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Shima Seiki Mfg. (6222) · FactAdvancedLatest Earnings (2026-10-30): "Worsened"

Substantial growth in flat knitting machine business revenue and operating profit

First written in FY2017-Q1. 18 of 37 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q2. Latest entry: 2026-10-30.

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  1. FY2026AdvancedAnnual report

    「As a result, sales in the flat knitting machine business increased 2.7% year on year to ¥23,866 million, while segment profit (operating income) was ¥2,559 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥5,019 million in the previous fiscal year.」

    The flat knitting machine business reported higher sales and shifted from an operating loss in the previous fiscal year to operating income of ¥2,559 million.
  2. FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report

    「As a result, total sales in the flat knitting machine business increased 35.2% year on year to ¥13,482 million, while operating income rose 245.2% to ¥1,751 million.」

    The flat knitting machine business posted a 35.2% year-on-year increase in sales and a 245.2% increase in operating income, representing a significant improvement in business performance.
  3. FY2025WorsenedAnnual report

    「As a result, total sales in the flat knitting machine business decreased 10.3% year on year to ¥23,229 million, while segment loss (operating loss) was ¥5,019 million, compared with operating income of ¥4,421 million in the previous fiscal year.」

    The flat knitting machine business reported lower sales and shifted from operating income in the previous fiscal year to an operating loss of ¥5,019 million.
  4. FY2025-H1WorsenedAnnual report

    「As a result, total sales in the flat knitting machine business decreased 29.6% year on year to ¥9,971 million, while operating income fell 77.5% to ¥507 million.」

    The flat knitting machine business posted a 29.6% year-on-year decline in sales and a 77.5% decline in operating income, with the deterioration in sales and earnings accelerating.
  5. FY2024Declining Revenue and Significant Profit Growth ConcurrentlyAnnual report

    「As a result, sales in the flat knitting machine business decreased 5.5% year on year to ¥25,884 million, while segment profit (operating income) increased 64.1% to ¥4,421 million.」

    The flat knitting machine business reported lower full-year sales, while segment profit increased 64.1% year on year, with lower sales coinciding with a substantial increase in earnings.
  6. FY2024-Q3Lower sales alongside higher earningsAnnual report

    「As a result, total sales in the flat knitting machine business decreased 1.7% year on year to ¥18,674 million, while operating income increased 12.8% to ¥3,301 million.」

    Sales in the flat knitting machine business decreased 1.7% year on year, while operating income increased 12.8%.
  7. FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「As a result, total sales in the flat knitting machine business increased 9.8% year on year to ¥14,158 million, while operating income rose 16.2% to ¥2,254 million.」

    The flat knitting machine business posted sales of ¥14,158 million and operating income of ¥2,254 million, with increases in both sales and earnings year on year.
  8. FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「As a result, total sales in the flat knitting machine business increased 31.7% year on year to ¥9,097 million, while operating income rose 159.1% to ¥1,438 million.」

    The flat knitting machine business posted sales of ¥9,097 million and operating income of ¥1,438 million, with year-on-year growth in both sales and earnings gaining momentum.
  9. FY2023AdvancedAnnual report

    「As a result, sales in the flat knitting machine business increased 32.4% year on year to ¥27,395 million, while segment profit (operating income) rose 341.5% to ¥2,693 million.」

    The flat knitting machine business posted full-year sales of ¥27,395 million and segment profit of ¥2,693 million, with year-on-year growth in both sales and earnings gaining momentum.
  10. FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「As a result, total sales in the flat knitting machine business increased 29.1% year on year to ¥19,001 million, while operating income rose 291.9% to ¥2,927 million.」

    The flat knitting machine business posted sales of ¥19,001 million and operating income of ¥2,927 million, with year-on-year growth in both sales and earnings gaining momentum.
  11. FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「As a result, total sales in the flat knitting machine business increased 23.1% year on year to ¥12,899 million, while operating income rose 85.6% to ¥1,939 million.」

    The flat knitting machine business posted cumulative sales of ¥12,899 million and operating income of ¥1,939 million, with year-on-year growth in both sales and earnings gaining momentum.
  12. FY2023-Q1Higher sales alongside a slight decline in operating incomeAnnual report

