Computer Engineering & Consulting (9692) Q1 2026 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Net sales for the first quarter rose 2.0% year-over-year to 14,335 million yen, with segment reorganization implemented to support sustained growth and technological innovation.

• Operating income declined 7.0% year-over-year to 1,785 million yen, mainly due to higher SG&A expenses.

• Net income attributable to owners of parent decreased 3.9% year-over-year to 1,260 million yen.

• A treasury stock buyback program was initiated, targeting up to 2,000 million yen in purchases by October 2025, with retirement planned by January 2026.

Financial highlights

• Gross profit increased to 3,983 million yen from 3,820 million yen year-over-year.

• Comprehensive income dropped 37.0% year-over-year to 1,009 million yen.

• Total assets decreased to 51,516 million yen from 52,636 million yen at the previous fiscal year-end.

• Equity ratio remained strong at 76.3%.

• Dividend forecast for FY ending Jan. 2026 raised to 65.00 yen per share (from 55.00 yen prior year).

Outlook and guidance

• Full-year net sales forecast at 60,500 million yen, up 7.6% year-over-year.

• Operating income projected at 6,820 million yen, up 0.2% year-over-year.

• Net income attributable to owners of parent forecast at 4,900 million yen, up 21.3% year-over-year.

• No changes to previously announced forecasts; actual results may differ due to market conditions.