I'LL (3854) Q1 2025 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Net sales rose 6.2% year-over-year to ¥4,550.8 million for the three months ended October 31, 2024, driven by steady new orders and product enhancements.

• Operating profit declined 5.9% year-over-year to ¥1,074.5 million, mainly due to increased personnel and administrative costs.

• Profit attributable to owners of parent was ¥745.7 million, nearly flat year-over-year.

• The company continues to pursue its "CROSS-OVER Synergy" strategy, integrating real and online solutions for mid-tier and SME clients.

Financial highlights

• Gross profit for the quarter was ¥2,485.9 million, with an operating profit margin of 23.6%.

• Comprehensive income reached ¥738.2 million, up slightly from ¥736.7 million a year earlier.

• Equity ratio improved to 68.5% from 64.2% year-over-year, indicating strong financial soundness.

• Net assets increased to ¥9,792.8 million, up ¥112.1 million from the previous fiscal year-end.

Outlook and guidance

• Full-year forecast for FY ending July 31, 2025: net sales ¥19,150 million (+9.4% YoY), operating profit ¥4,800 million (+12.6% YoY), profit attributable to owners of parent ¥3,257 million (+12.8% YoY).

• No changes have been made to previously announced financial forecasts.