Hakuhodo DY Holdings FY2026 Full-Year Financial Results Explanation Meeting | May 26, 2026

Overview of Performance

Hakuhodo DY Holdings did not disclose detailed figures for the full-year financial results for the fiscal year ending March 2026, but explained growth strategies and market outlooks for the fiscal year ending March 2027. The domestic and international advertising markets are expected to continue growing, with high growth forecasts of about 3% in Japan and approximately 8% overseas. The company aims to enhance gross profit by improving digital domain success rates and creating synergies, while also focusing on profitability improvements primarily in North America and China.

Future Outlook and Strategies

For the fiscal year ending March 2027, the company emphasizes growth in overseas markets and expansion of digital businesses. Supported by high growth in India and Greater China, organic sales are expected to grow by just over 3%. On the cost side, despite increases in selling, general, and administrative expenses due to the consolidation of Digital Holdings and AI investments, the company plans to continue controlling personnel and other expenses. Strategies to promote gross profit growth and maximize synergy effects are also being driven forward.