Optoelectronics slowdown and medical membrane growth
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- 2026-07-28Cited as achievedResults briefing materials
「Fiscal 2026 Q1 (April–June) 271,672 49,210 49,581 33,872 YoY (%) 10.3 15.4 14.5 8.2」
The company updated its consolidated results for the first quarter of fiscal 2026, reporting year-on-year increases in revenue and operating profit. By segment, Optoelectronics revenue increased 1.3% year on year while operating profit declined 3.8%, whereas Human Life revenue increased 25.6%. - FY2026Full-year results updateAnnual report
「Revenue was ¥1,028,171 million, up 1.4% from the previous fiscal year. Operating profit fell 1.1% to ¥183,615 million, profit before tax fell 0.2% to ¥184,976 million, profit for the year fell 2.7% to ¥133,537 million, and profit for the year attributable to owners of the parent fell 2.7% to ¥133,498 million.」
For FY2026, revenue was ¥1,028,171 million and operating profit was ¥183,615 million, representing higher revenue but lower operating profit. - FY2026-H1Half-year performance updateAnnual report
「As a result, revenue was ¥513,569 million, down 1.6% from the previous interim consolidated accounting period (the same comparison applies below). Operating profit fell 13.5% to ¥94,504 million, interim profit before tax fell 12.6% to ¥95,167 million, interim profit fell 13.8% to ¥68,955 million, and interim profit attributable to owners of the parent fell 13.8% to ¥68,926 million.」
In the interim period, revenue was ¥513,569 million and operating profit was ¥94,504 million, representing year-on-year declines in both revenue and profit. The stronger yen, lower revenue and profit in Optoelectronics, and other factors affected overall performance. - FY2025Full-year results updateAnnual report
「Revenue was ¥1,013,878 million, up 10.8% from the previous fiscal year. Operating profit rose 33.4% to ¥185,667 million, profit before tax rose 33.4% to ¥185,329 million, profit for the year rose 33.6% to ¥137,307 million, and profit for the year attributable to owners of the parent rose 33.7% to ¥137,237 million.」
For FY2025, revenue was ¥1,013,878 million and operating profit was ¥185,667 million, representing increases in both revenue and profit. - FY2025-H1Half-year performance updateAnnual report
「As a result, revenue was ¥521,723 million, up 16.1% from the previous interim consolidated accounting period (the same comparison applies below). Operating profit rose 69.5% to ¥109,267 million, interim profit before tax rose 69.6% to ¥108,932 million, interim profit rose 80.8% to ¥80,009 million, and interim profit attributable to owners of the parent rose 80.9% to ¥79,975 million.」
In the interim consolidated accounting period, revenue was ¥521,723 million and operating profit was ¥109,267 million, representing year-on-year increases in both revenue and profit. - FY2024Full-year results updateAnnual report
「Revenue was ¥915,139 million, down 1.5% from the previous fiscal year. Operating profit fell 5.5% to ¥139,132 million, profit before tax fell 5.4% to ¥138,901 million, profit for the year fell 6.0% to ¥102,755 million, and profit for the year attributable to owners of the parent fell 5.9% to ¥102,679 million.」
For FY2024, revenue and profit declined. Industrial Tape reported higher revenue and profit, Optoelectronics lower revenue and profit, and Human Life an operating loss. - FY2024-Q3Third-quarter results updateAnnual report
「As a result, revenue was ¥693,900 million, down 6.1% from the first nine months of the previous fiscal year (the same comparison applies below). Operating profit fell 18.4% to ¥112,329 million, profit before tax fell 18.5% to ¥112,025 million, quarterly profit fell 14.8% to ¥81,665 million, and quarterly profit attributable to owners of the parent fell 14.8% to ¥81,600 million.」
In the first nine months, revenue was ¥693,900 million and operating profit was ¥112,329 million, representing year-on-year declines in both revenue and profit. Industrial Tape reported higher revenue and profit, Optoelectronics lower revenue and profit, and Human Life an operating loss. - FY2024-Q2Half-year performance updateAnnual report
「As a result, revenue was ¥449,344 million, down 7.3% from the first six months of the previous fiscal year (the same comparison applies below). Operating profit fell 30.1% to ¥64,472 million, profit before tax fell 30.2% to ¥64,240 million, quarterly profit fell 30.2% to ¥44,264 million, and quarterly profit attributable to owners of the parent fell 30.3% to ¥44,216 million.」
In the first six months of FY2024, revenue was ¥449,344 million and operating profit was ¥64,472 million, representing year-on-year declines in both revenue and profit. Industrial Tape reported lower revenue but higher profit, Optoelectronics lower revenue and profit, and Human Life an operating loss. - FY2024-Q1First-quarter results updateAnnual report
