Central Security Patrols Co (9740) Q3 2025 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Revenue for the nine months ended November 30, 2024, increased 4.6% year-over-year to ¥52,390 million, driven by steady demand in security services despite a challenging labor market and rising personnel costs.

• Operating income declined 7.6% year-over-year to ¥3,035 million, and net income attributable to shareholders dropped 55.5% to ¥2,272 million, mainly due to the absence of prior-year one-time gains from securities sales.

• The company continues to pursue its mid-term plan "Creative 2025" for sustainable growth and enhanced corporate value.

Financial highlights

• Gross profit was ¥11,660 million, up slightly from the previous year.

• Operating margin decreased as operating expenses rose, particularly personnel costs.

• Comprehensive income for the period was ¥2,135 million, down 10.5% year-over-year.

• EPS for the period was ¥156.03, compared to ¥349.74 in the prior year.

Outlook and guidance

• Full-year revenue is forecast at ¥69,200 million, up 1.7% year-over-year, with operating income of ¥4,350 million and net income of ¥2,850 million.

• No changes to previously announced guidance.