- Murata revised its full-year operating income forecast to 280 billion yen, up from the previous expectation of 220 billion yen, surpassing the market estimate of 260.5 billion yen.
- The company anticipates a net income of 220 billion yen for the fiscal year, an increase from the previous forecast of 177 billion yen, exceeding the market estimate of 208.33 billion yen.
- Murata projects net sales of 1.74 trillion yen for the fiscal year, slightly higher than the estimated 1.7 trillion yen.
- The company maintained its dividend forecast at 60 yen per share, close to the market estimate of 60.24 yen.
- In the second quarter, Murata reported an operating income of 103.52 billion yen, significantly beating the estimate of 79.36 billion yen.
- Net income for the second quarter was 82.67 billion yen, exceeding the estimate of 61.95 billion yen.
- Second-quarter net sales reached 486.62 billion yen, surpassing the estimate of 448.57 billion yen.
- Components net sales totaled 295.83 billion yen, over the estimated 284.95 billion yen.
- Capacitor sales amounted to 237.57 billion yen, beating internal estimates of 228.82 billion yen.
- For devices and modules, net sales were 187.13 billion yen, exceeding the forecast of 160.77 billion yen.
- Sales in Greater China were reported at 230.85 billion yen.
- Murata received orders worth 487 billion yen, with a backlog of 302.85 billion yen.
- Market ratings for Murata include 14 buy recommendations and 8 hold recommendations, with no sell recommendations.
Murata Manufacturing on Smartkarma
Analysts on Smartkarma are covering Murata Manufacturing, a global leader in electronic components, focusing on multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs). The company holds a dominant market share and is poised to benefit from long-term growth trends like 5G technology, the Internet of Things (IoT), and electric vehicles (EVs). With a strong financial position, Murata’s commitment to research and development ensures technological superiority and premium product pricing, bolstering relationships with key customers in various industries. While facing competition from major players and market cyclicality, Murata’s high R&D expenses may impact short-term profits.
The analysis, titled “Primer: Murata Manufacturing (6981 JP) – Sep 2025″ by Ξ±SK, highlights the company’s strengths and challenges. It provides valuable insights into Murata’s strategic position within the industry, emphasizing its innovative edge and market relevance. Investors are advised to independently verify the information before making any decisions based on this content.
A look at Murata Manufacturing Smart Scores
| Factor | Score | Magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Value | 3 | |
| Dividend | 3 | |
| Growth | 2 | |
| Resilience | 4 | |
| Momentum | 5 | |
| OVERALL SMART SCORE | 3.4 |
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
Based on Smartkarma Smart Scores, Murata Manufacturing‘s long-term outlook appears promising. With a strong Momentum score of 5 and a Resilience score of 4, the company demonstrates robust performance and stability. This suggests that Murata Manufacturing is well-positioned to capitalize on market trends and navigate through various challenges efficiently.
While the Growth score is moderate at 2, the overall outlook is bolstered by solid Value and Dividend scores of 3 each. This indicates that Murata Manufacturing offers good value to investors and maintains a stable dividend payment. The company’s diverse range of electronic components, including filters, capacitors, sensors, and power supplies, further solidifies its position in the industry.
### MURATA MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD. manufactures and sells ceramic applied electronic components. The Company’s products include filters, capacitors, thermistors, resistors, noise suppression components, coils, piezoelectric sound components, power supplies, sensors, hybrid integrated circuit (IC), and microwave components. ###
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