Steady Performance of Media and Consulting Services
First written in FY2016-Q2. 15 of 36 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2016-Q3. Latest entry: 2026-06-12.
ItoKuro moved to the "Worse" side of this theme in 2021, 1 year after the typical company in this theme (2020).
The whole theme swung hardest in 2020: 25 of 88 companies on the "Worse" side.
21 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「For the fiscal year, revenue was ¥3,669.622 million, down 7.1% year on year; operating profit was ¥260.524 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥196.069 million in the previous fiscal year; ordinary profit was ¥362.872 million, compared with an ordinary loss of ¥145.585 million; and net income was ¥169.691 million, up 347.2% year on year.」
Revenue declined, while operating profit and ordinary profit turned profitable from losses in the previous year, improving company-wide performance. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「Amid the continued rise in advertising rates in the cram-school portal site sector, company-wide revenue progressed as planned, while operating profit, ordinary profit and interim net income progressed favorably above plan. As a result, revenue for the six-month interim accounting period was ¥1,934.181 million, down 7.9% year on year; operating profit was ¥186.912 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥164.505 million in the same period of the previous year; ordinary profit was ¥232.953 million, compared with an ordinary loss of ¥145.448 million; and interim net income was ¥117.638 million, compared with an interim net loss of ¥115.838 million.」
Revenue declined 7.9% year on year, while operating profit, ordinary profit and interim net income turned profitable from losses in the same period of the previous year and progressed above plan. - FY2024SoftenedAnnual report
「For the fiscal year, revenue was ¥3,949.880 million, up 0.2% year on year; operating loss was ¥196.069 million, compared with operating profit of ¥387.363 million in the previous fiscal year; ordinary loss was ¥145.585 million, compared with ordinary profit of ¥391.974 million; and net income was ¥37.948 million, down 86.7% year on year.」
Revenue increased slightly, while operating profit and ordinary profit turned from profits in the previous year to losses, and net income declined 86.7%. Performance weakened from the previous recovery and profitability trend. - FY2024-Q2SoftenedAnnual report
「As a result, revenue for the six months ended the second quarter was ¥2,100.983 million, up 1.2% year on year; operating loss was ¥164.505 million, compared with operating profit of ¥352.987 million in the same period of the previous year; ordinary loss was ¥145.448 million, compared with ordinary profit of ¥354.933 million; and net loss for the quarter was ¥115.838 million, compared with net income for the quarter of ¥280.212 million.」
Revenue increased 1.2% year on year, while operating profit, ordinary profit and net income for the quarter all turned from profits in the same period of the previous year to losses, further weakening the description of company-wide performance from the previous quarter. - FY2024-Q1SoftenedAnnual report
「As competitors in the cram-school portal site sector increased their advertising placements, the Company also increased its advertising placements. As a result, revenue progressed broadly in line with plan, although advertising expenses increased substantially from the same period of the previous year. As a result, revenue for the three months ended the first quarter was ¥864.702 million, down 2.2% year on year; operating loss was ¥29.579 million, compared with operating profit of ¥111.000 million in the same period of the previous year; ordinary loss was ¥20.638 million, compared with ordinary profit of ¥111.011 million; and net loss for the quarter was ¥25.603 million, compared with net income for the quarter of ¥57.436 million.」
