KSK (9687) Q4 2026 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Achieved record highs in revenue, gross profit, and operating profit for the fiscal year ended March 2026, with all targets exceeded and 14 consecutive years of revenue growth and 12 consecutive years of operating profit growth.

• Revenue increased 9.1% year-over-year to ¥25,767 million, with operating profit up 13.2% and net profit attributable to shareholders up 17.3%.

• Growth driven by strong demand in DX, cloud, IoT, and AI, with continued investment in human capital and organizational resilience.

• All business segments posted higher sales and profits, with notable gains in IT solutions and network services.

Financial highlights

• Revenue increased by 9.1% year-over-year to ¥25,767 million.

• Operating profit rose 13.2% to ¥2,740 million, and net profit grew 17.3% to ¥2,182 million, both marking historical highs.

• Ordinary profit reached ¥2,878 million (+14.8% YoY); comprehensive income was ¥2,581 million (+39.3% YoY).

• EPS was ¥360.17; dividend per share was ¥181 (payout ratio 50.3%).

• Cash and equivalents at year-end totaled ¥6,677 million, up ¥1,553 million YoY.

Outlook and guidance

• FY2027 revenue forecasted at ¥28,100 million (+9.1%), operating profit at ¥3,100 million (+13.1%), and net profit at ¥2,300 million (+5.4%), all expected to reach new record levels.

• Targeting ROE of 12% for FY2027, in line with the mid-term management plan.

• Dividend payout ratio to remain at 50% from FY2026 onward, with a planned dividend of ¥190 per share for FY2027.

• Management remains cautious on global economic risks, FX, and cost pressures, but expects steady DX-related demand.