Japan Electronic Materials REPORTS RECORD SALES AND PROFITS FOR FISCAL YEAR END MARCH 2026

TOKYO, May 19 (Pulse News Wire) – Japan Electronic Materials Corporation (6855.T) reported record sales and profits for its fiscal year ended March 2026. Revenue reached ¥87 billion, up 21.2% from ¥72.436 billion in the previous year.

Operating profit increased to ¥6.036 billion, marking a 31.7% rise compared to ¥4.585 billion last year. Net profit attributable to shareholders surged to ¥12.121 billion, a significant jump from ¥3.454 billion previously. The company attributed its strong performance to robust demand for memory-focused probe cards, which drove production capacity and efficiency improvements through strategic investments. Despite weaker demand for non-memory products, high-value-added product sales continued to expand globally, contributing to overall growth.

Looking ahead, Japan Electronic Materials forecasts further expansion in the semiconductor market, estimating it could reach approximately $1 trillion by 2030, up from earlier projections of $1 trillion. Similarly, the probe card market is expected to exceed $10 billion by 2030, surpassing previous estimates of $5 billion. However, the company noted potential geopolitical risks such as US trade policies and Middle East tensions, though their direct impact remains limited. For the upcoming fiscal year ending March 2027, the company projects revenue of ¥29.366 billion and operating income of ¥7.45 billion.

It also plans to invest heavily in expanding production capabilities, particularly for M-type probe cards, with a new factory scheduled to open in August 2028 in Nishinomiya.