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Sumitomo Metal Mining Q2 2026 earnings summary

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Q2 2026 earnings summary10 Nov, 2025

Executive summary

  • First-half profit increased, driven by higher copper and gold prices, ramp-up at Quebrada Blanca and Cote mines, and lower unit costs at major mines, while net sales for the six months ended September 30, 2025, were ¥783,361 million, down 2.1% year-over-year.

  • Profit before tax rose 6.6% to ¥77,815 million, and profit attributable to owners of parent increased 16.0% to ¥53,940 million year-over-year.

  • Basic earnings per share for the period were ¥198.12, up from ¥169.25 in the prior year.

  • Share repurchase of up to ¥15.0 billion completed; focus remains on balancing growth investments and shareholder returns.

  • Operations at Quebrada Blanca are being stabilized as a long-term profit base; battery materials business is undergoing product replacement and cost improvements.

Financial highlights

  • FY2025 1H net sales: ¥7,834 hundred million (down 2.1% year-over-year); net income: ¥539 hundred million (up 16.0% year-over-year).

  • Gross profit rose 5.8% year-over-year to ¥873 hundred million; profit before tax up 6.6% to ¥778 hundred million.

  • Full-year net sales forecast revised up to ¥15,540 hundred million; net income forecast raised to ¥740 hundred million.

  • Total assets as of September 30, 2025, were ¥3,024,322 million, with total equity at ¥1,995,730 million.

  • Annual dividend per share maintained at ¥131; total return ratio at 68%.

Outlook and guidance

  • Full-year profit before tax forecast increased by ¥190 hundred million to ¥1,210 hundred million, mainly due to higher copper and gold prices.

  • Full-year net sales forecast is ¥1,554,000 million, a 2.5% decrease year-over-year.

  • Profit attributable to owners of parent is forecast at ¥74,000 million, up 348.8% year-over-year; basic EPS for the full year expected to be ¥272.66.

  • Sensitivity: every $100/t change in copper price impacts PBT by ¥3.3 billion; every $10/oz change in gold price impacts PBT by ¥0.3 billion.

  • Battery materials segment expects lower sales but higher profit due to product mix and cost improvements.

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Sumitomo Metal Mining Co., Ltd. is a Japan-based mining and materials company specializing in the extraction, production, and processing of metals. The company operates in three primary segments: mineral resources, smelting and refining, and materials. It produces key metals, including copper, nickel, and gold, through mining operations and advanced smelting facilities. Sumitomo Metal Mining also develops high-performance materials for electronics, battery components, and other industrial applications, supporting sectors such as automotive, electronics, and renewable energy. The company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, and its shares are listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

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