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Revenue decline, sharp drop in operating profit, and shift to an ordinary loss

First written in FY2016-Q3. 19 of 42 entries say "Worsened", first in FY2020-Q2. Latest entry: 2026-10-09.

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ProgressHeldSoftenedWorseOtherFY2016-Q3 – FY2020-Q1OtherFY2021-Q1 – FY2022WorsenedFY2023-Q1 – 2026-10-092016: 220162017: 420172018: 420182019: 420192020: 420202021: 420212022: 420222023: 320232024: 420242025: 220252026: 72026
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Continued operating, ordinary and net losses amid lower sales and earnings, with quarterly earnings fluctuationsA theme 108 companies write about · 116 as a headwind · 5 as a tailwind

Media Kobo moved to the "Worse" side of this theme in 2023, 3 years after the typical company in this theme (2020).

The whole theme swung hardest in 2020: 28 of 87 companies on the "Worse" side.

22 other companies' latest entry also says "Worsened".

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  3. FY2026-H1WorsenedAnnual report

    「As a result, the operating results of our group for the current interim consolidated fiscal period were net sales of ¥828 million (down 13.5% year on year), an operating loss of ¥309 million (compared with an operating loss of ¥72 million in the year-earlier period), an ordinary loss of ¥311 million (compared with an ordinary loss of ¥75 million), and an interim net loss attributable to owners of the parent of ¥268 million (compared with an interim net loss attributable to owners of the parent of ¥69 million).」

    For the interim period, net sales declined, and the operating loss, ordinary loss and interim net loss attributable to owners of the parent widened substantially from the year-earlier period.
  4. 2026-04-10WorsenedEarnings

    「As a result, the Group’s operating results for the interim consolidated accounting period were net sales of ¥828 million, down 13.5% year on year; an operating loss of ¥309 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥72 million in the same period of the previous year; an ordinary loss of ¥311 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥75 million; and an interim net loss attributable to owners of the parent of ¥268 million, compared with an interim net loss attributable to owners of the parent of ¥69 million.」

    In addition to lower interim revenue, the operating loss, ordinary loss and interim net loss attributable to owners of the parent all widened from the same period of the previous year.
  5. FY2025WorsenedAnnual report

    「As a result, the operating results of our group for the current consolidated fiscal year were net sales of ¥1,873 million (down 6.9% year on year), an operating loss of ¥323 million (compared with an operating loss of ¥141 million in the year-earlier period), an ordinary loss of ¥317 million (compared with an ordinary loss of ¥148 million), and a net loss attributable to owners of the parent of ¥508 million (compared with a net loss attributable to owners of the parent of ¥270 million).」

    For the full year, net sales declined, and the operating loss, ordinary loss and net loss attributable to owners of the parent all widened from the previous year.
  6. FY2025-H1WorsenedAnnual report

    「As a result, the operating results of our group for the current interim consolidated fiscal period were net sales of ¥956 million (down 7.9% year on year), an operating loss of ¥72 million (compared with an operating loss of ¥1 million in the year-earlier period), an ordinary loss of ¥75 million (compared with an ordinary loss of ¥3 million), and an interim net loss attributable to owners of the parent of ¥69 million (compared with an interim net loss attributable to owners of the parent of ¥8 million).」

    For the interim period, net sales declined, and the operating loss, ordinary loss and interim net loss attributable to owners of the parent widened from the year-earlier period.
  7. FY2024WorsenedAnnual report

    「As a result, the operating results of our group for the current consolidated fiscal year were net sales of ¥2,012 million (down 2.9% year on year), an operating loss of ¥141 million (compared with operating income of ¥58 million in the year-earlier period), an ordinary loss of ¥148 million (compared with ordinary income of ¥49 million), and a net loss attributable to owners of the parent of ¥270 million (compared with profit attributable to owners of the parent of ¥35 million).」

    For the full year, net sales declined, and operating and ordinary results and profit attributable to owners of the parent turned from profit in the previous year to loss.
  8. FY2024-Q3WorsenedAnnual report

    「As a result, the operating results of our group for the cumulative third quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year were net sales of ¥1,519 million (down 0.8% year on year), an operating loss of ¥18 million (compared with operating income of ¥37 million in the year-earlier period), an ordinary loss of ¥23 million (compared with ordinary income of ¥30 million), and a quarterly net loss attributable to owners of the parent of ¥137 million (compared with profit attributable to owners of the parent of ¥13 million).」

    Although net sales declined only 0.8% year on year, operating and ordinary results and profit attributable to owners of the parent all turned from profit in the year-earlier period to loss.
  9. FY2024-Q2WorsenedAnnual report

