Japan segment turns profitable
First written in FY2018-Q2. 16 of 31 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2018-Q3. Latest entry: 2026-09-14.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2025: 2 of 9 companies on the "Worse" side.
4 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales to external customers 4,941,659 Segment profit 832,646」
The Japan segment increased sales from ¥3,483.599 million and segment profit from ¥433.790 million in the same period of the previous year to sales of ¥4,941.659 million and segment profit of ¥832.646 million. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, sales were ¥7,711 million, up 30.7% year on year, and operating income was ¥508 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥188 million at the end of the previous fiscal year.」
The Japan segment turned an operating loss of ¥188 million in the previous year into operating income of ¥508 million, while sales increased 30.7% year on year. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales to external customers 3,483,599 Segment profit 433,790」
The Japan segment improved both sales and profit, increasing from sales of ¥2,879.046 million and segment profit of ¥100.361 million in the same period of the previous year to sales of ¥3,483.599 million and segment profit of ¥433.790 million. - FY2024Full-year sales decline and shift to an operating lossAnnual report
「As a result, sales were ¥5,898 million, down 22.1% year on year, and the company recorded an operating loss of ¥188 million, compared with operating income of ¥51 million at the end of the previous fiscal year.」
Against a backdrop of inventory adjustments in the industrial and consumer equipment sectors and weakness in the communications market, the Japan segment recorded a 22.1% year-on-year decline in full-year sales and shifted from operating income of ¥51 million to an operating loss of ¥188 million. - FY2024-Q3Lower Revenue and Operating ProfitAnnual report
「As a result, sales were ¥4,202 million, down 31.0% year on year, and operating income was ¥66 million, down 80.0% year on year.」
The Japan segment recorded a 31.0% year-on-year decline in sales and an 80.0% decline in operating income. Favorable conditions in the automotive sector were offset by inventory adjustments in the industrial and consumer equipment sectors and weakness in the communications market. - FY2024-Q2Lower Revenue and Operating ProfitAnnual report
「As a result, sales were ¥2,879 million, down 33.0% year on year, and operating income was ¥100 million, down 72.0% year on year.」
Against a backdrop of inventory adjustments in the industrial and consumer equipment sectors and weakness in the communications market, the Japan segment recorded a 33.0% year-on-year decline in sales and a 72.0% decline in operating income. - FY2024-Q1Lower Revenue and Operating ProfitAnnual report
「During the first quarter of the current fiscal year, we pursued proactive order-taking activities and expanded our production capacity to meet demand for cutting-edge products, benefiting from favorable conditions in the automotive sector. However, demand declined sharply, particularly in the industrial and consumer equipment sectors, due to inventory adjustments and other factors, while weak demand continued in the communications market, resulting in a challenging operating environment. As a result, sales were ¥1,562 million, down 29.9% year on year, and operating income was ¥117 million, down 50.0% year on year.」
The Japan segment benefited from favorable conditions in the automotive sector, but sales declined 29.9% year on year and operating income fell 50.0% due to inventory adjustments in the industrial and consumer equipment sectors and weak demand in the communications market. - FY2023Lower Revenue and Operating ProfitAnnual report
「As a result, sales were ¥7,575 million, down 3.6% year on year, and operating income was ¥51 million, down 85.7% year on year.」
The Japan segment recorded lower sales and a substantial decline in operating income due to weaker demand for industrial and consumer equipment, higher energy prices and increased depreciation expense resulting from proactive investment. - FY2023-Q3Higher Revenue and Lower Operating ProfitAnnual report
「During the first nine months of the current fiscal year, we pursued proactive order-taking activities and expanded our production capacity to meet demand for components in communications, particularly 5G, industrial equipment and automotive applications. As a result, sales were ¥6,094 million, up 7.8% year on year, and operating income was ¥332 million, down 6.0% year on year.」
The Japan segment increased sales, while operating income declined 6.0% year on year. Order-taking activities and production capacity expansion for 5G communications, industrial equipment and automobiles are continuing. - FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「During the first six months of the current fiscal year, we pursued proactive order-taking activities and expanded our production capacity to meet demand for components in communications, particularly 5G, industrial equipment and automotive applications. As a result, sales were ¥4,298 million, up 16.1% year on year, and operating income was ¥358 million, up 43.7% year on year.」
The Japan segment recorded sales of ¥4,298 million, up 16.1% year on year, and operating income of ¥358 million, up 43.7%, through order-taking activities and expanded production capacity for 5G communications, industrial equipment and automobiles. - FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「During the first quarter of the current fiscal year, we pursued proactive order-taking activities and expanded our production capacity to meet demand for components in communications, particularly 5G, industrial equipment and automotive applications. As a result, sales were ¥2,230 million, up 20.9% year on year, and operating income was ¥234 million, up 121.5% year on year.」
The Japan segment recorded sales of ¥2,230 million, up 20.9% year on year, and operating income of ¥234 million, up 121.5%, through order-taking activities and expanded production capacity for 5G communications, industrial equipment and automobiles. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「During the fiscal year, we pursued proactive order-taking activities and expanded our production capacity to meet demand for components in communications, particularly 5G, industrial equipment and automotive applications. As a result, sales were ¥7,860 million, up 24.1% year on year, and operating income was ¥361 million, up 143.5% year on year.」
The Japan segment recorded sales of ¥7,860 million, up 24.1% year on year, and operating income of ¥361 million, up 143.5%, through order-taking activities and expanded production capacity for communications, industrial equipment and automobiles. - FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, sales were ¥5,652 million, up 25.8% year on year, and operating income was ¥353 million, up 181.9% year on year.」
