KEYENCE shares surge on consecutive record profit growth

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Mon Apr 27, 2026 9:18 am JST Catalyst

KEYENCE CORPORATION <6861> surged sharply on large buy orders, opening with strong buying interest. The stock broke above its 5-day moving average, which had been serving as a support line in the middle range, with a gap up. The company is a leading developer and manufacturer of various sensors, measuring instruments, and control equipment for factory automation, boasting exceptional product competitiveness both domestically and internationally. Sales of sensors have been performing exceptionally well in North America, Central and South America, and Asia including China. The company's financial results for the fiscal year ending March 2026, announced after trading on the 24th last week, showed revenue of 1,169,289 million yen, up 10% from the previous year, and operating profit of 595,759 million yen, up 8%, maintaining a solid trend of revenue and profit growth. Both revenue and operating profit marked consecutive record highs. Although the company has not disclosed its forecast for the current fiscal year, the growth trend is believed to remain intact. Buying concentrated on the positive earnings results, pushing the stock price higher.

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