10/19 earnings analysis | [Upward revision] Koei Tecmo HD raises first-half operating profit to ¥11.5 billion, maintains full-year forecast

Koei Tecmo HD raised its interim earnings forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2027, increasing operating profit from ¥7 billion to ¥11.5 billion. Ordinary profit was also revised from ¥12 billion to ¥25 billion, while operating profit is expected to increase approximately 44.4% year on year. The full-year operating profit forecast remains unchanged at ¥32 billion, representing interim progress of approximately 35.9%, with ¥20.6 billion required in the second half.

Following Koei Tecmo HD’s interim results announcement, its share price stood at ¥1,678.5 at the close of trading on 19 October, down 0.2% from the previous day and above its 25-day moving average. Interim progress and the impact of investment gains are expected to be key factors going forward.

GMO GlobalSign Holdings raised its full-year net profit forecast to ¥1.312 billion, citing the recognition of extraordinary income, while leaving its sales and operating profit forecasts unchanged. The company plans to increase its year-end dividend to ¥74.35 per share.

Ichiyoshi Securities released preliminary interim results for the fiscal year ending March 2027, with operating profit expected to be ¥4.001 billion and operating revenue ¥14.128 billion. The company is scheduled to formally announce its interim results on 29 October.

Sakurajima Futo left its full-year forecast unchanged, despite delays in the arrival of bulk cargo and in the timing of recognizing special handling charges for liquid cargo in the second half. Solasia Pharma revised down its forecast for product sales revenue, while developments in shipments to China also require attention.

The earnings announcements scheduled for the following trading day include those of Alinco, Super Tool, Mitsui Fudosan Accommodations Fund Investment Corporation, LaSalle Logiport Investment Corporation, and Fukuoka REIT Corporation.