Keyence reports strong half-year results, raises dividend, announces new president

Keyence Corporation reported strong financial performance for the six months ended September 20, 2025, with net sales reaching 545,300 million yen, a 5.8% increase year-over-year. Operating income grew by 3.1% to 272,179 million yen, and net income attributable to owners of parent rose 5.4% to 199,959 million yen, resulting in earnings per share of 824.49 yen. Total assets stood at 3,447,391 million yen, maintaining a high equity ratio of 95.0%.

Keyence announced an interim dividend of 275.00 yen per share, payable on November 25, 2025, and revised its fiscal year-end dividend forecast to 275.00 yen, totaling 550.00 yen for the fiscal year ending March 20, 2026. This marks an increase from the previous total annual dividend of 350.00 yen.

Furthermore, the company resolved a change in leadership, effective December 22, 2025. Tetsuya Nakano, currently director and general manager, international division, will be appointed as the new president and representative director, succeeding Yu Nakata, who will transition to director.