FANUC raised its full-year earnings forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2027 and announced a share repurchase. Orders reached a record high, prompting a reaction in the share price during the morning session.
FANUC reported consolidated ordinary profit of ¥149.0 billion for the six months ended September 2026, up 38.1% year on year, while operating profit for the July-September quarter was ¥63.2 billion, up 45.1% and above the market forecast. Orders came to ¥306.0 billion, a quarterly record.
The company raised its full-year operating profit forecast from ¥218.0 billion to ¥240.7 billion and its ordinary profit forecast from ¥271.2 billion to ¥308.8 billion. The revisions reportedly also reflect easing concerns over parts procurement.
At the same time, the company resolved to repurchase up to 10 million shares, equivalent to 1.08% of shares outstanding, for a maximum of ¥50.0 billion. The purchase period runs from the 26th through 30 April 2027. The share price traded around ¥5,658 during the morning session and rose to ¥5,821 after opening.
Among other stocks, KOA and Medipal Holdings staged sharp rebounds and raised their forecasts, while INPEX was bought heavily on higher crude oil prices. Share buyback announcements have been frequent in the market, while stock performance has diverged according to the ability to capture AI-related demand.