    「As a result, the operating results of our group for the cumulative second quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year were net sales of ¥1,038 million (up 1.0% year on year), an operating loss of ¥1 million (compared with operating income of ¥30 million in the year-earlier period), an ordinary loss of ¥3 million (compared with ordinary income of ¥25 million), and a quarterly net loss attributable to owners of the parent of ¥8 million (compared with profit attributable to owners of the parent of ¥18 million).」

    Although net sales increased slightly, operating and ordinary results and profit attributable to owners of the parent turned from profit in the year-earlier period to loss.
  10. FY2024-Q1WorsenedAnnual report

    「As a result, the operating results of our group for the cumulative first quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year were net sales of ¥524 million (up 3.5% year on year), operating income of ¥3 million (down 69.4%), ordinary income of ¥1 million (down 77.9%), and a quarterly net loss attributable to owners of the parent of ¥4 million (compared with profit attributable to owners of the parent of ¥2 million in the year-earlier period).」

    Although net sales increased, operating and ordinary income declined substantially, and profit attributable to owners of the parent turned from a profit in the year-earlier period to a quarterly net loss.
  11. FY2023-Q3WorsenedAnnual report

    「As a result, the operating results of our group for the cumulative third quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year were net sales of ¥1,531 million (down 8.4% year on year), operating income of ¥37 million (compared with operating income of ¥162 million in the year-earlier period), ordinary income of ¥30 million (compared with ordinary income of ¥154 million), and profit attributable to owners of the parent of ¥13 million (compared with profit attributable to owners of the parent of ¥109 million).」

    Net sales declined year on year, and operating income, ordinary income and profit attributable to owners of the parent all declined substantially.
  12. FY2023-Q2WorsenedAnnual report

    「As a result, the operating results of our group for the cumulative second quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year were net sales of ¥1,028 million (down 9.0% year on year), operating income of ¥30 million (down 74.5%), ordinary income of ¥25 million (down 77.1%), and profit attributable to owners of the parent of ¥18 million (down 80.7%).」

    For the cumulative second quarter, net sales declined, and operating income, ordinary income and profit attributable to owners of the parent also declined substantially year on year.
  13. FY2023-Q1WorsenedAnnual report

    「As a result, the operating results of our group for the cumulative first quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year were net sales of ¥506 million (down 10.3% year on year), operating income of ¥10 million (down 83.2%), ordinary income of ¥8 million (down 86.4%), and profit attributable to owners of the parent of ¥2 million (down 95.2%).」

    In the first quarter, net sales declined year on year, while operating income, ordinary income and profit attributable to owners of the parent all declined substantially.
  14. FY2022Substantial sales growth and substantial earnings growthAnnual report

    「As a result, the operating results of our group for the current consolidated fiscal year were net sales of ¥2,203 million (up 14.2% year on year), operating income of ¥193 million (up 307.0%), ordinary income of ¥181 million (up 368.2%), and profit attributable to owners of the parent of ¥153 million (up 2,040.3%).」

    For the full year, net sales increased, and operating income, ordinary income and profit attributable to owners of the parent all increased substantially.
  15. FY2022-Q3Continued sales growth and substantial earnings growthAnnual report

    「As a result, the operating results of our group for the cumulative third quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year were net sales of ¥1,672 million (up 23.3% year on year), operating income of ¥162 million (compared with operating income of ¥10 million in the year-earlier period), ordinary income of ¥154 million (compared with ordinary income of ¥5 million), and profit attributable to owners of the parent of ¥109 million (compared with profit attributable to owners of the parent of ¥2 million).」

    Net sales increased year on year, and operating income, ordinary income and profit attributable to owners of the parent all increased substantially.
  16. FY2022-Q2Substantial sales growth, higher operating income and higher net incomeAnnual report

    「As a result, the operating results of our group for the cumulative second quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year were net sales of ¥1,130 million (up 26.2% year on year), operating income of ¥120 million (up 1,391.3%), ordinary income of ¥113 million (up 1,733.2%), and profit attributable to owners of the parent of ¥93 million (up 1,410.4%).」

    For the cumulative second quarter, net sales, operating income, ordinary income and profit attributable to owners of the parent all increased substantially year on year.
  17. FY2022-Q1Substantial sales growth, higher operating income and higher net incomeAnnual report

