Comture (3844) Q1 2025 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Achieved 14 consecutive years of sales growth, with 1Q FY3/25 net sales reaching a record high of ¥8,753 million, up 8.1% year-over-year, driven by strong demand for digital transformation (DX) services and expanded business with financial institutions and partner companies.

• Operating profit declined 7.6% year-over-year to ¥795 million due to increased personnel and training expenses, including salary increases and expanded training programs.

• Profit attributable to owners of parent fell 10.1% year-over-year to ¥502 million.

• The company continues to invest in workforce development, including salary hikes, new graduate recruitment, and training initiatives, to support long-term growth.

Financial highlights

• Net sales: ¥8,753 million (+8.1% YoY); Gross profit: ¥1,880 million (+4.5% YoY); Operating profit: ¥795 million (−7.6% YoY); Ordinary profit: ¥793 million (−7.7% YoY); Profit attributable to owners of parent: ¥502 million (−10.1% YoY); Net income per share: ¥15.76 (down from ¥17.52 YoY).

• Comprehensive income: ¥502 million (−10.1% YoY).

Outlook and guidance

• FY3/25 forecast unchanged: Net sales ¥37,700 million (+10.3% YoY), operating profit ¥4,900 million (+6.5% YoY), profit attributable to owners of parent ¥3,250 million (+3.7% YoY), net income per share ¥101.93 (+3.6% YoY).

• Targeting 15 consecutive years of sales growth and 14 consecutive years of earnings growth.

• Dividend per share planned at ¥48.00, payout ratio 47.1%.

• No revisions to previously announced forecasts; actual results may differ due to various factors.