Earnings digests and industry comparisons for Japan's biggest listed companies.
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Nippon Yakin reported a 7.8% revenue increase to ¥42.2 billion and a 44.5% operating profit jump to ¥4.7 billion in Q1 FY2027, driven by semiconductor demand and a ¥1.6 billion nickel inventory gain, and raised its full-year outlook.
FY2027 Q1 (Apr-Jun 2026)
Kobe Steel reported a 1.6% rise in Q1 FY2027 revenue to ¥578.3bn, but operating profit fell 34.8% to ¥20.4bn as its steel and aluminum segment swung to a loss. Net profit plunged 68.4% to ¥12.1bn, also hurt by the absence of a ¥14.4bn securities gain. The full-year outlook calls for a 15.5% rebound in operating profit to ¥150bn.
Q1 FY2027 (Apr-Jun 2026)
Dexerials reported a 4.0% year-on-year increase in revenue to ¥27.18 billion for the first quarter ended June 2026, with operating profit up 7.5% to ¥8.59 billion and net income rising 12.1% to ¥6.24 billion. Strong demand for optical semiconductors used in data center transceivers and precision bonding materials for high-end smartphones drove growth, while the optical materials segment struggled amid a pullback in notebook PC demand and competitive pressure in China's auto market.
Q1 FY2027 (Apr-Jun 2026)
Shiseido reported a 90.1% jump in core operating profit to ¥44.4 billion for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026, powered by restructuring gains and brand strength despite a sluggish China market. Revenue rose 6.2% to ¥498.9 billion, while net profit attributable to owners of the parent surged 211.4% to ¥29.6 billion.
Q2 FY2026 (April–June 2026)
USS reported a 14.1% rise in revenue to ¥312.56 billion for the first quarter of FY2027, with operating profit up 9.8% to ¥161.50 billion and net income climbing 7.0% to ¥109.46 billion. The auto auction giant raised its full-year guidance as all segments delivered profit growth.
FY2027 Q1 (Apr-Jun 2026)
Eisai's revenue for the first quarter of FY2027 (April-June 2026) rose 15.6% to ¥234.3 billion, driven by robust global sales of its three key products: Lenvima, Leqembi, and Dayvigo. Net profit attributable to owners of the parent climbed 26.0% to ¥18.2 billion, while a weak yen also provided a tailwind.
FY2027 Q1 (Apr-Jun 2026)
Astellas posted Q1 FY2027 revenue of ¥640.9bn (+26.7% YoY), operating profit of ¥184.5bn (+94.9%) and net profit of ¥141.8bn (+107.3%). Strategic products PADCEV and IZERVAY, along with XTANDI, drove growth, supported by a weak yen. Full-year guidance was maintained, with Q1 progress at 28.9% for revenue and 46.7% for operating profit.
Q1 FY2027 (Apr-Jun 2026)
Kao reported a 38.5% surge in operating profit to ¥95.8 billion for the first half of FY2026, driven by a return to profitability in cosmetics and broad-based growth, lifting its full-year guidance. Revenue climbed 7.8% to ¥871.9 billion, buoyed by price increases and a weaker yen, while net profit rose 32.3% to ¥65.7 billion.
First Half FY2026 (January–June 2026)
NOF reported a 23.1% jump in revenue for the April-June quarter, but operating profit fell 9.7% as a surge in defense-related explosives was offset by a slump in pharmaceutical shipments. Net attributable profit dropped 12.1% to ¥7,571 million.
Q1 FY2027 (Apr-Jun 2026)
Mercari reported revenue of ¥229.3 billion for the fiscal year ended June 2026, up 19.0% year on year, while operating profit climbed 57.7% to ¥43.9 billion, a record high. Net income attributable to shareholders rose 35.6% to ¥35.4 billion, as growth in cross-border transactions and fintech services drove top-line expansion across all segments.
FY2026 Full Year (July 2025 – June 2026)
Mitsui Chemicals reported fiscal first-quarter results on [date], with revenue rising 10.8% year on year to ¥460.0 billion. Core operating profit surged 88.4% to ¥50.1 billion, and net income skyrocketed roughly 43 times to ¥32.1 billion, driven by inventory valuation gains from higher naphtha prices and favorable currency effects.
FY2027 Q1 (April-June 2026)
Ibiden saw Q1 FY2027 revenue rise 26.4% to ¥123.22 billion and operating profit climb 52.4% to ¥26.88 billion. Electronics drove growth, and full-year operating profit is expected to more than double to ¥127 billion.
FY2027 Q1 (April-June 2026)
