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SUMCO Corporation (JP:3436)
:3436
Earnings Data
Report Date
May 07, 2026Before Open (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q1)Consensus EPS Forecast
-22.6Last Year’s EPS
8.71Same Quarter Last Year
Based on 1 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Q4 2025
Earnings Call Date:Feb 10, 2026|
% Change Since:
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
Balanced/Neutral — The company showed clear strengths (positive operating cash flow of JPY 100.0 billion, reduced CapEx, Q4 sales beat and a full‑year operating profit of JPY 1.3 billion) and constructive medium‑term demand signals from AI driving DRAM and NAND requirements and 300‑mm recovery. However, near‑term challenges are material: Q4 and Q1 operating losses, a full‑year net loss (JPY 11.7 billion), a substantial depreciation burden (JPY 115.6 billion), structural decline in 200‑mm, elevated legacy inventory and pricing pressure on commodity wafers. Management expects demand recovery for leading edge later in the year, but immediate headwinds and inventory normalization keep the outlook cautious.Company Guidance
Full-Year Revenue and Operating Profit (In the Black on OP)
Full-year sales of JPY 409.6 billion and operating profit of JPY 1.3 billion (company stayed in the black on an operating-profit basis for fiscal 2025). EBITDA was JPY 112.4 billion, largely unchanged year-on-year.
Strong Operating Cash Flow and H2 Free Cash Flow
Operating cash flow was a positive JPY 100.0 billion for the year and second-half free cash flow was positive (full-year free cash flow was negative JPY 11.4 billion after heavy investing earlier, but H2 cash generation was positive).
Significant CapEx Reduction Year-on-Year
Total CapEx for fiscal 2025 was JPY 79.9 billion, down JPY 135.0 billion versus JPY 214.9 billion in 2024 (a ~63% reduction YoY), reflecting a sharp pullback after prior large investments.
Q4 Sales Beat and Operating Profit Overshoot vs Forecast
Q4 sales were JPY 105.2 billion, up JPY 6.1 billion Q-on-Q and beating the company forecast by roughly JPY 5.0 billion. Management cited an operating profit overshoot of JPY 5.5 billion driven by JPY 2.1 billion cost reductions, JPY 1.7 billion favorable ForEx and JPY 1.2 billion delayed depreciation.
300‑millimeter Recovery and AI‑Driven Demand Outlook
300‑mm wafer market recovered from -11% in 2023 to +2% in 2024 and +9% in 2025; management expects continued recovery driven by AI-related demand (notably for DRAM and growing NAND requirements) and forecasts DRAM wafer demand rising from ~500–600k wafers/month today to ~1.5 million wafers/month over 3–4 years (an increase of ~1.0 million wafers/month).
Maintained Dividend Despite Losses
Company set a fiscal year-end dividend of JPY 10 per share, citing positive cash flow generation and significant retained earnings despite net losses.
Planned Capacity and Modernization to Capture Leading‑Edge Demand
Management expects new plant capacity (leading edge) to come online and fill quickly; older plants will be modernized to address demand shifts to leading-edge wafers, supporting anticipated logic growth from H2.
Corporate and Cultural Progress — Leadership Transition
Chairman announced a planned management handover after 14 years, highlighted strengthened R&D and technology standing (12 consecutive years of recognition from TSMC), improved workforce diversity and low turnover — all presented as structural improvements in organizational health.
JP:3436 Earnings History
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JP:3436 Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Feb 10, 2026 | ¥1694.50 | ¥1764.50 | +4.13% |
Nov 11, 2025 | ¥1465.71 | ¥1462.73 | -0.20% |
Aug 07, 2025 | ¥1191.14 | ¥1201.57 | +0.88% |
May 08, 2025 | ¥957.80 | ¥978.37 | +2.15% |
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FAQ
When does SUMCO Corporation (JP:3436) report earnings?
SUMCO Corporation (JP:3436) is schdueled to report earning on May 07, 2026, Before Open (Confirmed).
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What is the P/E ratio of SUMCO Corporation stock?
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What is JP:3436 EPS forecast?
JP:3436 EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q1) is -22.6.