JANOME Corporation
6445・Prime Market・Machinery
Household Products Business
The JANOME Group's core business. Household sewing machines and embroidery machines deployed globally.
| Period | Current | Previous | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net Sales | ¥29,787 million | ¥28,773 million | ↑ |
| Operating Income | ¥1,854 million | ¥2,159 million | ↓ |
| Operating Margin | 6.2% | 7.5% | ↓ |
| Segment Assets | ¥31,526 million | ¥29,636 million | ↑ |
| North America Net Sales | ¥11,602 million | ¥10,243 million | ↑ |
| Europe Net Sales | ¥8,827 million | ¥8,976 million | ↓ |
| Other Regions Net Sales | ¥5,919 million | ¥6,524 million | ↓ |
| Domestic Net Sales | ¥3,438 million | ¥3,029 million | ↑ |
Business Details
The core segment, accounting for approximately 76% of Group sales, which develops, manufactures, and sells household sewing machines, embroidery machines, and related software. Development and manufacturing are handled by the Company and its manufacturing subsidiaries in Taiwan and Thailand, with deployment worldwide across North America, Europe, Asia, and Oceania through sales subsidiaries in the U.S., U.K., Australia, and elsewhere. Domestically, the segment also handles sales through distributors and to schools. The core of the earnings strategy is enhancing the added value of mid/high-end models and uncovering latent demand.
Recent Overview
Net sales increased, but operating income decreased by ¥304 million year on year due to intensifying competition and a rebound effect from the prior year.
In FY2026 (ending March 2026), the Household Products Business achieved higher sales of ¥29,787 million (up ¥1,013 million year on year), but operating income declined to ¥1,854 million (down ¥304 million year on year). North America expanded to ¥11,602 million in sales on steady demand for mid/high-end models, while the Asian market experienced a rebound decline from the prior period's strength, and Europe was affected by weakening consumption and intensifying competition. The Company promoted the introduction of competitive products and strengthened its sales system for emerging markets, with sales trending toward recovery. Domestically, the Company opened the official online shop "Sewing Marche" to expand sales channels, and sales through distributors and to schools remained steady.
Key Products
Growth Drivers
- Continued steady sales of mid/high-end models in the North American market and maintenance of brand strength
- Recovery in sales through the introduction of competitive products and strengthened sales systems in emerging markets
- Expansion of sales channels and uncovering of latent demand through the launch of the official online shop "Sewing Marche"
- Ongoing communication and market expansion through SNS and event participation domestically
- Cultivation of future users and a stable demand base through strengthened sales to schools
- Improved profitability through mix shift toward mid/high-end models
Risks
- Risk of rising sales costs and demand suppression in the North American market due to U.S. trade policy (reciprocal tariffs, etc.)
- Continued weak sewing machine demand due to cooling consumption and a challenging competitive environment in the European market
- Sluggish demand in the Asian market (China and certain regions) due to a rebound decline from the prior period and weak domestic demand
- Price pressure from intensifying competition and competition with low-priced models in emerging markets
- Downward pressure on the global economy from geopolitical risks (Middle East situation, etc.)
- Deterioration in consumer sentiment due to price increases and stagnant real income growth stemming from currency fluctuations
Last updated: June 16, 2026