Increase in Production and Sales and Decline in Order Intake and Order Backlog in the Machine Tools Business
First written in FY2017-Q1. 13 of 38 entries say "Worsened", first in FY2021-Q1. Latest entry: 2026-08-07.
Yamazaki moved to the "Worse" side of this theme in 2020, 2 years before the typical company in this theme (2022).
3 other companies' latest entry also says "Worsened".
- 2026-08-07WorsenedEarnings
「In the machine tools business, sales of dedicated machine tools declined, resulting in net sales of ¥162 million, down 36.7% year on year, and an operating loss of ¥51 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥42 million in the same period of the previous year.」
Lower sales of dedicated machine tools reduced net sales and widened the operating loss in the machine tools business. - FY2026WorsenedAnnual report
「Production in the machine tools business fluctuated significantly. This was due to reduced production of special-purpose machine tools during the fiscal year. Machine tools business 866,237 △4.1 434,678 1.3」
Production and sales in the machine tools business declined significantly due to reduced production of special-purpose machine tools. Orders received declined 4.1%, while the order backlog increased only 1.3%. - FY2026-H1WorsenedAnnual report
「In the machine tools business, sales of special-purpose machine tools declined, resulting in net sales of ¥578 million, down 32.1% year on year. In addition, additional costs arose from specification changes on some projects, resulting in an operating loss of ¥124 million, compared with operating profit of ¥25 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The machine tools business generated lower revenue due to decreased sales of special-purpose machine tools, and additional costs arising from specification changes and other factors resulted in a shift from operating income in the same period of the previous year to an operating loss. - FY2025Higher revenue and a narrower loss coexisted with declines in orders received and the order backlogAnnual report
「In the machine tools business, we pursued proactive sales activities without limiting ourselves to a particular industry. As a result, sales of special-purpose machine tools increased and net sales amounted to ¥1,598 million, up 30.5% year on year. However, additional costs were incurred to address delivery delays on some special-purpose machine tools ordered from a new industry, resulting in an operating loss of ¥31 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥77 million in the same period of the previous year.」
While increased sales led to higher revenue and a narrower loss in the machine tools business, orders received declined 33.3% year on year and the order backlog declined 61.0%, with both order indicators decreasing. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「In the machine tools business, in addition to conventional special-purpose machine tools, increased orders for semiconductor manufacturing equipment resulted in a substantial increase in revenue to ¥851 million, up 49.3% year on year, and operating income of ¥25 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥59 million in the same period of the previous year.」
In addition to special-purpose machine tools, orders for semiconductor manufacturing equipment increased. The machine tools business generated 49.3% higher revenue and turned from an operating loss to operating income of ¥25 million. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「In the machine tools business, sales of special-purpose machine tools increased, resulting in revenue of ¥1,224 million, up 3.5% year on year. However, price competition across the industry remained severe, and the operating loss was ¥77 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥298 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The machine tools business generated higher revenue, and the operating loss narrowed from ¥298 million to ¥77 million. The order backlog also increased 19.6% year on year to ¥1,199.947 million. - FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In the machine tools business, orders received increased, while revenue was approximately at the same level as in the same period of the previous year, at ¥828 million, up 5.5% year on year. Although cost reductions and other measures narrowed the loss, the operating loss was ¥67 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥205 million in the same period of the previous year. During the cumulative third quarter, orders in the machine tools business were trending upward as the impact of COVID-19 subsided, resulting in significant increases in orders received and the order backlog.」
Orders received and the order backlog in the machine tools business increased significantly, while revenue increased 5.5% year on year. The operating loss also narrowed from ¥205 million to ¥67 million. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「By segment, in the machine tools business, inquiries have been trending upward since January 2023 as the impact of COVID-19 has subsided, and an increase in orders is expected. The company is also expanding the scope of its business, including by receiving orders from India for the first time.」
The disclosure stated that inquiries in the machine tools business were trending upward and that orders and the scope of the business were expanding, including the receipt of orders from India for the first time. - FY2024-Q1Lower sales, but a narrower loss in the machine tools businessAnnual report
「In the machine tools business, sales of special-purpose machine tools declined, resulting in revenue of ¥319 million, down 18.5% year on year, and an operating loss of ¥35 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥41 million in the same period of the previous year.」
While sales of special-purpose machine tools and revenue declined, the operating loss narrowed from ¥41 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥35 million. - FY2023Higher order backlog, but lower sales and a wider lossAnnual report
「In the machine tools business, sales of special-purpose machine tools declined, resulting in revenue of ¥1,183 million, down 19.7% year on year, and an operating loss of ¥298 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥253 million in the same period of the previous year. Orders received in the machine tools business were ¥1,353.184 million, down 4.5% year on year, and the order backlog was ¥919.766 million, up 27.3%.」
While sales and revenue in the machine tools business declined and the operating loss widened, the order backlog increased 27.3% year on year. Orders received declined 4.5%, showing divergent movements among the order indicators. - FY2023-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「In the machine tools business, sales were sluggish and costs increased due to arrangements for substitute products, resulting in revenue of ¥785 million, down 17.3% year on year, and an operating loss of ¥205 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥162 million in the same period of the previous year.」
