OPTiM (3694) Q3 2026 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Net sales, operating profit, and ordinary profit each increased by over 20% year-over-year for Q3 FY03/2026, driven by recurring revenue and strategic focus on AI, IoT, and robotics services.

• Launched the new brand "OPTIM AIR" to unify and expand AI, IoT, and robotics offerings, enhancing cross-selling and development efficiency.

• Stable recurring revenue from mobile management services, with "OPTiM Biz" maintaining the No. 1 domestic market share for 15 consecutive years.

• AI-driven operational efficiency initiatives have improved productivity and profitability, especially amid rising labor costs.

Financial highlights

• Q3 FY03/2026 net sales: ¥8,218 million (YoY +20.2%), operating profit: ¥1,334 million (YoY +21.9%), ordinary profit: ¥1,263 million (YoY +34.6%), operating margin: 16.2%.

• Stock sales ratio reached 73.2%, with stock sales at ¥6,010 million (YoY +5.8%).

• Net profit for Q3: ¥597 million (YoY +10.9%), impacted by a ¥170 million loss on investment securities.

• Basic EPS: ¥10.83 (up from ¥9.77 YoY); comprehensive income: ¥715 million (up 36.4% YoY).

• FY03/2026 full-year forecast: net sales ¥11,640 million (YoY +10.0%), operating profit ¥1,800 million (YoY -7.9%), ordinary profit ¥1,793 million, net profit ¥967 million, basic EPS ¥17.52.

Outlook and guidance

• Projecting record sales for the 26th consecutive year, with continued growth in mobile management and X-Tech (AI/IoT) services.

• Proactive investments planned in AI, R&D, and human resources, including increased starting salaries for new graduates.

• Share buybacks to be implemented as part of shareholder return policy.

• Earnings forecast revised; actual results may differ due to various factors.