Revised forecast
Fiscal year ending March 2027 · Cumulative second quarter and full yearPrevious forecast published 10 August 2026The bar length represents the relative magnitude of change, based on the item that changed the most in this document.
Revenue exceeded the forecast due to the capture of rush demand ahead of price revisions for products from major manufacturers in the cutting tools business, strong demand related to semiconductor manufacturing equipment, particularly in the KMS business, and the expansion of the mineral resources business overseas. Profitability also improved, in addition to the effect of higher revenue. The full-year forecast was revised based on second-quarter results and the current order environment.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Net Sales | ¥45,000 million (full-year consolidated) → ¥50,000 million (full-year consolidated)（+11.1%） |
| Operating profit | ¥1,600 million (full-year consolidated) → ¥2,400 million (full-year consolidated)（+50.0%） |
| Ordinary income | ¥1,600 million (full-year consolidated) → ¥2,400 million (full-year consolidated)（+50.0%） |
| Profit attributable to owners of the parent | ¥1,100 million (full-year consolidated) → ¥1,400 million (full-year consolidated)（+27.3%） |
| Net income per share | ¥160.15 → 203.86 yen |
| Fiscal Period Covered | Fiscal year ending March 2027 |
| Period Covered | Cumulative second quarter and full year |
| Publication date of previous forecast | 10 August 2026 |
| Previous-period results | Fiscal year ended March 2026: revenue ¥41,114 million, operating profit ¥981 million, ordinary profit ¥1,060 million, profit attributable to owners of the parent ¥703 million, basic earnings per share ¥102.35 |
| Reason for the revision | Revenue exceeded the forecast due to the capture of rush demand ahead of price revisions for products from major manufacturers in the cutting tools business, strong demand related to semiconductor manufacturing equipment, particularly in the KMS business, and the expansion of the mineral resources business overseas. Profitability also improved, in addition to the effect of higher revenue. The full-year forecast was revised based on second-quarter results and the current order environment. |
| Dividend forecast revision | The interim dividend was increased from ¥25.00 to ¥30.00, and the year-end dividend forecast was increased from ¥25.00 to ¥30.00. The full-year dividend forecast was increased from ¥50.00 to ¥60.00. |
| Consolidated / non-consolidated | Consolidated and non-consolidated |
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The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.Revenue increased as the company captured rush demand ahead of price revisions for products from major manufacturers in the cutting tools business, benefited from strong demand related to semiconductor manufacturing equipment, particularly in the KMS business, and expanded its mineral resources business overseas. Profitability also improved in addition to the effect of higher revenue. The company said the dividend was determined comprehensively based on business performance and the current business environment under its policy of stable and consistent dividends.