India, May 15 -- Dentsu Group Inc. (DNTUF,4324.T), a Japanese advertising and public relations holding company, on Friday reported higher net income in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the previous year.

For the first quarter, profit attributable to the owners of the parent increased to 40.15 billion yen from 6.27 billion yen in the previous year.

Earnings per share were 154.05 yen versus 24.08 yen last year.

Underlying profit attributable to the owners of the parent surged to 19.58 billion yen from 16.54 billion yen in the previous year.

Underlying earnings per share were 75.43 yen versus 63.71 yen last year.

Operating profit increased to 64.96 billion yen from 25.43 billion yen in the same period a year ago.

Underlying operatin...