KSK (9687) Q1 2027 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Revenue for Q1 FY2027 was ¥6,684 million, up 9.7% year-over-year, driven by robust demand in AI, cloud, and security-related services.

• Operating income rose 9.2% to ¥923 million, and ordinary income increased 10.2% to ¥965 million year-over-year.

• Net income attributable to shareholders was ¥649 million, a 1.1% increase, impacted by higher corporate taxes.

• The company continues to invest in human capital and maintain a focus on strengthening business resilience and sustainability.

Financial highlights

• Gross profit increased to ¥1,842 million from ¥1,641 million year-over-year.

• EPS for Q1 was ¥107.08, up from ¥106.10 in the prior year.

• Comprehensive income for the quarter was ¥688 million, slightly down from ¥695 million year-over-year.

Outlook and guidance

• Full-year revenue forecast remains at ¥28,100 million, up 9.1% year-over-year.

• Operating income is projected at ¥3,100 million (+13.1%), ordinary income at ¥3,300 million (+14.6%), and net income at ¥2,300 million (+5.4%).

• No changes to previously announced guidance.