Shin-Etsu Chemical showed buying indications in the morning session and announced consolidated operating profit of ¥385.9 billion for the first half of the fiscal year ending March 2027, up 16% year on year. The company said semiconductor materials for AI applications were performing well.
Shin-Etsu Chemical is showing buying indications in the morning session. On the 27th, it announced consolidated operating profit of ¥385.9 billion for the first half of the fiscal year ending March 2027 and indicated that it was expected to increase 16% year on year. Demand for semiconductor materials for AI applications is said to have contributed. Against this backdrop, the market focused on corporate earnings trends. The article does not mention developments at other companies. A summary of approximately 14 lines is provided here.
Strong performance in semiconductor materials for AI applications is cited as a factor behind the improvement in first-half results. Although the article does not specify the types or applications of the materials or give details of performance trends in other segments, it explains that expanding demand in the semiconductor materials business is a factor lifting the earnings outlook.