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Konica Minolta Q1 2027 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q1 2027 earnings summary30 Jul, 2026
Executive summary
Revenue increased 3% year-over-year to ¥258.5 billion, driven by FX gains, yen depreciation, and growth in Digital Workplace, Industry, and Imaging Solutions segments.
Gross profit rose 13% year-over-year to ¥124.0 billion, with a notable improvement in gross profit ratio to 48.0% and a ¥7.4 billion U.S. tariff refund.
Business contribution profit grew 26% year-over-year, supported by U.S. tariff refunds and FX effects, while operating profit declined 4% due to higher SG&A, restructuring costs, and absence of prior year one-time gains.
Net profit attributable to owners rose 6.8% year-over-year to ¥7.8 billion.
Free cash flow turned positive at ¥17.5 billion, a significant improvement from negative ¥18.8 billion last year.
Financial highlights
Revenue: ¥258.5B (+3% YoY); Gross profit: ¥124.0B (+13% YoY); Gross margin: 48.0% (+4.1pt YoY).
Business contribution profit: ¥11.6B (+26% YoY); Operating profit: ¥9.6B (-4% YoY); Net profit: ¥7.8B (+6.8% YoY); EPS: ¥15.74.
Free cash flow: ¥17.5B (vs. -¥18.8B YoY); CAPEX: ¥8.8B; R&D: ¥13.5B.
Equity ratio improved to 44.8%; total assets at ¥1,229.9B.
Comprehensive income surged to ¥17.9B, up 313.4% YoY, mainly from FX translation gains.
Outlook and guidance
FY2026 guidance unchanged: Revenue ¥1,105.0B, operating profit ¥50.0B–¥56.0B, profit attributable to owners ¥28.5B.
Tariff refunds and Tempus AI share gains to offset Middle East risks and rising material costs.
Dividend forecast raised to ¥18/share (from ¥12/share prior year); FY27 dividend forecast unchanged at ¥18/share.
Exchange rate assumptions: ¥150/USD and ¥180/EUR for the remainder of the year.
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Konica Minolta Inc. is a Japan-based company specializing in imaging, optical, and digital solutions. The company operates through several segments, including office business, professional print, healthcare, and industrial optics. Its offerings include multifunction printers, production printing systems, medical imaging systems, diagnostic solutions, and optical products such as lenses and measuring instruments. The company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, and its shares are listed on the TSE.