Japan Cash Machine (JCM) has reported a 39.4% increase in net sales to ¥20.59bn for the six months ended September 30, 2026, driven primarily by stronger demand for casino gaming equipment.
Operating profit rose 234.9% to ¥2.75bn, while ordinary profit increased 168.8% to ¥2.72bn, reflecting improved performance across its core businesses.
However, profit attributable to shareholders declined 35.1% to ¥2.14bn, mainly because the previous year's results included a substantial one-off gain from the sale of non-current assets.
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The global gaming segment remained JCM's largest revenue contributor, generating ¥14.33bn in sales, up 46.6% year-on-year. Segment profit increased 67.7% to ¥3.71bn.
Growth was supported by strong sales of bill validators and printer units, particularly in North America, alongside increased demand from European gaming operators.
JCM attributed the performance to continued investment in casino gaming floors, with demand for gaming-related equipment remaining firm across international markets.
Elsewhere, international commercial revenue more than doubled to ¥4.12bn, supported by stronger European sales and the acquisition of Fujitsu Frontech's medium- and small-sized recycler and dispenser business in July.
The segment narrowed its operating loss to ¥35m from ¥561m a year earlier, although acquisition-related transition expenses continued to affect profitability.
In contrast, domestic commercial sales declined 29.5% to ¥833m, while amusement equipment revenue fell 28.1% to ¥1.31bn amid weaker investment in Japan.
Looking ahead, JCM expects full-year revenue of ¥39bn and operating profit of ¥4.9bn for the fiscal year ending March 2027.
The company also forecasts net profit of ¥3.9bn, representing a 16.9% year-on-year decline, despite stronger projected operating earnings.
JCM's annual dividend forecast has been revised to ¥73 per share, compared with ¥40 in the previous fiscal year
