• Sumco posted Q2 FY2026 net sales of JPY 113.6 billion, topping its JPY 112.0 billion forecast.
• Operating loss narrowed to JPY 1.1 billion from a forecast loss of JPY 2.5 billion; ordinary loss improved to JPY 4.2 billion from JPY 6.5 billion.
• Loss attributable to owners of parent narrowed to JPY 4.4 billion from JPY 7.0 billion; EBITDA margin rose 0.9 percentage points to 26.9%.
• For Q3 FY2026, net sales are forecast at JPY 118.0 billion; operating profit is expected to break even, swinging from a JPY 1.1 billion loss.
• Management cited strong AI-driven demand for leading-edge 300 mm logic and memory wafers, with gradual recovery expected in 200 mm and smaller wafers.

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