KSK (9687) Q3 2025 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Revenue for the nine months ended December 31, 2024, increased 7.7% year-over-year to ¥17,276 million, driven by robust demand in digital transformation and IT services.

• Operating income was ¥1,645 million, nearly flat year-over-year, as higher personnel investments offset gross profit gains.

• Net income attributable to shareholders rose 1.0% year-over-year to ¥1,233 million.

• The company continued to invest in human capital and digital transformation initiatives under its mid-term plan.

Financial highlights

• Gross profit increased 7.2% year-over-year to ¥4,073 million.

• Operating margin remained stable despite a 13.5% increase in SG&A expenses related to hiring and training.

• Total assets decreased to ¥21,160 million from ¥21,885 million at the previous fiscal year-end.

• Equity ratio improved to 75.0% from 72.6% at the previous year-end.

Outlook and guidance

• Full-year revenue forecast remains unchanged at ¥23,400 million, up 6.8% year-over-year.

• Operating income is projected at ¥2,400 million (+4.1%), with net income forecast at ¥1,780 million (+4.6%).

• No revision to previously announced guidance.