HIGUCHI CONSULTING CO LTD Revises Down FY2026 Earnings on Staffing Shortfall
HIGUCHI CONSULTING CO LTD (TSE:374A0) has downwardly revised its earnings forecast for the fiscal year ending May 2026, citing slower-than-planned engineer recruitment that reduced billable headcount.
| Item | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | JPY 1.16bn | JPY 1.01bn | -12.8% |
| Operating Profit | JPY 14M | △42 | — |
| Ordinary Income | JPY 54M | JPY 41M | -24.1% |
| Net Profit | JPY 36M | JPY 30M | -16.7% |
| EPS | JPY 12.29/share | JPY 10.13/share | JPY -2.16/share |
The consulting firm cut revenue guidance by 12.8% to JPY 1.01bn due to lower-than-expected staffing levels. The revenue decline swung operating profit into a loss of JPY 42M, compared with the prior forecast of JPY 14M profit. Ordinary income (keijo rieki), a Japan-specific metric that includes non-operating items, fell 24.1% to JPY 41M, while net profit declined 16.7% to JPY 30M.
The company partially offset operational weakness through a one-time gain. It expects to realize JPY 114M in securities sale proceeds as non-operating income during the forecast period, helping preserve ordinary and net profit in positive territory despite the operating loss. This reliance on asset sales underscores the severity of the staffing challenge facing the business.
The revision highlights execution risk in HIGUCHI CONSULTING’s growth strategy. While the company has secured investment gains to cushion near-term earnings, the inability to meet recruitment targets raises questions about competitive positioning in Japan’s tight labor market for engineering talent. Investors should monitor whether management can stabilize headcount in coming quarters.
Source: Original filing (TDnet) | 日本語版
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