Roland operating profit rises 16% to JPY 4.4 billion in FY26 first half; net sales increase 12.9% to JPY 51.7 billion

• Roland posted FY12/2026 first-half net sales of JPY 51.7 billion, up 12.9% year over year, as the musical instrument market recovered.
• Operating profit rose 16% to JPY 4.44 billion despite higher costs including U.S. tariffs, helped by price optimization and favorable FX.
• Net profit attributable to owners of parent fell 18.3% to JPY 3.2 billion, reflecting prior-year temporary factors including a one-off tax timing effect.
• Full-year forecast was unchanged, with higher sales and profit expected; interim dividend was set at JPY 85 a share.
• Video & Pro Audio stayed weak, while new products included a GO:KEYS 3 Minion portable keyboard collaboration model.

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