What are Sumitomo Chemical's projected revenue and core operating profit for the April–September 2026 period, and what key factors are driving these forecasts?

Sumitomo Chemical projects revenue of 1.17 trillion yen and core operating profit of 125 billion yen for the April–September 2026 period, representing year-on-year growth of 7% and 15%, respectively. These forecasts reflect increased shipments of photoresists (light-sensitive materials) and high-purity chemicals used in semiconductor circuit formation, driven by expanding investment in the artificial intelligence (AI) sector. Conversely, shipments of display materials remain sluggish due to ongoing shortages in memory semiconductors.

How did Sumitomo Chemical's Q1 FY2026 (April–June 2026) financial results compare year-on-year, and what new guidance did the company provide following those results?

For the April–June 2026 quarter, Sumitomo Chemical reported revenue of 578.1 billion yen, up 10% year-on-year, and net profit of 40.7 billion yen. Following this quarterly report—and enabled by improved ability to assess the impact of Middle East developments on its business—the company disclosed its first interim outlook for the April–September 2026 period, whereas previously (in May) it had only issued full-year forecasts for the fiscal year ending March 2027.

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Sumitomo Chemical reported a 40.7 billion yen net profit for the April-June quarter with revenue up 10%. The company raised its outlook, citing increased demand for semiconductor photoresists driven by AI investments.

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