Misumi: Lifts FY2027 operating profit forecast to ¥78bn

Misumi raised its consolidated full-year forecasts for the fiscal year ending March 2027. The previous estimates, revised forecasts and prior-year results are as follows.

Compared with the previous forecasts, sales are up 6.2%, operating profit 16.4%, ordinary profit 15.6% and net profit 17.0%. The revised forecasts for sales through net profit all exceed the prior-year results. Profit forecasts have been raised by more than the sales forecast, reflecting expected gains beyond sales growth.

Misumi cited the stronger-than-expected pace and continued impact of its digital model initiatives. The company incorporated the following factors into its forecasts.

• Digital model initiatives: Fictiv, Economy Series, D-JIT and meviy are delivering benefits faster than expected, and those effects are continuing.
• Demand trends: Demand is strong, supported by investment in data centers and semiconductor-related areas.
• Business environment: Uncertainty persists, including geopolitical risks.

Favorable demand and the impact of several digital initiatives were the main reasons for the upward revision. Misumi also noted the uncertain business environment, saying its forecasts reflect information available at the time of the announcement.

For the average exchange rates from Oct. 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027, Misumi used the following assumptions.

• U.S. dollar: ¥155.0 per dollar.
• Euro: ¥175.0 per euro.
• Chinese yuan: ¥22.5 per yuan.

These are the foreign exchange assumptions for the second half included in the full-year forecast. Actual results may differ from the forecast due to various factors. Misumi said it will promptly disclose any event requiring a forecast revision, including changes in the business environment.