First-quarter revenue rose 7.50 percent for Hitachi Construction Machinery stock
Published on 10/17/2026 at 19:26 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSFirst-quarter earnings and valuation
- First-quarter revenue increased 7.50 percent to JPY 329.1 billion on July 31, 2026.
- Net income rose 149 percent to JPY 28.0 billion in fiscal first-quarter 2027.
- Hitachi Construction Machinery stock was last at JPY 5,413 on October 16, 2026, up 2.85 percent versus the prior close of JPY 5,263.
- The price-to-earnings ratio stood at 12.80 and market capitalization at JPY 1.2 trillion.
Hitachi Construction Machinery's first-quarter revenue increased 7.50 percent to JPY 329.1 billion, while net income rose 149 percent to JPY 28.0 billion in the period ended June 30, 2026, according to Simply Wall St on July 31, 2026. Hitachi Construction Machinery stock was last at JPY 5,413 on October 16, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. JST, up 2.85 percent versus the prior close of JPY 5,263.
Revenue growth improved the quarter
The first-quarter operating picture strengthened on the top line. Revenue rose from JPY 306.2 billion in the year-ago quarter to JPY 329.1 billion, while net income increased from JPY 11.3 billion to JPY 28.0 billion. The net margin reached 8.50 percent, up from 3.70 percent in the comparable quarter.
These figures give the stock a stronger earnings reference before the company's next scheduled report. The July results also showed earnings per share of JPY 132, compared with JPY 53.03 in the first quarter of fiscal 2026, according to Simply Wall St.
Stock stays inside its yearly range
The Tokyo-listed stock's 52-week range was JPY 4,312 to JPY 7,225 as of October 16, 2026. Its latest price therefore stood JPY 1,812 below the yearly high and JPY 1,101 above the yearly low. The quotation carried a price-to-earnings ratio of 12.80 and a dividend yield of 0.04 percent.
Valuation and reporting date
Market capitalization stood at JPY 1.2 trillion, while the next financial results were scheduled for October 29, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. JST, according to Hitachi Construction Machinery. The scheduled release will cover the second quarter ended September 30, 2026.
Comparison with peers
Hitachi Construction Machinery: plus 2.85 percent, price-to-earnings ratio 12.80, market capitalization JPY 1.2 trillion.
Komatsu (Tokyo Stock Exchange, JPY): plus 1.67 percent, price-to-earnings ratio 17.06, market capitalization JPY 6.4 trillion.
Caterpillar (NYSE, USD): minus 0.66 percent, price-to-earnings ratio 31.43, market capitalization USD 335.9 billion.
Price position for investors
Hitachi Construction Machinery's latest price was JPY 5,413 on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on October 16, 2026, with the session closed. The 2.85 percent daily increase was larger than Komatsu's 1.67 percent rise, while Caterpillar declined 0.66 percent.
The next scheduled reporting date is October 29, 2026. Until then, the combination of 7.50 percent first-quarter revenue growth, an 8.50 percent net margin and a JPY 5,413 closing level defines the stock's current market picture.
Market context: Market report Nikkei 225.
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