Aidma Holdings (7373) Q3 2025 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Achieved record-high order volumes in sales and HR support, with stable order rates and increased deal numbers, driven by improvement measures and additional unit orders.

• Revenue for the nine months ended May 2025 rose 24.3% year-over-year to ¥9,642 million, with operating income up 23.2% and net income attributable to shareholders up 46.7%.

• Growth driven by strong demand for digital sales support and outsourcing services, especially among SMEs facing labor shortages.

• AI-driven cost optimization led to high profitability, with ongoing investments in AI development for internal efficiency and customer solutions.

• Multiple new initiatives launched, including AI-powered telemarketing and expanded service offerings, enhancing customer value and promoting continued and additional usage.

Financial highlights

• Consolidated Q3 revenue reached ¥3,396 million, up 25.6% year-over-year and 5.4% sequentially.

• Operating income was ¥828 million, up 28.4% year-over-year and 2.3% sequentially, with an operating margin of 24.4%.

• Net income attributable to parent company was ¥498 million, up 113.5% year-over-year.

• Cumulative nine-month revenue was ¥9,642 million (+24.3% YoY), operating income ¥2,305 million (+23.2% YoY), and net income ¥1,369 million (+46.7% YoY).

• Total assets at May 2025 were ¥10,704 million, up ¥620 million from the previous fiscal year-end.

Outlook and guidance

• Full-year revenue forecast remains at ¥13,000 million, up 22.4% year-over-year.

• Operating income forecast at ¥2,900 million (+17.5%), net income at ¥1,650 million (+15.7%), EPS forecast at ¥107.91.

• Full-year revenue progress rate is 74.2%, and operating income progress rate is 79.5%, both tracking ahead of plan.

• Order volumes for both sales and HR support are progressing above plan, with continued strong momentum expected into Q4.

• No changes to previously announced guidance.