Keyence reports strong first half, raises dividend, names new president

Keyence Corporation reported strong consolidated financial results for the second quarter ended September 20, 2025. Net sales for the first half of fiscal year 2026 increased by 5.8% to 545,300 million yen, while operating income grew by 3.1% to 272,179 million yen. Ordinary income rose by 7.3% to 285,000 million yen, and net income attributable to owners of parent increased by 5.4% to 199,959 million yen. Basic earnings per share for the period were 824.49 yen.

Keyence announced a revised interim dividend of 275 yen per share, up from the previously forecast 175 yen. The company also revised its full-year dividend forecast to 550 yen per share, an increase from 350 yen per share, reflecting its policy of enhancing shareholder returns and capital efficiency.

Additionally, Keyence announced a change in its representative director, effective December 22, 2025. Tetsuya Nakano will assume the role of president and representative director, succeeding Yu Nakata, who will become director. This change aims to further strengthen the company's management structure.