Pasona Group reports mixed Q1: Revenue up, operating loss widens

Pasona Group reported consolidated revenue of JPY 76,965 million for the first quarter of the fiscal year ending May 2026, a 0.8% increase from the previous year's JPY 76,323 million. However, the company's operating loss widened to JPY 568 million, compared to JPY 436 million in the prior year's same period. Ordinary loss improved significantly to JPY 64 million from JPY 479 million, attributed to increased non-operating income from Osaka-Kansai Expo sponsorship and merchandise sales. The net loss attributable to parent company shareholders decreased to JPY 606 million, down from JPY 1,194 million previously.

The HR Solutions segment saw revenue grow to JPY 71,096 million (+0.5%), with operating profit at JPY 3,432 million. BPO Solutions revenue slightly decreased to JPY 33,071 million (-1.9%), while Expert Solutions (temporary staffing) revenue increased by 2.7% to JPY 34,680 million. Lifestyle Solutions (childcare support, nursing care) revenue climbed 8.6% to JPY 2,229 million.

The company maintains its full-year consolidated earnings forecast for the fiscal year ending May 2026, projecting revenue of JPY 330,000 million, operating profit of JPY 2,500 million, and net profit attributable to parent company shareholders of JPY 500 million.