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Sumitomo Electric Raises FY2026 Operating Profit Forecast to ¥500 Billion

By Public Technologies
  • Sumitomo Electric on October 30, 2026, raised its FY2026 operating profit forecast to JPY 500 billion from JPY 450 billion.
  • Sales are now projected at JPY 5.75 trillion, up from JPY 5.4 trillion.
  • Net profit guidance increased to JPY 370 billion from JPY 340 billion, with earnings expected to reach a record high.
  • First-half operating profit reached JPY 219.6 billion, exceeding the JPY 195 billion plan.
  • Generative AI expansion boosted demand for data-center optical devices and connectors, supporting the infocommunications business.


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