Revenue and profit growth in the Research Business
First written in FY2017-Q3. 28 of 39 entries say "Reframed", first in FY2017-Q4. Latest entry: FY2026.
Cross Marketing Group moved to the "Worse" side of this theme in 2019.
0 other companies' latest entry also says "Restated".
- FY2026RestatedAnnual report
「Revenue from external customers in the business was ¥16,533 million, up 1.0% year on year. …Segment profit (operating profit) was ¥3,067 million, down 19.8%.」
The Research and Insight business posted slight revenue growth but lower profit for the full year, as higher domestic revenue was offset by weakness overseas and an increase in SG&A expenses. - FY2026-H1ReframedAnnual report
「Revenue from external customers in the business was ¥8,101 million, down 3.4% year on year. By region: 1) domestic revenue was ¥5,724 million, down 0.4% year on year and broadly in line with the previous period, as research demand from client companies remained firm despite the uncertain economic environment; while 2) overseas revenue was ¥2,376 million, down 10.0% year on year, as the main US market posted slight revenue growth but the UK, India and Indonesia struggled. Segment profit (operating profit) was ¥1,692 million, down 12.9%.」
In the Research and Insight business, which integrates the former Data Marketing and Insight businesses, domestic revenue was broadly in line with the previous period, while overall revenue fell 3.4% and segment profit fell 12.9% because of lower overseas revenue. - FY2025ReframedAnnual report
「Revenue from external customers in the Data Marketing business was ¥9,914 million, up 12.5% year on year. The recovery in research demand at the core North American base led to substantial revenue growth. Meanwhile, revenue from external customers in the Insight business was ¥6,461 million, down 3.7% year on year. Research performed well at the UK base, but the bases in Indonesia and Singapore struggled, resulting in lower revenue.」
Among the two research-related businesses following the reorganization, the Data Marketing business posted revenue growth of 12.5% and profit growth of 34.4%, while the Insight business posted revenue and profit declines of 3.7% and 13.5%, respectively. The performance gap between the recovery in Data Marketing's North American operations and weakness at some of Insight's overseas bases continued for the full year. - FY2025-H1ReframedAnnual report
「Revenue from external customers in the Data Marketing business was ¥5,091 million, up 26.3% year on year. This was because: 1) among domestic operating companies, centered on Cross Marketing Inc., research demand from client companies remained firm despite the uncertain economic environment, and revenue increased on strong performance in the core online research business; and 2) at the Kadence Group's overseas businesses, research demand recovered in North America and India, resulting in higher revenue. Segment profit (operating profit) was ¥1,486 million, up 45.0%. Revenue from external customers in the Insight business was ¥3,296 million, down 2.4% year on year. This was because: 1) the Kadence Group's overseas bases posted higher revenue, mainly as research demand recovered in the UK; while 2) domestic operating companies, centered on Cross Marketing Inc., posted lower revenue because some offline surveys remained sluggish and demand in the medical and healthcare areas declined. Segment profit (operating profit) was ¥456 million, down 0.9%.」
Among the two research-related businesses following the reorganization, the Data Marketing business posted revenue growth of 26.3% and profit growth of 45.0% on the recovery in demand in North America and India, among other factors. The Insight business posted revenue and profit declines of 2.4% and 0.9%, respectively, and the performance gap between the two businesses persists. - FY2024-Q3ReframedAnnual report
「Revenue from external customers in the business was ¥6,520 million, down 17.3% year on year. This was because: 1) among domestic operating companies, centered on Cross Marketing Inc., research demand from client companies remained firm despite the uncertain economic environment, and the business performed steadily, including revenue growth in its core online surveys; while 2) at the Kadence Group, which operates overseas businesses, demand that had emerged after the COVID-19 pandemic had run its course, resulting in a substantial year-on-year decline in revenue. Revenue from external customers in the business was ¥5,100 million, up 3.6% year on year. This was because: 1) among domestic operating companies, centered on Cross Marketing Inc., research demand remained firm and revenue increased, mainly in offline surveys, despite weakness in some medical and healthcare areas; and 2) earnings expanded at overseas bases of the Kadence Group, including in Indonesia. Segment profit (operating profit) was ¥1,779 million, down 23.4%. Segment profit (operating profit) was ¥727 million, down 14.8%.」
