CAC Holdings Corporation FY2026 Q2 Earnings Report

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Executive Summary

The first half of FY2026 saw an increase in revenue but a decline in operating income, with the key characteristic being that top-line expansion did not translate into profit growth in the core business. Revenue was ¥2.724B (+8.2% YoY), while operating income was ¥0.141B (-13.5% YoY). Ordinary income increased to ¥0.127B (+6.4% YoY), and net income rose to ¥0.207B (+20.9% YoY); however, these increases were supported by the one-time gain on the sale of investment securities of ¥0.127B and were not attributable to improved profitability in the core business.

Factors Affecting Earnings

【Revenue】Revenue increased 8.2% YoY to ¥2.724B. Domestic IT and Overseas IT both posted revenue growth, at ¥2.033B (+7.0%) and ¥0.769B (+12.6%), respectively, with Overseas IT demonstrating relatively higher growth. Progress against the full-year forecast of ¥5.150B was 52.9%, exceeding the standard 50%, indicating a solid start toward the revenue plan.

【Profit and Loss】Operating income declined 13.5% YoY to ¥0.141B, and the operating margin fell to 5.2% from 6.5% in the previous year. Although the gross margin improved to 27.7% from 26.9% in the previous year, SG&A expenses increased 19.3% YoY to ¥0.614B, outpacing revenue growth and serving as the primary cause of the deterioration in the operating margin. Domestic IT secured both revenue and profit growth, with segment profit increasing 8.9%, while Overseas IT's segment profit was nearly flat (-0.4%), indicating that revenue growth has not translated into profit growth. In addition, corporate expenses (adjustments) increased 51.8% YoY, largely offsetting the increase in aggregate segment profit. Ordinary income increased 6.4%, partly due to foreign exchange gains, while net income increased 20.9%, boosted by the ¥0.127B gain on the sale of investment securities. Overall, the Company posted higher revenue but lower operating income, and the increase in net income is dependent on one-time factors.

Segment Analysis

Domestic IT maintained both revenue and profit growth, with revenue of ¥2.033B (+7.0% YoY) and segment profit of ¥0.176B (+8.9%), resulting in a profit margin of 8.7%. Overseas IT recorded strong growth in revenue at ¥0.769B (+12.6%), but segment profit was nearly flat at ¥0.070B (-0.4%), with the profit margin showing a declining trend from 9.2%. Consolidated corporate expenses (adjustments) amounted to ¥0.106B (+51.8% YoY), compared with aggregate segment profit of ¥0.247B, substantially offsetting segment profit growth and serving as a major factor weighing on consolidated operating income.

Key Financial Metrics

【Profitability】The operating margin was 5.2%, down from 6.5% in the previous year period, while the net profit margin was 7.6%. The gross margin was 27.7%, improving by approximately 0.8pt YoY, but the SG&A ratio rose to 22.5%, causing the operating margin to decline.【Cash Flow Quality】Operating Cash Flow (OCF) was -¥0.001B, representing a significant divergence from net income attributable to owners of the parent of ¥0.207B, indicating that first-half profit was not sufficiently converted into cash. The ¥0.122B increase in trade receivables and ¥0.163B payment of corporate taxes and other taxes were sources of pressure.【Investment Efficiency】ROE (annualized) was 11.0%. Given that net income includes a gain on the sale of investment securities, the efficiency of capital employed on a core-business basis requires separate verification. Capital expenditures of ¥0.006B were below depreciation and amortization of ¥0.034B, indicating a restrained level of investment.【Financial Soundness】The equity ratio was high at 65.1%, indicating a sound financial base. Long-term borrowings increased to ¥0.596B, funding part of the M&A, including the acquisition of JEMS shares.

