Recovery in capital investment and a return to revenue growth in the robot solutions business
First written in FY2017-Q3. 18 of 37 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017. Latest entry: 2026-11-05.
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- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「Net sales were ¥168,737 million, up ¥54,580 million (47.8%) from the previous consolidated fiscal year. Operating profit was ¥33,623 million, up ¥17,273 million (105.7%).」
The Robot Solutions Business posted a 47.8% increase in revenue and a 105.7% increase in operating profit, achieving record-high net sales and operating profit. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, net sales were ¥73,477 million, up ¥16,813 million (29.7%) from the previous interim cumulative consolidated period, and operating profit was ¥11,598 million, up ¥3,616 million (45.3%).」
The Robot Solutions Business posted a 29.7% increase in revenue and a 45.3% increase in operating profit, improving from slight revenue growth and lower operating profit in the previous interim period to higher revenue and higher operating profit. - FY2025-H1Slightly higher revenue, lower operating profitAnnual report
「As a result, net sales were ¥56,663 million, up ¥147 million (0.3%) from the previous interim cumulative consolidated period, while operating profit was ¥7,982 million, down ¥1,120 million (12.3%).」
The Robot Solutions Business posted a 0.3% increase in revenue, while operating profit declined 12.3%, resulting in higher revenue but lower operating profit. - FY2024-Q3Decline in revenue and operating profitAnnual report
「Although there was temporary capital investment in telecommunications-related sectors in China, capital investment overall remained weak due to the continued global downturn in demand for electronics. As a result, net sales were ¥86,523 million, down ¥18,897 million (17.9%) from the previous third-quarter cumulative consolidated period, while operating profit was ¥14,445 million, down ¥8,930 million (38.2%).」
The Robot Solutions Business posted lower revenue and lower operating profit due to the global downturn in demand for electronics, despite temporary capital investment in China's telecommunications-related sector. - FY2024-Q2Decline in revenue and operating profitAnnual report
「Amid the global downturn in demand for electronics, capital investment remained weak, particularly in telecommunications-related sectors in China and elsewhere in Asia. As a result, net sales were ¥56,516 million, down ¥14,992 million (21.0%) from the previous second-quarter cumulative consolidated period, while operating profit was ¥9,103 million, down ¥6,782 million (42.7%).」
The Robot Solutions Business posted lower revenue and lower operating profit year on year due to weaker telecommunications-related capital investment in China and elsewhere in Asia. - FY2024-Q1Decline in revenue and operating profitAnnual report
「Amid the global downturn in demand for electronics, capital investment remained weak, particularly in semiconductor-related sectors. As a result, net sales were ¥30,474 million, down ¥5,700 million (15.8%) from the previous first-quarter cumulative consolidated period, while operating profit was ¥5,320 million, down ¥2,861 million (35.0%).」
The Robot Solutions Business posted lower revenue and lower operating profit due to weak demand for electronics and sluggish semiconductor-related capital investment. - FY2023Higher Revenue and Lower Operating ProfitAnnual report
「Net sales were ¥139,879 million, up ¥3,016 million (2.2%) from the previous consolidated fiscal year. Operating profit was ¥31,399 million, down ¥1,218 million (3.7%) from the previous consolidated fiscal year.」
The Robot Solutions Business achieved record-high net sales, while operating profit declined due to rising materials costs and higher selling, general and administrative expenses. - FY2023-Q3Higher Revenue and Lower Operating ProfitAnnual report
「The mounter market, our main product market, remained firm, supported by continued capital investment in automotive and industrial equipment, mainly in Europe and the United States. Net sales were ¥105,420 million, up ¥4,171 million (4.1%) from the previous third-quarter cumulative consolidated period. However, operating profit was ¥23,376 million, down ¥761 million (3.2%), due to rising materials costs and higher selling, general and administrative expenses.」
The Robot Solutions Business posted a 4.1% increase in revenue on the back of capital investment in automotive and industrial equipment, while operating profit declined 3.2% due to rising materials costs and higher selling, general and administrative expenses. - FY2023-Q2Higher Revenue and Lower Operating ProfitAnnual report
「Although the smartphone-related market, our main market, remained weak, continued capital investment in automotive, industrial equipment and telecommunications infrastructure, mainly in Europe and the United States, resulted in net sales of ¥71,508 million, up ¥3,617 million (5.3%) from the previous second-quarter cumulative consolidated period. However, operating profit was ¥15,885 million, down ¥666 million (4.0%) from the previous second-quarter cumulative consolidated period, due to the impact of rising materials costs and other factors.」
The Robot Solutions Business posted a 5.3% increase in revenue on the back of capital investment in automotive, industrial equipment and telecommunications infrastructure, but operating profit declined 4.0% due to rising materials costs and other factors. - FY2023-Q1Lower revenue and profit due to difficulty procuring componentsAnnual report
「Although the business performed steadily, supported by continued demand for automotive applications and semiconductors, revenue was ¥36,174 million, down ¥710 million (1.9%) from the cumulative three-month period of the previous fiscal year due to difficulty procuring components. Operating profit was ¥8,181 million, down ¥1,472 million (15.3%) from the cumulative three-month period of the previous fiscal year.」
