NS Tool draws strong buying interest after raising March 2026 profit forecast to double-digit growth on AI demand

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Tue Apr 21, 2026 9:35 am JST Catalyst

NS TOOL CO., LTD. <6157> saw its stock price surge at the opening on 21st, recovering to the 900 yen level in a single jump as large buy orders outpaced immediate execution. The company, which specializes in ultra-hard small-diameter end mills, has seen its technological competitiveness translate into business performance that exceeds its own initial expectations. After the market close on 20th, NS Tool announced an upward revision to its earnings forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2026, raising its revenue projection to 9.494 billion yen from 9.14 billion yen and its operating profit outlook to 1.959 billion yen from 1.31 billion yen. The news has sparked concentrated buying interest from investors anticipating further upside in the company's valuation.

The shift in the operating profit forecast?from a previously projected decline to double-digit growth of 11% year-on-year?provided a significant positive surprise to the market. Robust activity within the AI data center sector has acted as a primary tailwind, driving substantial growth in semiconductor-related demand and lifting overall profitability. Furthermore, the scale merits accompanying this top-line growth have effectively improved profit margins, contributing to a dramatic turnaround in the company’s operating performance and reinforcing its position in the high-tech tool market.

Source: MINKABU PRESS

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