Core (2359) Q2 2027 earnings summary

Executive summary

• H1 FY2027 net sales rose 9.3% YoY to ¥13,458 million; operating profit increased 8.1% to ¥1,755 million and profit attributable to owners of parent rose 8.0% to ¥1,228 million.

• Order backlog increased 9.6% to ¥10,556 million.

Financial highlights

• Gross profit was ¥3,888,627 thousand, up from ¥3,443,580 thousand; ordinary profit increased 10.1% YoY to ¥1,828 million.

• Basic EPS was ¥85.50 versus ¥79.21; comprehensive income rose to ¥1,363,648 thousand from ¥1,260,107 thousand.

Outlook and guidance

• FY2027 forecasts remain unchanged: net sales ¥29,000 million, operating profit ¥4,200 million, ordinary profit ¥4,300 million and net income ¥3,000 million.

• FY2027 basic EPS forecast is ¥208.81; annual dividend forecast is ¥65 per share, including the ¥15 interim dividend.

• Forecasts rely on available information and assumptions; actual results may differ due to economic trends, market conditions and other factors.