Kao Corp. (4452)

Currency in JPY
3,484.0
+14.0(+0.40%)
Closed·

4452 Earnings

Latest Release
Aug 05, 2026
EPS / Forecast
38.32 / 33.10
Revenue / Forecast
458.71B / 444.43B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days
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2026/09--/39.74--/447.33B----Free Sign Up
2026/0638.32/33.10458.71B/444.43B+15.77%+3.21%Free Sign Up
2026/0334.27/27.64413.22B/403.28B+23.99%+2.46%Free Sign Up
2025/1238.83/42.13456.60B/450.04B-7.83%+1.46%Free Sign Up
2025/0937.90/34.65423.01B/417.13B+9.38%+1.41%Free Sign Up
2025/0628.83/30.32419.17B/432.27B-4.91%-3.03%Free Sign Up
2025/0324.60/--389.86B/379.12B--+2.83%Free Sign Up
2024/1239.55/40.77438.44B/421.90B-2.99%+3.92%Free Sign Up
2024/0929.72/32.28402.02B/403.74B-7.93%-0.43%Free Sign Up
2024/0628.99/25.43422.19B/410.03B+14%+2.97%Free Sign Up

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Kao Corp. Earnings Call Summary for Q1/2026

  • Kao Corp. Q1 FY2026 EPS of JPY 68.53 beat forecasts by 24%, while revenue rose 6% YoY to JPY 413.2B, exceeding expectations.
  • Operating income surged 45.3% to JPY 44.9B with margins expanding 3 percentage points to 10.9%, driven by pricing and cost management.
  • Stock declined 0.78% in after-hours trading to $37.15 despite strong results, trading near 52-week low of $36.37.
  • Management maintains positive FY2026 outlook, focusing on cosmetics and chemicals segments with ROIC-driven strategy for sustainable growth.
  • Key risks include supply chain disruptions, market saturation from competition, and macroeconomic uncertainty affecting consumer demand.
Last Updated: 2026-05-15, 10:02 a/m
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FAQ

What Is Kao Corp.'s Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Kao Corp. EPS (TTM) is 149.5.

When Is The Next Kao Corp. Earnings Date?

Kao Corp. will release its next earnings report on Nov 05, 2026.

What Is Kao Corp.’s Revenue Forecasts For Upcoming Quarters?

Kao Corp.’s revenue forecast is 447.33B.

How Did Kao Corp. React to the Company's Latest Earnings Report?

Kao Corp. reported a +15.77% EPS surprise and a +3.21% revenue surprise, comparing the latest report against analyst forecasts. The stock price changed by 11.9%, reflecting the market's response to the earnings results.
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