Among the two research-related businesses, the Data Marketing business posted revenue and profit declines of 17.3% and 23.4%, respectively, as demand at the overseas Kadence Group ran its course. The Insight business secured revenue growth of 3.6% on domestic and overseas demand, but profit declined 14.8% because of a lower gross profit margin. Profit declined in both businesses, and the performance gap persists. - FY2024-Q2ReframedAnnual report
「Revenue from external customers in the Data Marketing business was ¥4,030 million, down 20.2% year on year. Segment profit (operating profit) was ¥1,024 million, down 28.2%. Revenue from external customers in the Insight business was ¥3,376 million, up 0.8% year on year. Segment profit (operating profit) was ¥461 million, down 21.6%.」
In the two research-related businesses following the reorganization, the Data Marketing business posted revenue and profit declines of 20.2% and 28.2%, respectively, while the Insight business posted revenue growth of 0.8% but a 21.6% decline in profit. The end of demand at the overseas Kadence Group and the resulting revenue decline are weighing on profit in both businesses. - FY2024-Q1ReframedAnnual report
「Revenue from external customers in the business was ¥1,956 million, down 14.7% year on year. This was mainly because: 1) among domestic operating companies, centered on Cross Marketing Inc., research demand from client companies remained firm despite the uncertain economic environment, limiting the decline in revenue to a slight decrease from the previous year; while 2) at the overseas bases of the Kadence Group, the wave of concentrated demand that had emerged after the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly in North America, had run its course, resulting in a substantial year-on-year decline in revenue. Segment profit was ¥282 million, down 52.3%. Revenue from external customers in the Insight business was ¥1,470 million, down 6.1% year on year. Segment profit in the business was ¥102 million, down 63.8%.」
Among the research-related businesses following the reorganization, the Data Marketing business posted revenue and profit declines of 14.7% and 52.3%, respectively, while the Insight business posted declines of 6.1% and 63.8%. Both businesses have shifted from the revenue growth trend seen through the previous period to lower revenue and lower profit. - FY2023ReframedAnnual report
「Revenue from external customers in the business was ¥9,754 million, up 16.6% year on year. Segment profit (operating profit) was ¥2,545 million, up 2.9%. Revenue from external customers in the Insight business was ¥6,303 million, down 2.3% year on year. Segment profit (operating profit) in the business was ¥910 million, down 28.2%.」
Among the research-related businesses following the reorganization, the Data Marketing business posted revenue growth of 16.6% and profit growth of 2.9%, while the Insight business posted revenue and profit declines of 2.3% and 28.2%, respectively. The performance gap between the two businesses became clear for the full year. - FY2023-Q3ReframedAnnual report
「Revenue from external customers in the Data Marketing business was ¥7,885 million, up 20.3% year on year. Revenue from external customers in the Insight business was ¥4,921 million, up 3.6% year on year. Segment profit (operating profit) in the Insight business was ¥853 million, down 12.3%.」
The Data Marketing business maintained revenue growth of 20.3% and profit growth of 3.6%, while the Insight business posted revenue growth of 3.6% but profit declined 12.3%. The performance gap between the two businesses and the scale of the Insight business's profit decline have become more apparent than previously. - FY2023-Q2ReframedAnnual report
「Revenue from external customers in the Data Marketing business was ¥5,048 million, up 21.0% year on year. Segment profit (operating profit) was ¥1,427 million, up 1.0%. Revenue from external customers in the Insight business was ¥3,350 million, up 9.5% year on year. Segment profit (operating profit) was ¥588 million, down 2.8%.」
Among the research-related businesses following the reorganization, the Data Marketing business maintained higher revenue and higher profit, while the Insight business posted higher revenue but lower profit. The two businesses are moving in different directions. - FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「External-customer sales in the Data Marketing Business were ¥2,292 million, up 31.3% year on year, and segment profit was ¥591 million, up 11.7%. External-customer sales in the Insights Business were ¥1,566 million, up 21.6% year on year, and segment profit was ¥280 million, up 29.9%.」
