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Fujikura Ltd.

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Fujikura Ltd. is a wire and cable manufacturer founded in 1910, currently operating five business segments: Information & Communications, Electronics, Automotive, Energy, and Real Estate. In its core Information & Communications business, the company manufactures and sells optical fiber cables, optical connectors, fusion splicers, and other products globally, achieving rapid growth driven primarily by demand from US hyperscale data centers. The company has 107 subsidiaries and 12 affiliated companies, with production facilities across Asia, Europe, and North and South America. Its major customers include telecom carriers, data center operators, automakers, and electric power companies, and consolidated net sales for FY2026 (ending March 2026) reached ¥1,182,358 million.

Business Model

The company's strength lies in its integrated group-wide supply capability spanning optical fiber cables, fusion splicers, optical connectors, and telecom engineering. Its revenue structure is such that the Information & Communications Segment accounts for roughly 80% of consolidated operating profit, with differentiated products such as the high-density cables Optical Fiber / Optical Cable (SWR®/WTC®) securing high profit margins. The Energy Segment and Real Estate Segment complement earnings with stable income, while the Electronics Segment and Automotive Segment provide a global manufacturing base, forming a multi-layered revenue structure.

Company Strengths

The ultra-fine-diameter, high-density optical fiber cable SWR®/WTC® enables effective use of limited installation space and shortens connection times, serving as a source of competitiveness in the data center market. In FY2025, the company developed and began selling the world's first 13,824-fiber WTC®, which received the Grand Prize at the Nikkei Excellent Products and Services Awards 2025, hosted by Nikkei Inc. Continuous introduction of new products has established a differentiated competitive advantage.

In March 2026, the company decided to invest up to a combined ¥300 billion in Japan and the US to expand production capacity for optical fiber and SWR®/WTC® to up to three times current levels. At the Sakura Plant, a next-generation factory is under construction with an investment of approximately ¥45 billion. For MT Ferrules as well, the company has already implemented capacity expansion investment of approximately 1.7 times the FY2024 level, proactively building a supply system through its own investment to meet robust demand.

The Real Estate Segment, centered on Fukagawa Gathering, the site of the former Fukagawa Plant, is a highly profitable business boasting an operating margin of 44.9% in FY2026 (ending March 2026). The Energy Segment also maintained a margin of 12.1%. As of the end of FY2026 (ending March 2026), net assets stood at ¥593,200 million, and net cash balance was ¥96,200 million (up ¥58,400 million year on year), reflecting a solid financial foundation. The company has set a policy of maintaining an equity ratio of 50%.

ENVALITH's Perspective

In FY2026 (ending March 2026), the Information & Communications Segment's operating profit of ¥152,729 million accounted for 80.9% of consolidated operating profit of ¥188,707 million, a further increase in concentration from 68.0% in the previous fiscal year. Meanwhile, the Electronics Segment's operating profit plunged 66.5% year on year to ¥7,666 million due to downstream supply chain issues, intensifying competition, and Thai baht appreciation. The downside risk to earnings should demand in the Information & Communications Segment slow for any reason remains significant, and the limited diversification effect of the portfolio warrants continued close attention.

The consolidated earnings forecast for FY2027 (ending March 2027) calls for revenue growth and profit growth, with net sales of ¥1,243,000 million (up 5.1% year on year) and operating profit of ¥211,000 million (up 11.8% year on year). However, logistics disruptions are currently occurring due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, and the risk of supply shortages and price increases for some raw materials amid tight naphtha supply-demand conditions has not been factored into the earnings forecast. The company also states that it has conservatively factored in concerns that procurement of raw materials such as hydrogen may not keep pace with the rapid increase in production of optical cable, meaning the forecast could diverge in either direction depending on the external environment.

The annual dividend for FY2026 (ending March 2026) was significantly increased to ¥225.0 per share (payout ratio of 39.5%) from ¥100.0 in the previous fiscal year, with total dividends paid reaching ¥62,190 million. The company raised its target payout ratio from the previous 30% to 40%, and implemented a 6-for-1 stock split effective April 1, 2026, aiming to broaden its investor base. The forecast dividend for FY2027 (ending March 2027) is ¥38.0 per share (post-split basis), with an expected payout ratio of 40.3%. While the combination of profit growth and enhanced returns is commendable, the balance between capital allocation and the large-scale capital expenditure program (up to ¥300 billion combined in Japan and the US) will be a focal point going forward.

Growth Strategy

Investment in expanding optical fiber production for data centers, and acceleration of "aggressive selection and concentration" under the 2028 Medium-Term Management Plan

In March 2026, the company decided on a policy to invest up to ¥300 billion combined in Japan and the US to expand optical fiber cable production capacity by up to 3x the current level. This is a core initiative to meet robust demand from North American hyperscale data centers and sustain revenue and profit growth in the Information & Communications Segment.

In addition to increasing production of MT/MMC Ferrules, the company is strengthening wiring component production capacity at its plants in Vietnam, Mexico, and Poland. The aim is to secure supply capacity in anticipation of global AI infrastructure expansion, linked to the development of new markets in Europe, Asia, and elsewhere.

The 2028 Medium-Term Management Plan is scheduled to be announced in May 2026. Building on a strong financial foundation, the company plans to allocate management resources intensively to the three growth fields of "Information Infrastructure," "Information Storage," and "Information Terminals," while also actively investing in carbon-neutral-oriented capital expenditure and R&D in new domains.

From fiscal year 2026, the Electronics Segment and Automotive Segment have been integrated and are operated as the Electronics & Electrical Components Segment. Anticipating new business opportunities in next-generation vehicles, AI robots, and other areas, the company aims to create new businesses by combining its strengths in high-precision micro-fabrication technology with its strong customer base and global production sites.

The R&D division has transferred short-term commercialization themes to business segments and is focusing on creating mid- to long-term core technologies such as High-Temperature Superconducting Wire, Fiber Laser, and next-generation optical fiber (multi-core fiber, hollow-core fiber). The company also aims to contribute to the development of optical-electronic co-packaging (CPO) and related technologies. The increase in tangible and intangible fixed assets in the Other segment surged from ¥1,087 million in the previous fiscal year to ¥6,064 million, indicating that advance investment is now in full swing.

Last updated: July 19, 2026