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The Japan Steel Works Q1 2027 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q1 2027 earnings summary3 Aug, 2026
Executive summary
Orders received in Q1 FY2026 reached ¥77.5 billion, representing 22.8% of the full-year forecast, with steady growth in line with expectations.
Net sales for Q1 were ¥58.1 billion, 18.7% of the annual target, and profits progressed generally as planned.
Net sales for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, were ¥58,172 million, down 13.9% year-over-year.
Operating profit rose 11.2% year-over-year to ¥5,865 million.
Profit attributable to owners of parent increased 35.4% year-over-year to ¥5,932 million.
Financial highlights
Operating profit for Q1 was ¥5.8 billion (21.5% of full-year forecast), with an operating margin of 10.1%.
Ordinary profit reached ¥6.1 billion (23.5% of forecast), and profit attributable to owners was ¥5.9 billion (31.1% of forecast).
EBITDA for Q1 was ¥8.3 billion, 21.2% of the annual forecast.
Gross profit for the quarter was ¥15,960 million, up from ¥15,275 million year-over-year.
Basic earnings per share for the quarter were ¥80.60, up from ¥59.53 year-over-year.
Outlook and guidance
Orders, sales, and profits are progressing in line with full-year forecasts, indicating confidence in achieving targets.
Full-year forecast for fiscal year ending March 31, 2027: net sales ¥310,000 million (up 12.8%), operating profit ¥27,000 million (up 6.7%), ordinary profit ¥26,000 million (down 0.2%), profit attributable to owners of parent ¥19,000 million (down 1.2%), and basic EPS ¥258.11.
No revisions to previously announced earnings or dividend forecasts.
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The Japan Steel Works Ltd. is a Japanese company specializing in the production of steel and machinery for industrial applications. Its offerings include steel castings and forgings, plastic molding machines, and equipment for energy-related industries, including nuclear power. The company serves a diverse range of sectors, such as automotive, aerospace, construction, and energy, providing advanced materials and manufacturing solutions. The company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, and its shares are listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.