Kajima Corp., a Japanese construction and real estate firm, reported a substantial increase in its second-quarter net income, which rose to JPY 77.33 billion from JPY 35.15 billion year-over-year, alongside a more than doubling of operating income to JPY 108.67 billion, despite flat revenue at JPY 1.32 trillion. The company also provided strong full-year forecasts, projecting JPY 3 trillion in revenue and JPY 155 billion in net income, with operating income for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, anticipated at JPY 202 billion, driving an 8.21% increase in its stock price.
Kajima Corp. reported a significant increase in its second-quarter net income, which more than doubled to JPY 77.33 billion from JPY 35.15 billion year-over-year. Basic earnings per share also surged to 165.29 yen from 74.23 yen, while operating income demonstrated robust growth, rising to JPY 108.67 billion from JPY 48.09 billion, indicating strong operational leverage despite flat revenue at JPY 1.32 trillion. The company provided optimistic full-year forecasts for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, projecting JPY 3 trillion in revenue, JPY 202 billion in operating income, and JPY 155 billion in net income, with basic EPS expected at 331.98 yen. This strong guidance, coupled with the impressive quarterly results, led to a positive market reaction, with Kajima Corp. stock trading 8.21% higher on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. The substantial growth in net and operating income, despite flat revenue, suggests improved cost management or higher-margin project execution within its construction, engineering, and real estate segments. This performance positions Kajima favorably within the Housing & Real Estate and Infrastructure sectors, reflecting management's confidence in sustained profitability and operational efficiency.
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