Revenue declined 2.2% year on year, while operating profit, ordinary profit and net income for the quarter all turned into losses. Performance weakened from the previous trend of profit growth and profitability centered on media services to lower revenue and profit, accompanied by higher advertising expenses. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「For the fiscal year, revenue was ¥3,941.458 million, down 0.4% from the previous fiscal year; operating profit was ¥387.363 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥197.490 million in the previous fiscal year; ordinary profit was ¥391.974 million, compared with an ordinary loss of ¥202.547 million; and net income was ¥285.772 million, compared with a net loss of ¥337.107 million.」
Revenue declined slightly, while operating profit, ordinary profit and net income all turned profitable from losses in the previous fiscal year. - FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Although advertising rates remained difficult to forecast because competitors in the cram-school portal site sector had increased advertising placements to acquire users, the rise in advertising rates had eased to some extent. As a result, performance progressed above plan, led by operating profit, and revenue for the nine months ended the third quarter was ¥3,255.758 million, up 0.3% year on year; operating profit was ¥553.592 million, up 497.4%; ordinary profit was ¥555.608 million, up 507.0%; and net income for the quarter was ¥391.187 million, up 2,130.6%.」
Against a backdrop of some easing in the rise in advertising rates, performance progressed above plan, led by operating profit. Revenue increased 0.3%, operating profit 497.4%, ordinary profit 507.0%, and net income for the quarter 2,130.6%. However, performance by service was not stated. - FY2023-Q2Lower operating profit despite higher revenueAnnual report
「As a result, revenue for the six months ended the second quarter was ¥2,075.490 million, up 1.2% year on year; operating profit was ¥352.987 million, down 14.9%; ordinary profit was ¥354.933 million, down 14.1%; and net income for the quarter was ¥280.212 million, up 11.7%.」
Revenue and net income for the quarter increased year on year, while operating profit and ordinary profit declined. There was no direct mention of solid performance by service, and profit trends diverged despite higher company-wide revenue. - FY2023-Q1SoftenedAnnual report
「As a result, revenue for the three months ended the first quarter was ¥884.317 million, down 0.9% year on year; operating profit was ¥111.000 million, down 9.3%; ordinary profit was ¥111.011 million, down 9.1%; and net income for the quarter was ¥57.436 million, down 19.4%.」
Revenue, operating profit, ordinary profit and net income for the quarter all declined year on year. The company has continued to experience lower revenue and profit, following the previous recovery and profit-growth trend. - FY2022SoftenedAnnual report
「For the fiscal year, revenue was ¥3,955.996 million, down 7.3% from the previous fiscal year; operating loss was ¥197.490 million, compared with operating profit of ¥1,306.755 million in the previous fiscal year; ordinary loss was ¥202.547 million, compared with ordinary profit of ¥1,306.635 million; and net loss was ¥337.107 million, compared with net income of ¥824.822 million.」
Revenue declined 7.3%, while operating profit, ordinary profit and net income all turned into losses. Performance weakened from the previous trend of growth and recovery centered on media services to lower revenue, lower profit and the recognition of losses. - FY2022-Q3SoftenedAnnual report
「As a result, revenue for the nine months ended the third quarter was ¥3,246.006 million, down 10.1% year on year; operating profit was ¥92.672 million, down 93.5%; ordinary profit was ¥91.536 million, down 93.6%; and net income for the quarter was ¥17.537 million, down 98.1%.」
Revenue, operating profit, ordinary profit and net income for the quarter all declined year on year. Operating profit fell 93.5% and net income for the quarter fell 98.1%, making the weakening performance from the previously solid trend even more pronounced. - FY2022-Q2SoftenedAnnual report
「As a result, revenue for the six months ended the second quarter was ¥2,050.045 million, down 13.7% year on year; operating profit was ¥414.554 million, down 56.9%; ordinary profit was ¥413.410 million, down 57.1%; and net income for the quarter was ¥250.919 million, down 59.0%.」
