Creating high-growth, highly profitable businesses and improving the earnings structure
First written in FY2016. 30 of 39 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q1. Latest entry: 2026-10-12.
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- 2026-10-12Othermedia.unisba.ac.id
「Lasertec announced higher profit.」
A new performance-related fact was reported: Lasertec announced higher profit, but the article does not state the period covered or the amount of the increase. - FY2026Maintaining an operating margin above 20% even amid declines in revenue and profitAnnual report
「Our group’s basic policy is to pursue growth opportunities through active research and development while maintaining an operating margin of at least 20%.」
Although net sales declined 8.3% year on year and operating income declined 14.3%, the operating margin was approximately 45.7%, exceeding the basic policy target of an operating margin of at least 20%. - 2026-08-06OtherRevision of earnings forecasts
「On a consolidated basis, operating profit was ¥105.259 billion, down 14.3% year on year, ordinary profit was ¥107.895 billion, down 9.7%, and net profit attributable to owners of the parent was ¥77.485 billion, down 8.5%.」
For the fiscal year ending June 2026, revenue and profit declined, and the operating margin fell from 48.8% to 45.7%. The company nevertheless maintained an operating margin of at least 20%. - FY2026-H1Maintaining a high operating margin and higher ordinary and net income despite lower sales and operating incomeAnnual report
「Net sales for the interim consolidated accounting period were ¥128,258 million, down 0.6% year on year. In consolidated results, operating income was ¥62,991 million, down 1.1% year on year, ordinary income was ¥65,130 million, up 4.3%, and interim net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥45,745 million, up 5.6%.」
During the interim period, net sales and operating income fell below the same period of the previous year, while ordinary income and interim net income attributable to owners of the parent increased. The operating margin was approximately 49.1% based on the stated figures, continuing to exceed the previous target operating margin of at least 20%. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「Our group’s basic policy is to pursue growth opportunities through active research and development while maintaining an operating margin of at least 20%.」
The company continued its policy of maintaining an operating margin of at least 20% and pursuing active research and development. For the period, net sales were ¥251,477 million, operating income was ¥122,843 million, and the operating margin was approximately 48.8%. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「Net sales for the interim consolidated accounting period were ¥128,968 million, up 35.8% year on year. By product category, semiconductor-related equipment accounted for ¥103,081 million, up 27.1% year on year, Other for ¥3,711 million, up 304.4%, and services for ¥22,175 million, up 70.6%. In consolidated results, operating income was ¥63,662 million, up 100.5% year on year, ordinary income was ¥62,438 million, up 99.5%, and interim net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥43,318 million, up 95.1%.」
The interim period saw higher sales and profit, with an operating margin of approximately 49.4% based on the stated figures. Operating income increased 100.5% year on year toward the policy of growing while maintaining an operating margin of at least 20%. - FY2024Maintaining an operating margin above 20% amid higher sales and higher profitAnnual report
「Our group’s basic policy is to pursue growth opportunities through active research and development while maintaining an operating margin of at least 20%.」
The company continued its basic policy of maintaining an operating margin of at least 20% and pursuing active research and development. For the period, operating income was ¥81,375 million and net sales were ¥213,506 million, resulting in an operating margin of approximately 38.1%, down from approximately 40.8% in the previous fiscal year. - FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Net sales for the cumulative third quarter were ¥157,202 million, up 97.9% year on year. By product category, semiconductor-related equipment accounted for ¥135,667 million, up 111.3% year on year, Other for ¥2,281 million, up 22.4%, and services for ¥19,253 million, up 44.1%. In consolidated results, operating income was ¥58,110 million, up 111.5% year on year, ordinary income was ¥58,693 million, up 109.8%, and profit attributable to owners of the parent was ¥41,521 million, up 100.4%.」
For the cumulative third quarter, net sales and profit increased substantially. The operating margin was approximately 37.0% based on the stated figures, representing progress in profit generation toward the goal of growing while maintaining an operating margin of at least 20%. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Net sales for the cumulative second quarter were ¥94,989 million, up 72.4% year on year. In consolidated results, operating income was ¥31,752 million, up 75.2% year on year, ordinary income was ¥31,302 million, up 72.9%, and profit attributable to owners of the parent was ¥22,198 million, up 63.4%.」
