Daihen reports strong first half with double-digit profit growth

Daihen Corporation reported a significant increase in orders received, reaching JPY 126,615 million, up 10.8% year-on-year, for the first half of fiscal year 2025. Net sales also rose by 9.5% to JPY 105,253 million, benefiting from expanded electrical infrastructure and semiconductor-related investments. This positive sales trend translated into substantial profit growth, with operating profit climbing 36.9% to JPY 6,932 million and ordinary profit increasing by the same percentage to JPY 7,896 million.

Profit attributable to owners of parent saw a healthy 22.7% rise, reaching JPY 5,173 million, while basic earnings per share increased to JPY 216.41. The company's financial position also strengthened, with total assets growing to JPY 295,816 million and net assets increasing to JPY 159,993 million. The equity ratio improved to 48.8% from 47.7% at the end of the previous fiscal year.

Looking ahead, Daihen has revised its full-year financial forecast for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026. The updated forecast includes net sales of JPY 235,000 million (up 3.8%), operating profit of JPY 18,500 million (up 14.4%), and profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 14,000 million (up 17.0%).