Sumitomo Metal Mining Raises FY2027 Profit Forecast 55% on Metal Prices
Sumitomo Metal Mining Co., Ltd. (TSE:5713) raised its earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 2027, citing stronger non-ferrous metal prices and improved foreign exchange conditions.
| Item | Before | After | Change | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | JPY 1,883.0bn | JPY 2,065.0bn | JPY 182.0bn | 9.7% |
| Pre-tax Profit | JPY 229.0bn | JPY 324.0bn | JPY 95.0bn | 41.5% |
| Net Profit | JPY 156.0bn | JPY 237.0bn | JPY 81.0bn | 51.9% |
| Net Profit Attributable to Parent | JPY 139.0bn | JPY 216.0bn | JPY 77.0bn | 55.4% |
| EPS | JPY 518.08/share | JPY 803.95/share | JPY 285.87/share | 55.1% |
The company revised its forecast on August 10 based on first-quarter consolidated results and reassessed production and sales plans across its business segments. The upward revision reflects favorable trends in non-ferrous metal prices and yen weakness, which benefits the exporter’s overseas earnings when converted to Japanese currency.
The magnitude of profit growth significantly outpacing revenue expansion signals operational efficiency gains. Net profit attributable to parent company shareholders jumped 55.4% while revenue rose only 9.7%, indicating improved margins and cost management. This divergence underscores the company’s leverage to commodity price movements and currency fluctuations, core drivers of earnings volatility in the mining sector. The revision suggests management confidence in sustained metal demand and pricing through the fiscal year.
Source: Original filing (TDnet) | 日本語版
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