OPTiM (3694) Q2 2025 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Achieved record-high net sales and operating profit for the 25th consecutive year, with business progressing as planned and aggressive growth investments continuing.

• Mobile Management Service maintains overwhelming market share and steady growth, while X-Tech services are expanding rapidly, driven by digital transformation (DX) trends.

• Launched and expanded AI-driven services in AgriTech, Office DX, and Marketing DX, including new generative AI applications.

• Net sales increased 3.0% year-over-year to ¥4,517.9 million; operating profit rose 4.1% to ¥794.1 million.

• Ordinary profit and profit attributable to owners of parent declined due to higher equity-method losses.

Financial highlights

• Net sales for Q2 FY03/2025 were ¥4,517.9 million, up 3.0% year-over-year.

• Operating profit reached ¥794.1 million, a 4.1% increase year-over-year.

• Ordinary profit slightly decreased to ¥663.7 million, and net profit declined to ¥383.6 million, mainly due to increased share of loss from equity-method affiliates.

• Stock-type sales, especially from Mobile Management and X-Tech services, showed strong growth.

• Gross profit margin improved due to a higher proportion of recurring (stock-type) sales.

Outlook and guidance

• Full-year net sales forecast is ¥11,300 million (up 10.3% year-over-year), aiming for record-high sales for the 25th consecutive year.

• Operating profit forecast is ¥1,950 million (operating margin 17.3%), targeting a record-high for the second consecutive year.

• Continued aggressive investments planned in drones, backend systems, and marketing for key growth areas.

• No revision to previously announced guidance.