Announcement • 21h
YASKAWA Electric Corporation to Report Q1, 2027 Results on Jul 10, 2026 YASKAWA Electric Corporation announced that they will report Q1, 2027 results on Jul 10, 2026 Declared Dividend • Jun 12
Final dividend of JP¥36.00 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of JP¥36.00. Ex-date: 28th August 2026 Payment date: 4th November 2026 Dividend yield will be 1.1%, which is lower than the industry average of 2.1%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is covered by earnings (50% earnings payout ratio) but not covered by cash flows (315% cash payout ratio). The dividend has increased by an average of 14% per year over the past 10 years. However, payments have been volatile during that time. EPS is expected to grow by 46% over the next 3 years, which should provide support to the dividend and adequate earnings cover. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Jun 10
Investor sentiment deteriorates as stock falls 16% After last week's 16% share price decline to JP¥5,988, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 31x. Average forward P/E is 16x in the Machinery industry in Japan. Total loss to shareholders of 6.3% over the past three years. Simply Wall St's valuation model estimates the intrinsic value at JP¥3,205 per share. New Risk • Jun 06
New major risk - Share price stability The company's share price has been highly volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 90% of Japanese stocks, typically moving 9.2% a week. This is considered a major risk. Share price volatility increases the risk of potential losses in the short-term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. It may also indicate the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Share price has been highly volatile over the past 3 months (9.2% average weekly change). Minor Risk Profit margins are more than 30% lower than last year (6.5% net profit margin). Board Change • Jun 01
High number of new directors There are 5 new directors who have joined the board in the last 3 years. Senior Executive Officer, GM of Tokyo Branch, Head of Corporate Branding Div. and Director Ayumi Hayashida was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2026. The company’s lack of board continuity is considered a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • May 26
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 15% After last week's 15% share price gain to JP¥7,293, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 38x. Average forward P/E is 16x in the Machinery industry in Japan. Total returns to shareholders of 25% over the past three years. Simply Wall St's valuation model estimates the intrinsic value at JP¥3,034 per share. Live News • May 25
Yaskawa Targets 20% Profit Margin and Physical AI Growth With Vision 2035 Plans Yaskawa Electric has introduced a long-term plan, Vision 2035, targeting an operating profit margin of at least 20% and a dividend payout ratio of 40% or more by fiscal 2035.
Alongside this, the company announced a mid-term plan called Dash 35 that aims for record operating profit of ¥100b between fiscal 2026 and 2029.
Both plans focus on strengthening the core mechatronics business, expanding into physical AI applications, and using digital transformation and AI to reinforce management.
These plans signal a clear focus on profitability, shareholder returns and positioning the business around physical AI, which is tied closely to Yaskawa’s core strengths in mechatronics and automation.
Investors may want to track how capital allocation, R&D spending and execution on AI-related products align with the profit and dividend targets laid out through 2035. Price Target Changed • May 21
Price target increased by 7.9% to JP¥6,192 Up from JP¥5,741, the current price target is an average from 17 analysts. New target price is 7.6% below last closing price of JP¥6,698. Stock is up 104% over the past year. The company is forecast to post earnings per share of JP¥191 for next year compared to JP¥136 last year. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • May 08
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 15% After last week's 15% share price gain to JP¥6,367, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 34x. Average forward P/E is 15x in the Machinery industry in Japan. Total returns to shareholders of 17% over the past three years. Simply Wall St's valuation model estimates the intrinsic value at JP¥2,769 per share. Reported Earnings • Apr 11
Full year 2026 earnings: Revenues exceed analysts expectations while EPS lags behind Full year 2026 results: EPS: JP¥136 (down from JP¥219 in FY 2025). Revenue: JP¥542.1b (flat on FY 2025). Net income: JP¥35.2b (down 38% from FY 2025). Profit margin: 6.5% (down from 11% in FY 2025). Revenue exceeded analyst estimates by 1.5%. Earnings per share (EPS) missed analyst estimates by 3.7%. Revenue is forecast to grow 3.8% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 5.7% growth forecast for the Machinery industry in Japan. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 5% per year whereas the company’s share price has fallen by 4% per year. Announcement • Apr 11
YASKAWA Electric Corporation, Annual General Meeting, May 27, 2026 YASKAWA Electric Corporation, Annual General Meeting, May 27, 2026. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Mar 09
