Progress—2Q saw double-digit revenue growth, with significant increases in paid subscribers for 'Shadow Ten' and 'Speeful'.

Progressit (9560) announced its financial results for the second quarter of the fiscal year ending August 2026 (September 2025 to February 2026) on the 9th. Revenue increased by 18.6% year-on-year to 3.32 billion yen, while operating income decreased by 12.3% to 701 million yen, ordinary income fell by 12.0% to 706 million yen, and interim net profit declined by 17.3% to 485 million yen. Although profits were reduced due to higher-than-expected investments in the first half as assumed in the earnings forecast, the Sales & Marketing ratio is expected to decrease in the second half.

Fisco JapanApr 10 14:24

Progress---Stocks rebounded following the announcement of the second-quarter financial results for the fiscal year ending August 2026.

The stock fell after trading closed on the 9th, following the announcement of the fiscal second-quarter results for the period ending August 2026. Despite an increase in sales, the market remained cautious with a firm undertone. Sales revenue reached 3.32 billion yen (up 18.6% year-on-year), but operating income declined by two digits to 706 million yen (down 12.0% year-on-year). Cumulative sales revenue for the first half of the fiscal year grew by 18.6% compared to the same period last year, achieving a record high. However, cumulative operating profit for the same period decreased due to concentrated advertising expenses during the peak demand season in January, in addition to investments made since the beginning of the fiscal year.

Fisco JapanApr 10 13:33

Progrit: Q&A on the Second Quarter Financial Results for the Fiscal Year Ending August 2026 (Summary)

JPXApr 10 08:00 · Announcements

The market appears steady, supported by gains in U.S. stocks, but upward movement may remain limited.

[Emerging Market Stock Strategy] The emerging market is expected to remain firm today. In the U.S. stock market on September 9, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by 275.88 points (+0.58%) to close at 48,185.80, extending its gains. Following the opening, the market declined as the ceasefire remained fragile and crude oil prices rose again. However, mid-session, reports emerged that Israel and Lebanon had reached an agreement through direct negotiations, causing crude oil prices to fall and prompting the market to reverse into positive territory. The decline in long-term interest rates was also well-received, leading to further gains into the closing session. Today's emerging market is

Fisco JapanApr 10 07:20

Fast Retailing revises its operating profit forecast upward to 700 billion yen from 650 billion yen on August 26.

Fast Retailing Co., Ltd. (9983) announced a revision to its earnings forecast for the fiscal year ending August 2026, raising its operating profit outlook from 650 billion yen to 700 billion yen, driven by strong performance in the Uniqlo business both domestically and internationally. The company also plans to increase its annual dividend for the fiscal year ending August 2026 to 640 yen (up from 500 yen the previous year), an increase of 100 yen from the previous forecast. [Positive Evaluation] (9861) Yoshinoya Holdings Co., Ltd. full-year | (3382) Seven & i Holdings Co., Ltd. full-year (8125) Wakita Co., Ltd. full-year | (8016) Onward Holdings Co., Ltd. full-year (3490) Az Planning & Design Co., Ltd. full-year | (3093)

Fisco JapanApr 10 04:28

Progrit: Notice Regarding Dividend Distribution from Retained Earnings (Interim Dividend)

JPXApr 9 14:30 · Announcements