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Ebara forecasts 13 percent net profit growth by December 2026 on strong semiconductor equipment demand
Friday, February 13, 2026 at 08:03 PM
Ebara reports a projected 13% increase in net profit for the fiscal year ending December 2026, alongside a share buyback program of up to 10 billion yen. The company, a key supplier of CMP equipment for semiconductor manufacturing, is benefiting from sustained capital expenditure in the industry.
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Ebara Corporation has projected a 13% increase in net profit for the fiscal year ending December 2026, aiming for a record-breaking 86.6 billion yen. This guidance marks the company's sixth consecutive year of record-high profits, primarily driven by the sustained demand for its specialized semiconductor manufacturing equipment. As a critical supplier in the global AI ecosystem, Ebara is seeing accelerated growth in its Precision Machinery segment, which supports the production of advanced chips required for generative AI and high-performance computing infrastructure.
To complement this strong outlook, Ebara announced a share buyback program of up to 10 billion yen, scheduled to be executed between February and December 2026. The company also plans to increase its annual dividend to 66 yen per share, reflecting a commitment to shareholder returns as annual revenue is forecasted to surpass the 1 trillion yen threshold for the first time. These financial targets highlight the company's strategic positioning within the semiconductor supply chain as manufacturing capacity continues to expand globally.
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