Aichi Steel Half-Year Profits Slip Despite Revenue Growth

Revenue for the period climbed to 162.57 billion yen, up from 149.81 billion yen in 2025. This top-line expansion failed to offset rising costs, as operating profit dropped to 7.34 billion yen from the previous year’s 8.78 billion yen. Pretax profit followed a similar downward trajectory, settling at 8.07 billion yen compared to 9.31 billion yen a year earlier.

Diluted earnings per share reached 82.67 yen, marginally lower than the 82.98 yen reported in the prior period. These figures, prepared under IFRS accounting standards, highlight a challenging cycle for the steelmaker as it navigates shifting market conditions and increased overheads.