Central Security Patrols Co (9740) Q4 2026 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Net sales reached ¥78,745 million, up 10.3% year-over-year, with operating profit of ¥4,499 million, up 3.9%, and ordinary profit of ¥4,701 million, up 3.0%.

• Net income attributable to parent company shareholders declined 22.5% year-over-year to ¥2,503 million due to extraordinary losses, including litigation settlement and goodwill impairment, despite special gains from policy share sales.

• Marked the first year of the mid-term plan “Omoi 2030,” focusing on business foundation and growth investments.

• Major acquisitions included Japan Security Union Co., Ltd. and Sowabs Inc., and a business alliance with Safie Security Inc. to advance AI-enabled security services.

• Celebrated 60th anniversary with commemorative events, employee recognition, and enhanced shareholder communication.

Financial highlights

• Revenue/net sales: ¥78,745 million (up 10.3% year-over-year).

• Operating profit: ¥4,499 million (up 3.9% year-over-year).

• Ordinary profit: ¥4,701 million (up 3.0% year-over-year).

• Net income: ¥2,503 million (down 22.5% year-over-year).

• EPS: ¥174.93 (down ¥47.11 year-over-year).

• ROE: 6.2% (down 2.2 points year-over-year).

• Total assets: ¥717.3 billion (up ¥82.1 billion from previous year-end).

• Comprehensive income: ¥4,506 million (up 27.3% year-over-year).

Outlook and guidance

• FY2027 forecast: Net sales ¥78,000 million (down 0.9%), operating profit ¥3,500 million (down 22.2%), ordinary profit ¥3,600 million (down 23.4%), profit attributable to owners of parent ¥2,300 million (down 8.1%).

• Aims to optimize integration of people and technology, leveraging AI and cloud for advanced security services and expanding next-generation offerings.

• Plans to expand area management using the “Kakehashi” security platform and pursue further M&A.

• Dividend for FY2027 projected at ¥61 per share (interim ¥30, year-end ¥31).