「As a result, revenue was ¥208,455 million, down 3.7% from the first quarter of the previous fiscal year (the same comparison applies below). Operating profit fell 41.8% to ¥22,411 million, profit before tax fell 42.7% to ¥22,176 million, quarterly profit fell 42.6% to ¥15,191 million, and quarterly profit attributable to owners of the parent fell 42.6% to ¥15,168 million.」
In the first quarter of FY2024, revenue was ¥208,455 million and operating profit was ¥22,411 million, representing year-on-year declines in both revenue and profit. Growth in certain areas, including automotive and VR, was offset by lower demand related to semiconductors and data centers and lower demand for nucleic acid adjuvants. - FY2023Full-year results updateAnnual report
「Revenue was ¥929,036 million, up 8.9% from the previous fiscal year (the same comparison applies below). Operating profit rose 11.3% to ¥147,173 million, profit before tax rose 10.9% to ¥146,840 million, profit for the year rose 12.4% to ¥109,264 million, and profit for the year attributable to owners of the parent rose 12.4% to ¥109,173 million.」
For the full year, revenue was ¥929,036 million and operating profit was ¥147,173 million, representing year-on-year increases in both revenue and profit. - FY2023-Q3Third-quarter results updateAnnual report
「As a result, revenue was ¥738,979 million, up 14.3% from the first nine months of the previous fiscal year (the same comparison applies below). Operating profit rose 27.1% to ¥137,718 million, profit before tax rose 26.4% to ¥137,397 million, quarterly profit rose 22.9% to ¥95,838 million, and quarterly profit attributable to owners of the parent rose 22.9% to ¥95,766 million.」
In the first nine months, revenue was ¥738,979 million, operating profit was ¥137,718 million and quarterly profit attributable to owners of the parent was ¥95,766 million, representing year-on-year increases in both revenue and profit. Optoelectronics drove the increase in profit, while Industrial Tape and Human Life reported lower profit. - FY2023-Q2Half-year performance updateAnnual report
「As a result, revenue was ¥484,909 million, up 13.8% from the first six months of the previous fiscal year (the same comparison applies below). Operating profit rose 26.7% to ¥92,279 million, profit before tax rose 26.7% to ¥92,035 million, quarterly profit rose 21.6% to ¥63,442 million, and quarterly profit attributable to owners of the parent rose 21.6% to ¥63,398 million.」
In the first six months, revenue was ¥484,909 million and operating profit was ¥92,279 million, representing year-on-year increases in both revenue and profit. - FY2023-Q1Quarterly results updateAnnual report
「As a result, revenue was ¥216,368 million, up 6.2% from the first quarter of the previous fiscal year (the same comparison applies below). Operating profit rose 29.6% to ¥38,520 million, profit before tax rose 30.5% to ¥38,674 million, quarterly profit rose 26.8% to ¥26,458 million, and quarterly profit attributable to owners of the parent rose 26.8% to ¥26,439 million.」
In the first quarter of FY2023, revenue was ¥216,368 million and operating profit was ¥38,520 million, representing year-on-year increases in both revenue and profit. - FY2022Full-year results updateAnnual report
「As a result, revenue was ¥853,448 million, up 12.1% from the previous fiscal year. Operating profit rose 41.0% to ¥132,260 million, profit before tax rose 41.9% to ¥132,378 million, profit for the year rose 38.3% to ¥97,234 million, and profit for the year attributable to owners of the parent rose 38.3% to ¥97,132 million.」
For FY2022, revenue was ¥853,448 million and operating profit was ¥132,260 million, representing year-on-year increases in both revenue and profit. - FY2022-Q3Third-quarter results updateAnnual report
「As a result, revenue was ¥646,271 million, up 14.1% from the first nine months of the previous fiscal year (the same comparison applies below). Operating profit rose 42.7% to ¥108,334 million, profit before tax rose 44.1% to ¥108,669 million, quarterly profit rose 41.4% to ¥77,976 million, and quarterly profit attributable to owners of the parent rose 41.4% to ¥77,898 million.」
In the first nine months, revenue was ¥646,271 million and operating profit was ¥108,334 million, representing year-on-year increases in both revenue and profit. - FY2022-Q2Half-year performance updateAnnual report
「As a result, revenue was ¥425,951 million, up 19.1% from the first six months of the previous fiscal year (the same comparison applies below). Operating profit rose 71.8% to ¥72,808 million, profit before tax rose 73.7% to ¥72,648 million, quarterly profit rose 70.7% to ¥52,189 million, and quarterly profit attributable to owners of the parent rose 70.7% to ¥52,138 million.」
