Septeni (4293) Q2 2026 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Achieved record-high first-half results in all major financial metrics for H1 FY2026, with revenue up 9.5% YoY to ¥16,653 million and Non-GAAP operating profit up 46.5% YoY, driven by new client acquisition, expansion with existing clients, and effective cost controls.

• Profit attributable to owners of parent surged 120.2% YoY to ¥4,087 million, aided by strong equity in earnings of affiliates and a reduced corporate tax burden from subsidiary liquidation.

• All three business segments—Marketing Communication, Direct Business, and Data & Solutions—achieved year-over-year growth in both revenue and Non-GAAP operating profit.

• Revised full-year profit forecast upward to ¥6,000 million, reflecting improved profitability and tax effects.

• Progressing ahead of schedule on medium-term management plan targets, with ongoing business portfolio optimization through acquisitions and divestitures.

Financial highlights

• H1 FY2026 revenue: ¥16,653 million (+9.5% YoY); Non-GAAP operating profit: ¥3,026 million (+46.5% YoY); profit attributable to owners of parent: ¥4,087 million (+120.2% YoY); EPS: ¥19.76 (+¥10.81 YoY).

• Q2 FY2026 revenue: ¥7,497 million (+7.1% YoY); Non-GAAP operating profit: ¥649 million (+31.5% YoY); profit attributable to owners of parent: ¥1,433 million (+332.3% YoY).

• Net sales for H1 FY2026: ¥87,873 million (+16.6% YoY).

• Total assets as of June 30, 2026, were ¥95,190 million, down ¥1,155 million from December 31, 2025, mainly due to lower cash and investments.

• Total equity decreased by ¥1,335 million to ¥65,249 million, impacted by treasury share purchases and dividend payments despite strong profit.

Outlook and guidance

• Full-year FY2026 revenue forecast maintained at ¥33,300 million (+9.9% YoY); Non-GAAP operating profit forecast at ¥5,400 million (+22.3% YoY); profit attributable to owners of parent revised to ¥6,000 million (+71.9% YoY); basic EPS forecast at ¥29.21.

• Dividend forecast remains unchanged at ¥18.00 per share for the full year.

• Expecting growth in both revenue and profit across all segments, led by Marketing Communication.

• Conservative H2 assumptions due to potential indirect macroeconomic impacts; no direct business impact expected from global uncertainties.