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Goldman Sachs cuts target for Yaskawa stock from JPY 5,500 to JPY 5,000

Published on 10/24/2026 at 19:08 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Revenue rose 9.80 percent to JPY 285.60 billion in six months. Yaskawa stock costs EUR 23.05 on October 24, 2026 at 1:04 p.m. CEST.

Goldman target cut and results

Goldman Sachs lowered its Yaskawa target from JPY 5,500 to JPY 5,000 on October 20, 2026.
First-half revenue rose 9.80 percent to JPY 285.60 billion through August 31, 2026.
Yaskawa stock costs EUR 23.05 at Lang & Schwarz on October 24, 2026 at 1:04 p.m. CEST.
Yahoo Finance lists February 25, 2027 as the ex-dividend date.

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Yaskawa Electric Corporation (ISIN JP3932000007) saw Goldman Sachs cut its Yaskawa target from JPY 5,500 to JPY 5,000 on October 20, 2026, alongside a downgrade from Buy to Neutral. First-half revenue had risen 9.80 percent to JPY 285.60 billion, while operating profit fell 5.50 percent to JPY 22.06 billion. Yaskawa was trading at EUR 23.05 at Lang & Schwarz on October 24, 2026 at 1:04 p.m. CEST.

Revenue grew while profit declined

The latest interim figures cover the six months ended August 31, 2026. According to Japan IR, revenue reached JPY 285,598 million, up 9.80 percent from JPY 260,195 million in the prior-year period. Operating income decreased from JPY 23,334 million to JPY 22,058 million, a decline of 5.50 percent.

Quartr reported that quarterly orders reached a record JPY 185.40 billion, up 38.00 percent year over year. The same summary said full-year revenue guidance rose by JPY 20.00 billion to JPY 600.00 billion, while operating profit guidance fell by JPY 2.50 billion to JPY 57.50 billion.

Tokyo price remains below its yearly high

Yaskawa last traded at JPY 4,022.00 on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on October 23, 2026, down 0.27 percent from the prior close. The 52-week range was JPY 3,674.00 to JPY 7,915.00, and the market capitalization was JPY 1.0 trillion on that date. Trading volume reached 6,364,900 shares.

Target and dividend date

Goldman Sachs' new JPY 5,000 target stood 24.32 percent above the Tokyo price of JPY 4,022.00 on October 23, 2026. Its revised operating profit estimates for fiscal years 2028 and 2029 were 10.00 percent lower on average, according to Investing.com. Yahoo Finance lists February 25, 2027 as Yaskawa's ex-dividend date.

Price and target in perspective

The figures put the stock between a stronger revenue trajectory and weaker operating profit. The revised target is 24.32 percent above the Tokyo price, while the 52-week high of JPY 7,915.00 remains substantially above the October 23 close. The next investor reference point is the February 25, 2027 ex-dividend date.

Yaskawa was trading at EUR 23.05 at Lang & Schwarz on October 24, 2026 at 1:04 p.m. CEST. The further course of trading is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of Yaskawa stock.