Chuokeizai-Sha Holdings, Inc. Financial Summary for Fiscal Year Ended September 2026 (Japanese GAAP) (Consolidated)

Overview of Results

Consolidated results for the fiscal year ended September 2026 were net sales of 3,207 million yen, operating income of 273 million yen, ordinary income of 290 million yen, and net income attributable to owners of parent of 280 million yen. Net sales decreased slightly by 1.5% year-over-year, while operating income increased 16.7%, ordinary income increased 14.2%, and net income increased 14.3%, indicating steady improvement in profitability. Segment information treats the company as a single segment centered on the publishing business, and the financial summary does not note any significant special factors.

Outlook and Financial Position

The full-year forecast for the fiscal year ending September 2027 projects net sales of 3,109 million yen, operating income of 154 million yen, ordinary income of 171 million yen, and net income attributable to owners of parent of 111 million yen, representing declines in sales and profits compared with the previous fiscal year. A dividend of 14 yen per share is assumed to continue. On the financial side, the equity ratio remains high at 77.5%, total assets are 5,810 million yen, and total equity is 4,504 million yen, maintaining soundness.