Future Corporation reports mixed Q3 with modest growth despite profit dip

Future Corporation reported consolidated net sales of JPY 55,282 million for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025, a 6.5% increase year-on-year, with operating income rising 1.0% to JPY 11,713 million. However, profit attributable to owners of parent decreased by 1.1% to JPY 7,917 million, partly due to the impact of the defense-related special corporate tax. The company projects full-year net sales of JPY 76,000 million and operating income of JPY 16,050 million, anticipating an 11.0% rise in profit attributable to owners of parent to JPY 11,460 million.

The IT Consulting & Services segment saw a 9.5% revenue increase to JPY 49,409 million, with operating income up 6.6% to JPY 12,078 million. This growth was driven by major DX projects, including the stable operation launch of the Next-Generation Banking System for a second bank and progress for three more. Conversely, the Business Innovation segment experienced a 14.1% revenue decrease to JPY 5,871 million, resulting in an operating loss of JPY 128 million, compared to a JPY 364 million profit in the prior year.

Future Corporation's strategy involves expanding DX partnerships, intellectual property deployment, and investing in talent acquisition and development, including raising graduate hiring salaries and introducing a PhD support program. The company also confirmed no modifications to its dividend forecast for 2025, expecting a total annual payout of JPY 46.00 per share.