August 13, 2026
Business Brain Showa-Ota (9658) Q1 2027 Summary
Orders received and revenue for 1Q FY2026 grew steadily year-over-year, but business profit declined due to lower utilization rates and higher recruitment and R&D expenses. • The company revised its interim earnings forecast downward due to temporary profit pressures but maintained its full-year outlook, expecting profitability to improve from 2Q onward. • Business profit dropped […]
Orders received and revenue for 1Q FY2026 grew steadily year-over-year, but business profit declined due to lower utilization rates and higher recruitment and R&D expenses.
• The company revised its interim earnings forecast downward due to temporary profit pressures but maintained its full-year outlook, expecting profitability to improve from 2Q onward.
• Business profit dropped 54.2% year-over-year to 299 million yen, mainly due to increased R&D and recruitment costs.
• Interim business profit forecast for the six months ending September 2026 was revised down by 16.1% to 1,300 million yen.
• Basic EPS for the interim period is now forecast at 36.88 yen (post-stock split).
• Full-year consolidated earnings forecast remains unchanged, pending further monitoring of order trends and profitability improvements.
• Profitability is expected to recover gradually from 2Q as temporary factors subside.
• Medium-term plan BBS2026 is in its final year, with a focus on upfront R&D and human capital investments.…Read more by