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Measures aimed at improving profitability from 2027 onward are described.","jir_financial_highlights":"Revenue: Unknown (Unknown)\nOperating income: Unknown (Unknown)\nOperating margin: 3.76% (YoY + Unknown)\nRevenue by segment: Unknown (Unknown)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#SMEntertainmentJapan, #financial_summary, #\u65e5\u672c\u682a","jir_key_figures":"Revenue: Unknown\nOperating income: Unknown\nOperating margin: 3.76%\nRevenue by segment: Unknown","jir_meta_title":"\u3010SM Entertainment Japan\u3011FY2026 December Term Q2 Highlights | Unknown","jir_meta_description":"SM Entertainment Japan FY2026 December Term Q2 earnings overview. Key indicators and segment trends, progress on mid-term plans. Points useful for investment decisions.","jir_og_title":"SM Entertainment Japan | FY2026 Q2 Earnings Highlights","jir_og_description":"Overview of Q2 earnings and progress on mid-term plans. 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