Record-breaking Financial Performance
Net sales increased 5.6% year-on-year to JPY 972 billion, operating income increased 15.9% to JPY 156.4 billion, and net income increased 42.4% to JPY 98.7 billion, marking record highs for the third quarter.
Construction, Mining and Utility Equipment Segment Growth
Segment sales increased by 6.3% to JPY 918.2 billion, and segment profit advanced by 22.2% to JPY 149.1 billion with an improved profit ratio of 16.2%.
Positive Impacts from Foreign Exchange
Foreign exchange rates had a positive impact on both sales and profit, contributing significantly to the record highs achieved.
Mining Equipment Sales Surge
Sales increased by 20% year-on-year to JPY 448 billion in Q3, with expectations to increase by 11% year-on-year to JPY 1,575.9 billion for FY 2023.
Introduction of Electric Excavator
Komatsu introduced a 13-ton class PC138E-11 electric excavator to the domestic market, marking a step towards carbon neutrality by 2050.