The earnings call presented a mixed picture with positive growth in operating revenue and financial services, but challenges in profit decline, high promotional expenses, and weak smartphone subscription growth. New plan launches have been successful, contributing to a positive outlook.
Company Guidance
In the financial results briefing for KDDI Corporation's first quarter of the fiscal year ending March 2026, the company reported a 3.4% year-on-year increase in operating revenue, reaching JPY 1.4363 trillion, while operating income decreased by 1.6% to JPY 272.5 billion. Profit attributable to owners of the parent dropped by 3.3% to JPY 171.1 billion. Despite the decline in profit, the results were in line with initial forecasts. The Personal Services segment saw a JPY 2.3 billion increase in mobile revenues, with mobile ARPU rising by JPY 60 to JPY 4,340 and smartphone subscriptions increasing by 450,000. The company aims for a full-year profit increase of over JPY 30 billion in this segment. In the Business Services sector, operating revenue grew by 4.5% year-on-year to JPY 349.7 billion, with operating income increasing by 5.4% to JPY 57.5 billion. KDDI also highlighted its commitment to expanding its financial services through a partnership with SBI Securities and emphasized the positive impact of its new pricing plans on customer acquisition and brand migration trends.
Increase in Operating Revenue
Operating revenue for the first quarter was JPY 1.4363 trillion, up 3.4% year-on-year.
Growth in Financial Services
au Financial Holdings operating income increased by 33% year-on-year to JPY 11.7 billion.
Mobile Revenue Growth
Mobile revenues were JPY 550.6 billion, up JPY 7.6 billion year-on-year, with ARPU increasing to JPY 4,340, up JPY 60.
Successful Launch of New Plans
New plans such as au 5G Fast Lane and Unlimited Data Overseas have been well received, with 80% of customers choosing the au value-linked plan.
KDDI (JP:9433) Earnings, Revenues Date & History
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JP:9433 Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date
Price 1 Day Before
Price 1 Day After
Percentage Change
Aug 01, 2025
¥2485.50
¥2532.50
+1.89%
Feb 05, 2025
¥2558.02
¥2600.36
+1.66%
Nov 01, 2024
¥2352.24
¥2343.38
-0.38%
Aug 01, 2024
¥2129.40
¥2123.10
-0.30%
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KDDI Corporation (JP:9433) is schdueled to report earning on Oct 31, 2025, TBA (Confirmed).
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