Komatsu’s Q1 FY21 Weaker Than Expected; FY Guidance Remains Cautious, With Gradual Recovery Expected

Komatsu is the second-largest construction equipment manufacturer in the world by revenue. Its core construction, mining, and utility equipment business contributes around 90% of revenue. The remainder comes from its retail finance business and industrial machinery and others, which includes metal forging, stamping presses, machine tools, and defense-related equipment. The Americas and Asia are the main markets for Komatsu, accounting for more than 80% of revenue, followed by Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States.