NEC Corporation (TYO:6701)
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Aug 14, 2026, 3:30 PM JST

NEC Corporation Earnings Call Transcripts

Fiscal Year 2027

  • Q1 saw strong growth in IT Services and Social Infrastructure, with revenue up 14.5% year-over-year and operating profit up 34.7 billion JPY. Full-year forecasts were revised upward, and strategic AI partnerships and organizational integration were announced.

Fiscal Year 2026

  • Investor update

    Revenue, profit, and margins have grown significantly, with strategic focus on AI and security driving the 2030 plan. The company targets 15%+ annual profit and EPS growth, doubling operating profit by 2031, and expanding global presence, while maintaining strong capital discipline and a vision to empower humanity through innovation and security.

  • Annual revenue rose 9% year-over-year, with strong IT and aerospace/defense performance. Adjusted operating profit and margins reached record highs, and free cash flow surged. FY March 2027 guidance reflects risk allowances, with profitability expected to improve despite revenue headwinds.

  • Revenue and operating profit grew strongly year-on-year, led by Domestic IT and ANS segments. Full-year guidance was raised, with restructuring in Telecom Services and new cybersecurity and AI initiatives supporting future growth.

  • Revenue grew 5.6% year-on-year in the first half, with non-GAAP OP up JPY 62.6 billion, driven by IT and aerospace/defense. Full-year guidance was raised, reflecting strong domestic IT and robust DX demand, while risk from the submarine cable business was managed.

  • Q1 revenue rose 3.7% year-over-year to JPY 715.7 billion, with non-GAAP operating profit up 2.5x, driven by strong domestic IT and social infrastructure. Despite exceeding Q1 plans, full-year guidance remains unchanged due to macroeconomic uncertainties.

Fiscal Year 2025

  • Investor update

    AI is evolving into an autonomous economic actor, driving business process transformation and new growth through advanced platforms, security, and data integration. Rapid R&D commercialization and intellectual property strategies are fueling expansion in AI-driven solutions and global partnerships.

  • Innovation Day 2025

    BluStellar surpassed its FY2025 targets early and is now aiming for JPY 1 trillion revenue and 20% OP margin, focusing on scenario-based offerings and AI-driven solutions. ABeam targets JPY 300 billion revenue, leveraging global talent and technology to deliver end-to-end transformation for clients.

  • M&A Announcement

    A $2.9 billion acquisition of a leading U.S. telecom software provider is set to expand global reach, enhance synergies with Netcracker, and drive immediate EPS growth. The deal, funded by cash and borrowings, is expected to close within a year, pending approvals.

  • Revenue and profits grew strongly in FY March 2025, with key targets met ahead of schedule and robust gains in IT services and social infrastructure. FY March 2026 guidance anticipates continued growth, factoring in macroeconomic risks and ongoing structural reforms.

  • Revenue and profit rose sharply year-on-year, led by IT services and social infrastructure. Full-year forecasts were raised, with non-GAAP OP now expected at JPY 280 billion. A 5-for-1 share split was announced to enhance investor accessibility.

  • First half revenue and profit rose year-over-year, driven by strong IT services and operational improvements, despite headwinds from JAE deconsolidation and telecom declines. Progress is on track for annual targets, with major reorganization and AI product launches underway.

  • Q1 FY ending March 2025 saw revenue decline 2.3% year-on-year due to JAE deconsolidation, but adjusted and non-GAAP profits rose sharply, driven by operational improvements and cost efficiencies. IT Services and Social Infrastructure segments posted higher profits, and new AI initiatives were launched.

Fiscal Year 2024

Fiscal Year 2023