    「As a result, the operating results of our group for the cumulative first quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year were net sales of ¥564 million (up 26.0% year on year), operating income of ¥63 million (up 1,269.8%), ordinary income of ¥60 million (up 1,044.4%), and profit attributable to owners of the parent of ¥52 million (up 887.9%).」

    Net sales increased year on year, and operating income, ordinary income and profit attributable to owners of the parent all increased substantially.
  18. FY2021Higher revenue and return to operating and net profitabilityAnnual report

    「As a result, the operating results of our group for the current consolidated fiscal year were net sales of ¥1,929 million (up 7.3% year on year), operating income of ¥47 million (compared with an operating loss of ¥9 million in the year-earlier period), ordinary income of ¥38 million (compared with an ordinary loss of ¥18 million), and profit attributable to owners of the parent of ¥7 million (compared with a net loss attributable to owners of the parent of ¥149 million).」

    For the full year, net sales increased, and operating results, ordinary results and profit attributable to owners of the parent all turned profitable.
  19. FY2021-Q3Higher revenue and return to operating and net profitabilityAnnual report

    「As a result, the operating results of our group for the cumulative third quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year were net sales of ¥1,356 million (up 2.2% year on year), operating income of ¥10 million (compared with an operating loss of ¥5 million in the year-earlier period), ordinary income of ¥5 million (compared with an ordinary loss of ¥10 million), and profit attributable to owners of the parent of ¥2 million (compared with a net loss attributable to owners of the parent of ¥138 million).」

    Net sales increased year on year, operating and ordinary results turned profitable, and profit attributable to owners of the parent also turned from a loss to a profit.
  20. FY2021-Q2Lower sales and operating income, but profitability maintainedAnnual report

    「As a result, the operating results of our group for the cumulative second quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year were net sales of ¥895 million (down 0.7% year on year), operating income of ¥8 million (down 4.5%), ordinary income of ¥6 million (up 47.2%), and profit attributable to owners of the parent of ¥6 million (compared with a net loss attributable to owners of the parent of ¥30 million in the year-earlier period).」

    Although net sales and operating income declined year on year, ordinary income increased, and profit attributable to owners of the parent turned from a loss in the year-earlier period to a profit.
  21. FY2021-Q1Quarterly profitability and higher operating incomeAnnual report

    「As a result, the operating results of our group for the cumulative first quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year were net sales of ¥448 million (down 0.6% year on year), operating income of ¥4 million (up 38.3%), ordinary income of ¥5 million (up 426.7%), and profit attributable to owners of the parent of ¥5 million (compared with a net loss attributable to owners of the parent of ¥4 million in the year-earlier period).」

    Although net sales declined year on year, operating and ordinary income increased, and profit attributable to owners of the parent turned from a loss in the year-earlier period to a profit.
  22. FY2020WorsenedAnnual report

    「As a result, the operating results of our group for the current consolidated fiscal year were net sales of ¥1,798 million (down 7.5% year on year), an operating loss of ¥9 million (compared with operating income of ¥36 million in the year-earlier period), an ordinary loss of ¥18 million (compared with ordinary income of ¥40 million), and a net loss attributable to owners of the parent of ¥149 million (compared with profit attributable to owners of the parent of ¥22 million).」

    For the full year, net sales declined, operating and ordinary results turned from profit to loss, and profit attributable to owners of the parent also became a loss.
  23. FY2020-Q3WorsenedAnnual report

    「As a result, the operating results of our group for the cumulative third quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year were net sales of ¥1,327 million (down 9.7% year on year), an operating loss of ¥5 million (compared with operating income of ¥30 million in the year-earlier period), an ordinary loss of ¥10 million (compared with ordinary income of ¥33 million), and a quarterly net loss attributable to owners of the parent of ¥138 million (compared with profit attributable to owners of the parent of ¥20 million).」

    Net sales declined year on year, while operating and ordinary results turned from profit to loss, and profit attributable to owners of the parent also became a loss.
  24. FY2020-Q2WorsenedAnnual report

    「As a result, the operating results of our group for the cumulative second quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year were net sales of ¥902 million (down 9.9% year on year), operating income of ¥8 million (down 63.0%), ordinary income of ¥4 million (down 84.8%), and a quarterly net loss attributable to owners of the parent of ¥30 million (compared with profit attributable to owners of the parent of ¥18 million in the year-earlier period).」

    Net sales, operating income and ordinary income declined year on year, while profit attributable to owners of the parent turned from a profit of ¥18 million to a loss of ¥30 million.
  25. FY2020-Q1Lower sales and earnings; net loss attributable to owners of the parentAnnual report

