Nippon Systemware: H1 sales up, profit down, maintains full-year forecast

Nippon Systemware reported consolidated net sales of JPY 24,854 million for the six months ended September 30, 2025, a 2.7% increase year-over-year. Operating profit, however, decreased by 14.4% to JPY 2,360 million, and ordinary profit fell by 12.5% to JPY 2,431 million. Profit attributable to owners of parent also saw a decline of 12.6% to JPY 1,666 million.

The company's financial position remains strong, with total assets increasing slightly to JPY 47,318 million as of September 30, 2025, from JPY 47,149 million at March 31, 2025. Net assets also grew to JPY 36,402 million, resulting in an equity-to-asset ratio of 76.9%. Cash and deposits stood at JPY 18,464 million.

Nippon Systemware has maintained its full-year consolidated forecast for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, projecting net sales of JPY 51,000 million, operating profit of JPY 5,100 million, ordinary profit of JPY 5,140 million, and profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 3,540 million. The interim dividend for the second quarter is JPY 40.00, and the company forecasts a year-end dividend of JPY 45.00, totaling JPY 85.00 for the fiscal year.