Japanese listed firms posted record net profits for the year ended March 2025. The figure marked a fifth straight year of highs, driven by strong results from semiconductor and data center companies.
Japanese listed firms achieved record net profits for the year ended March 2025.
The result marked the fifth consecutive year of record highs. Strong earnings from semiconductor and data center companies were the main drivers.
The outcome highlights positive trends in the Japanese economy.
Japan's largest companies raised capital spending in the final quarter of last year, signaling stronger corporate sentiment. The Finance Ministry reported a 4% rise in spending on goods excluding software compared to the previous quarter. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is pushing for more investment in strategic sectors.
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The Nikkei 225 retreated from Thursday's record but clawed back some losses by the close of trading.
Japanese investors sold the largest amount of overseas bonds since 2024 last month, as higher domestic yields prompt a potential repatriation of funds. Preliminary figures from the Ministry of Finance show net sales of ¥3.42 trillion in February, the biggest monthly total since October 2024.