Appier Q2 FY26 record results

Kevin Appier Inc. (TSE: 4180), an AI-native company providing AI as a Service for enterprise marketing, announced its Q2 FY26 financial results on August 13, 2026. Revenue reached a record JPY 12.9 billion, up 24.6% year-over-year, driven by organic growth of 29.6%. Gross profit hit a record JPY 7.7 billion, up 33.5%, with gross margin surpassing 60% for the first time at 60.1%. Operating profit rose 82.8% to JPY 1.5 billion, with an 11.5% margin. Core free cash flow reached a quarterly record of JPY 2.3 billion, up 243.6%. The company raised its FY26 guidance to JPY 54.4 billion in revenue and JPY 5.0 billion in operating income, citing strong H1 performance and a positive Q3 outlook. Growth was driven by strong performance in the US & EMEA (up 59% YoY) and Northeast Asia (up 33% YoY). CEO Dr. Chih-Han Yu highlighted the company's focus on delivering measurable ROI through AI. The company plans to use its strong cash generation for R&D, market expansion, and potential shareholder returns.