Kao Corporation (TYO:4452)

Japan flag Japan · Delayed Price · Currency is JPY
6,078.00
-16.00 (-0.26%)
Jun 24, 2026, 3:30 PM JST
Market Cap2.75T -10.7%
Revenue (ttm)1.71T +3.6%
Net Income128.23B +12.3%
EPS279.81 +13.9%
Shares Out 452.32M
PE Ratio21.72
Forward PE19.83
Dividend156.00 (2.56%)
Ex-Dividend DateJun 29, 2026
Volume1,297,200
Open6,075.00
Previous Close6,094.00
Day's Range6,022.00 - 6,126.00
52-Week Range5,760.00 - 7,007.00
Beta0.18
AnalystsBuy
Price Target7,330.77 (+20.61%)
Earnings DateAug 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]

Founded 1887
Employees 31,514
Stock Exchange Tokyo Stock Exchange
Ticker Symbol 4452
Full Company Profile

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 Statements

Analyst Summary

According to 13 analysts, the average rating for 4452 stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is ¥7,331, which is an increase of 20.61% from the latest price.

Price Target
¥7,331
(20.61% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

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.

6 weeks ago - Transcripts

Kao Corporation Quarterly report: Q1 2026

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

6 weeks 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.

6 weeks 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.

8 months ago - Transcripts

Kao Corporation Quarterly report: Q3 2025

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

8 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.

8 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.

11 months ago - Transcripts

Kao Corporation Quarterly report: Q2 2025

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

11 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.

11 months 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: 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 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...

2 years ago - WSJ