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Fanuc Corp (6954) Earnings: FY Operating Income Forecast Boosted Despite Missing Estimates

By January 27, 2025 No Comments
  • Fanuc has updated its full-year operating income forecast to 152.30 billion yen, which is slightly lower than the market estimate of 155.49 billion yen.
  • The net income forecast is now 139.20 billion yen, up from a previous estimate of 134.30 billion yen, but below the market expectation of 141.52 billion yen.
  • Net sales for the year are predicted to be 791.90 billion yen, surpassing prior forecasts of 787.80 billion yen, but not meeting the market estimate of 792.61 billion yen.
  • For the third quarter, Fanuc reported an operating income of 34.91 billion yen, marking a 15% decline year-over-year and falling short of the 37.72 billion yen estimate.
  • The third quarter net income was 32.86 billion yen, a 4.5% decrease compared to the previous year, missing the estimate of 35.7 billion yen.
  • Net sales in the third quarter were 197.05 billion yen, reflecting a slight 0.4% year-over-year decline and just under the estimation of 197.42 billion yen.
  • The investment community sentiment towards Fanuc includes 18 buy recommendations, 5 holds, and 2 sell ratings.

Fanuc Corp on Smartkarma

Independent analysts on Smartkarma have provided insightful coverage of Fanuc Corp, a prominent company in the manufacturing sector. Mark Chadwick‘s report titled “Fanuc (6954) | Q2 Profit Boost Masked by One-Time Gains” highlights a 25% increase in Q2 operating income, driven by a one-time profit. However, concerns have been raised regarding the sustainability of this growth, with total orders declining and inventory/sales ratio remaining high. Despite these challenges, Fanuc’s shares have underperformed, signaling potential risks in the near term.

In another report by Mark Chadwick, “Fanuc (6954) | Improved Orders and Margins Amid Long-Term Challenges,” a more optimistic sentiment is expressed following improved Q1 results. The report notes an uptick in sales and operating profit forecasts, driven by a rebound in Japan’s machine tool orders. While the outlook is bullish, the analysts acknowledge the presence of long-term challenges ahead for Fanuc. The positive trend in orders and margins is encouraging, but the stock’s valuation and ongoing hurdles suggest a cautious approach in assessing its investment potential.


A look at Fanuc Corp Smart Scores

FactorScoreMagnitude
Value2
Dividend3
Growth3
Resilience4
Momentum5
OVERALL SMART SCORE3.4

Smart Score is a compound score for the Company indicating its overall outlook. It is derived by taking an equally weighted average of underlying Factor scores computed by Smartkarma

Fanuc Corp, a leading manufacturer of factory automation systems and robots, is positioned well for long-term growth according to Smartkarma’s Smart Scores. With strong scores in Momentum (5) and Resilience (4), Fanuc is showing excellent performance and stability in the market. Its consistent growth (3) and moderate dividend yield (3) further contribute to its positive outlook. Although its Value score is lower at 2, the overall outlook for Fanuc Corp remains optimistic due to its competitive strengths in key areas.

Fanuc Corporation’s focus on innovation and quality in producing computerized numerically-controlled equipment, industrial robots, and other automation solutions has positioned it as a key player in the industry. Partnering with General Electric in the factory automation field emphasizes its commitment to collaboration and technological advancement. With solid scores across various factors, including a high Momentum score of 5 indicating strong market performance, Fanuc is poised to maintain its growth trajectory and resilience in the long term.


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