POPER (5134) Q3 2025 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Revenue increased 36.8% year-over-year in 3Q, reaching ¥1,032.8 million, driven by growth in paid contracts, recovery in paid student IDs, and expansion in customized development for large cram schools.

• Operating profit surged 457.7% year-over-year to ¥164.2 million, with net profit up 1,072.3% to ¥173.8 million.

• SaaS business expansion continued, with paid client companies rising to 1,890 (up 15.7% year-over-year), and paid student IDs exceeding 485,000.

• Strategic marketing and product expansion, including ComiruPay and ComiruERP, contributed to customer base growth and higher ARPU.

• ARR increased to ¥1,180.7 million, up 7.1% sequentially, driven by higher paid student IDs and ARPU.

Financial highlights

• Revenue: ¥1,032.8 million (+36.8% YoY); Gross profit: ¥781.2 million (+39.6% YoY); Gross margin: 75.6% (+1.5pt YoY).

• Operating profit: ¥164.2 million (+457.7% YoY); Operating margin: 15.9% (+12.0pt YoY).

• Net profit: ¥173.8 million (+1,072.3% YoY).

• Ordinary profit: ¥162.2 million (+494.7% YoY).

• SG&A ratio improved to 59.7% from 70.2% YoY, reflecting cost control and efficiency.

Outlook and guidance

• Full-year revenue forecast remains at ¥1,350 million, up 26.1% year-over-year, with net profit forecast at ¥150 million, up 105.2% YoY.

• 3Q progress rates: revenue 76.5%, operating profit 109.3%, net profit 146.3%.

• No change to previously announced guidance; main investments expected in Q4, aiming for sustainable value creation.