Quest Co., Ltd.
Quest Co., Ltd. (2332) FY2027 March Quarter 1st Quarter Financial Summary
Sales increased 7.5% year over year to 4,711 million yen. Operating income was 212 million yen, ordinary income was 224 million yen, and net income attributable to owners of the parent for the quarter was 141 million yen. There is no revision to the initial full-year plan; full-year guidance is sales of 18,300 million yen, operating income of 1,260 million yen, and net income attributable to owners of the parent of 856 million yen, with annual dividend of 61 yen (at the end of the third quarter and at year-end) expected to continue.
Key Figures
- Sales: 4,711百万円（前年同期比7.5％増）
- Operating income: 212百万円（前年同期比△3.4％）
- Net income attributable to owners of the parent for the quarter: 141百万円（前年同期比△7.4％）
AI要約
Overview of Results
For the first quarter cumulatively, sales were 4,711百万円, up 7.5% year over year. Growth in key strategic areas such as outsourcing and new contract acquisitions contributed, while costs rose due to enhanced personnel compensation and recruitment efforts, resulting in operating income, ordinary income, and net income attributable to owners of the parent falling below the prior year. EBITDA was 2億76百万円, with an EBITDA margin of 5.9%, down. The financial position remained sound with total assets of 101億7百万円 and an equity ratio of 72.3%.
Outlook and Key Considerations
For the full year, we have published the earnings forecast for the period from April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027: sales of 18,300 million yen, operating income of 1,260 million yen, net income attributable to owners of the parent of 856 million yen, and earnings per share of 166.08 yen. Quarterly financial policy will continue to invest in growth while monitoring profitability improvements. There will be supplementary materials for the earnings release and an explanatory briefing.
Quest Co., Ltd.
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