JCU (4975) Q1 2027 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Net sales for 1Q FY3/27 increased by 6.5% year-over-year to ¥7,492 million, reflecting growth in core business areas.

• Operating profit declined by 2.3% year-over-year to ¥2,737 million, impacted by higher SG&A and lower gross profit from certain segments.

• Ordinary profit rose 2.2% year-over-year to ¥2,907 million, while profit attributable to owners of parent increased 2.5% to ¥2,075 million.

• Comprehensive income surged 298.0% year-over-year to ¥2,849 million.

Financial highlights

• Net sales: ¥7,492 million (up 6.5% year-over-year).

• Operating profit: ¥2,737 million (down 2.3% year-over-year).

• Ordinary profit: ¥2,907 million (up 2.2% year-over-year).

• Profit attributable to owners of parent: ¥2,075 million (up 2.5% year-over-year).

• Basic earnings per share: ¥84.29, up from ¥81.25 year-over-year.

• Equity-to-asset ratio improved to 92.5% as of June 30, 2026, from 87.1% at March 31, 2026.

• Total assets stood at ¥60,605 million, with net assets at ¥56,087 million as of June 30, 2026.

Outlook and guidance

• Full-year FY3/27 net sales forecast at ¥33,400 million, with 1Q progress at 22.4%.

• Operating profit forecast for the year is ¥12,300 million, with 1Q progress at 22.3%.

• Ordinary profit forecast at ¥12,500 million, with 1Q progress at 23.3%.

• Profit attributable to owners of parent forecast at ¥8,800 million, with 1Q progress at 23.6%.

• Net income per share forecast for the year is ¥357.44.

• Full-year net sales forecast for fiscal year ending March 31, 2027, is ¥33,400 million, up 12.6% year-over-year.

• Operating profit is projected at ¥12,300 million (up 1.2%), ordinary profit at ¥12,500 million (up 0.4%), and profit attributable to owners of parent at ¥8,800 million (down 3.0%).

• No revisions to previously announced forecasts.