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HOYA Q2 2027 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q2 2027 earnings summary30 Oct, 2026
Executive summary
Q2 FY2027 revenue reached a quarterly record ¥260,153 million, up 10.9% YoY; operating profit was ¥90,805 million, up 33.2%, supported by IT growth and improved Life Care profitability.
H1 revenue rose 13.4% to ¥515,895 million and operating profit increased 31.6% to ¥173,431 million.
Financial highlights
Q2 profit before tax was ¥91,591 million, up 27.3%; profit attributable to owners rose 27.6% to ¥70,709 million, and basic EPS increased to ¥211.85 from ¥161.96.
H1 profit attributable to owners increased 27.3% to ¥136,500 million; basic EPS was ¥408.44 versus ¥313.19.
Q2 profit from ordinary operating activities was ¥89,354 million, up 27.2%.
Segment performance
Q2 Life Care revenue grew 4.4% to ¥153,366 million and segment profit rose 25.8% to ¥32,585 million; OPM increased to 21.2% from 17.6%.
Eyeglass lens sales rose 8% (CC +1%), led by MIYOSMART and other value-added products; U.S. sales declined amid restructuring. IOL sales grew 5% (CC +1%).
Endoscope sales fell 10% (CC -16%) amid weakness in China and intensified competition in Europe and the U.S.; premium IOL sales grew in Japan and Europe.
Q2 IT revenue rose 23.4% to ¥106,787 million and segment profit increased 28.0% to ¥58,835 million; OPM was 55.1% versus 53.1% YoY.
H1 Life Care revenue was ¥308,154 million, up 8.5%, and profit was ¥62,569 million, up 24.8%; IT revenue rose 23.1% to ¥207,741 million and profit rose 27.9% to ¥114,451 million.
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Latest events from HOYA
- Record revenue and profit growth, improved margins, and a ¥200bn share buyback announced.7741
Q1 2027 - Record revenue and profit, strong IT growth, new capital policy, and major capacity investments.7741Q4 2026
- Record Q3 profit and revenue growth fueled by strong segments and one-time gains.7741Q3 2026
- Record revenue, profit, and cash flow, with robust shareholder returns and ESG progress.7741Q2 2026
- Record revenue and profit growth, driven by Life Care and IT, with a strong outlook ahead.7741Q1 2026
- Information Technology drove double-digit profit growth despite Life Care's IT challenges.7741Q1 2025
- Information Technology drove double-digit revenue growth, offsetting Life Care's medical challenges.7741Q2 2025
- Record FY24 growth, new 40% dividend policy, and strong IT/Life Care performance.7741Q4 2025
- Q3 profit before tax surged 31.3% on IT strength; full-year outlook remains strong.7741Q3 2025
Next HOYA earnings date
Q3 20271 Feb, 2027
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Next HOYA earnings date
Q3 20271 Feb, 2027
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HOYA Corporation is a Japanese global med-tech company. It specializes in the development and supply of innovative high-tech and medical products across multiple sectors. HOYA's product range includes eyeglasses, medical endoscopes, intraocular lenses, and optical lenses, in addition to key components for semiconductor devices, LCD panels, and hard disk drives (HDDs). The company operates in two core business segments: Life Care, which focuses on healthcare products like eyeglass lenses and medical devices, and Information Technology, which includes products for the electronics and semiconductor industries. The company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, and its shares are listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.