Improvement in the mobile business profit margin
First written in FY2017-Q1. 16 of 41 entries say "Worsened", first in FY2019-Q1. Latest entry: 2026-11-11.
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- 2026-11-11WorsenedResults
「Although we implemented various measures, including mobile sales events, to increase the number of units sold, the increase in revenue and gross profit did not absorb higher costs such as SG&A expenses and personnel costs, and difficult conditions continued in terms of profitability.」
モバイル事業では販売施策を実施したものの、売上・粗利で販管費及び人件費等のコスト増を吸収できず、収益面の悪化を記載している。 - FY2028-H1WorsenedAnnual report
「As a result, the Mobile Business reported revenue of ¥1,411.704 million, up 6.6% year on year, and segment profit (operating profit) of ¥127.510 million, down 13.1%.」
The Mobile Business posted higher revenue, but segment profit fell 13.1% year on year, indicating a setback in efforts to improve the profit margin. - FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「Operating margin 8.3% － 10.2% －」
The mobile business operating margin rose from 8.3% in the previous fiscal year to 10.2%, indicating quantitative progress in improving profitability. - FY2027-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, the mobile business recorded revenue of ¥1,324,135 thousand, up 0.8% year on year, and segment profit (operating profit) of ¥146,762 thousand, up 162.7%.」
In the mobile business, revenue increased 0.8% year on year and segment profit increased 162.7%, indicating quantitative progress toward improving profitability. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「Mobile business Revenue 3,716.619 2,812.248 Operating profit 236.059 232.993 Operating profit margin 6.4% 8.3%」
The mobile business operating margin rose from 6.4% in the previous fiscal year to 8.3%. At stores, the sales policy is shifting from prioritising device sales volume to prioritising profitability through improved service quality. - FY2026-H1WorsenedAnnual report
「Although the retail store business continued to struggle, revenue from the corporate services business remained solid and steady, supporting the mobile business overall. As a result, the mobile business recorded revenue of ¥1,312.981 million, down 18.0% year on year, and segment profit (operating profit) of ¥55.870 million, down 16.5%.」
Although corporate services supported the mobile business, the retail store business continued to struggle, with revenue down 18.0% and segment profit down 16.5%. - FY2024Updated FY2024 full-year mobile business resultsAnnual report
「In the retail store business, the company sought to improve the profitability of high-performance, high-priced smartphones and ancillary products such as accessories by curbing excessive discounts on device sales, and improved efficiency by closing unprofitable stores and strengthening staffing at existing stores.」
By curbing excessive discounts, selling high-performance, high-priced devices and ancillary products, and improving efficiency through the closure of unprofitable stores, the mobile business recorded FY2024 revenue of ¥3,716.619 million and operating profit of ¥236.059 million. - FY2024-Q4AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, sales of high-performance, high-priced smartphones and ancillary products such as accessories remained solid, and profitability improved year on year.」
Against a backdrop of higher sales of high-performance, high-priced smartphones and ancillary products such as accessories, the mobile business showed improved profitability year on year. - FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In addition, sales of high-performance, high-priced smartphones and ancillary products such as accessories increased, resulting in a gradual improvement in profitability.」
Against a backdrop of higher sales of high-performance, high-priced smartphones and ancillary products such as accessories, the mobile business showed a gradual improvement in profitability. - FY2024-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「However, sales volumes fell below expectations, mainly because the increase in online procedures reduced store visits and corporate users' device replacement cycle had largely run its course. As a result, the mobile business recorded revenue of ¥643.344 million, down 19.6% year on year, and segment profit (operating profit) of ¥16.350 million, down 75.6%.」
Sales volumes fell below expectations as increased online procedures reduced store visits and corporate users' device replacement cycle had largely run its course, resulting in lower mobile business revenue and segment profit. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「In the mobile business, we will promote stronger ICT solution proposal capabilities and the provision of high-quality services that support the effective use of technology by focusing on the steady expansion of corporate services and employee training, including professional certifications.」
The company continued to expand corporate services, provide employee training including professional certifications, and strengthen ICT solution proposal capabilities, while the mobile business operating profit margin rose from 3.9% in the previous fiscal year to 6.5%. - FY2023-Q3Updated second-quarter mobile business resultsAnnual report
「As a result, the mobile business recorded revenue of ¥1,544.884 million and segment profit (operating profit) of ¥120.882 million.」
