Celsys Reports Record Financial Success for FY2025 with Increased Dividends and ROE Over 30%

Celsys Achieves Record Financial Performance for Fiscal Year 2025

Celsys, a leader in digital content creation tools, has announced its financial results for the fiscal year 2025, marking a significant achievement in its business trajectory. On February 13, 2026, the company released its earnings report, revealing that both sales and operating income have reached unprecedented levels, thus solidifying its strong market position.

Outstanding Financial Results

In the fiscal year ending December 2025, Celsys reported a total sales figure of ¥9.47 billion, which represents a 15.4% increase compared to the previous year. Furthermore, the company achieved an operating profit of ¥2.96 billion, an impressive rise of 38.3% year-over-year. The Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) also saw an increase of 25.4%, reaching ¥5.45 billion. These results not only surpassed initial expectations but also demonstrated the successful execution of the company's mid-term business plan for 2025-2027.

Central to this achievement was Celsys's flagship product, CLIP STUDIO PAINT, which continues to be at the forefront of the creator economy. With ongoing updates and user engagement strategies, Celsys has successfully boosted its subscription base.

For detailed financial reports, refer to the following links:
FY2025 Financial Summary
Supplementary Financial Materials

Mid-Term Business Plan Overview

The initial year of the mid-term business plan for 2025-2027 has shown substantial progress according to plan. In terms of operational profitability, Celsys expects to meet its targets a year ahead of schedule. The commitment to return value to its shareholders has also been noteworthy, with Celsys announcing an increase in dividends for the 11th consecutive term.

In the fiscal year 2025, Celsys plans to distribute a total dividend of ¥36 per share, which includes a special dividend of ¥10 to commemorate its listing on the Prime market. This figure represents a ¥12 increase from the previous year. Looking ahead to fiscal year 2026, the company is on track to raise its dividend further to ¥38 per share.

Future Projections and Plans

As Celsys looks to the future, the sales forecast for the fiscal year 2026 is set at ¥9.9 billion. The company aims to support creators in expanding their work through enhanced service offerings in the creator support sector, primarily with CLIP STUDIO PAINT. The predicted growth in subscription sales is attributed to a robust global expansion strategy and initiatives aimed at attracting younger audiences and light users.

Additionally, Celsys plans to develop new services and platforms that will provide creators with opportunities to monetize their projects, thus creating a secondary revenue stream that promises long-term growth.

Emphasizing Creator Support

Celsys remains dedicated to fostering the creator economy by continuously enhancing its tools and services, embodying its philosophy of supporting every stage of a creator’s journey. Their mission is clear: to build a colorful world where individual creativity thrives. The company is positioned not just as a tool provider but as an integral part of the creator community.

For more information on Celsys and its offerings, please visit their corporate site: Celsys Corporate Site

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