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Shimadzu Q2 2026 earnings summary

Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.
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Q2 2026 earnings summary10 Nov, 2025

Executive summary

  • Achieved record-high H1 FY2025 sales of ¥256.3B (+2% YoY) and operating profit of ¥31.6B (+4% YoY), with profit attributable to owners at ¥23.6B (+10.9% YoY), despite global economic uncertainties and yen appreciation.

  • Comprehensive income surged 124.9% YoY to ¥27,694M, reflecting strong core business performance and improved FX translation.

  • Upward revision to full-year forecast: sales of ¥545.0B (+1.1% YoY), operating profit of ¥72.0B (+0.4% YoY), and profit attributable to owners at ¥54.0B.

  • Growth driven by Analytical & Measuring Instruments (AMI) and Aircraft Equipment (AE); Medical Systems (MED) and Industrial Machinery (IM) saw declines.

Financial highlights

  • Net sales: ¥256.3B (+2% YoY); Operating income: ¥31.6B (+4% YoY); Operating margin: 12.3% (+0.3pt YoY); profit attributable to owners: ¥23.6B (+11% YoY).

  • Gross profit increased to ¥115.8B from ¥108.9B YoY, with improved gross margin.

  • Basic EPS rose to ¥81.79 from ¥72.38 YoY.

  • R&D expenses: ¥14.3B; CAPEX: ¥11.9B (+7.4% YoY); Depreciation: ¥9.9B.

  • Q2 (Jul–Sep) net sales: ¥138.0B (+3% YoY); OP: ¥19.4B (+1% YoY).

Outlook and guidance

  • Full-year sales forecast raised to ¥545.0B (+¥30.0B vs. initial); OP to ¥72.0B (+¥14.0B vs. initial); basic EPS forecasted at ¥186.89.

  • AMI expected to achieve record sales for the sixth consecutive year; MED and IM forecasted to remain sluggish except in Asia.

  • Dividend per share forecast raised to ¥67.00 for FY ending March 2026.

  • Tariff and FX impacts revised downward, with remaining negative effects expected in H2.

What drove the 124.9% comprehensive income jump?
Key drivers for the FY26 profit forecast increase?
Why did unallocated expenses triple this period?
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Shimadzu Corporation specializes in analytical and measuring instruments, including technologies for research and development and quality control in fields such as pharmaceuticals, environmental measurement, and life sciences. Shimadzu's medical systems division contributes significantly to the early detection and treatment of diseases worldwide. Additionally, the company provides vacuum industrial machinery for the semiconductor industry, hydraulic equipment as essential components for machinery and vehicles, aircraft equipment for safe flight operations and passenger comfort, marine devices for efficient marine development, and optical devices to enhance equipment performance. Shimadzu Corporation is headquartered in Kyoto, Japan, and its shares are listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

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