For the mobile business in the six months ended the second quarter, the company disclosed revenue of ¥1,544.884 million and segment profit of ¥120.882 million. No year-on-year comparison was provided because the fiscal year-end was changed. - FY2022WorsenedAnnual report
「② Improving the mobile business profit margin: In the mobile business, we will promote stronger ICT solution proposal capabilities and the provision of high-quality services that support the effective use of technology by focusing on the steady expansion of corporate services and employee training, including professional certifications.」
Improving the profit margin remains a challenge, with expansion of corporate services, employee training including professional certifications, and stronger proposal capabilities serving as the means to address it. Meanwhile, the operating profit margin fell from 9.8% in the previous fiscal year to 3.9%, below the medium-term target of at least 6%. - FY2022-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「However, although the mobile business worked to strengthen staff customer service, including through skills development, the decline in commission revenue resulting from revised commission terms by telecommunications operators was also significant, and higher selling, general and administrative expenses resulted in lower profit.」
Although the company strengthened staff customer service, lower revenue resulting from revised commission terms by telecommunications operators and higher selling, general and administrative expenses have worsened progress toward improving the mobile business profit margin. - FY2022-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「As a result, the mobile business recorded revenue of ¥1,413.345 million, up 16.7% year on year, and segment profit (operating profit) of ¥76.883 million, down 49.2%.」
Although the mobile business reported higher revenue, segment profit fell 49.2% year on year, indicating a deterioration in progress toward improving the profit margin. - FY2022-Q1WorsenedAnnual report
「As a result, the mobile business recorded revenue of ¥807.988 million, up 32.2% year on year, and segment profit (operating profit) of ¥83.402 million, down 5.7%.」
Although the mobile business reported higher revenue, segment profit fell 5.7% year on year, indicating a setback in progress toward improving the profit margin. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, the mobile business recorded revenue of ¥2,664.872 million, down 21.4% year on year, and segment profit (operating profit) of ¥262.118 million, down 0.7%.」
Although the mobile business reported lower revenue and a slight decline in operating profit, its operating profit margin rose from 7.8% in the previous fiscal year to 9.8%, indicating measurable progress toward improving the profit margin. - FY2021-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「As a result, the mobile business recorded revenue of ¥1,885.403 million, down 28.9% year on year, and segment profit of ¥197.644 million, down 0.03%.」
Although the mobile business reported a substantial decline in revenue, segment profit was down only 0.03% year on year and remained almost unchanged, so improving the profit margin remains an ongoing challenge. - FY2021-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「As a result, the mobile business recorded revenue of ¥1,210.795 million, down 35.1% year on year, due to a decline in device unit sales, and segment profit (operating profit) of ¥151.373 million, down 9.8%.」
Although the mobile business remained operating-profit positive, revenue fell 35.1% and segment profit fell 9.8%, indicating a deterioration in operating performance related to the challenge of improving the profit margin. - FY2021-Q1WorsenedAnnual report
「As a result, the mobile business recorded revenue of ¥610.983 million, down 45.0% year on year, and segment profit (operating profit) of ¥88.437 million, down 31.9%.」
Although the mobile business remained profitable, segment profit fell 31.9% year on year, indicating the impact of COVID-19 on efforts to improve the profit margin. - FY2020WorsenedAnnual report
「The operating profit margin in the solutions business fell to 12.4% because the end of manufacturer support for products such as Windows 7 increased hardware replacement projects, raising the proportion of equipment revenue. In the mobile business, the October 2019 amendment to the Telecommunications Business Act increased the perceived overpricing of devices, causing a sharp decline in sales of mobile phones and other products, particularly to individual customers, and resulting in an operating loss.」
Against the medium-term plan target of an operating profit margin of at least 6% for the mobile business, the full-year result was an operating loss of ¥24.839 million and an operating profit margin of negative 0.7%, indicating a deterioration in progress. - FY2020-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「As a result, the mobile business recorded revenue of ¥2,651.597 million, down 15.3% year on year, and a segment loss (operating loss) of ¥23.374 million, compared with segment profit (operating profit) of ¥42.223 million in the previous fiscal year.」