Revenue, operating profit, ordinary profit and net income for the quarter all declined year on year, weakening from the previously solid trend. - FY2022-Q1SoftenedAnnual report
「As a result, revenue for the three months ended the first quarter was ¥892.361 million, down 11.3% year on year; operating profit was ¥122.340 million, down 66.0%; ordinary profit was ¥122.066 million, down 66.0%; and net income for the quarter was ¥71.249 million, down 68.5%.」
Revenue, operating profit, ordinary profit and net income for the quarter all declined year on year, indicating a weakening performance compared with the previously solid trend. - FY2021SoftenedAnnual report
「For the fiscal year, revenue was ¥4,268.387 million, up 10.5% from the previous fiscal year; operating profit was ¥1,306.755 million, up 14.6%; ordinary profit was ¥1,306.635 million, up 13.9%; and net income was ¥824.822 million, up 159.5%.」
Media services alone generated revenue of ¥4,268.387 million, resulting in higher revenue and profit company-wide. However, disclosure by service for the fiscal year covered only media services, placing even greater emphasis on media services than the previous explanation that both services were performing solidly. - FY2021-Q1SoftenedAnnual report
「As a result, revenue for the three months ended the first quarter was ¥1,005.781 million, operating profit was ¥359.388 million, ordinary profit was ¥359.371 million, and net income for the quarter was ¥225.922 million.」
Although company-wide performance for the first quarter was disclosed, there was no mention of trends by service for media services and consulting services, or of both services remaining solid as in the previous fiscal year. - FY2020SoftenedAnnual report
「For the fiscal year, revenue was ¥3,862.407 million, down 11.9% from the previous fiscal year; operating profit was ¥1,140.522 million, down 20.6%; ordinary profit was ¥1,146.783 million, down 20.3%; and net income was ¥317.851 million, down 65.5%.」
Overall performance declined, with lower revenue and profit. Media services revenue was ¥3,811.882 million and consulting services revenue was ¥50.525 million, with revenue from both services down from the previous year. - FY2020-Q2Revenue by service and performance after impairment lossesAnnual report
「As a result, revenue for the six months ended the second quarter was ¥2,011.589 million, operating profit was ¥601.938 million, and ordinary profit was ¥603.202 million. However, due to the recognition of an impairment loss, the net loss for the quarter attributable to owners of the parent was ¥41.570 million. As the Group operates in a single segment, the Internet Media business, no information is provided in connection with segment information. Revenue by service for the six months ended the second quarter was ¥1,975.931 million for media services and ¥35.657 million for consulting services.」
Consolidated revenue, operating profit and ordinary profit, as well as the quarterly net loss attributable to owners of the parent resulting from the recognition of an impairment loss, were disclosed. Revenue by service was stated as ¥1,975.931 million for media services and ¥35.657 million for consulting services. - FY2020-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「Against this backdrop, within the Group’s media services, revenue from major portal sites such as “塾ナビ” and “みんなの学校情報” remained solid. As a result, for the cumulative first quarter, revenue was ¥985,864 thousand. Meanwhile, amid increased advertising expenditure, operating profit was ¥297,378 thousand, ordinary profit was ¥298,000 thousand, and net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥178,800 thousand.」
Media services revenue was described as solid, while consulting services were not mentioned; revenue and profit for the first year of consolidation were disclosed. - FY2019SoftenedAnnual report
「For the fiscal year, revenue was ¥4,382,375 thousand, down 2.4% from the previous fiscal year; operating profit was ¥1,435,770 thousand, down 28.2%; ordinary profit was ¥1,438,282 thousand, down 28.3%; and net income was ¥920,146 thousand, down 15.3%.」
