Honyaku Center (2483) Q4 2026 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Net sales declined 3.0% year-over-year to 10,871 million yen, mainly due to a struggling Translation Business despite record-high Interpretation Business sales.

• Operating income dropped 20.7% year-over-year to 705 million yen, and net income attributable to shareholders fell 36.1% to 462 million yen, reflecting the absence of prior-year one-time gains.

• The company is focusing on leveraging AI and data to enhance competitiveness and operational efficiency, as outlined in its Medium-Term Management Plan.

Financial highlights

• Net sales: 10,871 million yen (down 3.0% year-over-year).

• Operating income: 705 million yen (down 20.7% year-over-year).

• Ordinary income: 748 million yen (down 17.3% year-over-year).

• Net income attributable to shareholders: 462 million yen (down 36.1% year-over-year).

• Net income per share: 137.79 yen.

• Comprehensive income: 501 million yen (down 29.6% year-over-year).

Outlook and guidance

• For the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027, net sales are forecast at 11,300 million yen (up 3.9%), operating income at 750 million yen (up 6.2%), and net income at 500 million yen (up 8.1%).

• The company aims to expand its customer base and enhance services by leveraging AI and specialized language assets.