Core (2359) Q4 2026 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Achieved record highs in revenue and profit for the fiscal year ending March 2026, with net sales rising 7.9% to ¥26,532 million and operating profit up 20.3% to ¥3,819 million.

• Profit attributable to owners of parent increased 28.4% to ¥2,879 million, and comprehensive income rose 35.8% to ¥3,039 million.

• Sales and profits were driven by strong performance in system development for government offices, energy solutions, and IT/AI solutions for manufacturing.

• Two new subsidiaries were consolidated during the period, expanding the group’s scope.

Financial highlights

• Ordinary profit reached ¥3,921 million, up 20.0% year-over-year.

• Basic earnings per share increased to ¥200.40 from ¥156.18 year-over-year.

• Order backlog grew to ¥9,311 million, up 3.8% year-over-year.

• Equity-to-asset ratio remained strong at 73.5%.

• Cash and cash equivalents at period end were ¥8,187 million, up from ¥7,586 million.

Outlook and guidance

• For FY2027, net sales are forecast to rise 9.3% to ¥29,000 million, with operating profit up 10.0% to ¥4,200 million and profit attributable to owners of parent up 4.2% to ¥3,000 million.

• Dividend forecast for FY2027 is ¥60.00 per share.

• Management notes that forecasts are subject to change due to economic trends and market conditions, highlighting inherent risks and uncertainties.