Media service revenue was ¥4,278,307 thousand, up 1.5% from the previous fiscal year, while consulting service revenue was ¥104,067 thousand, down 62.9%. Overall, the Company recorded lower revenue and profits, representing a further weakening from the previous situation in which both services performed solidly. - FY2019-Q3SoftenedAnnual report
「Against this backdrop, within the Group’s media services, revenue from major portal sites such as “塾ナビ” and “みんなの学校情報” remained solid. As a result, for the cumulative third quarter, revenue was ¥3,637,097 thousand, up 0.8% year on year. Meanwhile, amid increased advertising expenditure, operating profit was ¥1,492,402 thousand, down 16.7%; ordinary profit was ¥1,504,577 thousand, down 16.3%; and net income was ¥969,764 thousand, down 16.2%.」
Revenue from the media services, including the major portal sites, was described as solid, while there was no mention of the consulting services and profit declined amid increased advertising expenditure. The description has shifted from both services performing solidly to focusing on the media services. - FY2019-Q2Profit Decline Despite Revenue GrowthAnnual report
「As a result, for the cumulative second quarter, revenue was ¥2,395,414 thousand, up 6.6% year on year. Meanwhile, amid increased advertising expenditure, operating profit was ¥1,004,986 thousand, down 9.6%; ordinary profit was ¥1,017,121 thousand, down 8.8%; and net income was ¥656,125 thousand, down 8.5%.」
Revenue increased 6.6% year on year, while operating profit, ordinary profit, and net income all declined amid increased advertising expenditure. - FY2019-Q1Performance trends amid increased advertising expenditureAnnual report
「As a result, for the cumulative first quarter, revenue was ¥1,032,711 thousand, up 9.6% year on year. Meanwhile, amid increased advertising expenditure, operating profit was ¥440,477 thousand, up 0.4%; ordinary profit was ¥441,024 thousand, down 0.2%; and net income was ¥284,536 thousand, up 0.3%.」
Revenue increased 9.6%, while operating profit and net income rose slightly and ordinary profit declined 0.2%. The filing also describes the impact of increased advertising expenditure on performance. - FY2018Growth in operating performance and decline in net incomeAnnual report
「For the fiscal year, revenue was ¥4,491,609 thousand, up 13.9% from the previous fiscal year; operating profit was ¥2,000,238 thousand, up 16.0%; ordinary profit was ¥2,005,680 thousand, up 16.2%; and net income was ¥1,085,995 thousand, down 2.4%.」
Revenue, operating profit, and ordinary profit increased, while net income declined 2.4%. Media service revenue increased 22.8%, while consulting service revenue declined 45.2%, indicating diverging trends by service. - FY2018-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, for the cumulative third quarter, revenue was ¥3,609,090 thousand, up 12.9% year on year; operating profit was ¥1,792,349 thousand, up 7.6%; ordinary profit was ¥1,797,756 thousand, up 7.7%; and net income was ¥1,157,740 thousand, up 6.8%.」
Revenue from the major portal sites remained solid, with year-on-year improvement shown by a 12.9% increase in revenue, a 7.6% increase in operating profit, a 7.7% increase in ordinary profit, and a 6.8% increase in net income. - FY2018-Q2Diverging trends by serviceAnnual report
「Against this backdrop, at the Company, revenue from major portal sites such as “塾ナビ,” “みんなの学校情報,” “家庭教師比較ネット,” and “医学部受験マニュアル” in the media services remained solid. As a result, for the cumulative second quarter, revenue was ¥2,246,998 thousand, up 11.0% year on year; operating profit was ¥1,111,307 thousand, up 6.8%; ordinary profit was ¥1,115,341 thousand, up 7.1%; and net income was ¥717,112 thousand, up 6.0%. Revenue by service for the cumulative second quarter was ¥2,090,145 thousand for media services and ¥156,854 thousand for consulting services.」
Overall performance improved, with revenue up 11.0% and operating profit up 6.8%, while revenue by service was ¥2,090,145 thousand for media services and ¥156,854 thousand for consulting services, indicating diverging trends between the two services. - FY2018-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Against this backdrop, at the Company, revenue from major portal sites such as “塾ナビ,” “みんなの学校情報,” “家庭教師比較ネット,” and “医学部受験マニュアル” in the media services remained solid. As a result, for the cumulative first quarter, revenue was ¥942,637 thousand, up 8.9% year on year; operating profit was ¥438,667 thousand, up 7.2%; ordinary profit was ¥442,106 thousand, up 8.0%; and net income was ¥283,557 thousand, up 6.5%.」
