I Ll records strong Q1 growth, boosted by strategic initiatives

I Ll Inc. reported significant growth in its first quarter of fiscal year 2026 (August 1 to October 31, 2025), with net sales increasing by 11.3% to 5,064,635 thousand yen compared to the same period last year. Operating profit surged by 23.4% to 1,325,648 thousand yen, and ordinary profit rose 23.8% to 1,336,077 thousand yen. Profit attributable to owners of parent increased by 22.7% to 914,917 thousand yen, reflecting strong operational efficiency and strategic product development, including the "Aladdin Office" software and "CROSS MALL" cloud service.

The company's financial position also strengthened, with total assets reaching 16,102,793 thousand yen and net assets at 11,344,659 thousand yen, resulting in an equity ratio of 70.5%. This growth was supported by increased cash and deposits, and a new Stock Grant ESOP Trust incentive plan was introduced in September 2025.

Looking ahead, I Ll Inc. maintained its full-year consolidated earnings forecast for fiscal year 2026, with projected net sales of 20,700 million yen and profit attributable to owners of parent of 3,725 million yen. The company also announced a forecasted annual dividend of 60.00 yen per share, with an interim dividend of 30.00 yen per share planned for the second quarter. The first quarter results generally align with the Group's expectations.