Hitachi, Ltd.
Financial Performance
Hitachi Revenue & Financials
Revenue
~$70.9B (FY2026)
Market Cap
$157.8B
Net Income
~$5.4B
Employees
287,901
What is Hitachi's revenue?
Hitachi had ~$70.9B in revenue for fiscal year 2026, up 8.2% from 2025. Net income was ~$5.4B.
- Latest revenue
- ~$70.9B (FY2026)
- Year-over-year
- +8.2%
- Growth rate (CAGR)
- 0.8% over 4 years
- Peak revenue
- ~$72.9B (FY2023)
- Years of data
- 5
- Employees
- 287,901
- What was Hitachi's revenue in 2025?
- Hitachi reported ~$65.5B in revenue for fiscal year 2025.
- How much profit does Hitachi make?
- Hitachi reported net income of ~$5.4B for fiscal year 2026. stockanalysis.com
- How many employees does Hitachi have?
- Hitachi has about 287,901 employees.
Financial Analysis
Hitachi posted a ~$5.27 billion (¥787.3 billion) net loss for fiscal 2008, then the largest ever by a Japanese manufacturer. Under Takashi Kawamura and Hiroaki Nakanishi it cut loss-making consumer businesses, and later leaders sold listed subsidiaries such as Hitachi Chemical (2020), Hitachi Metals (2023), and a controlling stake in Hitachi Construction Machinery (2022). Revenue dipped from ~$72.9 billion (¥10.88 trillion) in FY2022 to ~$65.2 billion (¥9.73 trillion) in FY2023 as those units left, then climbed back to ~$71 billion (¥10.59 trillion) in FY2025 on organic growth. FY2025 adjusted EBITA was a record ~$8.78 billion (¥1.31 trillion) (12.4% margin) and net income was ~$5.38 billion (¥802.3 billion), up about 30%. In Q1 FY2026 (April-June 2026) revenue rose 20% to ~$18.2 billion (¥2,709.6 billion), helped by currency, and management raised full-year guidance. Hitachi, Ltd. is a colossal Japanese multinational conglomerate corporation, maintaining a market valuation generally exceeding $85 billion.
Revenue Trend Analysis
YoY Change
+8.2%
4-Year CAGR
+0.8%
Peak Year
2023
Trend
Consistent Growth
Hitachi, Ltd. has 5 full fiscal year figures on this page, compounding at +0.8% annually over 4 years. The most recent year saw a 8.2% increase versus the prior year. Annual revenue peaked in fiscal year 2023 at ~$72.9B. Of 4 comparable year-over-year steps, 3 showed growth and 1 showed a decline.
Annual revenue history
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Net Income | YoY Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | ~$70.9B | ~$5.4B | +8.2% | Hitachi (TYO:6501) annual reports, as compiled by S&P Global (via StockAnalysis) Fiscal year ended 2026-03-31. |
| FY2025 | ~$65.5B | ~$4.1B | +0.6% | Hitachi (TYO:6501) annual reports, as compiled by S&P Global (via StockAnalysis) Fiscal year ended 2025-03-31. |
| FY2024 | ~$65.2B | ~$4B | -10.6% | Hitachi (TYO:6501) annual reports, as compiled by S&P Global (via StockAnalysis) Fiscal year ended 2024-03-31. |
| FY2023 | ~$72.9B | ~$4.3B | +6.0% | Hitachi (TYO:6501) annual reports, as compiled by S&P Global (via StockAnalysis) Fiscal year ended 2023-03-31. |
| FY2022 | ~$68.8B | ~$3.9B | — | Hitachi (TYO:6501) annual reports, as compiled by S&P Global (via StockAnalysis) Fiscal year ended 2022-03-31. |
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Hitachi Revenue and Financial FAQ
What is the annual revenue magnitude and operating profit scale of Hitachi, Ltd.?
Hitachi reported ~$71 billion (¥10.59 trillion) in revenue for fiscal 2025 (year ended March 31, 2026), up 8% from ~$65.5 billion (¥9.78 trillion), with record adjusted EBITA of ~$8.78 billion (¥1.31 trillion) (12.4% margin) and ~$5.38 billion (¥802.3 billion) in net income attributable to stockholders.
How did the divestiture of major listed subsidiaries (Hitachi Chemical, Metals, Koki) unlock capital?
Hitachi systematically sold off listed parent-subsidiary holdings, raising tens of billions of dollars by selling Hitachi Chemical to Showa Denko, Hitachi Metals to Bain Capital, and Hitachi Construction Machinery, eliminating conglomerate discounts and funding global digital M&A.
How does foreign currency exchange volatility impact Hitachi's consolidated financial results?
Because more than 65% of Hitachi's revenues originate outside Japan while substantial corporate overhead is in Tokyo, a depreciating Japanese Yen provides positive translation tailwinds to reported revenue and operating profits.
What return on invested capital (ROIC) targets does Hitachi's management mandate?
Under its Mid-term Management Plan, Hitachi enforces a company-wide ROIC management framework requiring every business unit to achieve a return on invested capital above 10% to ensure disciplined capital allocation.
How does Hitachi account for international financial reporting standards?
Hitachi prepares and presents its consolidated financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB).
Did Hitachi almost go bankrupt?
Yes. In 2008, Hitachi reported a massive, historic $8 billion loss (the largest ever by a Japanese manufacturer at the time). Because they manufactured everything from batteries to TVs, they were incredibly bloated. They executed a massive, brutal restructuring, selling off hundreds of underperforming consumer divisions to focus entirely on high-margin IT and infrastructure.
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CorpDigest. "Hitachi Revenue & Financials." CorpDigest, https://corpdigest.com/company/hitachi/financials.<div style="font-family:system-ui,sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:1.5;border:1px solid #e2e8f0;border-radius:8px;padding:12px 16px;max-width:520px"><strong>Hitachi reported ~$70.9B in revenue (FY2026).</strong><br>Source: <a href="https://corpdigest.com/company/hitachi/financials" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CorpDigest — Hitachi financials</a></div>Related Financial Audits
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