    「As a result, total sales in the flat knitting machine business increased 28.0% year on year to ¥6,906 million, while operating income was ¥510 million, down 1.2% year on year.」

    Sales in the flat knitting machine business increased 28.0% year on year, while operating income declined 1.2%, with higher sales coinciding with a slight decline in profit.
  13. FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「As a result, total sales in the flat knitting machine business increased 55.0% year on year to ¥14,713 million, while operating income was ¥575 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥2,119 million in the same period of the previous year.」

    The flat knitting machine business posted a 55.0% year-on-year increase in sales, shifting from an operating loss in the same period of the previous year to operating income.
  14. FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「As a result, total sales in the flat knitting machine business increased 67.9% year on year to ¥10,477 million, while operating income was ¥860 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥1,004 million in the same quarter of the previous year.」

    Sales in the flat knitting machine business increased 67.9% year on year, and the business shifted from an operating loss in the same quarter of the previous year to operating income.
  15. FY2022-Q1MitigatedAnnual report

    「As a result, total sales in the flat knitting machine business increased 64.2% year on year to ¥5,396 million, while operating income was ¥516 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥418 million in the same period of the previous year.」

    The flat knitting machine business posted a 64.2% year-on-year increase in sales, shifting from an operating loss in the same period of the previous year to operating income.
  16. FY2021WorsenedAnnual report

    「As a result, sales in the flat knitting machine business decreased 32.0% year on year to ¥15,547 million, while segment loss (operating loss) was ¥3,281 million, compared with operating income of ¥348 million in the same period of the previous year.」

    The flat knitting machine business reported lower sales and shifted from operating income in the same period of the previous year to an operating loss.
  17. FY2021-Q3WorsenedAnnual report

    「As a result, total sales in the flat knitting machine business decreased 44.7% year on year to ¥9,489 million, while the business recorded an operating loss of ¥2,119 million, compared with operating income of ¥377 million in the same quarter of the previous year.」

    The flat knitting machine business posted a 44.7% year-on-year decline in sales, shifting from operating income to an operating loss of ¥2,119 million.
  18. FY2021-Q2WorsenedAnnual report

    「As a result, total sales in the flat knitting machine business decreased 47.7% year on year to ¥6,238 million, while the business recorded an operating loss of ¥1,004 million, compared with operating income of ¥152 million in the same quarter of the previous year.」

    The flat knitting machine business posted a 47.7% year-on-year decline in sales, shifting from operating income to an operating loss of ¥1,004 million.
  19. FY2020-Q3WorsenedAnnual report

    「As a result, total sales in the flat knitting machine business fell sharply by 44.5% year on year to ¥17,171 million, while operating income decreased 95.5% to ¥377 million.」

    Cumulative third-quarter sales and operating income in the flat knitting machine business declined sharply year on year, and the business remained sluggish.
  20. FY2020-Q2WorsenedAnnual report

    「As a result, total sales in the flat knitting machine business fell sharply by 45.7% year on year to ¥11,917 million, while operating income decreased 97.6% to ¥152 million.」

    Cumulative second-quarter sales in the flat knitting machine business fell 45.7% year on year, while operating income declined 97.6%, with the declines in sales and earnings becoming more pronounced.
  21. FY2020-Q1WorsenedAnnual report

    「As a result, total sales in the flat knitting machine business decreased 57.8% year on year to ¥5,908 million, while operating income fell 83.6% to ¥692 million.」

    Sales and operating income in the flat knitting machine business declined sharply year on year, accelerating the decline in earnings from the previous fiscal year.
  22. FY2019WorsenedAnnual report

    「As a result, sales in the flat knitting machine business fell 34.6% year on year to ¥38,806 million, while segment profit (operating income) decreased 54.9% to ¥8,767 million.」

    Full-year sales and segment profit in the flat knitting machine business declined sharply year on year, deteriorating from the growth trend through the previous fiscal year.
  23. FY2019-Q3WorsenedAnnual report

