SCSK (9719) Q1 2026 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Net sales for Q1 FY2025 rose 44.8% year-over-year to ¥177.5 billion, driven by strong growth across all business segments and the consolidation of Net One Systems.

• Operating profit increased 55.7% year-over-year to ¥20.1 billion, with an improved margin of 11.3% and reduced impact from unprofitable projects.

• Profit attributable to owners of parent increased 45.5% year-over-year to ¥13.4 billion, despite merger-related financial expenses.

• EBITDA grew 54.8% year-over-year to ¥28.5 billion.

• The company continues to pursue sustainability management and business model redevelopment as part of its growth strategy.

Financial highlights

• Gross profit rose 55.7% year-over-year to ¥48.8 billion, with a margin improvement to 27.5%.

• Profit before tax reached ¥19.8 billion, up 49.6% year-over-year.

• Basic and diluted EPS increased to ¥42.93 from ¥29.52 year-over-year.

• Net sales, gross profit, and operating profit all benefited from the Net One Systems consolidation.

• Packaged software/hardware sales more than doubled year-over-year, up 106.7%.

Outlook and guidance

• FY2025 full-year forecasts remain unchanged: net sales ¥790 billion, operating profit ¥85–88.3 billion, profit attributable to owners of parent ¥63.5 billion.

• Dividend forecast maintained at ¥94 per share, with a payout ratio of 46.3%.

• No revisions to previously announced forecasts.