The Japan segment recorded sales of ¥5,652 million, up 25.8% year on year, and operating income of ¥353 million, up 181.9%, through order-taking activities and expanded production capacity for 5G communications equipment, industrial equipment and automotive applications. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「During the first six months of the current fiscal year, we pursued proactive order-taking activities and expanded our production capacity to meet demand for components for communications equipment, particularly 5G, industrial equipment and automotive applications. As a result, sales were ¥3,703 million, up 31.4% year on year, and operating income was ¥249 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥5 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The Japan segment increased sales 31.4% year on year through order-taking activities and expanded production capacity for 5G communications equipment, industrial equipment and automotive applications, turning an operating loss of ¥5 million in the same period of the previous year into operating income of ¥249 million. - FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「① Japan During the first quarter of the current fiscal year, we pursued proactive order-taking activities and expanded our production capacity to meet demand for components for communications, particularly 5G, industrial equipment and automobiles. As a result, sales were ¥1,843 million, up 34.0% year on year, and operating income was ¥106 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥1 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The Japan segment increased sales 34.0% year on year through order-taking activities and expanded production capacity for 5G communications, industrial equipment and automobiles, turning an operating loss of ¥1 million into operating income of ¥106 million. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, net sales were ¥6,334 million, up 15.7% year on year, and operating profit was ¥148 million, up 139.1% year on year.」
The Japan segment recorded higher net sales and operating profit, which increased 139.1% year on year to ¥148 million. - FY2021-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, net sales were ¥4,493 million, up 12.5% year on year, and operating profit was ¥125 million, up 347.5% year on year.」
The Japan segment achieved net sales of ¥4,493 million, up 12.5% year on year, and operating profit of ¥125 million, up 347.5%, by meeting component demand in communications, particularly for 5G, and expanding production capacity. - FY2021-Q2MitigatedAnnual report
「① Japan During the second-quarter cumulative consolidated period, we pursued proactive sales activities and strengthened production capacity to meet component demand in communications, particularly for next-generation 5G communications. As a result, net sales were ¥2,818 million, up 10.2% year on year, and the operating loss was ¥5 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥18 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The Japan segment's net sales increased 10.2% year on year through order acquisition activities focused mainly on 5G and the strengthening of production capacity. The operating loss also narrowed from ¥18 million to ¥5 million, but the segment did not return to operating profitability. - FY2021-Q1MitigatedAnnual report
「During the first-quarter cumulative consolidated period, we pursued proactive sales activities to meet component demand in communications, particularly for next-generation 5G communications, and worked to strengthen production capacity to meet high order levels. However, operating profit was not secured due to temporary costs associated with integrating factories and an inventory write-down resulting from the decline in gold prices, among other factors. As a result, net sales were ¥1,376 million, up 14.2% year on year, and the operating loss was ¥1 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥54 million in the same period of the previous year.」
Net sales increased through order acquisition activities focused mainly on 5G and the strengthening of production capacity, while the operating loss narrowed from ¥54 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥1 million. However, operating profit was not secured due to factory-integration costs and other factors. - FY2020AdvancedAnnual report
「During the consolidated fiscal year, we constructed a new line at the Tohoku Plant and pursued proactive sales activities to expand orders in communications, where component demand was recovering, particularly for next-generation 5G communications. We also worked toward integrating production sites. As a result, net sales were ¥5,476 million, up 29.2% year on year, and operating profit was ¥62 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥589 million in the previous year.」
The Japan segment pursued order acquisition activities for 5G, constructed a new line and worked to integrate production sites, recording full-year operating profit of ¥62 million and returning to profitability from an operating loss in the previous year. - FY2020-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「During the third-quarter cumulative consolidated period, we constructed a new line at the Tohoku Plant and pursued proactive sales activities to expand orders in communications, where component demand was recovering, particularly for next-generation 5G communications. We also worked toward integrating production sites. As a result, net sales were ¥3,994 million, up 26.9% year on year, and operating profit was ¥28 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥506 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The Japan segment pursued order acquisition activities in communications, mainly for 5G, constructed a new line and worked to integrate production sites. Net sales increased 26.9% year on year and operating profit was ¥28 million, representing a return to operating profitability from an operating loss of ¥506 million in the same period of the previous year. - FY2020-Q2MitigatedAnnual report
「During the second-quarter cumulative consolidated period, although the order environment remained difficult in the automotive and industrial-equipment fields, we constructed a new line at the Tohoku Plant to expand orders, mainly in communications, where component demand was recovering. We also pursued proactive sales activities and worked toward integrating production sites. As a result, net sales were ¥2,556 million, up 16.6% year on year, and the operating loss was ¥18 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥299 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The Japan segment's net sales increased 16.6% year on year and its operating loss narrowed from ¥299 million to ¥18 million through sales activities focused mainly on communications and construction of a new line. However, it remained loss-making at the operating level. - FY2020-Q1MitigatedAnnual report
