JAPAN MATERIAL (6055) Q1 2027 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Net sales rose 20.5% year-over-year to ¥15,974 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, driven by robust demand in the semiconductor sector and strong performance in both electronics and graphics solution segments.

• Operating profit increased 48.6% year-over-year to ¥4,741 million, with ordinary profit up 56.2% to ¥4,835 million and profit attributable to owners of parent up 55.1% to ¥3,311 million.

• Comprehensive income more than doubled year-over-year, reaching ¥3,541 million.

Financial highlights

• Gross profit for the quarter was ¥6,134 million, up from ¥4,526 million year-over-year.

• Basic earnings per share increased to ¥32.23 from ¥20.78 year-over-year.

• Total assets at quarter-end were ¥75,652 million, up ¥279 million from the previous fiscal year-end.

• Net assets rose to ¥63,540 million, an increase of ¥322 million from March 31, 2026.

Outlook and guidance

• Full-year net sales forecast is ¥61,000 million (up 5.2% year-over-year), with operating profit and ordinary profit both projected at ¥15,500 million.

• Profit attributable to owners of parent is forecast at ¥10,800 million, with basic earnings per share of ¥105.08.

• The impact of the 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake is not yet reflected in forecasts due to uncertainty.