In the machine tools business, sluggish sales and higher costs from arranging substitute products resulted in a 17.3% year-on-year decline in revenue, while the operating loss also widened from the same period of the previous year. - FY2023-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「In the machine tools business, the impact of customers' revised capital investment plans due to COVID-19 remained significant, as in the same period of the previous year. Net sales amounted to ¥590 million, down 13.5% year on year, and operating loss amounted to ¥142 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥129 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The impact of customers' revised capital investment plans continued, resulting in lower revenue in the machine tools business. The operating loss also widened from the same period of the previous year, and differences between the businesses persisted amid the recovery in orders and sales. - FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「During the cumulative first quarter, orders received and the order backlog in the transportation equipment business increased, and orders received in the machine tools business also increased. This was mainly due to a recovery from the impact of COVID-19.」
Orders received and the order backlog increased in the transportation equipment business, while orders received also increased in the machine tools business. The order trend improved as the recovery continued. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「In the machine tools business, sales of special-purpose machine tools increased during the first half, resulting in revenue of ¥1,474 million, up 7.1% year on year. However, due to the impact of the semiconductor shortage and other factors, the operating loss was ¥253 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥340 million in the same period of the previous year.」
Revenue in the machine tools business increased 7.1% year on year, and the operating loss narrowed from ¥340 million to ¥253 million. Orders received increased 11.9% year on year, while the order backlog was down 0.0% year on year. - FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In the machine tools business, revenue was ¥949 million, up 12.5% year on year, due to a recovery in customers' capital investment and other factors, while the operating loss was ¥162 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥312 million in the same period of the previous year.」
Due to a recovery in customers' capital investment and other factors, revenue in the machine tools business increased 12.5% year on year, and the operating loss narrowed from ¥312 million to ¥162 million. However, the operating loss continued. - FY2022-Q2Higher revenue and a narrower operating loss, but the impact of revised capital investment plans continuedAnnual report
「In the machine tools business, as in the same period of the previous year, the impact of customers' revisions to their capital investment plans due to COVID-19 remained substantial. Revenue was ¥682 million, up 3.9% year on year, and the operating loss was ¥129 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥161 million in the same period of the previous year.」
While the impact of revised capital investment plans continued in the machine tools business, revenue increased 3.9% year on year and the operating loss narrowed from ¥161 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥129 million. - FY2022-Q1WorsenedAnnual report
「During the cumulative first quarter, production, orders received, the order backlog and sales in the transportation equipment business increased, mainly due to a recovery from the impact of COVID-19. In the machine tools business, orders received and the order backlog declined, mainly due to a decrease in orders resulting from the impact of COVID-19 and other factors.」
While the transportation equipment business saw increases across its operating metrics due to the recovery, orders received and the order backlog in the machine tools business declined because of the impact of COVID-19 and other factors, resulting in divergent order trends between the businesses. - FY2021WorsenedAnnual report
「In the machine tools business, sales of both labor-saving equipment and special-purpose machine tools declined, resulting in revenue of ¥1,376 million, down 46.3% year on year, and an operating loss of ¥340 million, compared with operating income of ¥104 million in the same period of the previous year. Orders received in the machine tools business were ¥1,266.859 million, down 23.8% year on year, and the order backlog was ¥722.716 million, down 11.4%.」
In the machine tools business, sales, orders received and the order backlog all declined, shifting sharply from a trend of higher revenue and income to significantly lower revenue and an operating loss. - FY2021-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「During the cumulative third quarter, in the machine tools business, production, orders received, the order backlog and sales declined significantly due to the decrease in orders for large-scale projects that had been received in the same period of the previous year and the substantial impact of the spread of COVID-19.」
Production, orders received, the order backlog and sales in the machine tools business all declined significantly due to the decrease in orders for large-scale projects and the impact of COVID-19. - FY2021-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「During the cumulative second quarter, in the machine tools business, production, the order backlog and sales declined significantly due to the decrease in orders for large-scale projects that had been received in the same period of the previous year and the substantial impact of the spread of COVID-19.」
Production, the order backlog and sales in the machine tools business all declined significantly due to the decrease in orders for large-scale projects received in the same period of the previous year and the impact of COVID-19. - FY2021-Q1WorsenedAnnual report
「In the machine tools business, the order backlog declined because orders for large-scale projects that had been received in the same period of the previous year decreased.」
In the machine tools business, the order backlog declined against the backdrop of decreased orders for large-scale projects that had existed in the same period of the previous year. This marked a retreat from the increase in the order backlog through the previous period. - FY2020-Q3Orders received turned to a significant declineAnnual report
