Yamaha Motor Co.,Ltd. [7272.T]
TOKYO, May 15 (Pulse News Wire) – Yamaha Motor CO.,LTD. (7272.T) reported strong first quarter results for the fiscal year ending December 2026, achieving revenue of ¥479.9 billion and operating profit of ¥49.00 billion.
Sales growth across various segments, particularly in two-wheeled vehicles, drove the increase despite rising raw material costs and tariffs. President Genbu Setoguchi commented, “Our performance was robust due to increased sales and effective cost management. We anticipate reduced tariffs moving forward, but remain cautious about ongoing geopolitical tensions impacting materials prices.” Segment-wise, motorcycle sales surged, contributing significantly to overall revenue growth.
Marine operations saw mixed results with boat engine sales increasing globally while watercraft demand softened in key markets. Robotics posted a turnaround from last year’s loss to a profit, driven by solid industrial robot sales and continued demand for semiconductor manufacturing equipment. Financial services also showed improvement, benefiting from higher sales finance receivables and favorable interest rate swaps.
However, outdoor vehicle sales declined slightly amid industry-wide contraction.
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