Daifuku stock reports higher first half profit and raised guidance
Published on 10/05/2026 at 22:52 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Daifuku stock was last at JPY 5,874 on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on October 5, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. JST, up 0.39 percent from JPY 5,851. The first-half figures show operating profit of JPY 56.6 billion, up 10.9 percent, while full-year operating profit guidance stands at JPY 113 billion, according to Dagens Aktie in an analysis dated October 4, 2026.
First half profit rises 10.9 percent
The reported operating result gives Daifuku a stronger earnings base heading into the second half of fiscal 2026. The same analysis puts first-half revenue at JPY 355.5 billion, up 8.9 percent, and the order backlog above JPY 740 billion.
The August 6, 2026 earnings release listed by Investing.com showed earnings per share of JPY 64.04 against a forecast of JPY 58.21. Revenue reached JPY 182.8 billion versus a forecast of JPY 169.32 billion, giving the stock a concrete earnings comparison beyond the full-year outlook.
Analysts see JPY 7,462.1 target
Investing.com lists a Buy consensus from 14 analysts, including 11 Buy ratings, 2 Holds and 1 Sell. The average 12-month price target is JPY 7,462.1, with a high of JPY 9,300 and a low of JPY 5,400.
Against the JPY 5,874 price on October 5, 2026, the average target lies 27.0 percent above the price. That gap reflects the market's expectation that stronger automation demand and the large backlog can translate into additional earnings, while the project-based business remains sensitive to delivery timing and investment cycles.
Stock stays below its yearly high
Daifuku's 52-week range is JPY 4,618 to JPY 7,857, placing the October 5 price 25.2 percent below the yearly high. Trading volume reached 1,715,200 shares, and market capitalization stood at JPY 2.2 trillion on the same date.
Daifuku stock holds at JPY 5,874
Daifuku stock was last at JPY 5,874 on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on October 5, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. JST, with a daily gain of 0.39 percent. The next earnings date is November 11, 2026, according to Investing.com.
Key facts on Daifuku stock
- Company: Daifuku Co., Ltd.
- Ticker: 6383
- Trading venue: Tokyo Stock Exchange
- Price (as of October 5, 2026, 3:30 p.m. JST): JPY 5,874
- Market capitalization: JPY 2.2 trillion (as of October 5, 2026)
- 52-week range: JPY 4,618-7,857 (as of October 5, 2026)
- Sector / Industry: Industrials / Industrial machinery
Upcoming dates for Daifuku stock
- November 11, 2026: Next earnings report
