Gakujo Co., Ltd.
Financial Results for the Second Quarter (Interim Period) of the Fiscal Year Ending October 2026 (Japan GAAP, Non-Consolidated)
For the six months ending October 2026, net sales were JPY 4.618 billion, operating profit JPY 345 million, ordinary profit JPY 458 million, and interim net income attributable to owners of the parent JPY 313 million. Year-on-year, net sales increased by 5.8%, while net income declined substantially. The final dividend is undecided, but full-year guidance was revised to net sales of JPY 12.0 billion and operating profit of JPY 2.6 billion. A decision to acquire treasury stock was made at the June meeting, with a period from 2026-06-09 to 2026-10-31, up to 400,000 shares and up to JPY 65 million.
Key Figures
- Net sales: JPY 4,618 million (YoY +5.8%)
- Operating profit: JPY 345 million (YoY -25.8%)
- Ordinary profit: JPY 458 million (YoY -28.7%)
- Interim net income: JPY 313 million (YoY -32.1%)
- EPS: JPY 23.33
- Full-year net sales forecast: JPY 12,000 million
- Full-year operating profit forecast: JPY 2,600 million
- Treasury stock acquisition: up to 400,000 shares, up to JPY 65 million, period 2026-06-09 to 2026-10-31, method: market purchases
AI要約
Overview of Performance
Gakujo disclosed interim results with net sales of JPY 4.618 billion, operating profit of JPY 345 million, ordinary profit of JPY 458 million, and interim net income of JPY 313 million, against a domestic staffing market backdrop. Although sales increased year over year, profits were restrained by higher selling, general and administrative expenses and cost increases driven by inflation. The full-year forecast was revised to net sales of JPY 12.0 billion and operating profit of JPY 2.6 billion. Treasury stock acquisition was approved at the June meeting, with the acquisition period from June 9 to October 31, up to 400,000 shares and up to JPY 65 million.
Outlook and Capital Policy
The company will continue to strengthen media capabilities and pursue growth investments toward medium- and long-term growth. The current earnings forecast reflects ongoing growth investment while considering product quality and cost inflation. The earnings press release includes a supplementary materials. The dividend forecast remains in line with the most recent guidance (no change). The purpose of treasury stock acquisition is to enhance capital policy flexibility, with a cap of 3.0% of shares outstanding.
Gakujo Co., Ltd.
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