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Lasertec Q4 2025 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q4 2025 earnings summary7 Aug, 2025
Executive summary
Achieved record highs in net sales and profits for FY2025, with net sales up 17.8% YoY to JPY 251.5 billion and strong growth in AI-related semiconductor applications and services.
Operating income rose 51.0% YoY to JPY 122.8 billion; net income increased 43.3% YoY to JPY 84.7 billion.
Orders dropped 61.4% YoY to JPY 105.2 billion, mainly due to sluggish ACTIS series orders.
FY2026 outlook projects a notable decrease in sales and profits, reflecting lower order volumes and global uncertainty.
Management anticipates medium- to long-term growth in the semiconductor equipment market despite near-term headwinds.
Financial highlights
FY2025 net sales rose 17.8% YoY to JPY 251.5 billion; operating income up 51.0% to JPY 122.8 billion.
Net income increased 43.3% YoY to JPY 84.7 billion; gross profit margin improved to 59.0%.
Orders dropped 61.4% YoY to JPY 105.2 billion; backlog at JPY 315.9 billion.
Cash and cash equivalents at year-end were JPY 86.1 billion, up JPY 47.9 billion from the previous year.
Dividend per share for FY2025 was JPY 329, with a 35.1% payout ratio.
Outlook and guidance
FY2026 net sales forecasted at JPY 200.0 billion, down 20.5% YoY; operating income expected to fall 30.8% to JPY 85.0 billion.
Net income projected at JPY 60.0 billion, a 29.1% YoY decrease; R&D expenses to rise 11.3% to JPY 13.0 billion.
Dividend for FY2026 forecasted at JPY 329 per share, with a higher payout ratio of 49.5% due to lower earnings.
Share buyback of up to JPY 12 billion (1.1% of shares) planned between August and December 2025.
Management expects continued uncertainty due to geopolitical risks and economic policy impacts.
Why did PC/smartphone semi demand remain sluggish?
Explain the purpose of the share buyback.
What factors influence IFRS adoption decision?
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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.
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