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Keyence first-half net profit rises to 298.68 billion yen

Keyence reported first-half revenue of 735.40 billion yen and net profit of 298.68 billion yen, up from 199.96 billion a year earlier, per Dow Jones Newswires.

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what happened

Japanese company Keyence Corp. reported first-half results for the period ended September 20, 2026, according to Dow Jones Newswires. Revenue rose to 735.40 billion yen from 545.30 billion a year earlier. Operating profit reached 408.26 billion yen versus 272.18 billion, and net profit came in at 298.68 billion yen compared with 199.96 billion.

why it matters

Profit growth outpacing revenue growth points to strong margins, a point watched by investors in Japanese equities and factory automation names.

market impact

Keyence shares and Japanese market: strong profit supports the stock and the automation sector

  • Keyence shares pressure up — net profit growth well ahead of revenue growth supports the stock

tags

instruments

Keyence (6861.TO)Nikkei 225

sources

  1. Keyence Corp 1H Net Y298.68B Vs Net Y199.96B — Dow Jones Newswires, 29 October 2026 at 07:01 UTC

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