Consolidated net profit at Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market-listed companies rose 68% from a year earlier in the April–June 2026 quarter, while revenue increased 14%. The weaker yen and tailwinds from AI investment supported profit growth across a broad range of industries.
Nikkei aggregated the consolidated results of 956 Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market-listed companies that announced their earnings for the April–June 2026 quarter. Overall, net profit rose sharply by approximately 68% from a year earlier, while revenue increased by approximately 14%.
By industry, results improved across a broad range of fields, including semiconductors, automobiles, electronic components, industrial equipment and materials. The weaker yen and a sharp increase in AI investment were cited as factors behind the growth in profits. Progress in structural reforms also appears to have provided support.
The results indicate that listed companies' earning power is strengthening. Analysts say that the direction of the yen and the sustainability of AI investment may continue to be key factors affecting earnings. More than 70% of the companies covered by the survey reportedly posted higher profits.
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