Olympus Corp (7733 JP) announced muted Q1FY24 result. Revenue increased 8% YoY to ¥208B, while operating profit declined 50% YoY to ¥22B. A one-time gain has inflated the net profit.
Revenue missed about 3% compared to the plan. Product shipment hold and parts supply shortages represented about 1.5% points out of the total miss of 3%.
Olympus has reiterated FY24 guidance and expects FY24 revenue of ¥914B (+4% YoY) and operating profit of ¥163B (-13% YoY). In FY23, the company missed operating profit guidance.
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