反映客户需求变化，公司下调指引

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is maintained as "Buy" with a target price of JPY 31,880, slightly down from the previous JPY 32,000 [1][8]. Core Views - The company has adjusted its full-year revenue and profit guidance for FY2026 down by 9.6% to JPY 2.35 trillion and by 21.6% to JPY 570 billion, respectively, primarily due to changes in customer capital expenditure plans [1][2]. - Despite the downward revision in revenue and profit forecasts, the company maintains its capital expenditure guidance for FY2026 at JPY 240 billion, reflecting ongoing investments in next-generation technologies driven by AI demand [2][3]. - The report highlights that the demand for AI chips remains strong, particularly for the Rubin series, which is expected to positively impact the company's performance in the semiconductor equipment sector [1][8]. Summary by Sections Financial Performance - For FY26Q1, the company reported revenue of JPY 549.5 billion, a year-on-year decrease of 1.0% and a quarter-on-quarter decrease of 16.1%, which was below Bloomberg consensus expectations [1]. - Operating profit for the same period was JPY 144.6 billion, down 12.7% year-on-year and 21.3% quarter-on-quarter, also missing consensus estimates [1]. - Net profit attributable to shareholders was JPY 117.8 billion, reflecting a year-on-year decline of 6.6% and a quarter-on-quarter decline of 17.6%, again below expectations [1]. Revenue and Profit Forecasts - The company has revised its revenue forecasts for FY26, FY27, and FY28 down by 11.7%, 11.9%, and 12.0%, respectively, and net profit forecasts down by 17.1%, 15.8%, and 16.1% [3][7]. - The adjustments are attributed to several factors, including the correction of capital expenditure plans by leading logic customers and a cautious approach to NAND investments [1][3]. Market Outlook - The global wafer fab equipment (WFE) market size forecast for CY2025 has been raised from USD 110 billion to USD 115 billion, reflecting currency fluctuations [2]. - The report anticipates significant increases in transistor counts and storage capacities for high-end AI server modules from CY2025 to CY2027, indicating robust growth potential in the AI-driven equipment market [2]. Valuation Metrics - The company’s estimated PE ratios for FY26 and FY27 are 25.47 and 22.63, respectively, with a target price based on a PE of approximately 26.4 times FY27E earnings [8][21]. - The report also provides a comparison of valuation metrics with peer companies, indicating a competitive position in the market [21].