「During the cumulative third quarter, orders for special-purpose machine tools in the machine tools business declined, resulting in a significant decrease in orders received.」
While the order backlog had increased significantly in the previous quarter against the backdrop of increased orders for special-purpose machine tools, orders received declined significantly this quarter due to decreased orders for special-purpose machine tools. - FY2020-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「During the cumulative second quarter, orders for special-purpose machine tools in the machine tools business increased, resulting in a significant increase in the order backlog.」
Against the backdrop of increased orders for special-purpose machine tools, the significant increase in the order backlog in the machine tools business continued. - FY2020-Q1Decrease in orders received and increase in order backlogAnnual report
「During the cumulative first quarter, the order backlog in the machine tools business increased, while orders received declined.」
In the machine tools business, the order backlog increased while orders received declined. The order indicators moved in different directions. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「In the machine tools business, sales of both labor-saving equipment and special-purpose machine tools increased, resulting in revenue of ¥2,199 million, up 22.7% year on year, and operating income of ¥240 million, compared with operating income of ¥18 million in the same period of the previous year. Orders received in the machine tools business were ¥3,080.902 million, up 50.8% year on year, and the order backlog was ¥1,694.267 million, up 115.0%.」
The machine tools business generated higher revenue and operating income, while orders received and the order backlog increased 50.8% and 115.0% year on year, respectively. - FY2019-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「During the cumulative third quarter, orders for special-purpose machine tools in the machine tools business increased, resulting in significant increases in orders received and the order backlog.」
Against the backdrop of increased orders for special-purpose machine tools, the significant increases in orders received and the order backlog in the machine tools business continued. - FY2019-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「During the cumulative second quarter, orders for special-purpose machine tools in the machine tools business increased, resulting in a significant increase in the order backlog.」
Against the backdrop of increased orders for special-purpose machine tools, the significant increase in the order backlog in the machine tools business continued. - FY2019-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「During the cumulative first quarter, the order backlog in the machine tools business increased significantly.」
The disclosure stated that the significant increase in the order backlog in the machine tools business continued. There was no disclosure this time regarding orders received. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「In the machine tools business, sales of both labor-saving equipment and special-purpose machine tools increased, resulting in revenue of ¥1,791 million, up 18.0% year on year, and operating income of ¥18 million, compared with operating income of ¥0 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The machine tools business generated higher revenue, and operating income improved from ¥0 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥18 million. Orders received were ¥2,043.2 million, up 40.8% year on year, and the order backlog was ¥788.171 million, up 57.1%. - FY2018-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In the machine tools business, sales were secured at approximately the same level as in the same period of the previous year, resulting in revenue of ¥1,163 million, up 3.4% year on year, and operating income of ¥38 million, up 394.0% year on year. During the cumulative third quarter, orders received and the order backlog in the machine tools business increased significantly.」
The machine tools business continued to see significant increases in orders received and the order backlog. Sales were secured at approximately the same level as in the same period of the previous year, while revenue increased 3.4% year on year and operating income increased 394.0% year on year. - FY2018-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「During the cumulative second quarter, orders received and the order backlog in the machine tools business increased significantly.」
Orders received and the order backlog in the machine tools business increased significantly for the second consecutive quarter. - FY2018-Q1Reversal to increases in order intake and orders on handAnnual report
「In the machine tools business, sales of special-purpose machine tools declined, resulting in revenue of ¥309 million, down 13.2% year on year, and an operating loss of ¥19 million, compared with operating income of ¥31 million in the same period of the previous year. During the cumulative first quarter, orders received and the order backlog in the machine tools business increased significantly.」
Sales of special-purpose machine tools declined, resulting in an operating loss, while orders received and the order backlog, which had declined significantly through the previous quarter, turned to significant increases. - FY2017-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「During the cumulative third quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year, order intake and orders on hand in the machine tool business decreased significantly. Sales showed no significant increase or decrease.」
The significant decreases in order intake and orders on hand in the machine tool business continued, while sales were said to have shown no significant change. No material change was identified from the previous quarter's description. - FY2017-Q2Sales flattened after increases in production and salesAnnual report
「During the cumulative second quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year, order intake and orders on hand in the machine tool business decreased significantly. Sales showed no significant increase or decrease.」
The significant decreases in order intake and orders on hand continued. Unlike the significant increases in production and sales described in the previous quarter, this time sales were said to have shown no significant change. - FY2017-Q1First statedAnnual report
「During the cumulative first quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year, production and sales in the machine tool business increased significantly, while order intake and orders on hand decreased significantly.」
The business trends described for the machine tool business included simultaneous increases in production and sales and decreases in order intake and orders on hand.