OSAKA Titanium technologies Co.,Ltd. Revises H1 Forecast Higher on Sponge Titanium Demand

OSAKA Titanium technologies Co.,Ltd. Revises H1 Forecast Higher on Sponge Titanium Demand

OSAKA Titanium technologies Co.,Ltd. (TSE:5726) raised its earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 2027, driven by accelerated sponge titanium sales in the first half.

For the six-month interim period ending September 2026, the company expects revenue of JPY 24.9bn, up 13.2% from its prior forecast of JPY 22.0bn. Operating profit is projected to double to JPY 1.60bn, while ordinary income (keijo rieki)—a Japan-specific metric encompassing operating profit plus non-operating items—is forecast to reach JPY 1.00bn, up 150% from JPY 400M. Net profit for the interim period is estimated at JPY 300M, compared with the previous JPY 100M projection. The company attributed the upward revision to accelerated domestic and overseas sponge titanium sales shifting from the second half into the first half of the fiscal year. The company maintained its full-year revenue guidance at JPY 48.0bn but raised operating profit expectations by 8.8% to JPY 3.70bn, citing improved sales composition and partial cost reductions. However, full-year ordinary income and net profit are forecast to decline 3.3% and 5.6% respectively, suggesting headwinds from non-operating expenses or other factors not detailed in the announcement. The company assumes an exchange rate of 150 yen per US dollar.

The revision reflects near-term demand strength but signals caution on full-year profitability, with earnings growth limited despite H1 momentum.

Source: Original filing (TDnet) | 日本語版

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