ラキール posted an operating loss in the first half of the fiscal year ending December 2026 as it proceeded with upfront investment in AI transformation. Revenue fell 8.1% year on year to ¥3,937 million, with the expansion of AI-related products and the drive toward digitalisation in focus.
ラキール reported revenue of ¥3,937 million for the first half of the fiscal year ending December 2026, down 8.1% year on year. The company reported an operating loss of ¥71 million, an ordinary loss of ¥76 million and an interim net loss attributable to owners of the parent of ¥72 million, explaining that profit fluctuated significantly because of upfront investment in AI transformation. It said the investment had been brought forward as a bold decision to prioritise achieving its medium-term management plan, affecting results.
By service, product services generated ¥2,280 million in revenue, down 18.8% year on year, while professional services generated ¥1,656 million, up 12.1%, with the latter offsetting the overall decline in revenue. The introduction of AI-related products such as LaKeel Blu has received favourable initial reviews, and efforts are under way to improve customer satisfaction from the proof-of-concept stage, while price competition for Blu alone has intensified more than expected.
The company left its forecast for the fiscal year ending December 2026 unchanged at revenue of ¥8,000 million, up 3.5% year on year. It forecasts operating profit of ¥0 million, an ordinary loss of ¥10 million and a net loss attributable to owners of the parent of ¥383 million. Upfront investment in the first half and ¥520 million in head office relocation costs are expected to affect results in the second half, and the company has indicated that it will continue investing in the development of AI-related products and services.