Revenue from the major portal sites remained solid, with year-on-year improvement shown by an 8.9% increase in revenue, a 7.2% increase in operating profit, an 8.0% increase in ordinary profit, and a 6.5% increase in net income. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, for the fiscal year, revenue was ¥3,942,030 thousand, up 13.9% from the previous fiscal year; operating profit was ¥1,724,161 thousand, up 25.8%; ordinary profit was ¥1,726,568 thousand, up 25.4%; and net income was ¥1,112,821 thousand, up 25.2%.」
Annual results showed specific improvement, with revenue up 13.9%, operating profit up 25.8%, ordinary profit up 25.4%, and net income up 25.2%. Media service revenue increased 22.1%, while consulting service revenue declined 21.3%. - FY2017-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Against this backdrop, at the Company, revenue from major portal sites such as “塾ナビ,” “みんなの学校情報,” “家庭教師比較ネット,” and “医学部受験マニュアル” in the media services remained solid. As a result, for the cumulative third quarter, revenue was ¥3,196,421 thousand, up 17.4% year on year; operating profit was ¥1,666,469 thousand, up 25.0%; ordinary profit was ¥1,668,603 thousand, up 24.9%; and net income was ¥1,083,555 thousand, up 25.9%.」
Revenue from the major portal sites remained solid, with year-on-year improvement shown by a 17.4% increase in revenue, a 25.0% increase in operating profit, a 24.9% increase in ordinary profit, and a 25.9% increase in net income. - FY2017-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Against this backdrop, at the Company, revenue from major portal sites such as “塾ナビ,” “みんなの学校情報,” “家庭教師比較ネット,” and “医学部受験マニュアル” in the media services remained solid. As a result, for the cumulative second quarter, revenue was ¥2,024,585 thousand, up 20.6% year on year; operating profit was ¥1,040,615 thousand, up 31.6%; ordinary profit was ¥1,041,221 thousand, up 31.2%; and net income was ¥676,695 thousand, up 32.4%.」
Revenue from the major portal sites remained solid, with year-on-year improvement shown by a 20.6% increase in revenue, a 31.6% increase in operating profit, a 31.2% increase in ordinary profit, and a 32.4% increase in net income. - FY2017-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Against this backdrop, at the Company, revenue from major portal sites such as “塾ナビ,” “みんなの学校情報,” “家庭教師比較ネット,” and “医学部受験マニュアル” in the media services remained solid. As a result, for the cumulative first quarter, revenue was ¥865,816 thousand, up 29.0% year on year; operating profit was ¥409,347 thousand, up 46.1%; ordinary profit was ¥409,352 thousand, up 45.8%; and net income was ¥266,133 thousand, up 47.0%.」
Revenue from the major portal sites in the media services remained solid, with year-on-year improvement shown by a 29.0% increase in revenue, a 46.1% increase in operating profit, a 45.8% increase in ordinary profit, and a 47.0% increase in net income. - FY2016-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Against this backdrop, at the Company, revenue from major portal sites such as “塾ナビ,” “みんなの学校情報,” “家庭教師比較ネット,” and “みんなのカードローン” in the media services remained solid, while the consulting services also performed solidly. As a result, for the cumulative third quarter, revenue was ¥3,715,652 thousand, up 35.0% year on year; operating profit was ¥1,333,400 thousand, up 52.7%; ordinary profit was ¥1,336,360 thousand, up 52.5%; and net income was ¥860,764 thousand, up 56.6%.」
In addition to the solid performance of the media and consulting services, year-on-year improvement was shown in specific figures, including a 35.0% increase in revenue and a 52.7% increase in operating profit. - FY2016-Q2First statedAnnual report
「At the Company, revenue from major portal sites such as “塾ナビ,” “みんなの学校情報,” “家庭教師比較ネット,” and “みんなのカードローン” in the media services remained solid, while the consulting services also performed solidly.」
The Company explained that revenue from the major portal sites and the consulting services both remained solid.