For the cumulative second quarter, net sales were ¥94,989 million and operating income was ¥31,752 million, resulting in an operating margin of approximately 33.4%. Profit generation increased substantially year on year toward the goal of growing while maintaining an operating margin of at least 20%. - FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Net sales for the cumulative first quarter were ¥47,305 million, up 83.9% year on year. In consolidated results, operating income was ¥10,279 million, up 20.8% year on year, ordinary income was ¥10,929 million, up 18.3%, and profit attributable to owners of the parent was ¥7,702 million, up 14.4%.」
For the cumulative first quarter, net sales were ¥47,305 million and operating income was ¥10,279 million. Based on the stated figures, the operating margin was approximately 21.7%, exceeding the target operating margin of at least 20%. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「Even amid market contraction, we aim to maintain an operating margin of at least 20% and build a strong financial and business foundation that enables continued investment for growth.」
The company continued its goal of maintaining an operating margin of at least 20% even during market contraction. For the period, operating income was ¥62,287 million and net sales were ¥152,832 million, resulting in an operating margin of approximately 40.8%. - FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In consolidated results, operating income was ¥27,472 million, up 66.1% year on year, ordinary income was ¥27,975 million, up 61.9%, and profit attributable to owners of the parent was ¥20,716 million, up 59.3%.」
For the cumulative third quarter, operating income was ¥27,472 million and net sales were ¥79,430 million, resulting in an operating margin of approximately 34.6%. Profit generation increased 66.1% year on year toward the goal of growing while maintaining an operating margin of at least 20%. - FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Net sales for the cumulative second quarter were ¥55,100 million, up 49.2% year on year. By product category, semiconductor-related equipment accounted for ¥44,566 million, up 47.2% year on year, Other for ¥1,253 million, down 4.0%, and services for ¥9,281 million, up 73.6%. In consolidated results, operating income was ¥18,124 million, up 41.6% year on year, ordinary income was ¥18,108 million, up 38.0%, and profit attributable to owners of the parent was ¥13,582 million, up 39.5%.」
For the cumulative second quarter, net sales, operating income, ordinary income and quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent all exceeded the same period of the previous year. The operating margin was approximately 32.9% based on the stated figures, representing progress in profit generation toward the goal of growing while maintaining an operating margin of at least 20%. - FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Net sales for the cumulative first quarter were ¥25,723 million, up 182.4% year on year. By product category, semiconductor-related equipment accounted for ¥21,448 million, up 223.8% year on year, Other for ¥127 million, down 12.9%, and services for ¥4,147 million, up 77.3%. In consolidated results, operating income was ¥8,508 million, up 321.3% year on year, ordinary income was ¥9,238 million, up 330.7%, and profit attributable to owners of the parent was ¥6,731 million, up 329.3%.」
For the cumulative first quarter, operating income was ¥8,508 million and net sales were ¥25,723 million, resulting in an operating margin of approximately 33.1%. Profit generation made substantial progress from the same period of the previous year toward the goal of growing while maintaining an operating margin of at least 20%. - FY2022RestatedAnnual report
「Even amid market contraction, we aim to maintain an operating margin of at least 20% and build a strong financial and business foundation that enables continued investment for growth.」
The company reiterated its goal of maintaining an operating margin of at least 20% even during market contraction and continuing investment for growth. The operating margin for the period was approximately 35.9% based on the stated figures. - FY2022-Q3Maintaining an operating margin above 20% despite higher sales and lower profitAnnual report
「Net sales for the cumulative third quarter were ¥53,565 million, up 3.1% year on year. In consolidated results, operating income was ¥16,542 million, down 11.0% year on year, ordinary income was ¥17,279 million, down 8.9%, and profit attributable to owners of the parent was ¥13,000 million, down 3.5%.」
Although net sales increased 3.1% year on year, operating income declined 11.0%. Based on the stated figures, the operating margin was approximately 30.9%, continuing to exceed the previous target of at least 20%. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Net sales for the cumulative second quarter were ¥36,929 million, up 14.6% year on year. In consolidated results, operating income was ¥12,803 million, up 6.2% year on year, ordinary income was ¥13,122 million, up 11.0%, and profit attributable to owners of the parent was ¥9,735 million, up 16.4%.」
