Sharp Corporation Revises Earnings Forecast Down 40% on Cost Pressures

Sharp Corporation Revises Earnings Forecast Down 40% on Cost Pressures

Sharp Corporation (TSE:6753) has lowered its full-year earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 2027, citing rising resin and fuel costs alongside currency headwinds, while maintaining its revenue target.

The electronics manufacturer attributed the downward revision to elevated raw material expenses and an unfavorable shift in assumed foreign exchange rates. Despite holding revenue flat at JPY 1770.0bn, the company expects operating profit to decline JPY 19.0bn, or 38.8%, reflecting compressed margins across its business segments. Ordinary income (keijo rieki)—a Japan-specific metric encompassing operating profit plus non-operating items—is projected to fall JPY 17.0bn to JPY 22.0bn. Net profit attributable to shareholders is forecast at JPY 25.0bn, down from JPY 42.0bn previously.

The revision signals intensifying cost pressures in Sharp’s manufacturing operations, with profitability deteriorating despite stable top-line performance. Earnings per share are expected to decline to JPY 38.50 from JPY 64.68, a 40.5% reduction. International investors should note that ordinary income differs materially from operating profit due to Japan-specific accounting conventions that include financial income and expenses. The guidance adjustment underscores near-term headwinds facing Japanese electronics manufacturers navigating volatile commodity markets and currency volatility, though the company maintains confidence in its revenue trajectory.

Source: Original filing (TDnet) | 日本語版

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