i-mobile Co (6535) Q1 2026 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Achieved record-high Q1 revenue and donation receipts, driven by strong consumer segment growth and robust demand for hometown tax services, surpassing both plan and prior year levels due to successful promotional strategies and regulatory changes.

• Operating profit declined sharply year-over-year and versus plan, impacted by increased promotional and SG&A expenses, as well as challenging ad network conditions.

• Net profit attributable to shareholders was ¥42 million, down 94.1% year-over-year.

Financial highlights

• Consolidated revenue for Q1 was ¥10,146 million, up 229.7% year-over-year and 106.3% of plan.

• Operating profit was ¥8 million, just 0.8% of the prior year and 2.1% of plan, with an operating margin of 0.1%.

• Net profit attributable to shareholders was ¥42 million, 5.9% of the prior year and 15.7% of plan.

• Total assets increased to ¥34,661 million from ¥27,264 million at the previous fiscal year-end.

• Equity ratio declined to 42.4% from 59.3% at the previous year-end.

Outlook and guidance

• FY2026 revenue forecast is ¥22,000 million (+2.2% YoY), with operating profit of ¥4,500 million (+8.9% YoY) and net profit of ¥3,120 million (+5.5% YoY); no revisions to previously announced guidance.

• Consumer business expects continued growth from loyalty initiatives and market expansion; advertising business targets recovery via new markets and business model diversification.