Fanuc raises fiscal 2026 outlook as costs and supply bottlenecks weigh on profits

Fanuc said first-quarter orders for fiscal 2026 surged 37% year-on-year to a record JPY281.9 billion, even as the industrial robot maker drew market concern for raising its full-year operating profit forecast by only about 3%. The update came after its July 31 earnings briefing and highlighted strong demand alongside persistent cost pressure.