Source disclosure: February 04, 2026
Kakaku.com,Inc. [2371.T]
TOKYO — Kakaku.com, Inc., listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange under code number 2371, reported its third quarter earnings for the fiscal year ending March 2026 on February 4, 2026. The company's consolidated results showed mixed performance compared to the same period last year.
For the nine months ended December 31, 2025, Kakaku.com recorded consolidated 5% from the previous fiscal year. However, operating income declined by 4.2%, standing at ¥21,133 million. Similarly, pre-tax profit and net income also saw decreases of 5.7% and 4.6%, respectively, to ¥20,927 million and ¥14,381 million. Basic earnings per share were ¥72.64, down slightly from ¥76.38 in the corresponding period of the prior year.
The company’s balance sheet as of the end of the third quarter reflected total assets of ¥84,261 million, representing a decrease from ¥93,504 million in the comparable period of the previous year. Capital was also lower at ¥60,612 million versus ¥62,134 million previously. The equity ratio decreased to 71.7% from 66.1%.
Regarding dividend payments, Kakaku.com did not distribute any interim dividends during the first two quarters of the current fiscal year but plans to pay out ¥25 per share in the third quarter. For the full fiscal year 2026, the company expects to distribute a combined ¥50 per share, including both interim and final dividends. This is consistent with the dividend policy outlined in their latest forecast without any revisions.
Looking ahead, Kakaku.com projects consolidated sales of ¥92,000 million for the entire fiscal year ending March 2026, indicating growth of 17.3%. Despite this revenue growth, the company anticipates a decline in operating income and pre-tax profit by 4.4% and 3.5%, respectively. Net income is expected to fall by 5.2%, reaching ¥19,000 million. The projected basic earnings per share stand at ¥96.09.
Kakaku.com noted several changes affecting the scope of consolidation for the recent quarter, including the acquisition of LiPLUS Holdings Corporation and the exclusion of Cinema.com Corporation. No significant changes were made to accounting policies or estimates during the reporting period. Additionally, there have been no adjustments to the issued share count since the previous quarter.
The company emphasized that forward-looking statements provided in this report are based on currently available information and certain assumptions deemed reasonable by management. These projections do not constitute guarantees of future performance, and actual outcomes could vary significantly due to various factors. Investors are advised to consider these risks when evaluating the company's future prospects.
Note: Financial figures from the earnings presentation have been removed pending correction. For accurate figures, refer to the company's earnings summary (kessan tanshin) filed separately on TDNet.
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