Daikin Earnings: Robust Revenue Growth Offset by Margin Contraction; Shares Fairly Valued
Daikin's revenue rose 17% year on year in second-quarter fiscal 2026 (ended September) due to currency tailwind and strong air conditioner sales in the US and Japan. However, operating margin dropped to 9.3% from 9.9% a year ago as higher tariffs and input costs outweighed selling price hikes.