Keyence Raises First-Half Net Sales 34.9% to ¥735,399 Million
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Keyence reported net sales of ¥735,399 million in the first half of the fiscal year ending in March 2027, up 34.9% year over year, according to a company statement. The reported period ran from March 21 to September 20, 2026. Over the same period, operating profit rose 50.0% to ¥408,262 million, and ordinary profit increased 48.9% to ¥424,348 million. Net profit attributable to owners of the parent also climbed 49.4% to ¥298,675 million. The figures show profits growing faster than sales during the six months.
Basic earnings per share were ¥1,231.53 in the first half, compared with ¥824.49 in the same period of the previous fiscal year, according to the published results. Sales growth of 34.9% followed a 5.8% increase in the first half of the fiscal year ended March 2026, when sales reached ¥545,300 million. The current year-on-year comparison puts the acceleration in revenue in the context of the previous period’s results, alongside the larger increases in operating and net profit. The company also announced an interim dividend of ¥325 per share for the fiscal year ending in March 2027.
Keyence said capital investment continued globally in the manufacturing sector during the period, while Asia continued to grow, led by semiconductors and the electrical and precision industries. The company said Europe saw a recovery and investment in Japan improved. It described continued growth in Asia, saying, "Growth continued, particularly in the semiconductor and electrical and precision industries." The company places the results in the context of the industrial demand it reported, without attributing profit growth to a single operating factor. These regional and industry signals provide the company’s backdrop for sales trends in the first half.
On its internal initiatives, Keyence said it strengthened planning, development and sales to maintain medium- and long-term growth. Its statement said it worked to "strengthen planning and development and reinforce sales" toward that end. The statement lists these steps among the measures taken during the period, alongside its description of continued capital investment in manufacturing and varying conditions across regions. It did not specify a separate numerical impact of these measures on sales or profits. The comparative results, together with the company’s description of its markets, keep the picture tied to the reported fiscal period.
On dividends and its share structure, Keyence plans to split each common share into 5 shares, effective November 21, 2026. The company decided on an interim dividend of ¥325 per share, with payment scheduled to begin November 26, 2026. It also set November 2, 2026, as the scheduled date for filing its semiannual report. The dates place the report first, followed by the share split taking effect and then the start of dividend payments. In the market, KYCCF shares closed at $505 on October 28, 2026, according to EL7 daily data.