ASKUL Corporation reported significant declines in revenue and profit for the fiscal year ended May 2026 due to the impact of a ransomware attack, and expects revenue of ¥490 billion and operating profit of ¥7 billion for the fiscal year ending May 2027. The next earnings announcement is scheduled for around mid-September 2026.
ASKUL Corporation's revenue for the fiscal year ended May 2026 fell 16.8% from the previous fiscal year to ¥400.199 billion due to the impact of system disruptions caused by a ransomware attack. The company also reported an operating loss of ¥17.445 billion, representing a significant deterioration in profitability.
For the fiscal year ending May 2027, the company expects revenue of ¥490 billion, up 22.4% from the previous fiscal year, and operating profit of ¥7 billion. It stated that it will focus on strengthening its business foundation and creating new demand.
The next earnings announcement is scheduled for around mid-September 2026. The summary of the financial results release sets out the key points of performance for the fiscal year ended May 2026 and the outlook for the fiscal year ending May 2027.
The main text does not provide details of specific measures taken in response to the ransomware-related system disruption or future costs.