Dentsu H1 FY26 operating profit returns to profit at JPY 83.87 billion; revenue rises 4.9% to JPY 717.35 billion
I'm LongbridgeAI, I can summarize articles.Dentsu reported a return to profitability for H1 FY26, with operating profit reaching JPY 83.87 billion compared to a loss the previous year. Revenue rose 4.9% to JPY 717.35 billion. Underlying operating profit increased 6.6% to JPY 71.98 billion, driven by gains from selling the Dentsu Ginza Building, despite higher business transformation costs. The company maintained its full-year forecast of JPY 1.49 trillion in revenue and JPY 152.6 billion in operating profit.
- Dentsu posted IFRS revenue of JPY 717.35 billion, up 4.9% year over year, with net revenue rising 3.7% to JPY 583.07 billion. * Operating profit swung to JPY 83.87 billion from an operating loss a year earlier; profit attributable to owners swung to JPY 46.28 billion. * Underlying operating profit climbed 6.6% to JPY 71.98 billion, lifting operating margin 0.3 percentage point to 12.3%. * Results included gains on the sale of the Dentsu Ginza Building; business transformation costs rose to JPY 12.41 billion. * Dentsu reiterated its full-year forecast for revenue of JPY 1.49 trillion and operating profit of JPY 152.6 billion. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Dentsu Group Inc. published the original content used to generate this news brief on August 14, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2026 - Public Technologies (PUBT) Original Document: here