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Sharp Q2 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q2 2026 earnings summary10 Nov, 2025
Executive summary
First half FY2025 sales declined 13.3% year-over-year due to competition and FX volatility, but operating profit rose sharply, driven by cost reductions, business restructuring, and asset-light initiatives.
Operating profit improved from 0.4 billion yen to 28.9 billion yen year-over-year; ordinary and bottom-line profit also saw significant gains.
Profit attributable to owners of parent reached ¥45,480 million for the six months ended September 30, 2025, compared to ¥22,960 million a year earlier.
Comprehensive income improved to ¥54,950 million from a loss of ¥12,652 million in the prior year period.
Full-year financial forecast was revised upward, reflecting strong first half results and improved outlook.
Financial highlights
First half FY2025 net sales: 950.3 billion yen, down 13.3% year-over-year.
Operating profit: 28.9 billion yen (3.0% margin), up 5,942.2% year-over-year.
Ordinary profit: 33.5 billion yen (3.5% margin), up 2,190.6% year-over-year.
Bottom-line profit: 45.4 billion yen (4.8% margin), up 98.1% year-over-year.
Gross profit margin improved as gross profit rose to ¥210,925 million from ¥188,219 million despite lower sales.
Outlook and guidance
FY2025 full-year net sales forecast: 1,870.0 billion yen, down 13.4% year-over-year.
Operating profit forecast: 45.0 billion yen (2.4% margin), up 64.6% year-over-year.
Ordinary profit forecast: 45.0 billion yen (2.4% margin), up 154.9% year-over-year.
Bottom-line profit forecast: 53.0 billion yen (2.8% margin), up 46.8% year-over-year.
Basic earnings per share forecasted at ¥81.63 for the full year.
Clarify debt reclassification and its implications
Detail asset light initiatives' profit contribution
Explain 'Other' segment profit decline
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Sharp Corporation, a Japanese electronics company, engages primarily in the design, manufacturing, and marketing of electronic products across various sectors. Founded in 1912 by Tokuji Hayakawa, the company initially gained fame for its "Ever-Sharp" mechanical pencil, which is the origin of its name. Today, Sharp's product lineup is extensive and diversified, including telecommunications equipment, electric and electronic application equipment, and electronic components. The company is headquartered in Sakai, Osaka, Japan, and its shares are listed on the Japan Exchange.
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