WOWOW FY2026 Q3 Financial Summary [Japanese GAAP] (Consolidated)

Summary of Financial Performance

For the cumulative third quarter period of the fiscal year ending March 2026, net sales amounted to JPY 57,126 million (1.2% YoY increase). Operating income was JPY 3,972 million (165.3% YoY increase), ordinary income was JPY 4,666 million (111.9% YoY increase), and net income attributable to owners of parent for the quarter was JPY 3,205 million (365.1% YoY increase), marking significant growth. In the Media & Content segment, despite a decrease in membership revenue resulting in net sales of JPY 51,838 million (0.6% YoY decrease), segment profit increased to JPY 3,938 million (132.7% YoY increase) due to reductions in program costs and other expenses. The Telemarketing segment reported net sales of JPY 7,767 million (9.2% YoY increase) driven by increased external customer sales and acquisition effects, with profit turning positive at JPY 32 million.

Financial Condition and Dividend Status

Total assets declined by JPY 2,290 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to JPY 98,209 million, and liabilities decreased to JPY 2,687 million. Net assets increased by JPY 3,311 million to JPY 71,335 million, and the equity ratio rose 4.9 points to 72.6%. The dividend is forecast at JPY 30.00 per share annually, unchanged from the most recent dividend forecast. The full-year earnings forecast for FY2026 anticipates net sales of JPY 76,600 million (0.2% YoY decrease), operating income of JPY 700 million (65.6% YoY decrease), and net income attributable to owners of parent of JPY 800 million (25.4% YoY increase).