In the first six months, revenue was ¥425,951 million and operating profit was ¥72,808 million, representing year-on-year increases in both revenue and profit. - FY2022-Q1First-quarter results updateAnnual report
「As a result, revenue was ¥203,715 million, up 24.7% from the first quarter of the previous fiscal year (the same comparison applies below). Operating profit rose 70.4% to ¥29,720 million, profit before tax rose 72.0% to ¥29,643 million, quarterly profit rose 73.2% to ¥20,870 million, and quarterly profit attributable to owners of the parent rose 73.2% to ¥20,844 million.」
In the first quarter of FY2022, revenue was ¥203,715 million and operating profit was ¥29,720 million, representing year-on-year increases in both revenue and profit. Industrial Tape and Life Sciences contributed significantly to the increase in profit, while Optoelectronics reported higher revenue but lower operating profit. - FY2021Full-year results updateAnnual report
「As a result, revenue was ¥761,321 million, up 2.7% from the previous fiscal year. Operating profit rose 34.5% to ¥93,809 million, profit before tax rose 35.2% to ¥93,320 million, profit for the year rose 48.9% to ¥70,308 million, and profit for the year attributable to owners of the parent rose 48.9% to ¥70,235 million.」
For FY2021, revenue was ¥761,321 million and operating profit was ¥93,809 million, representing year-on-year increases in both revenue and profit. Growth in Optoelectronics and Life Sciences was reported. - FY2021-Q3Third-quarter results updateAnnual report
「As a result, revenue was ¥566,210 million, down 0.8% from the first nine months of the previous fiscal year (the same comparison applies below). Operating profit rose 26.1% to ¥75,902 million, profit before tax rose 25.9% to ¥75,389 million, quarterly profit rose 29.2% to ¥55,158 million, and quarterly profit attributable to owners of the parent rose 29.2% to ¥55,106 million.」
In the first nine months, revenue was ¥566,210 million, down 0.8%, while operating profit was ¥75,902 million and quarterly profit attributable to owners of the parent was ¥55,106 million, representing increases in profit. By segment, Industrial Tape reported lower revenue but higher profit, Optoelectronics higher revenue and profit, Life Sciences higher revenue and a smaller operating loss, and Other lower revenue and a larger operating loss. - FY2021-Q2Half-year performance updateAnnual report
「As a result, revenue was ¥357,737 million, down 5.4% from the first six months of the previous fiscal year (the same comparison applies below). Operating profit rose 3.1% to ¥42,367 million, profit before tax rose 2.0% to ¥41,822 million, quarterly profit rose 4.8% to ¥30,573 million, and quarterly profit attributable to owners of the parent rose 4.8% to ¥30,544 million.」
In the first six months, revenue fell 5.4%, while operating profit rose 3.1% and quarterly profit attributable to owners of the parent rose 4.8%. - FY2021-Q1First-quarter results updateAnnual report
「As a result, revenue was ¥163,310 million, down 7.9% from the first quarter of the previous fiscal year (the same comparison applies below). Operating profit rose 17.2% to ¥17,442 million, profit before tax rose 16.0% to ¥17,230 million, quarterly profit rose 17.1% to ¥12,053 million, and quarterly profit attributable to owners of the parent rose 17.1% to ¥12,038 million.」
In the first quarter of FY2021, revenue fell 7.9% to ¥163,310 million, while operating profit rose 17.2% to ¥17,442 million. - FY2020Full-year results updateAnnual report
「As a result, revenue was ¥741,018 million, down 8.1% from the previous fiscal year. Operating profit fell 24.8% to ¥69,733 million, profit before tax fell 24.9% to ¥69,013 million, profit for the year fell 29.1% to ¥47,224 million, and profit for the year attributable to owners of the parent fell 29.2% to ¥47,156 million.」
For FY2020, revenue was ¥741,018 million and operating profit was ¥69,733 million, representing year-on-year declines in both revenue and profit. - FY2020-Q3Third-quarter results updateAnnual report
「As a result, revenue was ¥570,735 million, down 9.4% from the first nine months of the previous fiscal year (the same comparison applies below). Operating profit fell 28.4% to ¥60,196 million, profit before tax fell 28.0% to ¥59,870 million, quarterly profit fell 29.7% to ¥42,704 million, and quarterly profit attributable to owners of the parent fell 29.7% to ¥42,657 million.」
In the first nine months, revenue was ¥570,735 million and operating profit was ¥60,196 million, representing year-on-year declines in both revenue and profit. - FY2020-Q2Half-year performance updateAnnual report
