i-mobile Co (6535) Q2 2026 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Achieved record-high cumulative revenue for the first half, reaching ¥16,826 million, up 2.6% year-over-year, driven by growth in the consumer business and new energy initiatives.

• Operating profit was ¥2,875 million, down 23.2% year-over-year, mainly due to increased SG&A and promotional costs, and timing differences in revenue recognition.

• Net profit was ¥2,028 million, down 20.8% year-over-year.

• Strategic investments and new service launches, including green energy and payment services, contributed positively, especially in the consumer segment.

• Divested subsidiary Cyber Consultant from the consolidation scope.

Financial highlights

• Cumulative revenue for 2Q FY2026: ¥16,826 million, up 2.6% year-over-year and 0.2% above plan.

• Operating profit: ¥2,875 million, down 23.2% year-over-year and 11.5% below plan; operating margin decreased from 22.8% to 17.1%.

• Net profit: ¥2,028 million, down 20.8% year-over-year.

• EPS for the period was 36.18 yen, compared to 44.40 yen in the previous year.

• Cash and equivalents at period-end were ¥14,107 million, down ¥3,388 million from the previous year.

Outlook and guidance

• Full-year FY2026 revenue forecast: ¥22,000 million (+2.2% YoY); operating profit forecast: ¥4,500 million (+8.9% YoY); net profit forecast: ¥3,120 million (+5.5% YoY).

• Consumer segment expected to drive growth through loyalty initiatives and expanded services; advertising segment to focus on portfolio restructuring and new business investments.

• No changes have been made to previously announced guidance.