Makita H1 Profit Rises to 47.9 Billion Yen, Lifts Full-Year Revenue Outlook

Makita (6586.T) reported first-half profit attributable to owners of the parent of 47.9 billion yen, up from 38.8 billion yen a year earlier, the power tool maker said. Basic earnings per share rose to 185.93 yen from 145.80 yen. Revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2026, increased to 414.7 billion yen from 378.4 billion yen. For the year ending March 31, 2027, Makita expects profit attributable to owners of the parent of 81.0 billion yen, basic earnings per share of 314.29 yen and revenue of 820.0 billion yen. Makita shares traded at 5,264 yen on the Tokyo Exchange, up 0.21%.