「① Japan During the first-quarter cumulative consolidated period, the order environment remained difficult in the automotive and industrial-equipment fields due to the impact of US-China trade friction. We nevertheless pursued proactive sales activities, mainly in communications, where component demand was recovering, and worked to construct a new line at the Tohoku Plant to integrate production sites. As a result, net sales were ¥1,204 million, up 2.2% year on year, and the operating loss was ¥54 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥95 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The Japan segment's net sales increased 2.2% year on year and its operating loss narrowed from ¥95 million to ¥54 million through sales activities focused mainly on the communications field. However, it remained loss-making at the operating level. - FY2019WorsenedAnnual report
「As a result, net sales were ¥4,238 million, down 24.7% year on year, and the operating loss was ¥589 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥54 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The Japan segment recorded a 24.7% year-on-year decline in net sales for the full year, while the operating loss widened from ¥54 million to ¥589 million. Upfront investments, including construction of a new line, were made, but did not improve the profitability of the existing business. - FY2019-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「① Japan During the third-quarter cumulative consolidated period, although we pursued proactive sales activities to secure orders, the business environment became increasingly difficult, particularly in the industrial-equipment and communications markets, and net sales declined year on year. To overcome these conditions, we made upfront investments, including construction of a new line to secure orders for new products, and worked to improve profitability during the third quarter. As a result, net sales were ¥3,147 million, down 25.9% year on year, and the operating loss was ¥506 million, compared with operating profit of ¥79 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The Japan segment recorded a 25.9% year-on-year decline in net sales due to worsening conditions in the industrial-equipment and communications markets, with results deteriorating from operating profit of ¥79 million in the same period of the previous year to an operating loss of ¥506 million. Upfront investments, including construction of a new line, were made, but did not lead to improved profitability. - FY2019-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「During the second-quarter cumulative consolidated period, orders declined due to production adjustments in the industrial-equipment sector and reduced smartphone production. Although we implemented profitability-improvement measures, including expense reductions, they were insufficient to offset the decline in net sales. As a result, net sales were ¥2,192 million, down 20.4% year on year, and the operating loss was ¥299 million, compared with operating profit of ¥75 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The Japan segment recorded a 20.4% year-on-year decline in net sales due to production adjustments in industrial equipment and reduced smartphone production, with results deteriorating from operating profit of ¥75 million in the same period of the previous year to an operating loss of ¥299 million. - FY2019-Q1WorsenedAnnual report
「① Japan During the first-quarter cumulative consolidated period, the order environment deteriorated due to reduced smartphone production and production adjustments in the industrial-equipment sector. Capital investment to secure new products also increased the depreciation burden. Although we implemented profitability-improvement measures, including expense reductions, they were insufficient to offset the decline in net sales. As a result, net sales were ¥1,178 million, down 11.4% year on year, and the operating loss was ¥95 million, compared with operating profit of ¥36 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The Japan segment's net sales declined 11.4% year on year and results deteriorated from operating profit of ¥36 million to an operating loss of ¥95 million, due to reduced smartphone production and production adjustments in industrial equipment, as well as the increased depreciation burden from capital investment to secure new products. - FY2018-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「During the nine months ended the third quarter, we actively pursued sales activities to meet robust demand for components for automotive and industrial equipment and to capture demand for new products supporting high-speed transmission in the communications and consumer products fields. We also worked to improve productivity in manufacturing. As a result, we achieved net sales substantially above the same period of the previous year and recorded an operating profit for the nine months ended the third quarter. Net sales were ¥4,248 million, up 18.3% year on year, and operating profit was ¥79 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥97 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The Japan segment captured demand for automotive and industrial equipment and for new products supporting high-speed transmission, recording net sales of ¥4,248 million and operating profit of ¥79 million. Its return to operating profitability has continued, compared with an operating loss of ¥97 million in the same period of the previous year. - FY2018-Q2First statedAnnual report
「During the six months ended the second quarter, we actively pursued sales activities to meet robust demand for components for automotive and industrial equipment and to capture demand for new products supporting high-speed transmission in the communications and consumer products fields. We also worked to improve productivity in manufacturing. As a result, we achieved net sales substantially above the same period of the previous year and recorded an operating profit for the six months ended the second quarter. Net sales were ¥2,754 million, up 14.1% year on year, and operating profit was ¥75 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥20 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The Japan segment's absorption of demand for automotive and industrial equipment and for new products supporting high-speed transmission, resulting in net sales of ¥2,754 million, up 14.1% year on year, and operating profit of ¥75 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥20 million in the same period of the previous year, has emerged for the first time as a standalone theme.