「As a result, revenue was ¥378,285 million, down 6.3% from the first six months of the previous fiscal year (the same comparison applies below). Operating profit fell 20.0% to ¥41,102 million, profit before tax fell 18.3% to ¥41,016 million, quarterly profit fell 17.1% to ¥29,162 million, and quarterly profit attributable to owners of the parent fell 17.1% to ¥29,133 million.」
In the first six months, revenue was ¥378,285 million and operating profit was ¥41,102 million, representing year-on-year declines in both revenue and profit. - FY2020-Q1First-quarter results updateAnnual report
「As a result, revenue was ¥177,238 million, down 8.1% from the first quarter of the previous fiscal year (the same comparison applies below). Operating profit fell 43.9% to ¥14,877 million, profit before tax fell 42.9% to ¥14,848 million, quarterly profit fell 40.1% to ¥10,293 million, and quarterly profit attributable to owners of the parent fell 40.1% to ¥10,282 million.」
Revenue and profit declined overall in the first quarter of FY2020. Industrial Tape, Optoelectronics and Life Sciences all reported lower revenue. Life Sciences posted an operating loss, while Other reported higher revenue and a smaller operating loss. - FY2019Full-year results updateAnnual report
「As a result, revenue was ¥806,495 million, down 5.9% from the previous fiscal year. Operating profit fell 26.2% to ¥92,777 million, and profit for the year attributable to owners of the parent fell 23.8% to ¥66,560 million.」
For the fiscal year ended March 2019, revenue and profit declined overall, with revenue of ¥806,495 million and operating profit of ¥92,777 million. - FY2019-Q3Third-quarter results updateAnnual report
「As a result, revenue was ¥630,172 million, down 4.6% from the first nine months of the previous fiscal year (the same comparison applies below). Operating profit fell 23.0% to ¥84,123 million, profit before tax fell 24.2% to ¥83,105 million, quarterly profit fell 24.5% to ¥60,745 million, and quarterly profit attributable to owners of the parent fell 24.5% to ¥60,683 million.」
Revenue and profit declined overall in the first nine months. Industrial Tape reported higher revenue but lower profit, Optoelectronics lower revenue and profit, Life Sciences higher revenue and profit, and Other an operating loss. - FY2019-Q2Half-year performance updateAnnual report
「As a result, revenue was ¥402,532 million, down 5.7% from the first six months of the previous fiscal year (the same comparison applies below). Operating profit fell 24.7% to ¥51,365 million, profit before tax fell 26.6% to ¥50,178 million, quarterly profit fell 26.1% to ¥35,191 million, and quarterly profit attributable to owners of the parent fell 26.1% to ¥35,150 million.」
Revenue and profit declined overall in the first six months. Industrial Tape reported higher revenue, Optoelectronics lower revenue and profit, and Life Sciences higher revenue and profit. - FY2019-Q1First-quarter results updateAnnual report
「As a result, revenue was ¥192,115 million, down 4.5% from the first quarter of the previous fiscal year (the same comparison applies below). Operating profit fell 12.5% to ¥26,540 million, profit before tax fell 14.7% to ¥25,987 million, quarterly profit fell 15.6% to ¥17,188 million, and quarterly profit attributable to owners of the parent fell 15.6% to ¥17,168 million.」
Overall, revenue and profit declined during the quarter. Industrial Tape reported higher revenue, Optoelectronics reported lower revenue and profit due to sluggish smartphone production, and Life Sciences reported higher revenue and profit. - FY2018Full-year results updateAnnual report
「As a result, revenue was ¥856,262 million, up 11.5% from the previous consolidated fiscal year, and all comparisons below are on the same basis. Operating profit was ¥125,722 million, up 35.8%; profit before tax was ¥126,168 million, up 37.5%; profit for the year was ¥87,463 million, up 37.3%; and profit for the year attributable to owners of the parent was ¥87,377 million, up 37.7%.」
For the full year, revenue and profit increased, with Optoelectronics and Industrial Tape driving overall performance, while Life Sciences reported lower revenue and profit due to the cancellation of a contract manufacturing project. - FY2018-Q3Third-quarter results updateAnnual report
「As a result, revenue was ¥659,978 million, up 16.6% from the third quarter of the previous fiscal year, and all comparisons below are on the same basis. Operating profit was ¥109,263 million, up 68.7%; profit before tax was ¥109,579 million, up 71.1%; quarterly profit was ¥80,423 million, up 73.2%; and quarterly profit attributable to owners of the parent was ¥80,356 million, up 73.8%.」
For the nine-month period, overall revenue and profit increased, driven by growth in Optoelectronics and Industrial Tapes. Life Sciences recorded revenue of ¥20,803 million and operating profit of ¥667 million, affected by the cancellation of a contract manufacturing project. - FY2018-Q2Half-year performance updateAnnual report
