Comture reports strong Q2 earnings, targets record highs

Comture Corporation announced its second quarter financial results for fiscal year 2026, reporting net sales of JPY 18,652m, a 4.8% increase year-over-year. Operating profit also rose by 4.7% to JPY 2,077m, while ordinary profit grew by 4.8% to JPY 2,079m. Interim profit attributable to owners of parent increased by 9.6% to JPY 1,401m, with interim net income per share reaching JPY 43.95. EBITDA for the quarter was JPY 2,380m, up 6.3%.

For the full fiscal year 2026, Comture forecasts net sales of JPY 40,000m, an increase of 10.1% from fiscal year 2025, and operating profit of JPY 5,000m, up 8.0%. The company projects ordinary profit of JPY 5,000m and profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 3,325m. This outlook supports Comture's aim for 16 consecutive years of sales growth and 15 consecutive years of earnings growth, reaching new record highs.

The company's dividend policy targets at least a 45% payout ratio, with an expected fiscal year 2026 dividend of JPY 50.00 per share, marking the 21st consecutive dividend increase. Shareholder benefits include prepaid QUO cards for those owning at least 300 shares, bringing the total payout ratio to an anticipated 54.3% for eligible shareholders.