Murata Manufacturing announced its results on 30 October, reporting revenue of ¥1.09 trillion, up 20.8% year on year, and operating income of ¥245.9 billion, up 48.9%. The company raised its full-year outlook against a backdrop of rising data center demand.
According to a summary of the earnings report released on 30 October, revenue increased 20.8% year on year to ¥1.09 trillion, while operating income rose 48.9% to ¥245.9 billion. Interim profit before tax increased 42.1% to ¥248.4 billion, and interim profit attributable to owners of the parent rose 40.6% to ¥186.1 billion. Operating results for the Devices and Modules segment shifted from a profit of ¥10.31 billion in the same period of the previous year to a loss of ¥4.848 billion.
The share-price trend in early November was described as continuing to probe lower levels after the sharp decline, with the stock falling sharply following the 30 October earnings release. On 5 November, it fell 16.58% from the previous day, down approximately ¥1,000.
As a medium-term outlook following the earnings release, increased sales volumes driven by expanding demand for data center applications are expected to support full-year results. Other factors cited include expanding demand for mobility applications and an increase in the order backlog, in addition to higher data center-related demand.
The latest update, dated 1 November 2026, summarises the company’s performance as having improved over the past 12 quarters, with its equity ratio stable at a high level and interest-bearing debt trending lower. Key points to monitor in future results include expanding demand for data center applications, product-price trends and fluctuations in smartphone demand.