For the cumulative second quarter, net sales, operating income, ordinary income and quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent all exceeded the same period of the previous year. Operating income was ¥12,803 million, implying an operating margin of approximately 34.7% based on net sales and continuing profit generation above the target operating margin of at least 20%. - FY2022-Q1Maintaining an operating margin above 20% even amid declines in revenue and profitAnnual report
「Net sales for the cumulative first quarter were ¥9,110 million, down 30.8% year on year. In consolidated results, operating income was ¥2,019 million, down 55.4% year on year, ordinary income was ¥2,144 million, down 51.2%, and profit attributable to owners of the parent was ¥1,567 million, down 50.5%.」
Net sales, operating income, ordinary income and net income all fell below the same period of the previous year. However, the operating margin was approximately 22.2% based on the stated figures, exceeding the previously stated target of at least 20%. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「Our group’s basic policy is to pursue growth opportunities through active research and development while maintaining an operating margin of at least 20%.」
The company continued its policy of maintaining an operating margin of at least 20% and pursuing active research and development. For the period, operating income was ¥26,074 million and net sales were ¥70,248 million, implying an operating margin of approximately 37.1% based on the stated figures. R&D expenses also increased 73.0% year on year to ¥5,706 million. - FY2021-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Under these circumstances, net sales for the cumulative third quarter were ¥51,945 million, up 102.9% year on year. By product category, semiconductor-related equipment accounted for ¥43,321 million, up 123.3% year on year, Other for ¥3,179 million, up 75.9%, and services for ¥5,444 million, up 24.0%. In consolidated results, operating income was ¥18,584 million, up 109.6% year on year, ordinary income was ¥18,961 million, up 112.7%, and profit attributable to owners of the parent was ¥13,477 million, up 113.6%.」
For the cumulative third quarter, net sales increased 102.9% year on year, operating income increased 109.6%, ordinary income increased 112.7%, and quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent increased 113.6%. The operating margin was approximately 35.8% based on the stated figures, continuing profit generation above the target operating margin of at least 20%. - FY2021-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In consolidated results, operating income was ¥12,056 million, up 50.9% year on year, ordinary income was ¥11,823 million, up 48.8%, and profit attributable to owners of the parent was ¥8,362 million, up 49.5%.」
For the cumulative second quarter, operating income, ordinary income and quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent exceeded the same period of the previous year. The operating margin was approximately 37.4% based on the stated figures, continuing profit generation above the target operating margin of at least 20%. - FY2021-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Under these circumstances, net sales for the cumulative first quarter were ¥13,165 million, up 137.5% year on year. By product category, semiconductor-related equipment accounted for ¥11,054 million, up 245.9% year on year, Other for ¥523 million, down 47.7%, and services for ¥1,588 million, up 18.0%. In consolidated results, operating income was ¥4,529 million, up 216.8% year on year, ordinary income was ¥4,392 million, up 220.0%, and profit attributable to owners of the parent was ¥3,165 million, up 218.7%.」
For the first quarter, net sales, operating income, ordinary income and net income all substantially exceeded the same period of the previous year. The operating margin was approximately 34.4% based on the stated figures, continuing profit generation above the target operating margin of at least 20%. - FY2020AdvancedAnnual report
「Our group aims to pursue growth opportunities through active research and development while maintaining an operating margin of at least 20%.」
The company maintained its targets of an operating margin of at least 20% and active research and development. For the period, operating income was ¥15,062 million, implying an operating margin of approximately 35.4% based on net sales. - FY2020-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Under these circumstances, net sales for the cumulative third quarter were ¥25,601 million, up 19.2% year on year. By product category, semiconductor-related equipment accounted for ¥19,403 million, up 34.5% year on year, Other for ¥1,807 million, down 52.5%, and services for ¥4,390 million, up 35.1%. In consolidated results, operating income was ¥8,864 million, up 54.4% year on year, ordinary income was ¥8,915 million, up 56.9%, and profit attributable to owners of the parent was ¥6,310 million, up 46.9%.」
