- Komatsu’s operating income for the first quarter was 140.39 billion yen, down 11% year-on-year and below the estimated 147.15 billion yen.
- Profit from the construction, mining, and utility equipment segment was 122.25 billion yen.
- The retail finance segment reported a profit of 9.36 billion yen.
- Industrial machinery and other segments recorded a profit of 7.20 billion yen.
- Net sales amounted to 909.52 billion yen, a decrease of 5.2% compared to the previous year, missing the estimate of 935.31 billion yen.
- Net income was 91.19 billion yen, a 17% drop year-on-year, slightly below the estimated 93.43 billion yen.
- Pre-tax income stood at 131.30 billion yen, representing a 13% decline year-on-year.
- Basic earnings per share (EPS) decreased to 99.08 yen from 116.48 yen the previous year, not meeting the estimate of 106.06 yen.
- For the fiscal year 2026, Komatsu maintains its net sales forecast at 3.75 trillion yen, shy of the 4 trillion yen estimate.
- The company also retains its operating income forecast at 478.00 billion yen, compared to the estimated 572.43 billion yen.
- Net income for 2026 is expected to be 309.00 billion yen, below the estimated 375.62 billion yen.
- The projected dividend remains at 190.00 yen, closely aligning with the 190.42 yen estimate.
- Komatsu anticipates tariff costs of 30 billion yen, based on payments versus the April forecast.
- Analyst ratings include 7 buys, 7 holds, and 1 sell.
A look at Komatsu Ltd Smart Scores
| Factor | Score | Magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Value | 3 | |
| Dividend | 4 | |
| Growth | 4 | |
| Resilience | 4 | |
| Momentum | 5 | |
| OVERALL SMART SCORE | 4.0 |
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
Based on Smartkarma Smart Scores, Komatsu Ltd‘s long-term outlook appears promising. With a strong momentum score of 5, the company seems to have positive market sentiment and potential for continued growth. Komatsu also scored well in dividend, growth, and resilience categories, with scores of 4 in each. This indicates a solid financial performance, potential for expansion, and ability to withstand economic volatility.
Komatsu Ltd, a global manufacturer of construction and mining machinery, is positioned well for future success according to the Smartkarma Smart Scores. The company’s strong scores across various factors suggest a well-rounded investment opportunity with potential for sustainable growth and profitability in the years to come.
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