- Komatsu’s 3Q net sales reached 989.20 billion yen, a 1.8% increase year-over-year, and aligned with estimates of 985.62 billion yen.
- Operating income rose by 4% to 162.64 billion yen, surpassing the estimated 143.46 billion yen.
- Segment profits were distributed as follows:
- Construction, mining & utility equipment: 146.99 billion yen
- Retail finance: 6.98 billion yen
- Industrial machinery & others: 7.25 billion yen
- Net income came in at 108.34 billion yen, a 9.7% increase year-over-year, outperforming the estimated 93.9 billion yen.
- Income before taxes was 149.54 billion yen, showing a 5.1% year-over-year increase.
- Basic earnings per share (EPS) improved to 117.40 yen from 104.36 yen the previous year, exceeding the estimate of 108.71 yen.
- Year-end forecasts remain unchanged:
- Net sales: 3.99 trillion yen, matching the estimate
- Operating income: 573.00 billion yen, slightly below the estimated 588.45 billion yen
- Net income: 376.00 billion yen, slightly below the estimated 378.49 billion yen
- Dividend: 167.00 yen, slightly below the estimated 169.90 yen
- Current market sentiment includes 7 buy ratings, 6 hold ratings, and 2 sell ratings for Komatsu’s stock.
A look at Komatsu Ltd Smart Scores
| Factor | Score | Magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Value | 3 | |
| Dividend | 5 | |
| Growth | 5 | |
| Resilience | 3 | |
| Momentum | 5 | |
| OVERALL SMART SCORE | 4.2 |
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
With a diverse product line ranging from excavators to forklift trucks, Komatsu Ltd is positioned for long-term success. Smartkarma Smart Scores reveal a promising outlook for the company, with top scores in Dividend, Growth, and Momentum. This indicates strong performance in terms of returning value to investors, expanding operations, and maintaining positive market momentum.
Although the Value and Resilience scores are slightly lower, Komatsu Ltd‘s overall outlook remains positive. As a global player in the construction and mining machinery industry, the company’s innovative products and solid financial health contribute to its strong performance metrics, making it an attractive investment option for those seeking reliable growth and returns.
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