    「As a result, the operating results of our group for the cumulative first quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year were net sales of ¥450 million (down 11.4% year on year), operating income of ¥3 million (down 64.0%), ordinary income of ¥1 million (down 94.0%), and a quarterly net loss attributable to owners of the parent of ¥4 million (compared with profit attributable to owners of the parent of ¥19 million in the year-earlier period).」

    Net sales, operating income and ordinary income fell below the year-earlier period, while profit attributable to owners of the parent turned from profit in the year-earlier period to a quarterly net loss.
  26. FY2019Revenue and earnings down, but remained profitableAnnual report

    「Net sales of ¥1,943 million (down 10.5% year on year), operating income of ¥36 million (down 49.8%), ordinary income of ¥40 million (down 42.7%), and profit attributable to owners of the parent of ¥22 million (up 9.9%)」

    For the full year, net sales, operating income and ordinary income declined, but operating income, ordinary income and profit attributable to owners of the parent remained profitable. Net income increased year on year, mainly due to gains on reversal of share acquisition rights and other factors.
  27. FY2019-Q3Revenue and earnings down, but remained profitableAnnual report

    「As a result, the operating results of our group for the cumulative third quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year were net sales of ¥1,470 million (down 9.6% year on year), operating income of ¥30 million (down 50.0%), ordinary income of ¥33 million (down 44.8%), and profit attributable to owners of the parent of ¥20 million (down 5.4%).」

    Net sales, operating income, ordinary income and profit attributable to owners of the parent all declined year on year, but each remained profitable.
  28. FY2019-Q2Lower sales, but higher operating, ordinary and net incomeAnnual report

    「As a result, the operating results of our group for the cumulative second quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year were net sales of ¥1,001 million (down 7.3% year on year), operating income of ¥22 million (up 36.9%), ordinary income of ¥27 million (up 54.5%), and profit attributable to owners of the parent of ¥18 million (compared with ¥3 million in the year-earlier period).」

    Net sales declined year on year, while operating profit, ordinary profit and net income attributable to owners of the parent all increased.
  29. FY2019-Q1Lower sales, but higher operating, ordinary and net incomeAnnual report

    「As a result, the operating results of our group for the cumulative first quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year were net sales of ¥509 million (down 3.8% year on year), operating income of ¥9 million (up 259.8%), ordinary income of ¥16 million (up 117.6%), and profit attributable to owners of the parent of ¥19 million (compared with ¥1 million in the year-earlier period).」

    Net sales declined year on year, while operating profit, ordinary profit and profit attributable to owners of the parent all increased.
  30. FY2018Operating, ordinary and net income turned profitable for the full yearAnnual report

    「As a result, the operating results of our group for the current consolidated fiscal year were net sales of ¥2,171 million (down 3.5% year on year), operating income of ¥72 million (compared with an operating loss of ¥31 million in the year-earlier period), ordinary income of ¥70 million (compared with an ordinary loss of ¥45 million), and profit attributable to owners of the parent of ¥20 million (compared with a net loss attributable to owners of the parent of ¥110 million).」

    Although net sales declined, operating income, ordinary income and profit attributable to owners of the parent for the fiscal year all turned profitable.
  31. FY2018-Q3Lower sales, but operating and ordinary income turned profitable; net income declinedAnnual report

    「As a result, the operating results of our group for the cumulative third quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year were net sales of ¥1,627 million (down 3.0% year on year), operating income of ¥60 million (compared with an operating loss of ¥23 million in the year-earlier period), ordinary income of ¥60 million (compared with an ordinary loss of ¥29 million), and profit attributable to owners of the parent of ¥21 million (down 51.3%).」

    While net sales declined year on year, operating and ordinary income turned from losses to profits. Profit attributable to owners of the parent fell below the year-earlier period.
  32. FY2018-Q2Lower sales, but higher operating and ordinary incomeAnnual report

    「As a result, the operating results of our group for the cumulative second quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year were net sales of ¥1,079 million (down 4.2% year on year), operating income of ¥16 million (up 394.0%), ordinary income of ¥17 million (compared with ordinary income of ¥0 million in the year-earlier period), and profit attributable to owners of the parent of ¥3 million (compared with profit attributable to owners of the parent of ¥61 million in the year-earlier period).」

    Cumulative net sales and profit attributable to owners of the parent fell below the year-earlier period, while operating and ordinary income increased and the group remained profitable.
  33. FY2018-Q1Lower revenue and operating profit, but higher ordinary profitAnnual report