For the cumulative third quarter, net sales, operating income, ordinary income and quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent all exceeded the same period of the previous year. The operating margin was approximately 34.6% based on the stated figures, continuing progress in profit generation toward the target operating margin of at least 20%. - FY2020-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Under these circumstances, net sales for the cumulative second quarter were ¥19,948 million, up 18.5% year on year. By product category, semiconductor-related equipment accounted for ¥15,866 million, up 29.3% year on year, Other for ¥1,316 million, down 47.0%, and services for ¥2,765 million, up 33.1%. In consolidated results, operating income was ¥7,988 million, up 55.2% year on year, ordinary income was ¥7,948 million, up 54.3%, and profit attributable to owners of the parent was ¥5,593 million, up 45.3%.」
For the cumulative second quarter, operating income was ¥7,988 million, ordinary income was ¥7,948 million, and quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥5,593 million, all representing increases from the same period of the previous year. - FY2020-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Under these circumstances, consolidated net sales for the cumulative first quarter were ¥5,542 million, down 10.3% year on year. By product category, semiconductor-related equipment accounted for ¥3,195 million, down 22.3% year on year, Other for ¥1,001 million, down 9.2%, and services for ¥1,345 million, up 39.5%. In consolidated results, operating income was ¥1,429 million, up 55.2% year on year, ordinary income was ¥1,372 million, up 41.3%, and profit attributable to owners of the parent was ¥993 million, up 26.8%.」
Although net sales decreased 10.3% year on year, operating income increased 55.2%, ordinary income increased 41.3%, and quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent increased 26.8%, resulting in higher profit despite lower sales. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「Our group aims to pursue growth opportunities through active research and development while maintaining an operating margin of at least 20%.」
The company maintained its targets of an operating margin of at least 20% and active research and development. For the period, operating income was ¥7,941 million, ordinary income was ¥7,834 million, and net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥5,933 million. - FY2019-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Under these circumstances, under these circumstances, net sales for the cumulative third quarter were ¥21,479 million, up 36.5% year on year. By product category, semiconductor-related equipment accounted for ¥14,421 million, up 26.6% year on year, Other for ¥3,808 million, up 145.9%, and services for ¥3,249 million, up 16.1%. In consolidated results, operating income was ¥5,740 million, up 25.2% year on year, ordinary income was ¥5,681 million, up 25.9%, and profit attributable to owners of the parent was ¥4,296 million, up 27.9%.」
For the cumulative third quarter, net sales, operating income, ordinary income and quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent all exceeded the same period of the previous year. Operating income was ¥5,740 million, continuing quantitative progress toward improving the earnings structure. - FY2019-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Net sales for the cumulative second quarter were ¥16,837 million, up 61.1% year on year. By product category, semiconductor-related equipment accounted for ¥12,275 million, up 67.7% year on year, Other for ¥2,485 million, up 94.8%, and services for ¥2,077 million, up 12.0%. In consolidated results, operating income was ¥5,148 million, up 57.1% year on year, ordinary income was ¥5,150 million, up 56.4%, and profit attributable to owners of the parent was ¥3,848 million, up 59.3%.」
For the cumulative second quarter, net sales, operating income, ordinary income and quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent all substantially exceeded the same period of the previous year, continuing quantitative progress toward improving the earnings structure. - FY2019-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Under these circumstances, net sales for the cumulative first quarter were ¥6,181 million, up 127.3% year on year. By product category, semiconductor-related equipment accounted for ¥4,114 million, up 154.7% year on year, Other for ¥1,102 million, up 272.4%, and services for ¥964 million, up 19.4%. In consolidated results, operating income was ¥921 million, up 272.7% year on year, ordinary income was ¥971 million, up 294.0%, and profit attributable to owners of the parent was ¥783 million, up 296.3%.」
For the cumulative first quarter, net sales, operating income, ordinary income and quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent all substantially exceeded the same period of the previous year. This is recorded as quantitative progress toward improving the earnings structure. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「Our group aims to achieve significant growth through active research and development while maintaining an operating margin of at least 20%. As a result, operating income was ¥5,685 million, up 16.0% from the previous fiscal year, ordinary income was ¥5,706 million, up 14.9%, and net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥4,366 million, up 23.5%.」
