In Nippon Electronic Materials' consolidated results for the fiscal year ending September 2026, sales of semiconductor inspection components increased on expanding AI-related demand, while interim-period sales and all profit items reached record highs. Demand is expected to remain robust in the second half, prompting an upward revision to the full-year forecast, with an annual dividend of ¥120 per share projected.
Nippon Electronic Materials, headquartered in Amagasaki, said that sales of semiconductor inspection components increased as demand related to AI expanded. As a result, interim-period sales exceeded the previous year, while profit also reached a record high.
The company is said to have raised its full-year earnings forecast on expectations of robust demand in the second half. As a result, full-year sales and profit are expected to be at higher levels.
The annual dividend is also expected to be ¥120 per share, an increase of ¥20 from the August forecast, and it has been reported that the dividend plan was revised.