Comture (3844) Q3 2025 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Achieved 15 consecutive years of sales growth, with 3Q FY3/25 net sales reaching record highs, up 6.1% year-over-year to ¥26,863 million, driven by increased demand for digital transformation (DX) services and strong vendor relationships.

• Operating profit declined 0.8% year-over-year to ¥3,237 million due to higher personnel, training, and office consolidation expenses, despite higher sales.

• Profit attributable to owners of parent decreased 0.4% year-over-year to ¥2,105 million.

• Profitability improved sequentially from 2Q to 3Q FY3/25, with operating profit up 5.5% and net income up 6.6%.

• The company continues to prioritize recruitment, retention, and training of engineers, with notable salary increases and expanded training programs.

Financial highlights

• Net sales for 3Q FY3/25: ¥26,863 million (+6.1% YoY); operating profit: ¥3,237 million (-0.8% YoY); ordinary profit: ¥3,240 million (-0.6% YoY); net income: ¥2,105 million (-0.4% YoY).

• EBITDA for 3Q FY3/25: ¥3,625 million (-0.2% YoY).

• Net income per share: ¥66.02 (-0.4% YoY).

• Gross profit increased 4.2% YoY to ¥5,964 million, supported by higher sales per employee and improved productivity.

• Total assets reached ¥24,389 million as of December 31, 2024, up ¥946 million from March 31, 2024.

Outlook and guidance

• FY3/25 forecast: net sales ¥37,700 million (+10.3% YoY), operating profit ¥4,900 million (+6.5% YoY), net income ¥3,250 million (+3.7% YoY), EPS ¥101.93.

• No revisions to the May 2024 forecast; aiming for 15 consecutive years of sales growth and 14 years of earnings growth.

• Segment forecasts: all business segments expected to grow, with Cloud Solutions and Digital Solutions leading in percentage growth.