Secom (9735) Q1 2027 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Net sales for the first quarter ended June 30, 2026, reached a record-high ¥298.4 billion, up 3.6% year-over-year, driven by growth in security and fire protection services.

• Operating profit rose 3.9% to ¥33.4 billion, while ordinary profit declined 0.7% to ¥39.0 billion due to lower investment gains in the U.S.

• Profit attributable to owners of parent decreased by 3.4% to ¥24.1 billion.

• Repurchased 5,733,600 shares for ¥37,331 million between May 13 and July 31, 2026.

• Comprehensive income surged 94.9% year-over-year to ¥36.4 billion, reflecting strong other comprehensive income.

Financial highlights

• Gross profit increased to ¥94.2 billion from ¥90.0 billion year-over-year.

• Selling, general and administrative expenses rose to ¥60.7 billion from ¥57.8 billion.

• Basic earnings per share for the quarter were ¥59.81, calculated post-stock split.

• Total assets as of June 30, 2026, were ¥2,178.7 billion, down 2.3% from March 31, 2026.

• Equity-to-asset ratio improved to 60.0% from 58.9% at previous fiscal year-end.

Outlook and guidance

• Full-year net sales forecast for FY2027 is ¥1,313.5 billion, up 4.5% year-over-year.

• Operating profit is projected at ¥165.5 billion, ordinary profit at ¥176.0 billion, and profit attributable to owners of parent at ¥105.8 billion.

• Basic earnings per share forecast for the full year is ¥263.57.

• Dividend forecast for FY2027 is ¥120 per share, up from ¥100 in FY2026.