PERSOL HOLDINGS raised its full-year consolidated net profit forecast 2.1-fold, from the previous forecast of ¥44.5 billion to ¥92.0 billion, adding to its previous record-profit forecast. Meanwhile, it lowered its full-year profit before tax forecast to ¥61.3 billion.
On the morning of 9 November, PERSOL HOLDINGS announced an IFRS-based earnings revision, substantially raising its full-year consolidated net profit forecast from the previous forecast of ¥44.5 billion to ¥92.0 billion. The projected growth rate was expanded from a previous forecast of 4.2% to 2.2-fold, further raising the record-profit forecast for the third consecutive fiscal year.
However, full-year consolidated profit before tax was lowered from the previous forecast of ¥70.5 billion to ¥61.3 billion, reducing the projected growth rate from 22.1% to 6.2%. The first-half net profit forecast was held at the previous forecast of ¥23.0 billion.
The revision reflects the classification of the Programmed business as discontinued operations, centered on the transfer of its shares. The company plans to present the business as discontinued operations from the fiscal year ending March 2027. Accordingly, revenue, operating profit, profit before tax and adjusted EBITDA will be presented for continuing operations, while profit for the period and other items will be presented as the combined total of continuing and discontinued operations.
There is no change to the dividend policy. In line with the policy under the medium-term management plan FY2028, the company aims for a dividend payout ratio of at least 50% based on EPS, while the dividend forecast for the current fiscal year remains unchanged at ¥13.