Investor sentiment deteriorates as stock falls 18% After last week's 18% share price decline to JP¥4,365, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 26x. Average forward P/E is 16x in the Machinery industry in Japan. Total loss to shareholders of 17% over the past three years. Simply Wall St's valuation model estimates the intrinsic value at JP¥3,408 per share. Announcement • Mar 04
YASKAWA Electric Corporation to Report Fiscal Year 2026 Results on Apr 10, 2026 YASKAWA Electric Corporation announced that they will report fiscal year 2026 results on Apr 10, 2026 Upcoming Dividend • Feb 19
Upcoming dividend of JP¥34.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 26 February 2026. Payment date: 07 May 2026. Payout ratio is a comfortable 48% but the company is not cash flow positive. Trailing yield: 1.3%. Lower than top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.4%). Lower than average of industry peers (1.5%). Price Target Changed • Jan 14
Price target increased by 7.1% to JP¥4,951 Up from JP¥4,623, the current price target is an average from 18 analysts. New target price is 5.6% below last closing price of JP¥5,246. Stock is up 26% over the past year. The company is forecast to post earnings per share of JP¥144 for next year compared to JP¥219 last year. New Risk • Jan 10
New minor risk - Profit margin trend The company's profit margins are lower than last year and have reduced by more than 30%. Net profit margin: 6.9% Last year net profit margin: 11% This is considered a minor risk. A large drop in profit margin could indicate the company does not have strong competitive advantages or it is yet to establish itself and its core business. Even if it is a well established business, this may make it a much riskier investment than one that has a combination of proven competitive advantages and a stable or growing profit margin. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Minor Risks Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (7.2% average weekly change). Profit margins are more than 30% lower than last year (6.9% net profit margin). Reported Earnings • Jan 10
Third quarter 2026 earnings: Revenues exceed analysts expectations while EPS lags behind Third quarter 2026 results: EPS: JP¥28.13 (down from JP¥106 in 3Q 2025). Revenue: JP¥135.0b (up 2.2% from 3Q 2025). Net income: JP¥7.30b (down 74% from 3Q 2025). Profit margin: 5.4% (down from 21% in 3Q 2025). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Revenue exceeded analyst estimates by 1.9%. Earnings per share (EPS) missed analyst estimates by 22%. Revenue is forecast to grow 4.0% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 5.3% growth forecast for the Machinery industry in Japan. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 1% per year whereas the company’s share price has increased by 4% per year. Price Target Changed • Dec 15
Price target increased by 7.4% to JP¥4,512 Up from JP¥4,201, the current price target is an average from 18 analysts. New target price is 8.2% below last closing price of JP¥4,913. Stock is up 25% over the past year. The company is forecast to post earnings per share of JP¥145 for next year compared to JP¥219 last year. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Dec 04
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 20% After last week's 20% share price gain to JP¥4,769, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 29x. Average forward P/E is 15x in the Machinery industry in Japan. Total returns to shareholders of 9.5% over the past three years. Simply Wall St's valuation model estimates the intrinsic value at JP¥3,282 per share. Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Nov 20
Now 21% overvalued after recent price rise Over the last 90 days, the stock has risen 29% to JP¥3,873. The fair value is estimated to be JP¥3,213, however this is not to be taken as a sell recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has been flat over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 7.8%. For the next 3 years, revenue is forecast to grow by 3.8% per annum. Earnings are also forecast to grow by 0.7% per annum over the same time period. Announcement • Nov 11
YASKAWA Electric Corporation to Report Q3, 2026 Results on Jan 09, 2026 YASKAWA Electric Corporation announced that they will report Q3, 2026 results on Jan 09, 2026 Declared Dividend • Nov 05
First half dividend of JP¥34.00 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of JP¥34.00. Ex-date: 26th February 2026 Payment date: 7th May 2026 Dividend yield will be 1.6%, which is lower than the industry average of 2.1%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is covered by earnings (31% earnings payout ratio) but not covered by cash flows (149% cash payout ratio). The dividend has increased by an average of 13% per year over the past 10 years. However, payments have been volatile during that time. EPS is expected to decline by 1.0% over the next 3 years. However, it would need to fall by 66% to increase the payout ratio to a potentially unsustainable range. New Risk • Oct 17
