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Sumitomo Bakelite Co Q2 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q2 2026 earnings summary4 Nov, 2025
Executive summary
Revenue for 2Q FY2025 rose 2.2% year-over-year to ¥156.5 billion, with business profit up 8.2% to ¥17.1 billion and operating profit up 5.1% to ¥16.5 billion, driven by strong semiconductor demand despite weak automotive components sales overseas.
Profit attributable to owners increased 4.3% year-over-year to ¥13.3 billion.
Financial highlights
Revenue growth was primarily driven by strong performance in Semiconductor Materials, offsetting declines in High Performance Plastics.
Business profit increased by ¥1.3 billion year-over-year, mainly due to higher sales volume, improved cost structure, and a shift to high-value-added products.
Operating profit was ¥16,462 million, up 5.1% year-over-year.
Basic earnings per share increased to ¥151.65 from ¥136.80 year-over-year.
Total assets reached ¥442,239 million, up ¥24,461 million from March 31, 2025.
Outlook and guidance
FY2025 revenue is forecast at ¥310.0 billion, up 1.7% year-over-year, with business profit expected to reach ¥32.5 billion (+5.4%).
Operating profit is projected to rise 25% to ¥31.0 billion, and profit attributable to owners is forecast at ¥23.5 billion (+21.9%).
Basic earnings per share forecast is ¥268.16.
No change in guidance from the previous announcement.
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Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd. is a Japanese company specializing in high-performance plastics and advanced materials. The company produces a range of products, including semiconductor materials, printed circuit boards, and high-performance resins, which are used across industries such as electronics, automotive, healthcare, and construction. Sumitomo Bakelite is known for its expertise in phenolic resins and high-heat-resistant materials, which are crucial for applications requiring durability and reliability under extreme conditions. The company’s solutions support technological advancements in sectors needing specialized plastic materials. The company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, and its shares are listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
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