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Asterisk Posts First-Half Loss but Projects Strong Full-Year Rebound

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  • Asterisk Inc. saw first-half sales fall and remained loss-making, though losses narrowed versus last year.
  • Despite a solid equity base, the company guides for higher full-year revenue, a return to profit, and no dividends.
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Asterisk Posts First-Half Loss but Projects Strong Full-Year Rebound

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Asterisk Inc. ( (JP:6522) ) has shared an announcement.

Asterisk Inc. reported consolidated net sales of ¥760 million for the six months ended February 28, 2026, a 13.1% year-on-year decline, and posted operating, ordinary and attributable losses, though the loss per share narrowed versus the prior year. Despite weaker first-half revenue, the company maintained a solid equity ratio of 62.7% and is forecasting a strong rebound for the full fiscal year with net sales of ¥2,291 million and a return to profitability, while continuing its policy of not paying dividends.

More about Asterisk Inc.

Asterisk Inc. is a Tokyo-listed company under securities code 6522, reporting under Japanese GAAP. While the release does not detail its specific products or services, the firm operates with a relatively small asset base and equity ratio above 60%, positioning it as a financially conservative player within its market segment.

Average Trading Volume: 1,543,308

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: Yen7.95B

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