Shin-Etsu Polymer Profits Slide Despite Revenue Growth

Revenue for the period rose to 30.59 billion yen, climbing from the 27.98 billion yen recorded in 2025. Operating profit followed a similar upward trajectory, reaching 4.15 billion yen against the previous year’s 3.82 billion yen. Pretax profit also saw a modest gain, moving to 4.13 billion yen from 3.99 billion yen.

The divergence between rising operating figures and falling net profit resulted in diluted earnings per share of 29.79 yen, down from 38.48 yen in the prior year. These results are prepared in accordance with Japanese accounting standards.