I'LL (3854) Q3 2026 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Achieved double-digit growth in sales and profit for Q3 YTD FY7/26, driven by large-scale project wins, robust demand for digital transformation, and stable execution, with server delivery delays offset by software-related sales.

• Strategic hiring, strengthened project management, and investment in R&D and AI-driven productivity improvements supported operational performance.

• Online solutions business maintained growth through new customer acquisition and a shift to higher-end segments.

• Advanced "CROSS-OVER" strategy integrating real and online solutions.

Financial highlights

• Net sales for Q3 YTD FY7/26 reached ¥15,543 million, up 10.2% year-over-year.

• Operating profit rose 22.4% YoY to ¥4,241 million; ordinary profit up 25% to ¥4,268 million; net profit increased 24.4% YoY to ¥2,931 million.

• Gross margin improved to 57.3% for Q3 YTD FY7/26; gross profit reached ¥8,905 million.

• Net profit per share increased to ¥117.22 from ¥95.81 year-over-year.

Outlook and guidance

• Full-year FY7/26 plan maintained at ¥20.7 billion in net sales and ¥5.5 billion in operating profit, with upward revision in profit forecast due to strong project progress.

• Dividend for FY7/26 increased to ¥66 per share, aiming for a payout ratio of 35%+ and DOE of 10%+.

• Three-year plan (FY7/26–28) focuses on accelerating growth investment, especially in R&D, HR, and AI integration.

• Net profit per share for the full year projected at ¥161.95.

• Management notes forecasts are subject to economic and market uncertainties.