Following the reorganization, both the Data Marketing and Insight businesses posted higher revenue and higher profit. The factors cited were the recovery in domestic and overseas demand, the recovery in online and offline surveys, and increased earnings from overseas bases. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, sales in the Digital Marketing Business were ¥10,475 million and segment profit (operating profit) was ¥655 million. As a result, sales in the Data Marketing Business were ¥9,157 million and segment profit (operating profit) was ¥2,473 million. As a result, sales in the Insights Business were ¥6,521 million and segment profit (operating profit) was ¥1,268 million.」
Full-year sales and segment profit were presented for the three businesses following the restructuring. The disclosure cites recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic in the Data Marketing and Insights businesses and contributions from ドゥ・ハウス and other operations in the Digital Marketing Business. - FY2022-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「As a result, sales for the nine-month period ended 31 December were ¥8,058 million and segment profit (operating profit) was ¥771 million. As a result, sales for the nine-month period ended 31 December were ¥7,158 million and segment profit (operating profit) was ¥2,242 million. As a result, sales for the nine-month period ended 31 December were ¥4,809 million and segment profit (operating profit) was ¥973 million.」
Sales and segment profit for the nine-month period were disclosed for the three businesses following the restructuring: Digital Marketing, Data Marketing and Insights. - FY2022-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「As a result, sales for the six-month period ended 30 September were ¥5,252 million and segment profit (operating profit) was ¥526 million. As a result, sales for the six-month period ended 30 September were ¥4,531 million and segment profit (operating profit) was ¥1,413 million. As a result, sales for the six-month period ended 30 September were ¥3,106 million and segment profit (operating profit) was ¥605 million.」
Sales and segment profit for the six-month period were disclosed for the three businesses following the restructuring: Digital Marketing, Data Marketing and Insights. No year-on-year comparison was made due to a change in the fiscal year-end. - FY2022-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「As a result, sales for the nine-month period ended 30 June were ¥1,873 million and segment profit (operating profit) was ¥529 million. As a result, sales for the nine-month period ended 30 June were ¥1,307 million and segment profit (operating profit) was ¥216 million.」
For the Data Marketing Business and Insights Business split from the former Research Business, sales and profit for the quarter were ¥1,873 million and ¥529 million, respectively, and ¥1,307 million and ¥216 million, respectively. Disclosure of both the Data Marketing and Insights businesses continues. - FY2021ReframedAnnual report
「As a result, full-year sales were ¥3,957 million and segment profit (operating profit) was ¥1,056 million. As a result, full-year sales were ¥2,774 million and segment profit (operating profit) was ¥423 million.」
The former Research Business was split into the Data Marketing Business and the Insights Business. The Data Marketing Business posted sales of ¥3,957 million and profit of ¥1,056 million, while the Insights Business posted sales of ¥2,774 million and profit of ¥423 million. - FY2021-Q3ReframedAnnual report
「As a result, sales for the nine-month period ended 30 June were ¥2,022 million, up 6.5% year on year, and segment profit (operating profit) was ¥653 million, up 38.6% year on year. As a result, sales for the nine-month period ended 30 June were ¥1,453 million, down 23.4% year on year, and segment profit (operating profit) was ¥256 million, down 2.6% year on year.」
The former Research Business was split into the Data Marketing Business and the Insights Business. The Data Marketing Business posted higher sales and profit, while the Insights Business posted lower sales and profit due to the impact of COVID-19 and other factors, clarifying the difference in performance between the two businesses. - FY2020ReframedAnnual report
「As a result, full-year sales were ¥12,481 million, down 16.5% year on year, and segment profit (operating profit) was ¥2,039 million, down 9.3%.」
The Research Business posted lower sales and profit for the full fiscal year, following the previous period’s lower sales and profit. The disclosure attributes this to lower sales in both Japan and overseas, with the decline in the overseas research business particularly significant. - FY2021-Q1ReframedAnnual report
「As a result, sales for the nine-month period ended 31 December were ¥8,963 million, down 11.9% year on year, and segment profit (operating profit) was ¥1,193 million, down 4.6%.」
The Research Business continued to post lower sales and profit, but the declines narrowed from the previous period’s 14.9% decline in sales and 15.4% decline in profit. - FY2020-Q4ReframedAnnual report
「As a result, sales for the six-month period ended 30 September were ¥5,970 million, down 14.9% year on year, and segment profit (operating profit) was ¥739 million, down 15.4%.」
