Daikin Industries reports strong interim profit, raises full-year forecast

Daikin Industries reported consolidated net sales of JPY 2,478,798 million for the six months ended September 30, 2025, a slight decrease of 0.6% year-over-year. Despite this, operating profit remained stable at JPY 246,602 million (0.0% increase), and ordinary profit rose by 7.9% to JPY 241,887 million. Profit attributable to owners of parent increased by 6.1% to JPY 160,933 million, translating to diluted earnings per share of JPY 549.18.

The company's asset base expanded, with total assets reaching JPY 5,367,787 million, an increase of JPY 234,371 million from March 31, 2025. This growth contributed to an improved equity ratio of 55.5%. For the full fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, Daikin has revised its ordinary profit forecast upwards by JPY 10,000 million to JPY 415,000 million and profit attributable to owners of parent by JPY 8,000 million to JPY 280,000 million, reflecting confidence in its strategic initiatives and ability to navigate market uncertainties.

The dividend forecast remains unchanged, with an interim dividend of JPY 165.00 per share declared and a full-year estimated dividend of JPY 330.00 per share. Daikin’s strategic response to a challenging global economic environment, including currency fluctuations and geopolitical tensions, involves leveraging operational strengths and targeted growth in its core air conditioning and refrigeration, chemical, and other businesses.