TOKYO, May 29 (Pulse News Wire) – I-plug,inc. (4177.T) reported significant growth in operating profit for its fourth quarter ended March 2026 compared to the same period last year.
The increase was primarily due to higher revenue and strategic adjustments in investment timing, particularly in student promotion activities. In the first quarter of fiscal 2026, the company accelerated investments to align with early career movements, resulting in cost savings during the fourth quarter and substantial profit improvement. Regarding HR expenses, which increased significantly due to hiring more staff to support customer satisfaction, the company plans to maintain similar levels of recruitment in the next fiscal year while focusing on prioritizing investments and agile management strategies to mitigate risks. The company believes these measures will ensure adequate returns on investment.
In response to concerns about declining offer acceptance rates among students, i-plug highlighted two key initiatives: expanding student registrations through enhanced promotional efforts and optimizing the alignment between student preferences and employer requirements. Preliminary data shows promising growth in upcoming graduates’ registrations, indicating potential improvements in offer acceptance rates. Despite reports of AI-driven changes affecting entry-level jobs and some large companies reducing their intake of fresh graduates, i-plug remains optimistic about its business outlook. The company expects a shift towards recruiting young talent capable of leveraging AI technology rather than a complete halt in hiring.
With ongoing labor shortages in Japan, the impact on i-plug’s operations is expected to remain limited.
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