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Keyence ( (JP:6861) ) has issued an update.
Keyence reported solid results for the year ended March 20, 2026, with net sales rising 10.4% to ¥1.17 trillion and net income attributable to owners of the parent up 11.7% to ¥445.2 billion, driven by higher ordinary income and robust margins. Operating income increased 8.4%, while key profitability ratios such as ROE (13.5%) and operating margin (51.0%) remained high, underscoring the company’s strong earnings power.
The balance sheet stayed extremely sound, with total assets of ¥3.67 trillion and an equity ratio of 94.6%, alongside stable cash and cash equivalents of about ¥451 billion despite heavy investing and financing outflows. Reflecting confidence in its financial strength, Keyence sharply raised annual dividends from ¥350 to ¥550 per share, lifting the payout ratio to 30.0%, and signaled plans to maintain this higher dividend level in the next fiscal year, enhancing returns to shareholders.
The most recent analyst rating on (JP:6861) stock is a Buy with a Yen81000.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Keyence stock, see the JP:6861 Stock Forecast page.
More about Keyence
Keyence Corporation is a Japan-based manufacturer specializing in factory automation equipment, including sensors, measurement systems, machine vision, and related control products. Listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, the company focuses on high value-added industrial automation solutions for global manufacturing customers, emphasizing strong profitability and a capital-light business model.
Average Trading Volume: 824,786
Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy
Current Market Cap: Yen15393.1B
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