Hakudo Lifts Full-Year Earnings Outlook on AI-Driven Semiconductor Demand

Hakudo Co., Ltd. ( (JP:7637) ) has shared an announcement.

Hakudo Co., Ltd. has raised its full-year consolidated forecast for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, reflecting improved profitability from new product launches, new processing methods, and enhancements to its Hakudo Net Service. The company now expects net sales of ¥68.0 billion, operating profit of ¥2.69 billion, ordinary profit of ¥3.0 billion, and profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥1.96 billion, marking increases of up to 16.3% versus its previous outlook.

Non-consolidated guidance was also revised upward, with net sales projected at ¥58.6 billion and net profit at ¥1.92 billion, representing gains of around 2% to nearly 18% over prior forecasts. Management cited rising demand from the semiconductor manufacturing equipment industry driven by generative AI-related memory products, successful pass-through of higher costs, favorable inventory valuation effects from higher raw material prices, and a weaker yen as key drivers supporting the improved earnings view.

The most recent analyst rating on (JP:7637) stock is a Hold with a Yen2666.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Hakudo Co., Ltd. stock, see the JP:7637 Stock Forecast page.

More about Hakudo Co., Ltd.

Hakudo Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market-listed company engaged in the sale and processing of metal materials, serving industrial customers including manufacturers of semiconductor production equipment. The company also operates the Hakudo Net Service, a digital platform that enhances ordering and processing functions for its clientele, positioning it to benefit from trends in high-tech and precision manufacturing demand.

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Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy

Current Market Cap: Yen26.7B

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