The mobile business turned from operating profit in the same period of the previous fiscal year to an operating loss of ¥23.374 million, indicating a deterioration in progress toward improving the profit margin. - FY2020-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, the mobile business recorded revenue of ¥1,866.690 million, down 7.1% year on year, and segment profit (operating profit) of ¥16.890 million, compared with a segment loss (operating loss) of ¥4.070 million in the previous fiscal year.」
The mobile business turned from an operating loss in the same period of the previous fiscal year to operating profit, indicating measurable progress toward improving the profit margin. - FY2020-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, the mobile business recorded revenue of ¥1,110.222 million, up 3.4% year on year, and segment profit (operating profit) of ¥51.768 million, up 193.3%.」
In the first quarter, mobile business revenue increased 3.4% and segment profit increased 193.3%, indicating measurable progress toward improving the profit margin. - FY2019RestatedAnnual report
「In our mobile business, we will seek to improve profitability by strengthening corporate services and shifting from proposals centered on conventional mobile phone services to mobile solutions that support work-style reform and greater corporate operational efficiency.」
To improve the mobile business profit margin, the company continues to pursue a policy of strengthening corporate services and shifting toward mobile solution proposals. - FY2019-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, the mobile business recorded revenue of ¥3,130.358 million, down 2.2% year on year, and segment profit (operating profit) of ¥42.223 million, up 12.9%.」
Although the mobile business reported lower revenue, segment profit increased 12.9% year on year, indicating measurable progress toward improving the profit margin. - FY2019-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「As a result, the mobile business recorded revenue of ¥2,009.791 million, down 5.5% year on year, and a segment loss (operating loss) of ¥4.070 million, compared with segment profit (operating profit) of ¥52.884 million in the previous fiscal year.」
The mobile business turned from operating profit in the same period of the previous fiscal year to an operating loss of ¥4.070 million, indicating a deterioration in progress toward improving the profit margin. - FY2019-Q1WorsenedAnnual report
「As a result, the mobile business recorded revenue of ¥1,073.408 million, down 7.8% year on year, and segment profit (operating profit) of ¥17.652 million, down 66.3%.」
Although the mobile business remained profitable, segment profit fell 66.3% year on year, indicating a setback in progress toward improving the profit margin. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, the mobile business recorded revenue of ¥4,371.294 million, up 10.2% year on year, and segment profit (operating profit) of ¥76.222 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥23.789 million in the previous fiscal year.」
The mobile business turned from an operating loss in the previous fiscal year to full-year segment profit of ¥76.222 million. - FY2018-Q3Stagnation in profit accumulation notedAnnual report
「However, profit accumulation stagnated because of selling expenses, advertising expenses, consumables expenses and repair expenses associated with the relocation of the Hacchobori Docomo Shop and the renovation of the Misato Docomo Shop. As a result, the mobile business recorded revenue of ¥3,201.915 million and segment profit (operating profit) of ¥37.384 million.」
The company explained that although the mobile business remained profitable, profit accumulation stagnated because of costs related to relocating and renovating stores. - FY2018-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「As a result, the mobile business recorded revenue of ¥2,126.177 million and segment profit (operating profit) of ¥52.884 million.」
The mobile business continued to report cumulative segment profit following the first quarter. - FY2018-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, the mobile business recorded revenue of ¥1,164.714 million and segment profit (operating profit) of ¥52.445 million.」
The mobile business, which recorded an operating loss of ¥23.789 million in the previous consolidated fiscal year, generated segment profit of ¥52.445 million in the first quarter. - FY2017RestatedAnnual report
「In our mobile business, we will seek to improve profitability by shifting to solution-based sales that combine mobile devices with content and ways to use it.」
The company continues to shift toward solution-based sales combining mobile devices with content and its use as a means of improving the profit margin. The medium-term plan sets a target operating profit margin of at least 6% for the mobile business in fiscal 2019. - FY2017-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「"Improving the mobile business profit margin"」
Improving the mobile business profit margin remains a challenge under the medium-term plan. - FY2017-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「"Improving the mobile business profit margin"」
Improving the mobile business profit margin remains a challenge under the medium-term plan. - FY2017-Q1First statedAnnual report
「As the first year of the New Medium-Term Management Plan (four-year plan), with "focus and selectivity" as its theme, "improving the mobile business profit margin"」
Improving the profitability of the mobile business is a challenge under the medium-term plan.