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Kyocera 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
Achieved record-high sales and profits for fiscal 2027 1Q, with significant YoY growth across key metrics, driven by robust AI and semiconductor-related demand and yen depreciation.
Operating profit surged 164.7% YoY to ¥49.1 billion; profit attributable to owners increased 63.1% YoY to ¥60.6 billion.
Gains from the sale of KDDI shares and improved profitability in core and electronic components segments contributed to strong results.
Financial highlights
Sales revenue for 1Q fiscal 2027 rose 9.9% YoY to ¥525.4 billion.
Operating profit surged 164.7% YoY to ¥49.1 billion; profit before income taxes up 68.1% to ¥74.9 billion.
Profit attributable to owners of the parent increased 63.1% YoY to ¥60.6 billion.
Gross profit margin improved to 31.7% from 29.4% YoY.
Earnings per share (basic) increased to ¥46.20 from ¥26.37 YoY.
Outlook and guidance
Fiscal 2027 sales revenue forecast revised upward to ¥2,080 billion; profit before income taxes to ¥200 billion.
Profit attributable to owners of the parent forecast at ¥160 billion, EPS at ¥180.
Upward revision reflects accelerated AI-related demand and yen depreciation.
Dividend forecast raised to ¥56 per share for FY2027.
ROE forecast raised to 4.9%, aiming for 5% or higher one year ahead of plan.
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Latest events from Kyocera
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Q4 2026 - Profits surged on strong semiconductor demand, reforms, and lower one-time costs.6971Q3 2026
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- Sales up 4.1%, profit down on costs; FY2025 outlook sees growth, investment, and ¥50 dividend.6971Q1 2025
- Profit plunged on impairments, but a strong recovery is forecast for next year.6971Q4 2025
- Profit slumped on one-time costs and weak demand, prompting major reforms and capital actions.6971Q3 2025
Next Kyocera earnings date
Q2 20272 Nov, 2026
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Kyocera Corporation is a Japanese multinational corporation known for its production of ceramics and electronics. Established in 1959 in Kyoto, Japan, Kyocera started with the manufacturing of fine ceramic components and has since diversified its offerings across various sectors. The company's product portfolio now encompasses a wide range of technologies and services, including industrial ceramics, electronic components, semiconductor packages, cutting tools, printers, copiers, mobile phones, and solar power generating systems. Kyocera Corporation is headquartered in Kyoto, Japan, and its shares are listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.