After trading ended on the 16th, several companies announced earnings forecast revisions, partnerships and business expansions. 犬猫生活's sharp decline and FRONTEO's retreat stood out.
パワーエックス announced after trading ended on the 16th that it had signed a sales contract worth ¥4.854 billion for 47 stationary battery storage systems. This adds ¥2.916 billion in contracts that had not been included in previous formal orders or expected orders. As of 1 October, the cumulative number of installation sites had reached 111, while implementation and adoption had reached 190 sites and battery storage capacity had reached 3,190 MWh.
In a range-bound market, mbs signed an agreement with Tech Build of the Kondotec Group to establish a joint venture. The new company, ジェイピーズ, will receive ¥20 million in investment from each company, with ownership split 50% each, and is scheduled to be established in December 2026. The companies aim to improve construction management efficiency and expand opportunities for new orders by integrating exterior renovation and scaffolding work.
MDNT revised its full-year earnings forecast for the fiscal year ending September 2026 and now expects revenue of ¥821 million, an operating loss of ¥1.520 billion, an ordinary loss of ¥1.360 billion and a net loss of ¥1.426 billion. The company expects improved results from its previous forecast, supported by strong performance from its investment partnerships and the reversal of allowance for doubtful accounts following the partial recovery of long-term loans receivable.
Although monthly sales through June had been trending above expectations, 犬猫生活 disclosed its full-year earnings forecast for the fiscal year ending September 2026. September company-wide sales rose 19.4% year on year, sales through its own e-commerce channel rose 14.4%, and the number of regular members of its own e-commerce channel rose 12.0%. For the fiscal year ending April 2027, the company expects consolidated revenue of ¥5.684 billion, operating profit of ¥716 million, ordinary profit of ¥720 million and net profit of ¥468 million.
Hotto Link announced after trading ended on the 16th that it plans to transfer from the Growth Market to the Standard Market after obtaining approval from the Tokyo Stock Exchange. The move is expected to expand its investor base and raise awareness, while the company also aims to review its business portfolio, promote growth investment and strengthen corporate governance.