TOKYO, Apr 14 (Pulse News Wire) – GDEP ADVANCE,Inc. (5885.T) reported a revenue decline of 13.7% to ¥4.659 billion in its third quarter ending March 2026 compared to the same period last year.
Despite lower sales, the company achieved a robust 20.4% growth in operating profit, reaching ¥811 million. The revenue shortfall was attributed to delays in some projects due to shortages of key IT components such as memory and storage devices. However, successful execution of certain delayed projects contributed positively to overall performance.
Operating margins improved significantly due to favorable changes in sales mix, offsetting increased expenses related to personnel and equipment investments. Looking ahead, the company revised its full-year outlook based on recent trends. It now expects total revenues of ¥7.308 billion and operating profits of ¥934 million, marking a significant improvement from previous forecasts.
Additionally, GDEP ADVANCE plans to increase its dividend payout ratio to 40%, up from 36% previously, reflecting strong profitability and commitment to shareholder returns.
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