New major risk - Revenue and earnings growth Earnings are forecast to decline by an average of 0.04% per year for the foreseeable future. This is considered a major risk. Ultimately, shareholders want to see a good return on their investment and that generally comes from sharing in the company's profits. If profits are expected to decline, then in most cases the share price will decline over time as well. In addition, if the company pays dividends it will also likely need to reduce or cut them, striking a dual blow to total shareholder returns. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Share price has been highly volatile over the past 3 months (8.3% average weekly change). Earnings are forecast to decline by an average of 0.04% per year for the foreseeable future. Minor Risk Large one-off items impacting financial results. Price Target Changed • Oct 15
Price target increased by 7.3% to JP¥3,845 Up from JP¥3,583, the current price target is an average from 18 analysts. New target price is 9.7% below last closing price of JP¥4,258. Stock is down 5.3% over the past year. The company is forecast to post earnings per share of JP¥149 for next year compared to JP¥219 last year. Major Estimate Revision • Oct 10
Consensus EPS estimates increase by 12% The consensus outlook for earnings per share (EPS) in fiscal year 2026 has improved. 2026 revenue forecast increased from JP¥523.2b to JP¥533.3b. EPS estimate increased from JP¥131 to JP¥148 per share. Net income forecast to shrink 28% next year vs 9.2% growth forecast for Machinery industry in Japan . Consensus price target broadly unchanged at JP¥3,673. Share price rose 29% to JP¥4,096 over the past week. Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Oct 09
Now 25% overvalued after recent price rise Over the last 90 days, the stock has risen 35% to JP¥4,043. The fair value is estimated to be JP¥3,227, however this is not to be taken as a sell recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has been flat over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 7.8%. For the next 3 years, revenue is forecast to grow by 3.5% per annum. Earnings are forecast to decline by 1.6% per annum over the same time period. New Risk • Oct 06
New major risk - Share price stability The company's share price has been highly volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 90% of Japanese stocks, typically moving 8.3% a week. This is considered a major risk. Share price volatility increases the risk of potential losses in the short-term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. It may also indicate the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Share price has been highly volatile over the past 3 months (8.3% average weekly change). Earnings are forecast to decline by an average of 1.5% per year for the foreseeable future. Minor Risks Dividend is not well covered by cash flows (149% cash payout ratio). Large one-off items impacting financial results. Reported Earnings • Oct 04
Second quarter 2026 earnings: EPS and revenues exceed analyst expectations Second quarter 2026 results: EPS: JP¥43.55 (up from JP¥33.10 in 2Q 2025). Revenue: JP¥134.6b (up 4.2% from 2Q 2025). Net income: JP¥11.3b (up 31% from 2Q 2025). Profit margin: 8.4% (up from 6.7% in 2Q 2025). Revenue exceeded analyst estimates by 4.8%. Earnings per share (EPS) also surpassed analyst estimates by 53%. Revenue is forecast to grow 3.4% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 4.7% growth forecast for the Machinery industry in Japan. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 8% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 10% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. New Risk • Oct 03
New major risk - Revenue and earnings growth Earnings are forecast to decline by an average of 1.3% per year for the foreseeable future. This is considered a major risk. Ultimately, shareholders want to see a good return on their investment and that generally comes from sharing in the company's profits. If profits are expected to decline, then in most cases the share price will decline over time as well. In addition, if the company pays dividends it will also likely need to reduce or cut them, striking a dual blow to total shareholder returns. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Earnings are forecast to decline by an average of 1.3% per year for the foreseeable future. Minor Risks Dividend is not well covered by cash flows (99% cash payout ratio). Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (6.3% average weekly change). Large one-off items impacting financial results. Announcement • Oct 03
YASKAWA Electric Corporation Revises Consolidated Earnings Guidance for the Year Ending February 28, 2026 YASKAWA Electric Corporation revised consolidated earnings guidance for the year ending February 28, 2026. For the year, the company revised revenue of JPY 525,000 million compared to previous guidance of JPY 515,000 million. Operating profit of JPY 48,000 million compared to previous guidance of JPY 43,000 million. Profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 37,000 million compared to previous guidance of JPY 33,000 million. Earnings per share basic of JPY 142.66 per share compared to previous guidance of JPY 127.24 per share. Upcoming Dividend • Aug 21
Upcoming dividend of JP¥34.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 28 August 2025. Payment date: 04 November 2025. Payout ratio is a comfortable 32% and the cash payout ratio is 99%. Trailing yield: 2.3%. Lower than top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.7%). In line with average of industry peers (2.1%). Announcement • Jul 31
