Quest Co (2332) Q1 2027 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Net sales rose 7.5% year-over-year to 4,711 million yen, driven by growth in IT operations outsourcing and new public sector projects.

• Operating profit fell 3.4% to 212 million yen, and net profit attributable to owners of parent declined 7.4% to 141 million yen, mainly due to higher employee compensation and recruitment costs.

• EBITDA for the quarter was 276 million yen with a margin of 5.9%, down from 285 million yen and 6.5% a year earlier.

• The company launched the “Unite” business brand and expanded its AI and security service offerings.

Financial highlights

• Net sales: 4,711 million yen (+7.5% YoY); Operating profit: 212 million yen (−3.4% YoY); Ordinary profit: 224 million yen (−4.7% YoY); Net profit: 141 million yen (−7.4% YoY).

• Comprehensive income increased 8.0% year-over-year to 150 million yen.

• Basic earnings per share: 27.63 yen, down from 28.56 yen a year ago.

Outlook and guidance

• Full-year forecast (ending March 31, 2027): Net sales of 18,300 million yen (+2.8% YoY), operating profit of 1,260 million yen (+15.4% YoY), net profit attributable to owners of parent of 856 million yen (+6.9% YoY), and EPS of 166.08 yen.

• No revisions to previously announced earnings or dividend forecasts.