Kawasaki Heavy Industries (7012) Corporate presentation summary
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Corporate presentation summary
6 Oct, 2026Strategic priorities
Company-wide priorities span defense, safe and secure remotely connected society, smart mobility, energy and environmental solutions, and physical AI.
Power demand and gas turbine opportunity
AI and data center expansion, electrification, and economic development are driving electricity demand and the need for stable, reliable supply.
Industrial gas turbine market forecast indicates ~9% CAGR from 2025 to 2035; FY2026 order forecast is ~1.5x FY2023.
Small- and medium-sized turbines are positioned for data centers, where multi-unit deployment enables 1–2-year operation versus 3–5 years for large turbines.
FY2026 revenue targets include ¥20.0bn/year for backup power outside data centers and ¥30.0bn/year for distributed prime power, including equipment and aftermarket.
Capacity and commercial growth
Gas turbine production capacity is set to expand through CAPEX; further investment beyond 2035 will depend on market conditions.
Gas engine production capacity is planned to increase ~10x through proactive investment and overseas data center projects; planned CAPEX is ~¥17bn.
Gas turbine business plan charts indicate ~4x revenue and ~2.3x business profit growth over the plan horizon.
Gas engine business plan chart indicates ~6x revenue growth over the plan horizon.
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