Keyence Corporation: EPS $4.13 vs $3.92 expected; revenue $2.47B vs $2.30B
Key Facts
Q2 FY2027 results
| Metric | Actual | Estimate | Surprise | Year ago |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPS (USD) | 4.13 | 3.92 | +5.4% | 3.01 |
| Revenue (USD bn) | 2.47 | 2.30 | +7.2% | — |
Recent reports: actual vs estimate
| Reported | Period | EPS (USD) | Estimate | Surprise | Revenue (USD bn) | Estimate | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | Q2 FY2027 | 4.13 | 3.92 | +5.4% | 2.47 | 2.30 | +7.2% |
| Jul 28, 2026 | Q1 FY2027 | 3.53 | 2.85 | +23.9% | 2.13 | 1.92 | +10.8% |
| Apr 24, 2026 | Q4 FY2026 | 3.48 | 2.91 | +19.6% | 2.11 | 1.96 | +7.4% |
| Jan 29, 2026 | Q3 FY2026 | 2.93 | 2.67 | +9.7% | 1.85 | 1.83 | +1.0% |
| Oct 27, 2025 | Q2 FY2026 | 3.01 | 2.96 | +1.7% | — | — | — |
| Jul 29, 2025 | Q1 FY2026 | 2.64 | 2.71 | −2.6% | 1.79 | 1.80 | −0.8% |
| Apr 25, 2025 | Q3 FY2025 | 2.94 | 2.89 | +1.7% | 1.89 | 1.90 | −0.2% |
| Jan 31, 2025 | Q1 FY2025 | 2.68 | 2.41 | +11.2% | 1.65 | 1.64 | +0.4% |
Source: Figures from the EL7 database. Estimates are the analyst consensus carried by our data vendor (FMP), not official figures. Figures are in USD as carried for this US-traded line; the company reports in another currency.
Keyence Corporation results: EPS $4.13 vs $3.92 expected; revenue $2.47B vs $2.30B. The results cover the company's Q2 FY2027. EPS came in above analysts' estimate by 5.4%; revenue above the estimate by 7.2%. Figures are in USD as carried for this US-traded line; the company reports in JPY.
EPS was up 37.2% from $3.01 a year earlier. On its record, EPS topped analysts' estimates in 6 of 7 earlier comparable reports.
What the results mean
Keyence Corporation’s results should be read in the context of its factory automation business, where sensing, control and inspection products serve machine operation and production monitoring needs. Understanding its performance depends on industrial demand for these solutions, although the supplied material does not identify each area’s contribution to the results.
The company combines precision measurement and analytical instruments with safety solutions, linking its products to manufacturing quality, process accuracy and workplace protection. Its presence across multiple international markets also makes the geographic distribution of demand important to understanding its performance.
What to watch on the earnings call: Investors should listen for management’s comments on demand for factory automation, sensing and precision measurement solutions, and how it varies across the company’s markets. Discussion of product mix, margins and spending on solution development would help explain the connection between industrial customer needs and business performance.
For the full analysis of Keyence Corporation stock — valuation, scores and financial statements — see the stock page linked with this story.