Keyence (6861) Q1 2027 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Net sales rose 32.8% year-over-year to ¥346.6 billion in FY2026 1Q, with strong growth across all regions.

• Operating income increased 44.7% year-over-year to ¥187.1 billion, with margin expansion.

• Net income attributable to owners surged 51.0% year-over-year to ¥139.1 billion.

• Comprehensive income reached ¥143,967 million, up 48.8% from the prior year.

Financial highlights

• Gross profit grew 36.7% year-over-year to ¥294.8 billion, with gross margin improving to 85.0%.

• Ordinary income climbed 49.6% year-over-year to ¥196,793 million.

• Earnings per share increased to ¥573.69 from ¥379.82 year-over-year.

• Total assets grew to ¥3,724,891 million as of June 20, 2026.

• Equity ratio strengthened to 95.3% from 94.6% at the previous fiscal year-end.

Segment performance

• Japan sales grew 5.2% year-over-year; overseas sales rose 39.0%.

• Americas sales increased 31.4% year-over-year; Asia up 50.5%; Europe & Others up 28.2%.

• Overseas sales accounted for 70.4% of total, up from 67.3% a year ago.