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Kurita Water Industries Q2 2027 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q2 2027 earnings summary5 Nov, 2026
Executive summary
1H FY03/2027 orders rose 81.8% YoY to ¥359.6bn and net sales increased 9.3% to ¥206.9bn; business profit fell 74.0% to ¥6.3bn, including ¥20.0bn of additional U.S. facility-project costs.
Excluding U.S. project costs and FX impact, 1H business profit increased ¥1.0bn YoY; the FY business-profit forecast was reduced to ¥40.0bn, while PSV-27 targets remained unchanged.
Pentagon Technologies was sold on June 30, 2026 and classified as discontinued operations; the transfer generated a ¥5.0bn realized translation gain.
Financial highlights
1H net sales were ¥206.9bn; operating profit was ¥9.5bn, profit before tax ¥11.2bn, and profit attributable to owners ¥7.4bn.
Basic EPS was ¥68.71 versus ¥155.90 YoY; business profit margin was 3.0% versus 12.8%.
Gross profit declined to ¥57.0bn from ¥71.5bn; total comprehensive income was ¥2.1bn versus ¥20.5bn.
Outlook and guidance
FY03/2027 forecasts: orders ¥555.0bn, net sales ¥455.0bn, business profit ¥40.0bn, operating profit ¥43.5bn, profit attributable to owners ¥28.7bn and basic EPS ¥269.41.
Versus the August outlook, orders increased ¥85.0bn and net sales ¥30.0bn; business profit decreased ¥21.5bn, reflecting ¥23.6bn of additional U.S. project costs.
FY dividend forecast remained ¥134 per share, split equally between interim and year-end dividends.
PSV-27 FY03/2028 targets remain net sales ¥470.0bn, business profit margin 16%, ROE of at least 12% and ROIC of at least 10%.
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Latest events from Kurita Water Industries
- FY24 profit rose; FY25 guidance forecasts further sales and profit growth.6370
Q4 2024 - Orders and profits surged, driven by Electronics Industry and asset sale gains.6370Q1 2027
- Business profit rose 12.7% YoY, but overall profit fell due to discontinued operations.6370Q4 2026
- Targeting ¥470B sales by FY2028 with strong sustainability and global growth focus.6370Investor presentation
- Profits and sales rose, led by General Industry, with robust capital actions and a positive outlook.6370Q3 2026
- Business profit up 11% YoY, CSV growth strong, guidance reaffirmed, new bonds issued.6370Q2 2026
- Sales and profit dipped, but operating profit rose and outlook remains strong.6370Q1 2026
- Profit and margin growth led to higher full-year forecasts and increased investment.6370Q2 2025
- Business profit and net sales rose, led by General Industry and higher capital investment.6370Q1 2025
Next Kurita Water Industries earnings date
Q3 20274 Feb, 2027
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Kurita Water Industries Ltd. is a Japanese company specializing in water treatment solutions and environmental management services. The company provides a range of products and services, including water treatment chemicals, equipment, and systems for industries such as manufacturing, energy, and municipal water utilities. The company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, and its shares are listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.