YASKAWA Electric Corporation to Report Q2, 2026 Results on Oct 03, 2025 YASKAWA Electric Corporation announced that they will report Q2, 2026 results on Oct 03, 2025 Reported Earnings • Jul 05
First quarter 2026 earnings released: EPS: JP¥26.81 (vs JP¥35.19 in 1Q 2025) First quarter 2026 results: EPS: JP¥26.81 (down from JP¥35.19 in 1Q 2025). Revenue: JP¥125.6b (down 5.1% from 1Q 2025). Net income: JP¥6.95b (down 24% from 1Q 2025). Profit margin: 5.5% (down from 6.9% in 1Q 2025). Revenue is forecast to grow 4.2% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 4.4% growth forecast for the Machinery industry in Japan. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 9% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 11% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Announcement • Jul 04
YASKAWA Electric Corporation Revises Consolidated Earnings Guidance for the Fiscal Full Year Ending February 28, 2026 YASKAWA Electric Corporation revised consolidated earnings guidance for the fiscal full year ending February 28, 2026. For the year, the company expects revenue to be JPY 515,000 million against previous guidance of JPY 550,000 million, operating profit to be JPY 43,000 million against previous guidance of JPY 60,000 million, profit attributable to owners of parent to be JPY 33,000 against previous guidance of JPY 46,500 million or diluted earnings per share to be JPY 127.24 against previous guidance of JPY 179.30. Declared Dividend • Jun 18
Final dividend of JP¥34.00 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of JP¥34.00. Ex-date: 28th August 2025 Payment date: 4th November 2025 Dividend yield will be 2.1%, which is about the same as the industry average. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is covered by earnings (31% earnings payout ratio) but not adequately covered by cash flows (92% cash payout ratio). The dividend has increased by an average of 17% per year over the past 10 years. However, payments have been volatile during that time. EPS is expected to decline by 4.8% over the next 3 years. However, it would need to fall by 65% to increase the payout ratio to a potentially unsustainable range. Reported Earnings • Jun 03
Full year 2025 earnings: EPS exceeds analyst expectations Full year 2025 results: EPS: JP¥219 (up from JP¥194 in FY 2024). Revenue: JP¥537.7b (down 6.6% from FY 2024). Net income: JP¥57.0b (up 12% from FY 2024). Profit margin: 11% (up from 8.8% in FY 2024). Revenue was in line with analyst estimates. Earnings per share (EPS) surpassed analyst estimates by 2.2%. Revenue is forecast to grow 3.7% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 4.3% growth forecast for the Machinery industry in Japan. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 11% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 11% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Buy Or Sell Opportunity • May 27
Now 20% overvalued Over the last 90 days, the stock has fallen 21% to JP¥3,374. The fair value is estimated to be JP¥2,806, however this is not to be taken as a sell recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 4.0% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 11%. For the next 3 years, revenue is forecast to grow by 3.7% per annum. Earnings are forecast to decline by 1.8% per annum over the same time period. Announcement • May 21
YASKAWA Electric Corporation to Report Q1, 2026 Results on Jul 04, 2025 YASKAWA Electric Corporation announced that they will report Q1, 2026 results on Jul 04, 2025 Price Target Changed • Apr 22
Price target decreased by 7.2% to JP¥4,276 Down from JP¥4,607, the current price target is an average from 16 analysts. New target price is 64% above last closing price of JP¥2,607. Stock is down 58% over the past year. The company is forecast to post earnings per share of JP¥166 for next year compared to JP¥219 last year. New Risk • Apr 21
New major risk - Revenue and earnings growth Earnings are forecast to decline by an average of 1.8% per year for the foreseeable future. This is considered a major risk. Ultimately, shareholders want to see a good return on their investment and that generally comes from sharing in the company's profits. If profits are expected to decline, then in most cases the share price will decline over time as well. In addition, if the company pays dividends it will also likely need to reduce or cut them, striking a dual blow to total shareholder returns. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Share price has been highly volatile over the past 3 months (9.7% average weekly change). Earnings are forecast to decline by an average of 1.8% per year for the foreseeable future. Minor Risks Dividend is not well covered by cash flows (92% cash payout ratio). Large one-off items impacting financial results. Price Target Changed • Apr 16
Price target decreased by 7.1% to JP¥4,489 Down from JP¥4,832, the current price target is an average from 16 analysts. New target price is 70% above last closing price of JP¥2,646. Stock is down 56% over the past year. The company is forecast to post earnings per share of JP¥172 for next year compared to JP¥219 last year. Major Estimate Revision • Apr 14