    「As a result, the operating results of our group for the cumulative first quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year were net sales of ¥529 million (down 2.2% year on year), operating income of ¥2 million (down 62.4%), ordinary income of ¥7 million (up 63.1%), and profit attributable to owners of the parent of ¥1 million (down 97.5%).」

    Net sales, operating income and profit attributable to owners of the parent fell below the year-earlier period, while ordinary income increased, and the group remained profitable overall.
  34. FY2017Revenue growth, but continued operating and ordinary losses, with a smaller net lossAnnual report

    「As a result, the group's operating results for the current fiscal year were revenue of ¥2,251 million, up 16.0% year on year; an operating loss of ¥31 million, compared with operating profit of ¥26 million in the previous fiscal year; an ordinary loss of ¥45 million, compared with an ordinary loss of ¥60 million; and a net loss attributable to owners of the parent of ¥110 million, compared with a net loss attributable to owners of the parent of ¥139 million in the previous fiscal year.」

    Revenue increased and the ordinary loss and loss attributable to owners of the parent narrowed, but the company moved into an operating loss.
  35. FY2017-Q3Revenue growth, but continued operating and ordinary losses, with net income returning to profitabilityAnnual report

    「As a result, the group's operating results for the cumulative third quarter period were revenue of ¥1,676 million, up 13.9% year on year; an operating loss of ¥23 million, compared with operating profit of ¥19 million in the same period of the previous year; an ordinary loss of ¥29 million, compared with an ordinary loss of ¥24 million; and net income attributable to owners of the parent of ¥45 million, compared with a net loss attributable to owners of the parent of ¥38 million in the same period of the previous year.」

    Although revenue increased, the company reported an operating loss and continued to post an ordinary loss, while quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent returned to profitability.
  36. FY2017-Q2Revenue growth and return to net profitability, but sharp declines in operating and ordinary profitAnnual report

    「As a result, the group's operating results for the cumulative second quarter period were revenue of ¥1,127 million, up 11.7% year on year; operating profit of ¥3 million, down 91.8%; ordinary profit of ¥0 million, down 98.2%; and net income attributable to owners of the parent of ¥61 million, compared with a net loss attributable to owners of the parent of ¥22 million in the same period of the previous year.」

    Cumulative revenue increased and profit attributable to owners of the parent returned to profitability, while operating profit and ordinary profit declined substantially.
  37. FY2017-Q1Quarterly revenue growth and return to profitabilityAnnual report

    「As a result, the group's operating results for the cumulative first quarter period were revenue of ¥541 million, up 5.5% year on year; operating profit of ¥6 million, down 69.9%; ordinary profit of ¥4 million, down 61.9%; and net income attributable to owners of the parent of ¥68 million, compared with a net loss attributable to owners of the parent of ¥12 million in the same period of the previous year.」

    Revenue increased year on year, and ordinary profit and profit attributable to owners of the parent returned to profitability, while operating profit and ordinary profit declined substantially.
  38. FY2016RestatedAnnual report

    「As a result, the group's operating results for the current fiscal year were revenue of ¥1,940 million, down 20.1% year on year; operating profit of ¥26 million, down 90.3%; an ordinary loss of ¥60 million, compared with ordinary profit of ¥216 million in the previous fiscal year; and a net loss attributable to owners of the parent of ¥139 million, compared with net income attributable to owners of the parent of ¥86 million in the previous fiscal year.」

    Full-year results showed lower revenue, a sharp decline in operating profit, and an ordinary loss and loss attributable to owners of the parent.
  39. FY2016-Q3First statedAnnual report

    「For the cumulative third quarter period, operating results were revenue of ¥1,472 million, down 19.4% year on year; operating profit of ¥19 million, down 91.7%; an ordinary loss of ¥24 million, compared with ordinary profit of ¥199 million in the same period of the previous year; and a net loss attributable to owners of the parent of ¥38 million, compared with net income of ¥147 million in the same period of the previous year.」

    For the cumulative period, revenue and operating profit declined, while ordinary profit or loss and profit or loss attributable to owners of the parent moved into the red.
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  2. 1Outlook for a Recovery in Revenue from the Fortune-Telling Content Business14×
  3. 2Sluggish Paid-Content Revenue Due to Declining Membership and the Absence of a Major Hit Content Offering13×
  4. 3Sustaining Hit Content and Improving the Quality of New Content9×
  5. 4Risk of New Business Plans Falling Short and Withdrawal7×
  6. 5Plan expects the new business to contribute to profit from the fiscal year ending August 2021 onward7×
  7. 6Delays in Service Development and Difficulty Securing Development Personnel5×

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