TOKYO, Mar 16 (Pulse News Wire) – Poper CO.,LTD. (5134.T) hosted its fiscal 2026 first quarter earnings briefing on March 13 via online tools.
During the session, management highlighted plans to shift towards higher-margin SaaS products while addressing competition from AI technologies. CEO Shinogo Kurihara noted that despite a slower revenue growth rate of 12.3% compared to the previous quarter, the company remains focused on long-term profitability through strategic investments. CFO Zhipeng Yao emphasized that the firm's strong customer base and extensive implementation experience make it difficult for competitors to replicate their network quickly.
Additionally, POPER announced a plan to repurchase up to 1,000,000 shares to optimize capital efficiency and prepare for future acquisitions. In response to concerns about AI-driven price erosion, the company sees opportunities rather than threats, aiming to enhance service value by integrating AI functionalities. POPER also indicated potential expansion into adjacent areas such as marketing support and website development to complement its existing education management solutions.
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