StocksMedium•13 November 2026•
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SMC Raises FY26 Profit Guidance 34% on Surging AI Infrastructure Demand
Key Facts
1SMC raised its FY26 profit guidance by 34% following record sales and profit in the first half of the year.
2The company's operating margins reached 28.5%, with consolidated orders for October remaining strong.
3The company stated that its capital expenditure is primarily centered on artificial intelligence.
SMC raised its FY26 profit guidance by 34% following record sales and profit in the first half of the year. TradingView reported that the upgrade is driven by surging demand for semiconductors and artificial intelligence infrastructure, which resulted in record-breaking performance for the company.
The company's operating margins reached 28.5%, with consolidated orders for October 2026 remaining strong. SMC stated that its capital expenditure is primarily centered on AI technologies, reflecting a strategic focus on high-growth semiconductor segments as of November 13, 2026.