Zero reports robust Q1, maintains full-year outlook despite slight profit dip

Zero announced its consolidated financial results for the first quarter of the fiscal year ending June 2026, reporting a 3.3% increase in revenue to JPY 35,453 million. While operating profit slightly decreased by 7.9% to JPY 2,510 million, the company maintained an operating profit margin of 7.1%. Net profit attributable to owners of the parent also saw a decrease of 7.4% to JPY 1,747 million.

The company’s strong performance was driven by a 4.2% increase in Human Resources segment revenue to JPY 5,947 million, an 11.1% increase in General Cargo segment revenue to JPY 1,727 million, and a 7.6% increase in Overseas Related segment revenue to JPY 11,147 million. Despite a slight decrease of 0.4% in Domestic Automobile Related segment revenue to JPY 16,631 million, the overall outlook remains positive. Total assets for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, were JPY 71,541 million, with equity attributable to owners of the parent at JPY 43,313 million.

Zero reiterated its full-year consolidated earnings forecast for the fiscal year ending June 2026, anticipating revenue of JPY 145,000 million and operating profit of JPY 10,300 million. The company also confirmed its full-year dividend forecast of JPY 140.30, including an interim dividend of JPY 56.00, maintaining a dividend payout ratio of 33.0%.