Source disclosure: February 05, 2026
SHIBAURA MACHINE CO.,LTD. [6104.T]
TOKYO, Feb 05 (Pulse News Wire) – Shibaura Machine CO.,LTD. (6104.T) reported a decline in revenue for its fiscal third quarter ending December 2025, primarily due to reduced sales of lithium-ion battery separator film manufacturing equipment ("BSF") in China.
Despite growth in large-scale machine tools and ultra-precision processing machines, overall revenue decreased compared to the same period last year. Operating profit, ordinary profit, and net income also fell, impacted by lower sales volumes and a decrease in fixed asset sale gains recorded in the previous year. In detail, the company's segments showed mixed performance. Work machinery saw increased orders driven by robust demand in energy and aerospace sectors, while die casting machines faced challenges due to a slowdown in the automotive sector in China.
Orders for extrusion machines rebounded after nearly two years, with growing demand for BSFs beyond just electric vehicles, extending to energy storage systems. Precision machining benefited from expanding artificial intelligence applications, particularly in optical communications and vehicle lenses. Looking ahead, Shibaura expects a stabilization trend in orders but anticipates continued pressure on revenues and profits due to ongoing reductions in BSF production. Research and development expenses, along with capital investments and depreciation costs, remain aligned with previously disclosed plans.
The company maintains its dividend policy aimed at sustaining stable returns for shareholders while investing in strategic areas such as human capital enhancement and overseas expansion.
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