Aidma Holdings (7373) Q1 2025 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Revenue for Q1 FY2025 rose 20.4% year-over-year to 3,023 million yen, with all services performing well.

• Operating income increased 14.7% year-over-year to 668 million yen, despite one-time M&A costs.

• Net income attributable to shareholders was 415 million yen, up 20.3% year-over-year.

• Growth driven by demand for sales platform services and work innovation amid labor shortages and telework trends.

• Launched share buyback program (up to 200,000 shares) to enhance capital efficiency and support future M&A.

Financial highlights

• Revenue grew 20.4% year-over-year and 5.8% sequentially; business support +12%, HR support +38%.

• Operating income up 14.7% year-over-year, with a margin of 22.1% (up 1.2 pts sequentially).

• Gross profit for Q1 FY2025 was 2,032 million yen, up from 1,824 million year-over-year.

• Net income attributable to shareholders was 415 million yen, up 20.3% year-over-year.

• Dividend of 30 yen per share confirmed, unchanged from previous guidance.

Outlook and guidance

• Q1 revenue and operating income progress rates both around 23% of full-year guidance, indicating solid progress.

• Full-year FY2025 guidance maintained: revenue 13,000 million yen (+22.4% YoY), operating profit 2,900 million yen (+15.4%), net income 1,650 million yen (+15.7%), EPS 107.91.

• Orders and profit trends are in line with annual plans, even after adjusting for subsidiary fiscal period changes.

• Continued strategic investments in AI, system development, and M&A expected throughout the year.