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SCREEN Holdings Q1 2027 (Q&A) earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q1 2027 (Q&A) earnings summary8 Sep, 2026
Executive summary
Q1 FY2027 net sales were ¥121,775 million, down 10.3% year-over-year due to lower equipment sales in key segments and regional declines.
Operating income dropped 41.1% to ¥14,368 million, impacted by decreased sales and higher fixed costs.
Profit attributable to owners of parent fell 37.1% to ¥10,490 million.
Comprehensive income rose 33.1% to ¥26,615 million, driven by gains in valuation of available-for-sale securities.
Full-year revenue forecast revised upward to JPY 743 billion, potentially a record high.
Financial highlights
Q1 sales were slow, but a significant increase is expected in Q2 due to delayed project recognition.
Gross margin for Q1 FY2027 was 35.6%, down from 37.7% year-over-year.
Operating margin for Q1 FY2027 was 11.8%, down from 18.0% year-over-year.
Inventory rose from JPY 158 billion in Q4 to JPY 192 billion in Q1, indicating anticipated sales growth.
Cash and cash equivalents at quarter-end were ¥211,228 million.
Outlook and guidance
FY2027 net sales forecast revised up to ¥743,000 million, a 22.7% increase year-over-year.
Operating income projected at ¥156,500 million, up 27.7% year-over-year.
Profit attributable to owners of parent forecast at ¥115,000 million, up 25.0% year-over-year.
Upward revision for WFE guidance, now expecting over 20% growth in 2026, with potential for 30% and sustained expansion into 2027.
Dividend forecast for FY2027 revised to ¥183.00 per share (post-split basis).
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Next SCREEN Holdings earnings date
Q2 202730 Oct, 2026
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SCREEN Holdings Co. Ltd., originally known as Dainippon Screen Mfg. Co., Ltd., is a Japanese corporation specializing in semiconductor and electronics manufacturing. The company's product portfolio encompasses a wide range of equipment essential for the production of semiconductors, flat panel displays, and precision technology. SCREEN Holdings is particularly recognized for its semiconductor production equipment, including single wafer cleaning systems, measurement systems, and various other critical devices. Additionally, the company engages in the manufacture of computer to plate (CTP) equipment, digital printing equipment, and life science products, such as compact inkjet and ultraviolet printing systems for tablets and aluminum foils. The company is headquartered in Kyoto, Japan, and its shares are listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.