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Nissan Chemical achieves record profit driven by semiconductor materials demand
Monday, February 9, 2026 at 09:01 AM
Nissan Chemical reported record net profits for the April-December period, driven by an 11% increase to 350 billion yen. Growth was fueled by rising demand for anti-reflective coatings and multilayer materials used in semiconductor manufacturing, supported by the expansion of the generative AI market.
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Nissan Chemical reported a record net profit for the April-December period, marking an 11% increase year-over-year. This financial milestone was primarily driven by the robust performance of its semiconductor materials division, which capitalized on a significant recovery in global chip demand. By focusing on specialized, high-margin electronic chemicals, the company has successfully navigated broader economic headwinds to achieve a new historical peak in earnings.
The growth is underpinned by the rapid expansion of AI infrastructure and advanced high-performance computing. Nissan Chemical is seeing a surge in orders for its essential anti-reflective coatings and multi-layer materials used in EUV (Extreme Ultraviolet) lithography. As the industry shifts toward smaller nodes and more complex architectures, the company’s proprietary technology remains a critical component of the manufacturing process, offering investors a stable growth profile tied to the long-term scaling of the semiconductor supply chain.
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