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Japan's Nidec posts rise of 2.3% in first-quarter operating profit

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Posted on July 24, 2025

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TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese electric motor maker Nidec reported on Thursday 61.45 billion yen ($420.60 million) in preliminary first-quarter operating profit, up 2.3% from the year-earlier period. The

Nidec Reports 2.3% Increase in First-Quarter Operating Profit

TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese electric motor maker Nidec reported on Thursday 61.45 billion yen ($420.60 million) in preliminary first-quarter operating profit, up 2.3% from the year-earlier period.

The result for the quarter ended June compared with an estimate of 60.18 billion yen in average profit from a survey of six analysts by LSEG.

The Kyoto-based firm stuck with its full-year operating profit forecast of 260 billion yen.

($1=146.2200 yen)

(Reporting by Satoshi Sugiyama)

Key Takeaways

  • Nidec's Q1 operating profit increased by 2.3%.
  • The profit reached 61.45 billion yen, exceeding estimates.
  • Analysts had predicted a profit of 60.18 billion yen.
  • Nidec maintains its full-year profit forecast of 260 billion yen.
  • The report was released by Reuters from Tokyo.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was Nidec's operating profit for the first quarter?
Nidec reported a preliminary first-quarter operating profit of 61.45 billion yen, which is approximately $420.60 million.
How does this quarter's profit compare to last year?
The operating profit is up 2.3% from the year-earlier period.
What was the analyst estimate for Nidec's profit?
The average profit estimate from a survey of six analysts was 60.18 billion yen.
What is Nidec's full-year operating profit forecast?
Nidec has maintained its full-year operating profit forecast at 260 billion yen.

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