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The latest announcement is out from ITmedia Inc. ( (JP:2148) ).
ITmedia Inc. reported fiscal 2026 consolidated revenue of ¥8.31 billion, up 2.6% year on year, but saw profitability weaken, with adjusted EBITDA down 8.7% and net income attributable to owners of the parent falling 20.4% to ¥1.19 billion. Margins narrowed, as the operating income ratio declined to 21.2% and return on equity slipped to 13.2%, while total assets and equity both decreased slightly.
Despite the earnings decline, the company maintained an aggressive shareholder return stance, paying a fiscal year-end dividend of ¥100 per share and lifting the consolidated payout ratio to 163.0%. ITmedia also expanded its consolidation scope by adding P.P. Communications Inc., and issued a bullish forecast for fiscal 2027, projecting a 10.7% revenue increase to ¥9.2 billion and a 15.8% rise in net income to ¥1.38 billion, signaling expectations of a profit rebound and improved operating leverage.
More about ITmedia Inc.
ITmedia Inc. is a Japan-based digital media company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange that operates online information platforms. Its main businesses center on technology- and IT-focused media services, generating revenue primarily from advertising and related solutions for corporate clients and consumers in the Japanese market.
Average Trading Volume: 89,706
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: Yen32.02B
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