Cross Cat Co (2307) Q2 2026 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Achieved record-high first-half sales and profits, with net sales rising 2.3% year-on-year to ¥8,223 million and operating profit up 1.8% to ¥881 million.

• Net income attributable to shareholders increased 14.1% year-on-year to ¥665 million, aided by a gain on sale of investment securities.

• Comprehensive income grew 17.3% year-on-year to ¥736 million.

• Profitability improved due to increased orders, high utilization rates, and controlled SG&A expenses.

• Sales exceeded initial forecasts, driven by strong performance in financial, government, and public sector projects.

Financial highlights

• First-half revenue: ¥8,223 million, up 2.3% year-over-year and 1.5% above forecast.

• Operating income: ¥881 million, up 1.8% year-over-year and 15.9% above forecast.

• Net income attributable to shareholders: ¥665 million, up 14.1% year-over-year and 33.1% above forecast.

• Ordinary profit reached ¥914 million, up 1.7% year-on-year.

• Cash and cash equivalents at period-end totaled ¥2,906 million, up ¥222 million from March 31, 2025.

Outlook and guidance

• Full-year revenue forecast: ¥17,100 million, up 5.6% year-over-year.

• Operating income forecast: ¥1,930 million, up 5.1% year-over-year.

• Profit attributable to owners of parent forecast: ¥1,350 million (+2.5% YoY), EPS ¥95.71.

• Dividend forecast for FY2026 is ¥34.00 per share.

• Continued investment in talent, wage increases, and office environment improvements planned.