The company maintained its target of an operating margin of at least 20%, and operating income, ordinary income and net income all exceeded the previous fiscal year. Based on net sales of ¥21,252 million and operating income of ¥5,685 million, the operating margin was approximately 26.8%. - FY2018-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Under these circumstances, net sales for the cumulative third quarter were ¥15,735 million, up 34.3% year on year. By product category, semiconductor-related equipment accounted for ¥11,387 million, up 41.0% year on year, Other for ¥1,548 million, up 1.0%, and services for ¥2,799 million, up 33.1%. In consolidated results, operating income was ¥4,585 million, up 23.8% year on year, ordinary income was ¥4,514 million, up 20.3%, and profit attributable to owners of the parent was ¥3,358 million, up 27.0%.」
For the cumulative third quarter, net sales, operating income, ordinary income and quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent all exceeded the same period of the previous year. This is recorded as quantitative progress toward improving the earnings structure. - FY2018-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Under these circumstances, net sales for the cumulative second quarter were ¥10,451 million, up 20.5% year on year. In consolidated results, operating income was ¥3,277 million, up 25.8% year on year, ordinary income was ¥3,293 million, up 20.3%, and profit attributable to owners of the parent was ¥2,415 million, up 25.9%.」
For the cumulative second quarter, net sales increased 20.5% year on year, and operating income, ordinary income and quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent all increased. This represents quantitative progress toward improving the earnings structure. - FY2018-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Under these circumstances, net sales for the cumulative first quarter were ¥2,719 million, up 44.7% year on year. In consolidated results, operating income was ¥247 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥74 million in the same period of the previous year; ordinary income was ¥246 million, compared with an ordinary loss of ¥74 million; and profit attributable to owners of the parent was ¥197 million, compared with a quarterly net loss attributable to owners of the parent of ¥46 million.」
Net sales increased 44.7% year on year, and operating income, ordinary income and quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent turned profitable from losses in the same period of the previous year. This represents quantitative progress toward improving the earnings structure. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「To build a solid financial foundation while continuing to invest for growth, we are targeting an operating margin of at least 20%.」
The company explicitly stated the quantitative target of an operating margin of at least 20%. For the period, net sales were ¥17,369 million and operating income was ¥4,960 million, implying an operating margin of approximately 28.6% based on the stated figures. - FY2017-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Net sales for the cumulative third quarter were ¥11,813 million, up 11.9% year on year. In consolidated results, operating income was ¥3,768 million, up 60.3% year on year, ordinary income was ¥3,780 million, up 59.5%, and profit attributable to owners of the parent was ¥2,668 million, up 59.0%.」
Net sales increased 11.9% year on year, while operating income, ordinary income and profit attributable to owners of the parent increased 60.3%, 59.5% and 59.0%, respectively. This is recorded as quantitative progress toward improving the earnings structure. - FY2017-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In consolidated results, operating income was ¥2,699 million, up 107.0% year on year, ordinary income was ¥2,762 million, up 111.7%, and profit attributable to owners of the parent was ¥1,938 million, up 107.5%.」
Results increased substantially from operating income and other figures in the same period of the previous year, and the company moved from the losses that had continued as of FY2017-Q1 to operating income, ordinary income and net income for the cumulative second quarter. This is recorded as quantitative progress toward improving the earnings structure. - FY2017-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In consolidated results, the Group recorded an operating loss of ¥77 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥345 million in the same period of the previous year; an ordinary loss of ¥75 million, compared with an ordinary loss of ¥352 million; and a quarterly net loss attributable to owners of the parent of ¥46 million, compared with a quarterly net loss attributable to owners of the parent of ¥245 million.」
Operating loss narrowed from ¥345 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥77 million. However, operating, ordinary and net losses have all continued, and this is recorded as quantitative quarterly progress toward improving the earnings structure. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「The Group is actively working to create new high-growth, high-profitability businesses, pursue further profitability in existing businesses, and improve its business structure so that it can generate profits even when market sizes contract. It is also working to reestablish its risk management framework.」
The Group is pursuing new businesses, profitability in existing businesses, resilience during market contraction, and its risk management framework simultaneously.