Shikigaku Swings to Loss in First Quarter

For the period ending May 31, the company recorded revenue of 1.43 billion yen, up from 1.32 billion yen a year earlier. Despite this top-line improvement, the firm reported an operating loss of 85 million yen, contrasting with the 47 million yen operating profit achieved in the previous year. Pretax figures followed a similar downward trajectory, settling at a 72 million yen loss compared to a 60 million yen profit in 2025. Diluted earnings per share were not applicable for the current quarter, while basic earnings per share dropped to negative 8.07 yen from a positive 10.54 yen. These results, prepared under Japanese accounting standards, highlight a challenging start to the 2026 fiscal year for the management consultancy provider.