Nikon releases their financial results for the second quarter of the year ending March 31, 2025: Nikon Imaging only: No real change or surprises 1st half revenue at ¥151.7 billion, earnings at ¥28.8. The full-year forecast remains the same at ¥305 billion, but the earnings forecast raised from ¥45 to ¥47 million. The full-year forecast remains the same, with 850,000 bodies and 1.35m lenses. Nikon claims the market is still 6.1 million bodies and 9.6 million bodies (same as the claimed in August). 1st half units: Bodies: 410,000 Lenses: 650,000 Nikon’s unit share: Bodies: Claims 13.95%, but compared to CIPA units for the same period, is 14.5%. Lenses: Claims 14.1%, but compared to CIPA units for the same period, is 14.6%. Revenue share: Comparing Nikon’s 1st half revenue to CIPA’s shipped value for the same period, Nikon has a 25.4% share. (thanks ZoetMB) From the official filings: During the six months ended September 30, 2024 (from April 1, 2024 to September 30, 2024), in the Imaging Products Business, both unit sales and sales amount, remained solid in the digital camera market as a whole due to strong sales of mid-to-high-end products. In the Imaging Products Business, the Group focused on expanding sales of mid-to-high-end products and interchangeable lenses targeted at professionals and hobbyists, especially Z8, Zf, newly released Z6III, and other Z series full-frame mirrorless cameras, resulting in strong sales. Accordingly, the business segment recorded year-on-year increases in both revenue and profit because of higher average unit selling prices...
Published By: Nikonrumors - Friday, 8 November