「As a result, revenue was ¥427,052 million, up 20.3% from the second quarter of the previous fiscal year, and all comparisons below are on the same basis. Operating profit was ¥68,242 million, up 133.0%; profit before tax was ¥68,352 million, up 136.9%; quarterly profit was ¥47,598 million, up 129.6%; and quarterly profit attributable to owners of the parent was ¥47,554 million, up 131.1%.」
For the six-month period, revenue, operating profit and profit attributable to owners of the parent increased 20.3%, 133.0% and 131.1%, respectively, year on year. Optoelectronics and Industrial Tapes drove performance, while Life Sciences saw lower profit due to capacity expansion investments and other factors. - FY2018-Q1Quarterly results updateAnnual report
「As a result, revenue was ¥201,187 million, up 19.5% from the first quarter of the previous fiscal year, and all comparisons below are on the same basis. Operating profit was ¥30,339 million, up 158.4%; profit before tax was ¥30,477 million, up 171.0%; quarterly profit was ¥20,369 million, up 196.6%; and quarterly profit attributable to owners of the parent was ¥20,348 million, up 199.2%.」
For the quarter, overall revenue and profit increased. Optoelectronics recorded revenue of ¥115,903 million and operating profit of ¥21,521 million, while Life Sciences recorded revenue of ¥8,262 million. - FY2017Full-year results updateAnnual report
「As a result, revenue was ¥767,710 million, down 3.2% from the previous consolidated fiscal year, and all comparisons below are on the same basis. Operating profit was ¥92,589 million, down 9.6%; profit before tax was ¥91,791 million, down 10.0%; profit for the year was ¥63,690 million, down 22.3%; and profit for the year attributable to owners of the parent was ¥63,453 million, down 22.3%.」
For the full year, overall revenue and profit declined, while Life Sciences expanded to revenue of ¥44,459 million and operating profit of ¥21,357 million, reflecting a change in the business mix. - FY2017-Q3Quarterly Results UpdatedAnnual report
「As a result, revenue was ¥566,215 million, down 9.2% from the third quarter of the previous fiscal year, and all comparisons below are on the same basis. Operating profit was ¥64,783 million, down 27.7%; profit before tax was ¥64,053 million, down 28.2%; quarterly profit was ¥46,436 million, down 34.3%; and quarterly profit attributable to owners of the parent was ¥46,223 million, down 34.4%. As a result, revenue was ¥33,048 million, up 97.8%, and operating profit was ¥16,794 million, up 2,628.7%.」
For the nine-month period, overall revenue and profit declined, while the Life Sciences business expanded substantially, recording revenue of ¥33,048 million and operating profit of ¥16,794 million. Optoelectronics saw a recovery in demand in the latter half of the period, but revenue and profit declined for the nine-month period as a whole. - FY2017-Q2Quarterly Results UpdatedAnnual report
「As a result, revenue was ¥354,978 million, down 14.6% from the second quarter of the previous fiscal year, and all comparisons below are on the same basis. Operating profit was ¥29,293 million, down 51.3%; profit before tax was ¥28,851 million, down 51.7%; quarterly profit was ¥20,733 million, down 55.3%; and quarterly profit attributable to owners of the parent was ¥20,576 million, down 55.5%.」
For the six-month period, overall revenue and profit declined. Optoelectronics posted a substantial decline in profit, while Medical and Membranes recorded revenue of ¥28,058 million, up 13.3%, and operating profit of ¥8,283 million, up 100.5%. - FY2017-Q1Quarterly Results UpdatedAnnual report
「As a result, revenue was ¥168,411 million, down 17.1% from the first quarter of the previous fiscal year, and all comparisons below are on the same basis. Operating profit was ¥11,741 million, down 55.8%; profit before tax was ¥11,245 million, down 58.0%; quarterly profit was ¥6,867 million, down 63.2%; and quarterly profit attributable to owners of the parent was ¥6,801 million, down 63.4%.」
In the first quarter of the fiscal year ending March 2017, overall revenue and profit declined due to customer inventory adjustments in Optoelectronics and the impact of the stronger yen, while Medical and Membranes posted higher revenue and profit. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「The Industrial Tapes business performed steadily, led by automotive materials. In the optoelectronics industry, optical films for liquid crystal displays and printed circuit boards were affected by lower production of smartphones and hard disk drives (HDDs).」
For the period, Industrial Tapes posted higher revenue, Optoelectronics posted lower revenue, and Other, comprising Medical and Membranes, posted a substantial increase in revenue.