Konica Minolta profits rebound strongly

Konica Minolta profits rebound strongly

Japanese group posts turnaround as cost cuts and share sales boost bottom line. Konica Minolta delivered a marked turnaround in its first-quarter earnings, posting an operating profit of ¥10.1 billion ($70 million/ €65 million), reversing a ¥1.8 billion ($12.5...
Kyocera profit rises despite headwinds

Kyocera profit rises despite headwinds

Kyocera reported a modest rise in quarterly profit despite a drop in revenue, as cost-cutting and asset sales helped offset weaker demand and the impact of a stronger yen. Net profit attributable to shareholders rose 0.9% to ¥37.1 billion ($239 million/ €219 million)...
Canon cuts forecast amid tariffs

Canon cuts forecast amid tariffs

Japanese group trims outlook as yen strengthens and US tariffs bite into profits. Canon has lowered its full-year earnings forecast, citing the strengthening yen and mounting pressure from US tariffs, despite continued momentum in its imaging and medical divisions....
Ninestar forecasts profit plunge

Ninestar forecasts profit plunge

Outlook hit by Lexmark sale, but key printer division shows sharp growth. Ninestar has forecast a steep first-half net loss of RMB2 billion– 4 billion ($275 million–550 million/ €255 million– 510 million), citing the impact of its recent sale of Lexmark International....
Canon cuts forecast amid tariffs

Hubei Dinglong forecasts strong profit growth

The company has lifted H1 forecasted earnings on chip and printer rebound. Hubei Dinglong Holdings forecasts a sharp rise in half-year profits as strong demand in semiconductor materials and a rebound in printer consumables offset early-stage R&D drag. Net profit...