Kanaden posts strong first-half sales, profit growth

For the six months ended September 30, 2025, Kanaden Corporation reported net sales of 61,657 million yen, a 19.0% increase year-on-year. Ordinary profit rose by 18.1% to 1,807 million yen, and profit attributable to owners of parent jumped 34.4% to 1,198 million yen. Earnings per share reached 53.76 yen, up from 38.00 yen in the prior year.

The company's financial position shows total assets at 80,290 million yen as of September 30, 2025, with net assets at 48,519 million yen, resulting in an equity ratio of 60.4%. Cash and cash equivalents increased 4.4% to 17,150 million yen.

Segment-wise, the Infrastructure business was a key driver, with net sales surging by 5,378 million yen, and the Information & Communications Equipment business also contributing positively with a 1,233 million yen increase in net sales. However, the Factory Automation Systems business saw a decline in ordinary profit due to sluggish performance in high-margin areas. The full-year consolidated earnings forecast for March 31, 2026, remains unchanged, projecting net sales of 135,000 million yen and profit attributable to owners of parent of 3,900 million yen.