revenue forecast of 3,500 million yen by Q2, with operating profit progress at 62% of the 850 million yen full-year target.

• Full-year revenue and operating profit forecasts remain unchanged; annual dividend per share expected to be 8.50 yen.

• Focus remains on expanding no-code and blockchain-related software.