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Sharp Q2 2027 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q2 2027 earnings summary9 Nov, 2026
Executive summary
H1 net sales were ¥883,464m, down 7.0% YoY; operating profit fell 55.3% to ¥12,944m and profit attributable to owners of parent fell 76.2% to ¥10,825m.
Results were nearly in line with plan and FY guidance was unchanged; Brand Business sales grew 1.0% YoY and Display Device operating losses narrowed through structural reforms.
Financial highlights
H1 ordinary profit was ¥14,939m vs. ¥33,586m; basic EPS was ¥16.67 vs. ¥70.05.
Q2 net sales were ¥448.2bn, down 6.2% YoY; operating profit fell 65.3% to ¥4.7bn, ordinary profit fell 44.4% to ¥8.3bn, and bottom-line profit fell 57.7% to ¥7.7bn.
H1 operating-profit factors included selling prices +¥45.5bn, cost/model mix -¥33.7bn, FX -¥16.7bn, overhead +¥8.1bn, and sales -¥19.2bn.
Gross profit was ¥197,955m vs. ¥210,925m; SG&A rose to ¥185,010m from ¥181,969m.
Comprehensive income fell to ¥4,131m from ¥54,950m, including other comprehensive loss of ¥6,954m in H1.
Outlook and guidance
FY forecast unchanged: net sales ¥1,770,000m, operating profit ¥30,000m, ordinary profit ¥22,000m, profit attributable to owners of parent ¥25,000m, and EPS ¥38.50.
H2 forecast: net sales ¥886.6bn, operating profit ¥17.1bn, ordinary profit ¥7.1bn, and bottom-line profit ¥14.2bn.
Forecast exchange rates were ¥160 per US dollar and ¥183 per euro; H1 average rates were ¥159.37 and ¥184.35, respectively.
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- Profitability restored after two years, but FY2025 forecasts lower sales and earnings.6753Q4 2025
- Operating profit surged despite lower sales, but net loss continued amid restructuring.6753Q3 2025
Next Sharp earnings date
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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.