The Research Business shifted from the previous period’s higher sales and profit to lower sales and profit, with sales down 14.9% and segment profit down 15.4%. The disclosure cites project cancellations and postponements due to COVID-19 and restrictions on activities at overseas bases. - FY2020-Q3ReframedAnnual report
「As a result, sales for the nine-month period ended 30 June were ¥3,834 million, up 1.3% year on year, and segment profit (operating profit) was ¥758 million, up 29.2%.」
The business shifted from the previous period’s slight increase in profit despite lower sales to higher sales and profit this time, with sales up 1.3% and segment profit up 29.2%. - FY2019ReframedAnnual report
「As a result, full-year sales in the Research Business were ¥14,952 million, up 2.6% year on year, and segment profit (operating profit) was ¥2,249 million, up 15.7%.」
The business shifted from the previous trend of declining sales to higher sales and profit for the full fiscal year, with sales up 2.6% and segment profit up 15.7%. - FY2020-Q1ReframedAnnual report
「As a result, sales for the nine-month period ended 31 December were ¥10,168 million, down 3.4% year on year, and segment profit (operating profit) was ¥1,250 million, up 0.4%.」
While sales in the Research Business continued to decline, segment profit increased 0.4% year on year, shifting from the previous period’s lower sales and profit to lower sales but a slight increase in profit. - FY2019-Q4ReframedAnnual report
「As a result, sales for the six-month period ended 30 September were ¥7,013 million, down 3.4% year on year, and segment profit (operating profit) was ¥874 million, down 14.6%.」
The Research Business continued to post lower sales and profit. However, the extent of the declines narrowed from the previous period’s 6.0% decline in sales and 20.6% decline in profit. - FY2019-Q3ReframedAnnual report
「As a result, sales for the nine-month period ended 30 June were ¥3,786 million, down 6.0% year on year, and segment profit (operating profit) was ¥586 million, down 20.6%.」
The Research Business shifted from the previous period’s higher sales but lower profit to lower sales and lower profit this time, with both sales and segment profit below the same period of the previous year. - FY2019-Q1ReframedAnnual report
「As a result, sales for the nine-month period ended 31 December were ¥10,521 million, up 1.0% year on year, and segment profit (operating profit) was ¥1,245 million, down 6.0%.」
The Research Business posted higher sales but lower profit for the nine-month period. Sales growth was limited to 1.0% year on year, while segment profit declined 6.0%, continuing the pattern of higher sales but lower profit seen in the previous six-month period. - FY2018-Q4RestatedAnnual report
「As a result, sales for the six-month period ended 30 September were ¥7,260 million, up 3.2% year on year, and segment profit (operating profit) was ¥1,023 million, down 1.7%.」
The Research Business again posted higher sales but lower profit, with sales up 3.2% and segment profit down 1.7%. - FY2018-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「As a result, sales for the nine-month period ended 30 June were ¥4,026 million, up 6.7% year on year, and segment profit (operating profit) was ¥739 million, down 15.1%.」
The Research Business again posted higher sales but lower profit, with the basic pattern of results unchanged from the previous period. - FY2017RestatedAnnual report
「As a result, full-year sales in the Research Business were ¥14,314 million, up 5.8% year on year, and segment profit (operating profit) was ¥1,881 million, down 16.7%.」
The Research Business posted higher sales but lower profit for the full fiscal year, with sales up 5.8% and segment profit down 16.7%. - FY2018-Q1ReframedAnnual report
「As a result, sales for the nine-month period ended 31 December were ¥10,420 million, up 14.0% year on year, and segment profit (operating profit) was ¥1,325 million, down 8.8%.」
While sales in the Research Business increased 14.0%, segment profit declined 8.8%, shifting from the previous quarter’s higher sales and profit to higher sales but lower profit. - FY2017-Q4ReframedAnnual report
「As a result, sales for the six-month period ended 30 September were ¥7,033 million, up 14.6% year on year, and segment profit (operating profit) was ¥1,041 million, up 8.5%.」
For the six-month period, the Research Business posted sales of ¥7,033 million, up 14.6% year on year, and segment profit of ¥1,041 million, up 8.5%, continuing to deliver higher sales and profit. However, profit growth slowed from the previous 49.7% increase to 8.5%. - FY2017-Q3First statedAnnual report
「As a result, sales for the nine-month period ended 30 June were ¥3,772 million, up 13.9% year on year, and segment profit (operating profit) was ¥871 million, up 49.7%.」
The Research Business delivered higher sales and profit, with sales of ¥3,772 million, up 13.9% year on year, and segment profit of ¥871 million, up 49.7%.