Canon reports strong first-half results, raises full-year outlook

Canon Inc. reported net sales of 2,198.6bn yen for the first half of 2025, up 2.0% year-on-year and the highest since 2007. Operating profit surged 8.0% to 214.3bn yen, while net income rose 4.1% to 155.9bn yen.

Strong mirrorless camera sales and network camera demand boosted the imaging business despite Q2 revenue decline from yen appreciation. Canon raised its full-year outlook, projecting net sales of 4,600bn yen (up 2.0%) and operating profit of 460bn yen (up 3.4%).