Consensus EPS estimates fall by 10% The consensus outlook for earnings per share (EPS) in fiscal year 2026 has deteriorated. 2026 revenue forecast decreased from JP¥576.8b to JP¥559.2b. EPS estimate also fell from JP¥194 per share to JP¥174 per share. Net income forecast to shrink 19% next year vs 7.4% growth forecast for Machinery industry in Japan . Consensus price target down from JP¥4,920 to JP¥4,607. Share price rose 4.6% to JP¥2,790 over the past week. Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Apr 08
Now 30% overvalued Over the last 90 days, the stock has fallen 33% to JP¥2,907. The fair value is estimated to be JP¥2,241, however this is not to be taken as a sell recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 4.0% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 11%. For the next 3 years, revenue is forecast to grow by 5.3% per annum. Earnings are also forecast to grow by 2.3% per annum over the same time period. Reported Earnings • Apr 05
Full year 2025 earnings: EPS exceeds analyst expectations Full year 2025 results: EPS: JP¥219 (up from JP¥194 in FY 2024). Revenue: JP¥537.7b (down 6.6% from FY 2024). Net income: JP¥57.0b (up 12% from FY 2024). Profit margin: 11% (up from 8.8% in FY 2024). Revenue was in line with analyst estimates. Earnings per share (EPS) surpassed analyst estimates by 2.3%. Revenue is forecast to grow 5.4% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 4.7% growth forecast for the Machinery industry in Japan. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 11% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 10% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Apr 04
Investor sentiment deteriorates as stock falls 15% After last week's 15% share price decline to JP¥3,352, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 17x. Average forward P/E is 11x in the Machinery industry in Japan. Total loss to shareholders of 23% over the past three years. Simply Wall St's valuation model estimates the intrinsic value at JP¥3,131 per share. New Risk • Mar 31
New minor risk - Dividend sustainability The company has an unstable dividend paying track record. The dividend has had an annual drop of over 20% in the past. Dividend yield: 1.8% This is considered a minor risk. If the company has cut or reduced its dividend in the past, it may be a sign that the underlying business is too cyclical to consistently maintain or grow the dividend over the long-term. It may also indicate the company prioritizes other outcomes instead of maintaining the dividend. For dividend paying companies, any reduction in the dividend can significantly impact the share price. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Minor Risks Unstable dividend paying track record with dividend experiencing an annual drop of over 20% in the past. Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (5.6% average weekly change). Large one-off items impacting financial results. Announcement • Mar 06
YASKAWA Electric Corporation to Report Fiscal Year 2025 Results on Apr 04, 2025 YASKAWA Electric Corporation announced that they will report fiscal year 2025 results on Apr 04, 2025 Upcoming Dividend • Feb 20
Upcoming dividend of JP¥34.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 27 February 2025. Payment date: 08 May 2025. Payout ratio is a comfortable 14% and the cash payout ratio is 90%. Trailing yield: 1.6%. Lower than top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.8%). Lower than average of industry peers (2.3%). New Risk • Feb 16
New minor risk - Share price stability The company's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 75% of Japanese stocks, typically moving 5.1% a week. This is considered a minor risk. Share price volatility indicates the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. It also increases the risk of potential losses in the short term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Minor Risks Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (5.1% average weekly change). Large one-off items impacting financial results. Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Feb 07
Now 20% overvalued Over the last 90 days, the stock has fallen 6.2% to JP¥4,206. The fair value is estimated to be JP¥3,495, however this is not to be taken as a sell recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 6.1% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 12%. For the next 3 years, revenue is forecast to grow by 5.1% per annum. Earnings are also forecast to grow by 1.7% per annum over the same time period. Reported Earnings • Jan 15
Third quarter 2025 earnings: EPS exceeds analyst expectations while revenues lag behind Third quarter 2025 results: EPS: JP¥106 (up from JP¥40.39 in 3Q 2024). Revenue: JP¥132.1b (down 2.4% from 3Q 2024). Net income: JP¥27.6b (up 162% from 3Q 2024). Profit margin: 21% (up from 7.8% in 3Q 2024). Revenue missed analyst estimates by 1.1%. Earnings per share (EPS) exceeded analyst estimates by 20%. Revenue is forecast to grow 5.0% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 4.6% growth forecast for the Machinery industry in Japan. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 12% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 6% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Dec 03
Now 21% overvalued Over the last 90 days, the stock has fallen 11% to JP¥4,095. The fair value is estimated to be JP¥3,396, however this is not to be taken as a sell recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 8.3% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 13%. For the next 3 years, revenue is forecast to grow by 5.0% per annum. Earnings are also forecast to grow by 8.3% per annum over the same time period. Announcement • Nov 28
