Standalone sales in August 2026 were ¥7,793 million, up 7.3% year on year. Sales increased in all 3 segments: Laboratory, Industry and Medical.
August standalone sales rose 7.3% year on year, with all 3 segments posting higher sales. Laboratory growth was limited by the base effect of a large order in the same month last year, while Industry and Medical also recorded higher sales.
Base effect of a large Laboratory order in the same month last year, Strong orders for research equipment, Strong orders from the semiconductor sector benefiting from expanding AI demand, Government support measures for medical institutions, Orders for disaster preparedness supplies
Month April / Net Sales ¥8,228 million, Month May / Net Sales ¥7,792 million, Month June / Net Sales ¥8,524 million, Month July / Net Sales ¥8,911 million, Month August / Net Sales ¥7,262 million, Month September / Net Sales ¥8,423 million, Month October / Net Sales ¥9,140 million, Month November / Net Sales ¥7,880 million, Month December / Net Sales ¥9,513 million, Month January / Net Sales ¥9,314 million, Month February / Net Sales ¥9,290 million, Month March / Net Sales ¥11,327 million
Scope of aggregation: Non-consolidated
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Month Covered | August 2026 |
| Fiscal Year Covered | Fiscal year ending March 2027 |
| Scope of aggregation | Non-consolidated |
| Net sales for the month | ¥7,793 million |
| Year-on-year change in monthly net sales | 7.3 |
| Year-on-year change by category | Name Laboratory / Year on year 4.4, Name Industry / Year on year 11.2, Name Medical / Year on year 8.2 |
| Sales by category | Laboratory ¥4,406 million, Industry ¥1,850 million, Medical ¥1,284 million |
| Key KPIs | Daily sales 7.3 % (year-on-year) |
| Monthly Commentary | August standalone sales rose 7.3% year on year, with all 3 segments posting higher sales. Laboratory growth was limited by the base effect of a large order in the same month last year, while Industry and Medical also recorded higher sales. |
| Factors Affecting the Change | Base effect of a large Laboratory order in the same month last year, Strong orders for research equipment, Strong orders from the semiconductor sector benefiting from expanding AI demand, Government support measures for medical institutions, Orders for disaster preparedness supplies |
| Monthly trend for the same period last year | Month April / Net Sales ¥8,228 million, Month May / Net Sales ¥7,792 million, Month June / Net Sales ¥8,524 million, Month July / Net Sales ¥8,911 million, Month August / Net Sales ¥7,262 million, Month September / Net Sales ¥8,423 million, Month October / Net Sales ¥9,140 million, Month November / Net Sales ¥7,880 million, Month December / Net Sales ¥9,513 million, Month January / Net Sales ¥9,314 million, Month February / Net Sales ¥9,290 million, Month March / Net Sales ¥11,327 million |
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Laboratory orders were strong, particularly for research equipment, but growth was limited to 4.4% due to the base effect of a large order in the same month last year. Industry benefited from strong orders from the semiconductor sector, which is benefiting from expanding AI demand, while Medical was supported by government support measures for medical institutions and orders for disaster preparedness supplies.