i-mobile Co (6535) Q4 2026 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Achieved record-high consolidated revenue of ¥22,146 million (up 2.9% YoY) and operating profit of ¥4,177 million (up 1.1%), driven by strategic differentiation, strong Consumer Service/Hometown Tax Donation business, and Green Energy contributions.

• Consumer business saw highest-ever donation intake and market share expansion, while increased promotional expenses were offset by revenue growth.

• Online Advertising segment faced a 51.4% YoY profit decline amid structural reforms and reduced client budgets, despite cost controls.

• Shareholder returns included a 1.8% share buyback, total payout ratio of 68.8%, and annual dividend raised to ¥27 per share.

• Cash and cash equivalents at year-end totaled ¥19,973 million, up ¥2,477 million from the previous year.

Financial highlights

• Consolidated revenue rose to ¥22,146 million (+2.9% YoY); operating profit reached ¥4,177 million (+1.1% YoY); ordinary profit was ¥4,277 million (+5.1% YoY).

• Net income attributable to parent was ¥2,890 million, representing 97.7% of the previous year.

• Consumer business revenue grew 2.5% YoY to ¥19,538 million; operating profit up 2.0% to ¥4,101 million.

• Online Advertising segment revenue declined 4.0% YoY to ¥2,316 million; segment profit dropped 51.4% to ¥74 million.

• Operating margin was 18.9%; net margin 13.0%; gross profit increased to ¥17,749 million.

Outlook and guidance

• FY2027 forecast: consolidated revenue ¥22,200 million (+0.2%), operating profit ¥4,500 million (+7.7%), net income ¥3,140 million (+8.6%).

• Consumer business revenue expected at ¥19,000 million, operating profit ¥4,300 million; Online Advertising revenue at ¥2,280 million, operating profit ¥60 million.

• Annual dividend for FY2027 planned at ¥27 per share, including a ¥7 commemorative dividend.

• Strategic focus on market share expansion, efficiency in promotional investment, and business model transformation.

• Green energy business to contribute more significantly to profit growth.