Japan Market Wrap (Nov 10): Sharp Lifts FY26 Outlook on PC Rush; Nikkei 225 Rebounds; BOJ Signals Near‑Term Rate Hike; Takaichi’s Stimulus Draft Targets Growth
Published: November 10, 2025 Key points Sharp jumps on PC upgrade cycle and raises FY26/03 outlook Electronics maker Sharp (6753) lifted guidance for the year ending March 2026 after a markedly stronger first half. April–September ordinary profit surged to roughly ¥33.6 billion (about 23× year‑on‑year), while net profit climbed to about ¥45.5 billion (+98% YoY). On the back of that performance, Sharp raised its full‑year forecasts to operating/ordinary profit ¥45 billion and net profit ¥53 billion (from ¥30 billion, ¥27 billion and ¥32 billion previously), while keeping revenue at ¥1.87 trillion. The company also kept the interim dividend suspended. s.kabutan.jp Management flagged outperformance in the PC business during