Demand related to automotive applications and semiconductors continued, but difficulty procuring components resulted in lower revenue and profit in the robot solutions business. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「Revenue was ¥136,863 million, up ¥11,293 million (9.0%) from the previous consolidated fiscal year. Operating profit was ¥32,617 million, up ¥6,310 million (24.0%) from the previous consolidated fiscal year.」
The robot solutions business reported revenue growth of 9.0% and operating profit growth of 24.0%, making further progress in higher revenue and profit. - FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, revenue was ¥101,249 million, up ¥9,330 million (10.2%) from the cumulative nine-month period of the previous fiscal year. Operating profit was ¥24,137 million, up ¥5,738 million (31.2%) from the cumulative nine-month period of the previous fiscal year.」
The robot solutions business increased revenue by 10.2% and operating profit by 31.2%, making further progress in higher revenue and profit. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「The business performed steadily, supported by increased demand for equipment for electronic component manufacturing and semiconductors, mainly in China, and a recovery in demand for automotive and industrial equipment in Europe and the United States. As a result, revenue was ¥67,891 million, up ¥2,496 million (3.8%) from the cumulative six-month period of the previous fiscal year. Operating profit was ¥16,551 million, up ¥3,082 million (22.9%) from the cumulative six-month period of the previous fiscal year.」
Against a backdrop of demand for electronic component manufacturing and semiconductor-related products in China and automotive and industrial equipment in Europe and the United States, the robot solutions business reported revenue growth of 3.8% and operating profit growth of 22.9%. - FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, revenue was ¥36,885 million, up ¥1,511 million (4.3%) from the cumulative three-month period of the previous fiscal year. Operating profit was ¥9,654 million, up ¥2,134 million (28.4%) from the cumulative three-month period of the previous fiscal year.」
Against a backdrop of demand for communications equipment, PCs and tablets, automotive applications and other products, the robot solutions business reported a 4.3% increase in revenue and a 28.4% increase in operating profit. - FY2021-Q3Decline in revenue; increase in operating profitAnnual report
「As a result, revenue was ¥91,918 million, down ¥4,422 million (4.6%) from the cumulative nine-month period of the previous fiscal year. Meanwhile, operating profit was ¥18,399 million, up ¥103 million (0.6%) from the cumulative nine-month period of the previous fiscal year due to lower fixed costs and other factors.」
The robot solutions business saw revenue decline, while operating profit increased year on year due to fixed-cost reductions. - FY2021-Q2Continued revenue and profit growth, slower growth ratesAnnual report
「Revenue was ¥65,395 million, up ¥431 million (0.7%) from the cumulative six-month period of the previous fiscal year. Operating profit was ¥13,468 million, up ¥874 million (6.9%) from the cumulative six-month period of the previous fiscal year due to lower fixed costs and other factors.」
The robot solutions business continued to report higher revenue and profit, but the year-on-year growth rates for revenue and operating profit slowed from the previous first quarter. - FY2021-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Demand related to communications, including smartphones, smartphone accessories and 5G base stations, remained firm, while sales to the semiconductor sector grew. As a result, revenue was ¥35,374 million, up ¥8,555 million (31.9%) from the cumulative three-month period of the previous fiscal year. Operating profit was ¥7,519 million, up ¥2,100 million (38.8%) from the cumulative three-month period of the previous fiscal year due to increased unit sales and other factors.」
The robot solutions business reported revenue growth of 31.9% and operating profit growth of 38.8% against a backdrop of demand related to communications, 5G and semiconductors, making further progress in higher revenue and profit. - FY2020Higher sales continue, while the decline in profit widensAnnual report
「Revenue was ¥127,763 million, up ¥16,226 million (14.5%) from the previous consolidated fiscal year. Meanwhile, operating profit was ¥23,353 million, down ¥1,663 million (6.6%) from the previous consolidated fiscal year due to intensifying price competition and other factors.」
The robot solutions business continued to increase revenue, while the decline in operating profit widened due to the impact of price competition. - FY2020-Q3Higher sales continue, while the decline in profit widensAnnual report
「As a result, revenue was ¥96,341 million, up ¥12,466 million (14.9%) from the cumulative nine-month period of the previous fiscal year. Meanwhile, operating profit was ¥18,295 million, down ¥1,424 million (7.2%) from the cumulative nine-month period of the previous fiscal year due to intensifying price competition and other factors.」
The robot solutions business continued to increase revenue, while operating profit declined 7.2% year on year due to price competition. - FY2020-Q2Continued revenue growth, lower profitsAnnual report
「As a result, revenue was ¥64,963 million, up ¥10,646 million (19.6%) from the cumulative six-month period of the previous fiscal year. Meanwhile, operating profit was ¥12,594 million, down ¥509 million (3.9%) from the cumulative six-month period of the previous fiscal year due to intensifying price competition and other factors.」
The robot solutions business increased revenue by 19.6%, mainly in the Chinese market, while operating profit declined 3.9% due to price competition. - FY2020-Q1Lower Revenue and Operating ProfitAnnual report
