Azbil reports 22% operating income jump despite sales decline

Azbil Corporation reported operating income rose 22.1% to 7.062bn yen in Q1 FY2026, while net sales fell 5.3% to 62.053bn yen. Net income increased 6.2% to 5.185bn yen.

The company will contribute an additional 1.060bn yen to its stock compensation plan for directors and executives to acquire 1.224m shares, following revisions that increased performance-linked components in executive pay.