BIPROGY (8056) Q4 2026 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Revenue rose 7.3% year-over-year to ¥433,686 million, driven by strong demand for IT investments and growth in both core and new business areas.

• Operating profit increased 9.1% to ¥42,604 million, with adjusted operating profit up 13.4% to ¥43,567 million.

• Profit attributable to owners of parent grew 15.7% to ¥31,209 million.

• Major acquisition: Catalina Marketing Japan K.K. became a wholly-owned subsidiary, enhancing retail media and data-driven services.

Financial highlights

• Gross profit improved to ¥116,009 million from ¥105,831 million year-over-year.

• Basic earnings per share increased to ¥320.64 from ¥272.65.

• Total assets rose to ¥380,669 million, up ¥49,793 million from the prior year, mainly due to increased goodwill and investments.

• Equity ratio declined to 47.0% from 51.1% due to higher liabilities and treasury share purchases.

• Cash and cash equivalents at year-end decreased to ¥47,043 million, reflecting significant investment and acquisition activity.

Outlook and guidance

• FY2027 revenue forecasted at ¥470,000 million (+8.4%), operating profit at ¥48,400 million (+13.6%), and profit attributable to owners of parent at ¥32,200 million (+3.2%).

• Annual dividend for FY2027 projected at ¥140.0 per share, up from ¥130.0.