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Net sales were 1,168 million yen, exceeding the previous forecast (A) of 2,066 million yen, but profits fell short due to rising manufacturing costs and prolonged component procurement lead times. The full-year forecast has been revised to net sales of 2,208 million yen, ordinary income of 59 million yen, and net income attributable to owners of the parent of 45 million yen. Annual dividend reduced from 2 yen to 1 yen. The rationale is a review of shareholder returns in light of the first-half profit-and-loss situation and internal reserve policy.","jir_summary":"### Overview of Performance\nWe report the differences between consolidated forecasts and actual results for the second quarter of the fiscal year ending March 2027. Net sales outperformed the prior forecast, driven by demand for linear motion devices, particularly for data centers and semiconductor-related equipment. However, profitability fell short due to higher manufacturing costs and extended lead times for component procurement. For the full year, net sales are expected to exceed previously announced figures, but profits are projected to be lower.\n\n### Shareholder Returns and Outlook\nThe year-end dividend has been reduced to 1 yen. While maintaining the basic policy on shareholder returns, the company will secure internal reserves to support business development and strengthen management. Although full-year net sales are expected to be higher, profits are likely to be lower reflecting first-half results. Drivers for future recovery include demand trends for linear motion devices and improvements in the supply chain.","jir_financial_highlights":"Net Sales: 1,168 (Previous forecast (A) 1, -Unknown (PDF notation A=976, B=1,168 with a variance of 192))\nOperating Income: -13 (Previous forecast (A) 10, Actual -13, Variance -23)\nOrdinary Income: -3 (Previous forecast (A) 15, Actual -3, Variance -18)\nNet Income Attributable to Owners of Parent (Interim): -6 (Previous forecast (A) 12, Actual -6, Variance -19)\nInterim Net Income per Share: -1.07 (Previous forecast (A) 2.02, Actual -1.07, Variance -3.09)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#HEPHAIST, #EarningsRevision, #FullYearForecastChange","jir_key_figures":"Net Sales (Second Quarter) 1,168 million yen\nNet Sales (Full-Year Forecast) 2,208 million yen\nNet Income per Share 7.23 yen (listed as an indicative figure for the full-year forecast)","jir_meta_title":"HEPHAIST Co., Ltd. \u2014 FY2027 Q2 Earnings Revision | Net Sales Up, Profits Down","jir_meta_description":"Analysis of HEPHAIST Co., Ltd.'s Q2 FY2027 results and full-year revisions. Net sales exceed forecasts, but rising manufacturing costs and prolonged component lead times have led to lower profits. Dividend forecast also revised.","jir_og_title":"HEPHAIST Co., Ltd. Revises Full-Year Forecast | Net Sales Up, Profits Down","jir_og_description":"HEPHAIST Co., Ltd. announces Q2 FY2027 earnings revisions: net sales up, profits down, and dividend forecast revised.","jir_og_image_url":"\/assets\/og\/company-financial_summary.jpg","jir_chart_data_collection":"[]","ir_related_company":59601,"ir_release_date":"","ir_type":"","ir_is_new":false,"ir_document_url":"","jir_ir_type":"financial_summary","footnotes":""},"sector":[],"importance":[],"class_list":["post-148454","ir_release","type-ir_release","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"\n