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First-corp, First Half Ordinary Profit Decreases by 40%, Sep-Nov Ordinary Profit Decreases by 50%
1430 First-corporation Inc. 【J-GAAP】
Earnings ReportFirst-corporation Inc. <1430> [TSE Std] announced its financial results at noon (12:00) on January 14th. The consolidated ordinary profit for the cumulative second quarter of the fiscal year ending May 2026 (June to November) dropped 39.8% from the same period last year to 0.91 billion yen. Progress toward the full-year plan of 2.53 billion yen was 36.0%, also falling below the five-year average of 39.2%.
Based on the first-half performance announced by the company and the unchanged full-year plan, our calculation indicates that the consolidated ordinary profit for the December to May period (second half) is expected to expand 68.2% from the same period last year, reaching 1.61 billion yen.
In the most recent three-month period, from September to November (2Q), the consolidated ordinary profit dropped to 0.48 billion yen, a 49.6% decrease compared to the same period last year. However, the operating profit margin improved from 5.1% in the same period last year to 6.9%.
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Actual Results
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Operating Profit | Ordinary Profit | Net Profit | Adj. EPS | Progress Rate vs. First Half | Announce | Accounting Standards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun - Nov, 2023 | 13,591 | 670 | 654 | 447 | 37.5 | 46.0 | Jan 12, 2024 | J-GAAP |
| Jun - Nov, 2024 | 27,228 | 1,564 | 1,516 | 1,024 | 85.7 | 61.2 | Jan 14, 2025 | J-GAAP |
| Jun - Nov, 2025 | 15,258 | 973 | 912 | 615 | 51.4 | 36.0 | Jan 14, 2026 | J-GAAP |
| YoY | -44.0% | -37.8% | -39.8% | -39.9% | -40.0% |
First Half Results vs. Previous Guidance
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Operating Profit | Ordinary Profit | Net Profit | Adj. EPS | Adj. Dividend | Announce | Accounting Standards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun - Nov, 2025 Guidance | ー | ー | ー | ー | - | 0 | Jul 15, 2025 | J-GAAP |
| Jun - Nov, 2025 Results | 15,258 | 973 | 912 | 615 | 51.4 | 0 | Jan 14, 2026 | J-GAAP |
| Revision Rate | - | - | - | - | - |
Current Period Guidance
Second Half Results
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Operating Profit | Ordinary Profit | Net Profit | Adj. EPS | Adj. Dividend | Announce | Accounting Standards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec - May, 2024 | 15,966 | 1,015 | 962 | 645 | 54.0 | 42 | Jul 15, 2025 | J-GAAP |
| Dec - May, 2025 Guidance | 24,742 | 1,827 | 1,618 | 1,135 | 94.7 | 44 | Jan 14, 2026 | J-GAAP |
| YoY | +55.0% | +80.0% | +68.2% | +76.0% | +75.3% |
Current Period Guidance
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Operating Profit | Ordinary Profit | Net Profit | Adj. EPS | Adj. Dividend | Announce | Accounting Standards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May, 2024 | 28,485 | 1,453 | 1,422 | 944 | 79.2 | 31 | Jul 12, 2024 | J-GAAP |
| May, 2025 | 43,194 | 2,579 | 2,478 | 1,669 | 139.7 | 42 | Jul 15, 2025 | J-GAAP |
| May, 2026 Guidance | 40,000 | 2,800 | 2,530 | 1,750 | 146.0 | 44 | Jul 15, 2025 | J-GAAP |
| YoY | -7.4% | +8.6% | +2.1% | +4.9% | +4.4% |
Quarterly Results
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Operating Profit | Ordinary Profit | Net Profit | Adj. EPS | Operating Profit Margin | Announce | Accounting Standards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep - Nov, 2024 | 19,536 | 1,000 | 962 | 659 | 55.2 | 5.1 | Jan 14, 2025 | J-GAAP |
| Dec - Feb, 2024 | 7,540 | 321 | 294 | 175 | 14.7 | 4.3 | Apr 14, 2025 | J-GAAP |
| Mar - May, 2025 | 8,426 | 694 | 668 | 470 | 39.4 | 8.2 | Jul 15, 2025 | J-GAAP |
| Jun - Aug, 2025 | 7,421 | 430 | 427 | 283 | 23.7 | 5.8 | Oct 14, 2025 | J-GAAP |
| Sep - Nov, 2025 | 7,837 | 543 | 485 | 332 | 27.8 | 6.9 | Jan 14, 2026 | J-GAAP |
| YoY | -59.9% | -45.7% | -49.6% | -49.6% | -49.7% |
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