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Lasertec Q4 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q4 2026 earnings summary6 Aug, 2026
Executive summary
Net sales for FY2026 were JPY 230.5 billion, down 8.3% year-over-year, but exceeded full-year forecasts due to a strong recovery in orders, especially for ACTIS and MATRICS mask inspection systems.
Operating income decreased 14.3% year-over-year to JPY 105.3 billion; net income fell 8.5% to JPY 77.5 billion.
Orders surged 125.7% year-over-year to JPY 237.5 billion, with backlog rising to JPY 322.9 billion, reflecting robust demand and positive FX impact.
R&D expenses surpassed forecasts, supporting ongoing technology development for advanced semiconductor nodes.
Financial highlights
Gross profit was JPY 136.5 billion, down from JPY 148.3 billion the previous year; gross margin remained high at 59.2%.
Operating margin was 45.7% for FY2026.
Comprehensive income was JPY 80.1 billion, a 3.6% decrease year-over-year.
Cash and cash equivalents at year-end were JPY 91.5 billion, up JPY 5.4 billion from the prior year.
Dividend per share for the year was JPY 329, with a payout ratio of 38.1%.
Outlook and guidance
FY2027 forecast: net sales JPY 290.0 billion (+25.8% YoY), operating income JPY 125.0 billion (+18.8%), net income JPY 90.0 billion (+16.2%).
Record-high sales and profits expected, driven by robust semiconductor demand and expansion in mask inspection systems.
R&D expenses projected to rise to JPY 20.0 billion; capital expenditure to JPY 5.7 billion.
Dividend forecast for FY2027 is JPY 351 per share, maintaining a payout ratio near 35%.
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- Profits and sales soared on semiconductor demand; outlook and dividends remain robust.6920Q2 2025
Next Lasertec earnings date
Q1 202730 Oct, 2026
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Next Lasertec earnings date
Q1 202730 Oct, 2026
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Lasertec Corporation is a company that specializes in the development, manufacture, sale, and service of inspection and measurement systems primarily for the semiconductor and flat panel display (FPD) industries, as well as laser microscopes. Its product lineup includes semiconductor-related systems for mask blanks, photomasks, and wafers which are crucial in the semiconductor manufacturing process. The company's EUV mask blank inspection system and mask inspection systems are recognized as leading solutions in photomask-related inspection, capturing significant market share. For the FPD industry, Lasertec's inspection systems for high-definition FPD photomasks have become a standard in the industry. Additionally, their laser microscopes are utilized across various sectors for R&D and quality control, capable of analyzing semiconductor materials, biological samples, and more. Core technologies include applied optics, confocal optics, DUV/EUV optics, and interferometry, enabling the creation of innovative inspection and measurement solutions. The company is headquartered in Yokohama, Japan, and its shares are listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.