Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. Revises Earnings Forecast — Operating Profit +44.4%

Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (TSE:7272) has raised its full-year earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending December 2026, citing stronger-than-expected second-quarter performance and favorable currency movements.

ItemBeforeAfterChange
売上収益JPY 2700.0bnJPY 2900.0bn+7.4%
Operating ProfitJPY 180.0bnJPY 260.0bn+44.4%
Net Profit (Parent)JPY 100.0bnJPY 170.0bn+70.0%
基本的1株当たり当期利益JPY 103.05/shareJPY 175.16/share+JPY 72.11/share

The company attributed the upward revision to robust motorcycle sales in emerging markets, tariff refunds in the United States, and yen depreciation assumptions (USD 159, EUR 182 to the yen). Additionally, full-year exposure to U.S. tariffs is now expected to be lower than initially forecast, while cost-reduction initiatives have contributed to margin expansion. However, the company noted headwinds from Middle East-related raw material cost increases and one-time restructuring expenses related to its OLV (Original Equipment Manufacturer) business segment.

The substantial 44.4% operating profit increase underscores the strength of Yamaha Motor’s core motorcycle business and the tailwinds from currency movements. Investors should monitor whether the profit improvement proves sustainable, given the offsetting pressures from commodity costs and ongoing OLV restructuring charges. The revised earnings guidance reflects management confidence in near-term operational momentum, though geopolitical and currency volatility remain key variables for full-year execution.

Source: Original filing (TDnet) | 日本語版

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