「Revenue was ¥26,818 million, down ¥1,036 million (3.7%) from the cumulative three-month period of the previous fiscal year. Operating profit was ¥5,419 million, down ¥1,427 million (20.9%) from the cumulative three-month period of the previous fiscal year due to intensifying price competition and other factors.」
The robot solutions business shifted from the revenue and profit growth trend seen through the previous fiscal year to a phase of year-on-year declines in both revenue and operating profit. - FY2019Continued revenue growth, but lower profitAnnual report
「Revenue was ¥111,536 million, up ¥7,533 million (7.2%) from the previous consolidated fiscal year. Operating profit was ¥25,017 million, down ¥167 million (0.7%) from the previous consolidated fiscal year due to intensifying price competition and other factors.」
The robot solutions business continued to increase revenue, but operating profit declined due to the impact of price competition. - FY2019-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, revenue was ¥83,875 million, up ¥7,382 million (9.7%) from the cumulative nine-month period of the previous fiscal year. Operating profit was ¥19,719 million, up ¥1,458 million (8.0%) from the cumulative nine-month period of the previous fiscal year.」
The robot solutions business continued to report higher revenue and profit, supported by demand for communications and infrastructure-related products, servers, automotive applications and industrial equipment in Asia. - FY2019-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Although capital investment related to communications equipment, our core market, was somewhat cautious, particularly in China, other Asian markets, including India, grew substantially. Capital investment related to automotive equipment and server and networking equipment, areas we have focused on for some time, also expanded. As a result, revenue was ¥54,317 million, up ¥1,863 million (3.6%) from the cumulative six-month period of the previous fiscal year. Operating profit was ¥13,103 million, up ¥751 million (6.1%) from the cumulative six-month period of the previous fiscal year.」
Although investment in communications equipment in China remained cautious, the robot solutions business continued to report higher revenue and profit, supported by capital investment in other parts of Asia, automotive equipment, and server and networking equipment. - FY2019-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, revenue was ¥27,855 million, up ¥2,469 million (9.7%) from the cumulative three-month period of the previous fiscal year, while increased unit sales and other factors resulted in operating profit of ¥6,847 million, up 14.8% year on year.」
The robot solutions business reported revenue growth of 9.7% and operating profit growth of 14.8%, making further progress in year-on-year increases in both revenue and profit. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「Revenue was ¥104,002 million, up ¥29,897 million (40.3%) from the previous consolidated fiscal year.」
The robot solutions business increased revenue by 40.3%, led by NXTⅢ, while operating profit rose 73.1% year on year to ¥25,184 million. - FY2018-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, revenue was ¥76,492 million, up ¥21,696 million (39.6%) from the cumulative nine-month period of the previous fiscal year, while operating profit was ¥18,260 million, up 72.0% year on year.」
Against a backdrop of demand for communications equipment, module components, automotive applications, home appliances and other products, the robot solutions business reported a 39.6% increase in revenue and a 72.0% increase in operating profit. - FY2018-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, revenue was ¥52,453 million, up ¥15,573 million (42.2%) from the cumulative six-month period of the previous fiscal year, while operating profit was ¥12,352 million, up 69.0% year on year.」
The robot solutions business benefited from expanding demand for smartphones, automotive applications, home appliances and IoT equipment, with particularly strong growth in the Chinese market. Revenue rose 42.2% and operating profit rose 69.0%. - FY2018-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Capital investment related to electronic component mounting was active across all industries, including communications, automotive applications and other industrial machinery. As a result, revenue was ¥25,385 million, up ¥5,543 million (27.9%) from the cumulative three-month period of the previous fiscal year, while operating profit was ¥5,962 million, up 34.6% year on year.」
The robot solutions business saw active capital investment across all industries, resulting in year-on-year increases in revenue and operating profit. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「In the robot solutions business, automotive equipment and computer equipment, including servers, performed steadily. As a result, segment revenue was ¥74,105 million, up ¥3,318 million (4.7%) from the previous consolidated fiscal year, while operating profit rose ¥18 million (0.1%) to ¥14,545 million, despite lower selling prices due to the stronger yen and other factors.」
The robot solutions business posted full-year revenue growth of 4.7% year on year, and operating profit also increased to ¥14,545 million. The return to revenue growth seen as of the third quarter was confirmed in the full-year results. - FY2017-Q3First statedAnnual report
「Although some customers remained cautious about capital investment through the second quarter due to uncertainty over the economic outlook, companies, particularly EMS (electronics manufacturing services) providers, began making active investments in communications, computers and automotive applications. As a result, revenue was ¥54,796 million, turning to a ¥134 million (0.2%) increase from the cumulative nine-month period of the previous fiscal year, while operating profit was ¥10,619 million, down 8.9% year on year.」
In the robot solutions business, customers' active investment and the return to year-on-year revenue growth emerged as independent facts for the first time.