ケル surged in the afternoon session and raised its consolidated earnings forecasts for the fiscal year ending March 2027 to revenue of ¥15.6 billion, operating profit of ¥1 billion and net profit of ¥540 million. Demand for semiconductor manufacturing equipment and medical devices was strong, first-half revenue exceeded plan, and sales to the industrial equipment and overseas markets are expected to remain solid in the second half.
ケル surged in the afternoon session and raised its consolidated earnings forecasts for the fiscal year ending March 2027. The new forecasts are revenue of ¥15.6 billion, operating profit of ¥1 billion and net profit of ¥540 million.
Strong conditions in the industrial equipment market, including semiconductor manufacturing equipment and factory automation equipment, were cited as factors driving revenue growth, while demand in the medical equipment market also remained firm. An improved sales mix also contributed.
The company expects sales channels for the industrial equipment market and sales of products for drones and action cameras in overseas markets to remain on track in the second half.
The company also announced interim results for September, reporting revenue of ¥7.844 billion, operating profit of ¥424 million and net profit of ¥238 million, all up year on year.