Harmonic Drive Systems (6324) Q1 2027 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Net sales for the three months ended June 30, 2026, rose 23.6% year-over-year to ¥16,681 million, with operating profit surging to ¥1,840 million from ¥122 million a year earlier.

• Ordinary profit increased to ¥1,719 million from ¥131 million, and profit attributable to owners of parent reached ¥1,274 million, reversing a loss in the prior year.

• Comprehensive income improved significantly to ¥1,942 million from a loss of ¥1,068 million year-over-year.

Financial highlights

• Gross profit increased to ¥5,931 million from ¥3,828 million year-over-year.

• Operating margin improved, with operating profit at ¥1,840 million versus ¥122 million last year.

• Basic earnings per share rose to ¥13.46 from a loss of ¥0.40 year-over-year.

• Total assets grew to ¥113,208 million as of June 30, 2026, up from ¥111,400 million at the previous fiscal year-end.

• Net assets increased to ¥81,386 million from ¥80,390 million at March 31, 2026.

Outlook and guidance

• Full-year net sales forecast is ¥74,500 million, up 25.1% year-over-year, with operating profit projected at ¥8,500 million, up 231.0%.

• Profit attributable to owners of parent is forecast at ¥6,000 million for the full year, up 272.9% year-over-year.

• Basic earnings per share for the full year is projected at ¥63.38.

• No revisions to the most recent dividend forecast; annual dividend expected to be ¥20.00 per share.