YASKAWA Electric Corporation to Report Q3, 2025 Results on Jan 10, 2025 YASKAWA Electric Corporation announced that they will report Q3, 2025 results on Jan 10, 2025 Declared Dividend • Nov 02
First half dividend of JP¥34.00 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of JP¥34.00. Ex-date: 27th February 2025 Payment date: 8th May 2025 Dividend yield will be 1.6%, which is lower than the industry average of 2.1%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is covered by both earnings (58% earnings payout ratio) and cash flows (88% cash payout ratio). The dividend has increased by an average of 19% per year over the past 10 years. However, payments have been volatile during that time. EPS is expected to grow by 28% over the next 3 years, which should provide support to the dividend and adequate earnings cover. Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Oct 25
Now 21% overvalued Over the last 90 days, the stock has fallen 18% to JP¥4,227. The fair value is estimated to be JP¥3,487, however this is not to be taken as a sell recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 8.3% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 13%. For the next 3 years, revenue is forecast to grow by 4.9% per annum. Earnings are also forecast to grow by 8.5% per annum over the same time period. Major Estimate Revision • Oct 11
Consensus EPS estimates increase by 12%, revenue downgraded The consensus outlook for fiscal year 2025 has been updated. 2025 revenue forecast fell from JP¥576.1b to JP¥565.6b. EPS estimate rose from JP¥189 to JP¥212. Net income forecast to grow 26% next year vs 11% growth forecast for Machinery industry in Japan. Consensus price target broadly unchanged at JP¥5,788. Share price fell 7.9% to JP¥4,627 over the past week. Reported Earnings • Oct 09
Second quarter 2025 earnings: EPS and revenues miss analyst expectations Second quarter 2025 results: EPS: JP¥33.10 (down from JP¥48.04 in 2Q 2024). Revenue: JP¥129.2b (down 12% from 2Q 2024). Net income: JP¥8.65b (down 31% from 2Q 2024). Profit margin: 6.7% (down from 8.6% in 2Q 2024). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Revenue missed analyst estimates by 8.6%. Earnings per share (EPS) also missed analyst estimates by 4.9%. Revenue is forecast to grow 4.9% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 4.9% growth forecast for the Machinery industry in Japan. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 13% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 1% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Declared Dividend • Oct 07
Dividend of JP¥34.00 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of JP¥34.00. Ex-date: 27th February 2025 Payment date: 8th May 2025 Dividend yield will be 1.4%, which is lower than the industry average of 2.1%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is covered by both earnings (35% earnings payout ratio) and cash flows (77% cash payout ratio). The dividend has increased by an average of 19% per year over the past 10 years. However, payments have been volatile during that time. EPS is expected to grow by 28% over the next 3 years, which should provide support to the dividend and adequate earnings cover. Announcement • Oct 04
YASKAWA Electric Corporation (TSE:6506) announces an Equity Buyback for 2,500,000 shares, representing 0.95% for ¥12,500 million. YASKAWA Electric Corporation (TSE:6506) announces a share repurchase program. Under the program, the company will repurchase up to 2,500,000 shares, representing 1% of its issued share capital, for ¥12,500 million. Under the market repurchase, the company will repurchase up to 2,001,400 shares, representing 0.76% of its issued share capital for ¥10,006 million and remaining amount will be purchased through private transaction. The purpose of the program is to strengthen shareholder returns and to implement a flexible capital policy in response to changes in the business environment. The program will continue through December 31, 2024. As of August 31, 2024, the company had 262,566,858 issued shares (excluding treasury stock) and 4,123,639 treasury shares. Upcoming Dividend • Aug 22
Upcoming dividend of JP¥34.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 29 August 2024. Payment date: 05 November 2024. Payout ratio is a comfortable 35% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 1.4%. Lower than top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.7%). Lower than average of industry peers (2.7%). Announcement • Aug 08
YASKAWA Electric Corporation to Report Q2, 2025 Results on Oct 04, 2024 YASKAWA Electric Corporation announced that they will report Q2, 2025 results on Oct 04, 2024 New Risk • Aug 05
New minor risk - Share price stability The company's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 75% of Japanese stocks, typically moving 5.8% a week. This is considered a minor risk. Share price volatility indicates the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. It also increases the risk of potential losses in the short term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. This is currently the only risk that has been identified for the company.