Japanese electronics and industrial group Panasonic Holdings reports higher revenue and a sharply improved operating profit for the first half of fiscal 2026/2027, while also raising its full-year forecast.
Revenue rose 7.1 percent to 4,092.5 billion yen (3,820.5).
Operating profit was 363.2 billion yen (165.0), with an operating margin of 8.9 percent (4.3).
The earnings improvement was particularly pronounced in the energy business, where operating profit increased to 96.5 billion yen (33.1). The Industry, Connect and Electric Works segments also reported sharply improved operating profit. In the second quarter alone, operating profit in the energy business increased to 55.6 billion yen (1.2).
Profit before tax amounted to 373.0 billion yen (177.9).
Net profit was 286.1 billion yen (152.5). Profit attributable to the parent company’s shareholders amounted to 277.0 billion yen (142.4).
Earnings per share amounted to 118.62 yen (61.00).
Cash and cash equivalents amounted to 761.5 billion yen (710.6).
The company raises its forecast for the full year 2026/2027. Revenue is now expected to amount to 8,400 billion yen, compared with the previous forecast of 7,800 billion yen. The operating profit forecast is raised to 710 billion yen from 590 billion yen.
The forecast for profit attributable to the parent company’s shareholders is simultaneously raised to 540 billion yen from the previous 450 billion yen.
Key figures, billion yenH1 2026/27H1 2025/26ChangeRevenue4,092.53,820.5+7.1%Operating profit363.2165.0+120.1%Operating margin8.9%4.3%+4.6 ppProfit before tax373.0177.9+109.7%Net profit286.1152.5+87.7%Profit attributable to the parent company’s shareholders277.0142.4+94.5%Earnings per share, yen118.6261.00+94.5%Cash and cash equivalents761.5710.6+7.2%
