The Japanese steelmaker’s revenue climbed to 330.65 billion yen, up from 284.50 billion yen a year earlier. Alongside the top-line increase, operational efficiency bolstered the bottom line, with operating profit rising to 26.07 billion yen from 18.46 billion yen. Pretax profit followed a similar trajectory, climbing to 27.30 billion yen.

Investors saw earnings per share rise to 91.37 yen, compared to 63.63 yen in the previous year, while diluted earnings per share reached 91.35 yen. These figures, prepared under IFRS accounting standards, reflect a period of robust demand and improved margins for the firm.