NTT (9432.T) reported a robust first-half performance, with profit increasing 7.4% to 595.65 billion yen and operating revenues rising 2.8% to 6.77 trillion yen. The Japanese telecommunications giant reaffirmed its full-year outlook for fiscal year 2026, projecting a 4.0% increase in total profit to 1040 billion yen and a 3.5% rise in operating sales to 14.191 trillion yen. Despite these positive financial results and outlook, the company's shares traded 1.89% lower.
NTT (9432.T) posted robust first-half results, with operating revenues climbing 2.8% to 6.77 trillion yen and profit increasing 7.4% year-over-year to 595.65 billion yen. Basic earnings per share also saw a notable rise to 7.20 yen from 6.60 yen, indicating solid operational execution and improved profitability. The Japanese telecommunications giant reaffirmed its fiscal year 2026 outlook, projecting a 4.0% increase in total profit to 1040 billion yen and a 7.3% rise in operating profit to 1,770 billion yen. This consistent guidance, alongside a 3.5% expected increase in operating sales to 14.191 trillion yen, suggests management confidence in sustained growth and operational efficiency. Despite these positive financial results and an optimistic outlook, NTT's shares traded 1.89% lower at 155.30 Yen on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. This immediate negative market reaction, contrasting with strong fundamentals and positive guidance, suggests potential investor concerns beyond the reported earnings, such as broader market sentiment or valuation perceptions.
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