Kao Corporation (KAOCF)
| Market Cap | 20.25B -4.0% |
| Revenue (ttm) | 10.78B +6.2% |
| Net Income | 837.38M +19.4% |
| EPS | 0.92 +21.8% |
| Shares Out | n/a |
| PE Ratio | 24.18 |
| Forward PE | n/a |
| Dividend | 0.24 (1.06%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 29, 2026 |
| Volume | 1,000 |
| Open | 22.80 |
| Previous Close | n/a |
| Day's Range | 22.80 - 22.80 |
| 52-Week Range | 17.54 - 23.92 |
| Beta | 0.18 |
| Analysts | n/a |
| Price Target | n/a |
| Earnings Date | Aug 5, 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]
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 StatementsNews
Q2 2026 Kao Corp Earnings Presentation Transcript
Q2 2026 Kao Corp Earnings Presentation Transcript
Kao Corporation Quarterly report: Q2 2026
Kao Corporation has published its Q2 2026 quarterly earnings report on August 5, 2026.
Kao Corporation Slides: Q2 2026
Kao Corporation has posted slides in relation to its Q2 2026 quarterly earnings report, which was published on August 5, 2026.
Kao Corporation Transcript: Status update
AI is reshaping the customer journey, making scientific evidence and trusted quality key to brand selection. Global Marketing i-Kao enables predictive analytics and rapid scaling of best practices, while agile, data-driven marketing in EMEA accelerates global growth and efficiency.
Kao Corporation Slides: Status update
Kao Corporation has posted slides in relation to its latest quarterly earnings report, which was published on July 14, 2026.
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.
Kao Corporation Quarterly report: Q1 2026
Kao Corporation has published its Q1 2026 quarterly earnings report on May 12, 2026.
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.
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.
Kao Corporation Quarterly report: Q4 2025
Kao Corporation has published its Q4 2025 quarterly earnings report on February 5, 2026.
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.
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.
Kao Corporation Quarterly report: Q3 2025
Kao Corporation has published its Q3 2025 quarterly earnings report on November 6, 2025.
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.
Kao Corporation Transcript: Status update
Aims to achieve JPY 400 billion in sales and 15% operating margin by 2027 through global expansion of six focus brands, operational streamlining, and digital transformation. Focuses on modular product design, AI-driven management, and targeted regional strategies for sustainable growth.
Kao Corporation Slides: Status update
Kao Corporation has posted slides in relation to its latest quarterly earnings report, which was published on September 19, 2025.
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...
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 ...
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...
Kao Corp. Shares Rise After Activist Investor Urges Action to Reach 'Full Potential'
Kao Corp. shares rose sharply after Hong Kong-based activist investor Oasis Management urged the Japanese company to focus on the international growth of its cosmetics and skin-care brands, and tap it...