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Updated · MarketWatch · Apr 30Okinawa Electric Power net profit rises to Y6.23 billion in fiscal 2026
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- For the year ended March 31, 2026, Okinawa Electric Power reported revenue of Y220.18 billion and operating profit of Y9.29 billion.
- The company’s net profit increased from Y4.32 billion in the previous year, while per share earnings rose to Y114.78 from Y79.59.
- Despite the profit growth, revenue declined compared to fiscal 2025, reflecting ongoing challenges in the Japanese utility sector.
With revenue falling, how sustainable are Okinawa Electric's record profits and high debt? Will Okinawa Electric's soaring profits translate into lower electricity bills for residents? Why does Okinawa have an electricity surplus while mainland Japan faces critical shortages? How will Japan's pro-nuclear policy affect Okinawa's fossil fuel-dependent power strategy? Can a novel 'seafloor hydrothermal' energy source truly power Okinawa's future grid?