Quest Co (2332) Q3 2025 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Net sales rose 4.0% year-over-year to ¥11,007 million for the nine months ended December 31, 2024, driven by increased orders in semiconductor, entertainment, and logistics sectors.

• Operating profit declined 1.3% to ¥781 million, and net profit attributable to owners of parent fell 2.0% to ¥554 million, reflecting higher investments in human capital and rising costs.

• EBITDA was ¥955 million (8.7% margin), slightly down from ¥970 million (9.2%) in the prior year.

Financial highlights

• Gross profit increased to ¥2,037 million from ¥2,010 million year-over-year.

• Ordinary profit decreased 0.7% to ¥834 million.

• Comprehensive income dropped 26.4% to ¥426 million.

• Basic EPS was ¥103.43, down from ¥105.63.

Outlook and guidance

• Full-year net sales forecast at ¥15,000 million (+5.4% YoY), operating profit ¥1,050 million (+5.2%), and net profit attributable to owners of parent ¥720 million (+3.4%).

• No revision to previously announced earnings forecast.

• Year-end dividend forecast raised to ¥54.00, including a ¥5.00 memorial dividend for the 60th anniversary.