Cross Cat Co (2307) Q2 2027 earnings summary

Executive summary

• H1 FY2027 revenue and reported profit measures reached record first-half levels, with sales and profits above initial forecasts and up YoY.

• Revenue growth was led by credit, finance, and public racing/sports lottery businesses; higher revenue and expense controls offset active human-capital investment.

Financial highlights

• H1 revenue was ¥9,335 million, up 13.5% YoY and 6.1% above the ¥8,800 million initial forecast.

• Gross profit was ¥2,220 million, up 13.2% YoY and 2.0% above forecast; SG&A was ¥1,131 million, up 4.8% YoY and 8.7% below forecast.

• Operating profit was ¥1,088 million, up 23.6% YoY and 16.1% above forecast; ordinary profit was ¥1,122 million, up 22.8% and 18.7% above forecast, respectively.

• Profit attributable to owners of parent was ¥726 million, up 9.2% YoY and 13.5% above forecast; comprehensive income was ¥848 million, up 15.2%.

Outlook and guidance

• FY2027 forecasts remain unchanged: revenue ¥17,900 million (+3.4%), operating profit ¥2,150 million (+6.8%), ordinary profit ¥2,190 million (+7.2%) and net profit attributable to owners of parent ¥1,540 million (+1.9%).

• The annual plan targets a sixth consecutive year of revenue and profit growth; forecast gross profit is ¥4,409 million (+8.1%) and SG&A ¥2,259 million (+9.5%).

• Growth is expected from core business expansion and services using AI and cloud technologies.