Scroll Reports Revenue Increase Despite Lower Operating Profit Decline

Scroll Corporation [8005.T]

TOKYO, May 07 (Pulse News Wire) – Scroll Corporation (8005.T) reported its fiscal year 2026 third quarter results, showing revenue growth but a decline in operating profit compared to the previous year. Revenue reached ¥88.55 billion, up ¥5.4 million%, while operating profit decreased to ¥5.727 billion, down -¥5.4 million%.

Ordinary profit stood at ¥6.166 billion, a decrease of --¥4 million%, and net profit attributable to parent shareholders was ¥2.768 billion, marking a drop of --¥35.1 million%. In the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, total assets increased to ¥59.03 billion, reflecting a rise in cash and deposits, investment securities, and a reduction in accrued income. Shareholders' equity grew to ¥37.69 billion, resulting in a capital adequacy ratio of ¥63.9 million%. Cash flow from operations amounted to ¥6.939 billion, driven primarily by higher pre-tax profits and reduced accrued income. Cash used in investing activities was ¥1.141 billion, mainly due to decreases in time deposits and expenditures on tangible fixed assets.

Financing activities saw a cash outflow of -¥2.988 billion, largely attributed to dividend payments and share repurchases. For the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027, Scroll Corporation forecasts revenue of ¥90.00 billion, representing a -¥1.6 million% increase from the prior year. Expected operating profit is set to reach ¥6.100 billion, a rise of ¥6.5 million%, with ordinary profit projected at ¥6.5 million, up ¥5.4 million%. Net profit attributable to parent shareholders is anticipated to be ¥4.300 billion, a ¥55.3 million% increase. The company plans to focus on optimizing its portfolio towards high-growth areas and enhancing operational efficiency to drive long-term profitability and sustainable value creation.

Scroll Corporation's management expects continued challenges in the retail sector amid rising costs and demographic shifts, alongside intensified competition in the e-commerce space.

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