The following is a summary of the Nikon Corporation (NINOY) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript:
Financial Performance:
For Q1 2025, Nikon reported revenue of JPY 163.8 billion and an operating profit of JPY 2.9 billion.
Profit attributable to owners was JPY 2.7 billion, approximately the same as last year despite revenue growth.
Free cash flow turned negative at JPY 8 billion due to acquisition expenses, despite positive operating cash flow of JPY 17.5 billion.
Business Progress:
Nikon successfully integrated RED, a U.S. professional cinema camera manufacturer, aiming to expand into the digital cinema market.
Significant sales growth was observed in the imaging products business, with strong sales from mirrorless cameras Z8, ZF, and the newly launched Z63.
In the precision equipment sector, increased sales of FPD lithography systems were noted, although semiconductor system installations were delayed.
Opportunities:
Continued demand for Nikon's mirrorless cameras and the integration of RED provides an expansion opportunity in the professional digital cinema market.
The weak Japanese yen has positively affected revenue and profits, particularly in the imaging products segment.
Risks:
Delayed revenue recognition in the precision equipment business due to postponed semiconductor system installations.
Healthcare and components businesses experienced setbacks with sluggish starts and postponed sales, impacting operating profit.
More details: Nikon (ADR) IR
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