    「As a result, total sales in the flat knitting machine business decreased 27.8% year on year to ¥30,923 million, while operating income fell 41.5% to ¥8,469 million.」

    Cumulative third-quarter sales and operating income in the flat knitting machine business declined sharply year on year.
  24. FY2019-Q2WorsenedAnnual report

    「As a result, total sales in the flat knitting machine business fell 25.8% year on year to ¥21,933 million, reflecting a significant decline in Asia, while operating income decreased 36.4% to ¥6,278 million.」

    Sales and operating income in the flat knitting machine business declined year on year because of the downturn in Asia.
  25. FY2019-Q1WorsenedAnnual report

    「As a result, total sales in the flat knitting machine business decreased 3.8% year on year to ¥14,008 million, while operating income fell 12.4% to ¥4,228 million.」

    Sales and operating income in the flat knitting machine business declined year on year, deteriorating from the previous growth trend.
  26. FY2018AdvancedAnnual report

    「As a result, sales in the flat knitting machine business increased 17.8% year on year to ¥59,369 million, while segment profit (operating income) rose 28.9% to ¥19,423 million.」

    The flat knitting machine business posted full-year sales of ¥59,369 million and segment profit of ¥19,423 million, setting new records.
  27. FY2018-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「As a result, total sales in the flat knitting machine business increased 36.5% year on year to ¥42,856 million, while operating income rose 59.0% to ¥14,479 million.」

    Cumulative third-quarter sales in the flat knitting machine business were ¥42,856 million and operating income was ¥14,479 million, up 36.5% and 59.0%, respectively, year on year.
  28. FY2018-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「As a result, total sales in the flat knitting machine business increased significantly to ¥29,569 million, up 24.5% year on year, and operating income rose 33.9% to ¥9,868 million.」

    Cumulative second-quarter sales in the flat knitting machine business were ¥29,569 million and operating income was ¥9,868 million, up 24.5% and 33.9%, respectively, year on year.
  29. FY2018-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「As a result, revenue for the flat knitting machine business as a whole was ¥14,555 million, up 2.2% year on year, and operating profit was ¥4,828 million, up 1.9% year on year.」

    The flat knitting machine business recorded first-quarter revenue of ¥14,555 million and operating profit of ¥4,828 million, both higher than in the same quarter of the previous year.
  30. FY2017AdvancedAnnual report

    「As a result, revenue for the flat knitting machine business was ¥50,378 million, up 33.3% year on year, and segment profit (operating profit) was ¥15,073 million, up 68.5% year on year.」

    New full-year results are reported for the flat knitting machine business: revenue of ¥50,378 million and operating profit of ¥15,073 million.
  31. FY2017-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「As a result, revenue for the flat knitting machine business as a whole increased to ¥31,401 million, up 35.0% year on year, and operating profit increased to ¥9,104 million, up 70.8%.」

    For the nine months ended the third quarter, the flat knitting machine business recorded revenue of ¥31,401 million and operating profit of ¥9,104 million, increases of 35.0% and 70.8%, respectively, from the year-earlier period.
  32. FY2017-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「As a result, revenue for the flat knitting machine business as a whole increased substantially to ¥23,741 million, up 44.9% year on year, and operating profit was ¥7,371 million, up 102.5% year on year.」

    New period results are reported for the flat knitting machine business: cumulative revenue of ¥23,741 million and operating profit of ¥7,371 million.
  33. FY2017-Q1First statedAnnual report

    「As a result, revenue for the flat knitting machine business as a whole increased substantially to ¥14,238 million, up 52.9% year on year, and operating profit was ¥4,738 million, up 126.1% year on year.」

    The first-quarter revenue and operating profit results for the core business are reported.
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  3. 2Sluggish sales of design system-related products24×
  4. 3Expanding sales in growth markets in Asia, including Bangladesh and ASEAN20×
  5. 4Improvement in gross profit margin and control of selling, general and administrative expenses20×
  6. 5Declining revenue and profit in the Other business, including parts and repairs20×
  7. 6Weak performance in the glove and hosiery knitting machine business18×

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