Japan’s space-tech firm QPS Holdings adopts new name and ticker TSE:464A
FY2026 forecast released: ¥4.0bn revenue, return to profit expected with ¥10.37 EPS
Institute for Q-shu Pioneers of Space Inc. has officially changed its corporate name to QPS Holdings as of today, with trading on the Tokyo Stock Exchange now taking place under the new ticker TSE:464A (previously 5595). The company was previously highlighted in our coverage of space and satellite stocks on DividendJapan.com.
Alongside the name and ticker change, the company released its FY2026 consolidated earnings forecast, following the transition from a non-consolidated structure to consolidated accounting beginning in the third quarter of FY2026. QPS Holdings became the full parent company of QPS Research Institute through a share transfer completed on December 1, 2025.
FY2026 Consolidated Forecast (June 1, 2025 – May 31, 2026)
Revenue: ¥4.0 billion
Operating profit: ¥-2.2 billion
Ordinary profit: ¥600 million
Net profit attributable to owners: ¥500 million
EPS: ¥10.37
The forecast reflects the performance of QPS Research Institute, which drives the group’s operational results. According to today’s release, the figures remain unchanged from the previously published FY2026 outlook dated July 11, 2025.
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QPS Holdings currently shows a 57% year-to-date gain in 2025, trading at ¥1,740, corresponding to a market capitalization of ¥82.8 billion (approximately USD 529 million). The company is not expected to be profitable in FY2025, but analysts forecast a return to profitability in FY2026, implying an estimated forward P/E of around 167—conditional on profit materializing.
Three analysts currently cover the stock: one strong buy, one buy and one hold, with no sell recommendations reported.
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