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Shin-Etsu Chemical Q2 2027 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q2 2027 earnings summary27 Oct, 2026
Executive summary
H1 FY2027 net sales rose 11% YoY to ¥1,420.6bn; operating income increased 16% to ¥385.9bn and parent net income rose 11% to ¥286.9bn.
July–September operating income grew 27% YoY and ordinary income 20%, with management citing strong AI-related demand and continued focus on growth and operating performance.
Financial highlights
H1 gross profit was ¥510.9bn versus ¥455.7bn; operating income ¥385.9bn versus ¥333.9bn; ordinary income ¥415.1bn versus ¥367.3bn.
Parent net income was ¥286.9bn versus ¥257.8bn; EPS was ¥155.71 versus ¥136.61.
Comprehensive income was ¥407.1bn versus ¥78.8bn, including foreign-currency translation adjustments of ¥100.9bn versus a loss of ¥192.6bn.
Operating cash flow was ¥347.1bn versus ¥410.8bn; investing cash outflow was ¥300.7bn versus ¥256.6bn.
Outlook and guidance
FY2027 forecast unchanged: net sales ¥2,700bn (+5%), operating income ¥700bn (+10%), ordinary income ¥770bn (+9%) and parent net income ¥525bn (+11%).
Forecast EPS is ¥286; operating margin 25.9% versus 24.7% in FY2026, and parent net income margin 19.4% versus 18.4%.
Annual dividend forecast is ¥136/share, including a ¥20 anniversary dividend; interim ¥78 comprises ¥58 ordinary and ¥20 commemorative, with ¥58 expected at year-end.
Forecast exchange rates from October 2026: ¥157/$ and ¥176/€; actual results remain exposed to economic conditions, market trends and currency movements.
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Latest events from Shin-Etsu Chemical
- Strong AI-driven electronics growth offset infrastructure headwinds, boosting outlook and dividends.4063
Q1 2027 - Operating income and net profit fell despite higher sales, with major share buybacks and investments.4063Q4 2026
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- Sales up, profits down amid margin pressure and volatile global markets; guidance unchanged.4063Q2 2026
- Revenue rose 5% year-over-year, but profit margins and net income declined amid global headwinds.4063Q1 2026
- Sales and profits rose, but net income slipped on tax; full-year guidance and investments unchanged.4063Q2 2025
- Q1 FY2025 saw stable sales, strong electronics growth, and higher guidance amid global uncertainty.4063Q1 2025
- Earnings and cash flow hit record highs, with strong electronics growth and major share buybacks.4063Q4 2025
- Net sales and net income rose year-over-year, with robust segment growth and higher dividends.4063Q3 2025
Next Shin-Etsu Chemical earnings date
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Shin-Etsu Chemical Co. Ltd produces and sells a variety of chemical products, including polyvinyl chloride (PVC), silicones, semiconductor silicon, and rare earth magnets. It supplies materials for construction, electronics, and automotive industries. The company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, and its shares are listed on the TSE.