Silicon Studio Corporation Revises Earnings & Dividend — Swings to Operating Loss
Silicon Studio Corporation (TSE:3907) has revised down its full-year earnings and dividend forecast for the fiscal year ending November 2026, citing cost overruns on a 3DCG video production project that have pushed the company into operating loss territory.
| Item | Before | After | Change | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | JPY 4.6bn | JPY 4.2bn | △JPY 0.3bn | △7.4% |
| Operating Profit | JPY 122M | △JPY 200M | △JPY 322M | — |
| Ordinary Income | JPY 121M | △JPY 198M | △JPY 319M | — |
| Net Profit | JPY 81M | △JPY 228M | △JPY 309M | — |
| EPS | JPY 29.85/share | △JPY 83.33/share | — | — |
| Year-end Dividend | JPY 10.00/share | JPY 0.00/share | △JPY 10.00/share | △100.0% |
| Annual Dividend | JPY 10.00/share | JPY 0.00/share | △JPY 10.00/share | △100.0% |
In the first quarter, Silicon Studio reassessed cost estimates for a 3DCG video production contract under its Development Promotion and Support Business division, resulting in a JPY 79M provision for anticipated losses on the project. Subsequent deterioration in business conditions and revised project timelines have forced the company to project a full-year operating deficit, substantially below initial guidance. The earnings deterioration has prompted management to eliminate the year-end dividend entirely.
The revision underscores project management challenges within Silicon Studio’s core development support operations. The magnitude of the cost overrun—erasing JPY 322M in operating profit—signals potential weaknesses in contract estimation and execution oversight. Investors should monitor whether management implements corrective measures to prevent similar losses on future engagements and whether the company can return to profitability in subsequent periods.
Source: Original filing (TDnet) | 日本語版
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