TOKYO — Nearly three-fourths of listed Japanese companies are reporting strong earnings for the fiscal year ended March 2025, buoyed by a weak yen and strong demand for the tools used to make artificial intelligence semiconductors.
Among the 167 companies that announced their financial results on May 1, 70% reported increased net profit. Looking ahead to the next fiscal year, however, a stronger yen and tariffs in the U.S. will present a challenge for companies to maintain these profit levels.
