Kao Corporation (FRA:KAO)

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31.78
+0.01 (0.03%)
Last updated: Jun 3, 2026, 8:20 AM CET
Market Cap14.58B -15.5%
Revenue (ttm)9.34B +3.6%
Net Income699.44M +12.3%
EPS1.53 +13.9%
Shares Out n/a
PE Ratio20.84
Forward PEn/a
Dividend0.87 (2.75%)
Ex-Dividend DateDec 29, 2025
Volumen/a
Open31.78
Previous Close31.77
Day's Range31.78 - 31.78
52-Week Range30.66 - 41.35
Betan/a
Analystsn/a
Price Targetn/a
Earnings DateMay 12, 2026

About Kao Corporation

Kao Corporation develops and sells hygiene living care, health beauty care, life care, cosmetics, and chemical products in Japan. It offers fabric, kitchen, home, and sanitary care products; facial, body, hair, and oral care, hair styling and color, salon, in-bathroom health care, and warming products; and self-selection cosmetics, as well as provides cosmetics counselling services. It also provides oleo chemicals, such as oleochemicals, fat and oil derivatives, surfactants, and fragrances; water-reducing admixtures for concrete, casting sand b... [Read more]

Industry Soap, Detergents, And Cleaning Preparations; Perfumes, Cosmetics, and Other Toilet Preparations
Founded 1887
Employees 31,514
Stock Exchange Frankfurt Stock Exchange
Ticker Symbol KAO

Financial Performance

In 2025, Kao Corporation's revenue was 1.69 trillion, an increase of 3.70% compared to the previous year's 1.63 trillion. Earnings were 120.08 billion, an increase of 11.43%.

Financial numbers in JPY Financial Statements

News

Q1 2026 Kao Corp Earnings Presentation Transcript

Q1 2026 Kao Corp Earnings Presentation Transcript

20 days ago - GuruFocus

Kao Earnings Up In Q1; Guides FY27

(RTTNews) - Kao Corp. (KAOCF, 4452.T), a Japanese manufacturer and chemical company, on Tuesday, reported higher net income in the first quarter of 2026 compared with the previous year.

22 days ago - Nasdaq

Kao Corporation Earnings Call Transcript: Q1 2026

Q1 saw strong sales and profit growth, with operating income up JPY 14 billion year-over-year and robust gains in Japan's GC Business. Full-year guidance is maintained despite external risks, and profit recovery is expected in Chemicals from Q2.

22 days ago - Transcripts

Kao Corporation Quarterly report: Q1 2026

Kao Corporation has published its Q1 2026 quarterly earnings report on May 12, 2026.

22 days ago - Filings

Kao Corporation Slides: Q1 2026

Kao Corporation has posted slides in relation to its Q1 2026 quarterly earnings report, which was published on May 12, 2026.

22 days ago - Filings

Kao Corporation Earnings Call Transcript: Q4 2025

Fiscal 2025 delivered strong sales and profit growth, with improved margins and ROIC, driven by robust performance in Japan and recovery in key overseas segments. Fiscal 2026 guidance projects continued growth, supported by new product launches, digital transformation, and strategic capital allocation.

4 months ago - Transcripts

Kao Corporation Quarterly report: Q4 2025

Kao Corporation has published its Q4 2025 quarterly earnings report on February 5, 2026.

4 months ago - Filings

Kao Corporation Slides: Q4 2025

Kao Corporation has posted slides in relation to its Q4 2025 quarterly earnings report, which was published on February 5, 2026.

4 months ago - Filings

Kao Corporation Earnings Call Transcript: Q3 2025

Earnings for the nine months ended September 2025 showed strong sales and profit growth, with operating margin and ROIC both at 9.3%. Cosmetics and GC businesses led recovery, while cost controls and price increases offset raw material pressures.

7 months ago - Transcripts

Kao Corporation Quarterly report: Q3 2025

Kao Corporation has published its Q3 2025 quarterly earnings report on November 6, 2025.

7 months ago - Filings

Kao Corporation Slides: Q3 2025

Kao Corporation has posted slides in relation to its Q3 2025 quarterly earnings report, which was published on November 6, 2025.

7 months ago - Filings

Kao Corporation Earnings Call Transcript: Q2 2025

Solid first-half results led to upward revisions in full-year forecasts for sales and operating income, driven by strong performance in Japan, successful product launches, and ongoing structural reforms. Share repurchase and improved capital efficiency further support growth ambitions.

10 months ago - Transcripts

Kao Corporation Quarterly report: Q2 2025

Kao Corporation has published its Q2 2025 quarterly earnings report on August 6, 2025.

10 months ago - Filings

Kao Corporation Slides: Q2 2025

Kao Corporation has posted slides in relation to its Q2 2025 quarterly earnings report, which was published on August 6, 2025.

10 months ago - Filings

Kao Corporation Earnings Call Transcript: Q1 2025

First quarter saw strong sales and margin growth, with operating income up 38.7% year-over-year. Cosmetics and UV Care segments drove performance, while tariff and raw material risks are being actively managed. Full-year guidance is maintained.

1 year ago - Transcripts

Kao Corporation Quarterly report: Q1 2025

Kao Corporation has published its Q1 2025 quarterly earnings report on May 8, 2025.

1 year ago - Filings

Kao Corporation Slides: Q1 2025

Kao Corporation has posted slides in relation to its Q1 2025 quarterly earnings report, which was published on May 8, 2025.

1 year ago - Filings

Kao Corporation Discloses the "Board of Directors' Opinion on Shareholder Proposal and Kao's Strategy to Enhance Corporate Value"

TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kao Corporation (TOKYO:4452) disclosed its opinion on February 14, 2025, regarding the shareholder proposals submitted by Oasis Japan Strategic Fund Ltd. (“Oasis”) for the 119t...

1 year ago - Business Wire

Kao Corporation Earnings Call Transcript: Q4 2024

Strong profit recovery in 2024 was driven by higher value-added products, cost reductions, and improved brand loyalty, with all key metrics exceeding expectations. 2025 guidance anticipates continued growth, especially in cosmetics and global expansion, despite rising raw material costs and ongoing challenges in China.

1 year ago - Transcripts

Kao Corporation Quarterly report: Q4 2024

Kao Corporation has published its Q4 2024 quarterly earnings report on February 6, 2025.

1 year ago - Filings

Kao Corporation Slides: Q4 2024

Kao Corporation has posted slides in relation to its Q4 2024 quarterly earnings report, which was published on February 6, 2025.

1 year ago - Filings

Kao Corporation: Regarding the Nomination of Director Candidates for Our Company

TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kao's Board of Directors and management team strive to increase shareholder value from a long-term perspective based on our business strategy. For the purpose of enhancing our ...

1 year ago - Business Wire

Kao Corporation: Regarding Shareholder Statement

TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oasis Management Company Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “Oasis Management”), an investment management firm and a shareholder of our company, released a statement regarding Di...

1 year ago - Business Wire

Kao Corporation Earnings Call Transcript: Q3 2024

Structural reforms and high-value-added product strategies drove strong profit and margin growth, with ROIC up 4.9 points and operating income up 42.8% year-over-year. China cosmetics remains a drag, but gains from business transfers and global expansion support positive outlook.

1 year ago - Transcripts

Kao Corporation Quarterly report: Q3 2024

Kao Corporation has published its Q3 2024 quarterly earnings report on November 7, 2024.

1 year ago - Filings