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Komatsu Ltd (6301) Earnings: 1Q Net Sales and Income Surpass Estimates

  • Net Sales Performance: Komatsu’s Q1 net sales reached 959.84 billion yen, up 6.7% year-on-year, beating the estimate of 926.75 billion yen.
  • Operating Income Boost: The operating income for the period was 156.99 billion yen, showing a 6.8% increase year-on-year, surpassing the forecast of 145.25 billion yen.
  • Net Income Growth: Komatsu reported a net income of 109.74 billion yen, a rise of 4.1% compared to the previous year.
  • 2025 Forecasts:
    • Net Sales: Komatsu maintains its net sales forecast at 3.86 trillion yen against an estimate of 3.92 trillion yen.
    • Operating Income: The operating income forecast remains at 557.00 billion yen, lower than the estimated 610.14 billion yen.
    • Net Income: The net income projection stays at 347.00 billion yen, under the estimate of 393.56 billion yen.
    • Dividends: The dividend forecast is 167.00 yen, compared to the estimation of 176.51 yen.
  • Analyst Recommendations: Market analysts have issued 7 buy ratings, 6 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating for Komatsu’s stock.
  • Historical Comparisons: The financial data comparisons are based on the company’s original disclosures.

Komatsu Ltd on Smartkarma

Analysts on Smartkarma, like Mark Chadwick, are covering Komatsu Ltd and providing valuable insights into the company’s performance. In a report titled “Komatsu (6301) | 6% TSR and Clean Energy Winner,” Chadwick highlights Komatsu’s potential to benefit from the global shift towards clean energy technologies. He notes the increasing demand for critical minerals needed in clean energy production, which could boost Komatsu’s prospects.

Chadwick also mentions Komatsu’s robust operating profits for FY3/24, surpassing estimates due to strong U.S. equipment sales. Despite a projected decrease in operating profits for FY3/25, Chadwick believes that Komatsu is undervalued, trading at under 10x EV/EBIT. This suggests that the market might be overlooking the company’s long-term growth potential amidst short-term concerns.


A look at Komatsu Ltd Smart Scores

FactorScoreMagnitude
Value3
Dividend5
Growth5
Resilience3
Momentum4
OVERALL SMART SCORE4.0

Smart Score is a compound score for the Company indicating its overall outlook. It is derived by taking an equally weighted average of underlying Factor scores computed by Smartkarma

Based on Smartkarma Smart Scores, Komatsu Ltd shows promising long-term potential. With top scores in Dividend and Growth, the company is positioned well for future growth and income generation. The strong momentum and above-average resilience further solidify its outlook in the industry. The Value score, although moderate, indicates a fair valuation of the company’s assets.

Komatsu Ltd, a global leader in manufacturing construction and mining machinery, stands out for its impressive lineup of products such as excavators, bulldozers, and wheel loaders. Additionally, its production of forklift trucks and engineering equipment adds diversification to its offerings. With high scores in Dividend and Growth, Komatsu Ltd appears to be on a path of steady expansion and profitability in the coming years.


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