Earnings digests and industry comparisons for Japan's biggest listed companies.
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Fast Retailing reported a record-breaking fiscal year ending August 2026, with sales reaching 3.96 trillion yen on the back of explosive growth in North America and Europe. Operating profit jumped 31.7 percent to 743.1 billion yen, marking the fifth consecutive annual high as the company solidified its status as a global powerhouse.
FY2026 Full Year (Aug 2025 - Jul 2026)
Life posted record second-quarter sales of 450.05 billion yen for the period ending July, driven by new store openings and private label growth. However, rising labor and facility costs pushed net income down by nearly eight percent compared to the prior year.
Q2 FY2027 (May-July 2026)
Sugi HD reported an 8.1 pct revenue growth for its Q2 FY2027 but saw half-time net profit drop 54.6 pct to 13 bln yen due to one-off costs from the Sekiyaku acquisition.
Q2 FY2027 (Aug-Oct 2026)
Yaskawa reported strong Q2 FY2027 revenue growth of 9.8% to 285.6 billion yen driven by AI infrastructure demand, but operating profit fell 5.5% due to yen appreciation and system migration costs. The company revised its full-year earnings forecast upward despite headwinds.
FY2027 Q2 (Mar-Aug 2025)
Rorze reported a strong second quarter for FY2027 ending in September 2026, with sales up 21.5% and operating profit surging 42.4%. The semiconductor equipment maker lifted its full-year outlook sharply, citing explosive demand from generative AI data centers.
Q2 FY2027 (Jul-Sep 2026)
Seven & i Holdings reported a 11.5% rise in operating profit for Q2 FY2027, driven by robust performance from its North American 7-Eleven unit. This growth offset a 2.8% drop in consolidated revenue caused by the exclusion of key entities.
Q2 FY2027 (Feb-Jul 2027)
Mitsubishi Motors has reached a settlement in a lawsuit involving its US subsidiary, Mitsubishi Motors North America. The company stated that the legal dispute is now concluded and will not change its current financial forecasts.
Sapporo disclosed on October 7, 2026 that the Fair Trade Commission conducted an unexpected dawn raid over allegations of illegal price-fixing. This investigation targets four major manufacturers and poses significant risks to corporate value.
Kirin announced its subsidiary, Kirin Beer, was subjected to a forced raid by the Fair Trade Commission today on suspicion of violating the Antimonopoly Act. The investigation focuses on potential anti-competitive practices in business partnerships and pricing. While the specific impact on financial results remains unclear, the company pledges full cooperation with authorities.
Mitsubishi Materials (5711) will consolidate domestic cutting tool sales with wholly-owned subsidiary MOLDINO via a simplified absorption split. The new entity, Mitsubishi Materials Tools, launches April 1, 2027, aiming to boost decision speed and customer competitiveness.
Peptide Dream has reached a key milestone with US pharma giant MSD in its PCC program, validating the versatility of its PDPS platform. The undisclosed fee was already factored into forecasts for the year ending December 2026.
Nissan Chemical is establishing a new wholly owned subsidiary in China with a registered capital of approximately 5 billion yen (210 million yuan). This move aims to strengthen its local supply base for semiconductors and secure long-term earnings growth.