Cash Flow Analysis

Operating Cash Flow (OCF) was -¥0.001B, improving from -¥0.018B in the previous year period but showing a significant divergence from net income of ¥0.207B. The subtotal of operating cash flow was ¥0.141B, but the ¥0.122B increase in trade receivables, ¥0.163B payment of corporate taxes and other taxes, and ¥0.033B decrease in accounts payable placed pressure on cash flow. Investing CF was -¥0.162B, reflecting M&A investment, primarily the acquisition of shares in a subsidiary, on a scale substantially exceeding capital expenditures of ¥0.006B. Financing CF was positive at ¥0.294B, indicating that investment funds were raised through new long-term borrowings. As a result, free cash flow was -¥0.162B, meaning that internally generated cash during the first half was insufficient to fully support investment and shareholder returns.

Earnings Quality

The increase in profit for the period was not attributable to improved earnings power in the core business but was highly dependent on the ¥0.127B gain on the sale of investment securities recorded as extraordinary income. While operating income declined 13.5% YoY, profit before tax was boosted to ¥0.255B by extraordinary income, and net income attributable to owners of the parent showed a contrasting increase of 23.2%. Within non-operating income and expenses, a foreign exchange gain of ¥0.012B contributed to the increase in ordinary income, but non-operating expenses also expanded to ¥0.045B, with the two items broadly offsetting each other. The fact that OCF remained extremely low relative to net income is also important when evaluating the quality of earnings for the period, as there is a clear divergence between accounting profit and cash flow.

Earnings Forecasts and Guidance

The full-year revenue forecast is ¥5.150B (+1.8% YoY), and no revision has been made to the earnings forecast. First-half revenue of ¥2.724B represents progress of 52.9%, exceeding the standard first-half progress rate of 50% and indicating a solid start against the revenue plan. However, given that first-half operating income declined YoY, progress toward the full-year profit plan may not be as favorable as revenue progress, and trends in SG&A expenses and the recovery of profitability in Overseas IT during the second half will determine progress.

Shareholder Returns

The Q2 dividend is ¥50.00 per share, and the full-year dividend forecast is ¥100.00, with no revision. The payout ratio, based on net income attributable to owners of the parent, is approximately 52%, within the generally sustainable guideline of less than 60%. However, first-half free cash flow was -¥0.162B, indicating that dividend funding could not be secured solely through internally generated cash. Cash and deposits of ¥1.332B and an equity ratio of 65.1% support the Company's capacity to pay dividends in the short term, but improvement in OCF during the second half will be important when assessing sustainability.

Risk Factors

1. Declining profitability in Overseas IT: While revenue in Overseas IT increased 12.6% YoY, segment profit was nearly flat at -0.4%, and the profit margin is trending downward. If the failure to convert revenue growth into profit growth continues, it could impede improvement in consolidated operating income.

2. Goodwill and M&A integration risk: Goodwill of ¥0.190B was recognized in Domestic IT in connection with the consolidation of JEMS as a subsidiary. The purchase price allocation is provisional, and future goodwill balances and amortization or impairment risks may be affected by integration progress and the monetization of the business.

3. Weak OCF: OCF was -¥0.001B, representing a significant divergence from net income attributable to owners of the parent of ¥0.207B. The primary factors were increases in trade receivables and payments of corporate taxes and other taxes. If this condition continues, it could affect the Company's capacity to fund investment and shareholder returns.

Industry Benchmark (Reference; Compiled by the Company)

Profitability and Returns

The Company's profitability is significantly below the median for the IT and communications industry.

Growth and Capital Efficiency

The Company's revenue growth rate is also below the industry median, indicating relatively moderate growth within the industry in terms of growth potential.

※Source: Compiled by the Company

Key Points from the Earnings Results

1. While revenue progressed steadily at 52.9% against the full-year plan, operating income declined 13.5% YoY, highlighting the Company's inability to convert revenue growth into profit growth.

2. Net income attributable to owners of the parent increased 23.2%, but was highly dependent on the one-time gain on the sale of investment securities of ¥0.127B and therefore needs to be evaluated separately from trends in core-business profitability.

3. Corporate expenses (adjustments) increased 51.8% YoY, offsetting the increase in aggregate segment profit from Domestic IT and Overseas IT. The degree of control over corporate expenses and the recovery of profitability in Overseas IT during the second half will determine the direction of the consolidated operating margin.

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