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IHI is a diversified Japanese engineering group, but its strategy is increasingly centered on aero engines, space, and defense, alongside selected lifecycle businesses in nuclear energy, infrastructure, and industrial systems. The company still operates across resources, energy and environment; social infrastructure; industrial systems and general-purpose machinery; and urban development, but the strategic direction is clear: reduce exposure to lower-return, project-based or commoditized activities and allocate more capital to businesses with stronger recurring revenue and qualification barriers.

IHI reported first-quarter sales up by 11% year on year to JPY 375 billion. Adjusted operating margin rose 260 basis points to 8.8%, excluding property sales gains, while orders fell 15%. Shares closed 6% below the preannouncement level on Aug. 5.

IHI is a diversified Japanese engineering group, but its strategy is increasingly centered on aero engines, space, and defense, alongside selected lifecycle businesses in nuclear energy, infrastructure, and industrial systems. The company still operates across resources, energy and environment; social infrastructure; industrial systems and general-purpose machinery; and urban development, but the strategic direction is clear: reduce exposure to lower-return, project-based or commoditized activities and allocate more capital to businesses with stronger recurring revenue and qualification barriers.

We initiate coverage of IHI, a Japanese engineering group whose core businesses are aero engines, defense, and space as its core, and operations across energy and nuclear equipment, social infrastructure, industrial machinery, turbochargers, logistics equipment, and urban development.