Nomura Micro Science (6254) Q3 2026 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Net sales rose 28.9% year-over-year to 41,046 million yen for the nine months ended December 31, 2025, driven by strong demand in the semiconductor sector and robust capital investment globally.

• Operating profit increased 18.0% year-over-year to 4,640 million yen, and profit attributable to owners of parent grew 38.7% to 2,865 million yen.

• Orders received surged 55.9% year-over-year, reflecting strong performance in water treatment equipment and maintenance for semiconductor clients.

Financial highlights

• Gross profit for the period was 9,207 million yen, up from 8,198 million yen year-over-year.

• Comprehensive income reached 3,976 million yen, a 67.6% increase year-over-year.

• Basic earnings per share rose to 75.43 yen from 54.91 yen in the prior year.

Outlook and guidance

• Full-year net sales forecast is 60,000 million yen, up 37.7% year-over-year, with operating profit projected at 6,200 million yen (up 59.7%).

• Profit attributable to owners of parent is forecast at 3,837 million yen, with basic EPS of 100.90 yen.

• No changes to previously announced forecasts.