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Established in October 1948. Publication activities to spread accounting and tax practices of companies that form the foundation of economic recovery nationwide.
Established subsidiaries Central Economics Co., Ltd. and Central Economics Group Publishing Co., Ltd.
Headquarters new building completed and relocated.
Absorbed and merged subsidiary CKD Co., Ltd.
The revenue for the FY 2026 September period was 3,207 million yen, a 1.5% decline year-over-year. Operating profit was 273 million yen, ordinary profit 290 million yen, and net profit attributable to shareholders of the parent company was 280 million yen. The operating profit margin was 8.5%, the equity ratio was about 70%, and the financial structure remains stable.
The company has resolved to oppose the shareholder proposal regarding the repurchase of its own shares at the 89th Annual General Meeting scheduled for December 18, 2026. The proposal was submitted by a single individual shareholder, and the details are set out in the accompanying document.
Akira Okuda's book "Dialogue and Innovation – Design Actions and Market Creation Through Dialogue" received the runner-up award of the Japan Marketing Society Grand Prize in 2026.
Our corporate site, which was undergoing maintenance for security measures, has been restored today. It is now available for use as usual. We apologize for any inconvenience caused during the maintenance period.
The Company revised its consolidated full-year earnings forecast and dividend forecast for the fiscal year ending September 2026. Net sales increased from ¥3,090 million to ¥3,207 million, operating profit increased from ¥100 million to ¥273 million, and ordinary profit increased from ¥110 million to ¥290 million. Earnings per share increased from ¥32.54 to ¥72.40.
Published notice on revised earnings and dividend forecasts
On November 6, 2026, we published a notice titled "Revision of Earnings Forecast and Dividend Forecast." On November 1, we opened a temporary provisional site. These measures demonstrate our response to PHP vulnerabilities.
Central Economics Co., Ltd. Holdings has opened a temporary site.
Tetsuhiko Uchiyama's book 'Maki Seifund Research Series 25: Creating Corporate Value through Integrated Reporting and Integrated Thinking' received the International Accounting Research Society 2026 Annual Award in the Book Category.
A book published by Chuo Keizai Sha Holdings, Inc. was featured in the November 2026 issue of the monthly magazine Jigyō Kōsō. The article discusses the book's contents and its author.