The market barely blinked at Hirata today. The stock closed at ¥3,165, roughly in line with its strong 7 day and 30 day gains, even as the latest quarter showed earnings power that looks far punchier than the share price reaction suggests.
For a company often treated as a steady automation supplier, Q1 FY2027 landed with Basic EPS of ¥86.07 and net income of ¥2,636m on revenue of ¥25,883m. The bigger story sits in the trailing picture, where earnings over the past year and a P/E of 12.8x present a profit profile that does not fully match the muted move in the stock.
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Q1 2027 Earnings Summary
- Revenue (Q1 2027 vs Q1 2026): ¥25,883 m vs. ¥22,128.999 m (up about 16.9%)
- Net Income (Excl. Extra Items, Q1 2027 vs Q1 2026): ¥2,636 m vs. ¥1,166.991 m (up about 126%)
- Basic EPS (Q1 2027 vs Q1 2026): ¥86.07 vs. ¥38.15 (up about 126%)
- Trailing Twelve Month Net Income (Excl. Extra Items, Q1 2027 TTM vs Q1 2026 TTM): ¥7,546.009 m vs. ¥5,222.483 m (up about 44.5%)
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Hirata earnings and the bullish automation story
For investors leaning positive on Hirata, the latest quarter gives that view some backing. Revenue rose from ¥22,128.999 m to ¥25,883 m and net income more than doubled to ¥2,636 m, which points to improving earnings power from its automation and equipment mix. Trailing twelve month net income of ¥7,546.009 m is also higher than the prior year period. That sits reasonably well with a thesis that EV, semiconductor and factory automation exposure is feeding through into healthier profitability right now.
Where the Hirata bear case still has room
The bear case around cyclicality does not disappear with one strong quarter. The 90 day share price return is down about 9.6% even after a solid 7 day and 30 day bounce, which hints at earlier market concerns around orders or capex sensitivity. Earnings and revenue are moving in a positive direction, yet the share price has not fully kept pace. That disconnect leaves room for worries about how durable this upswing might be if EV and semiconductor customers slow spending.
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