Kao Corporation Second Quarter (Mid-Term) Financial Summary

Overview of Results

Kao reported consolidated results for the second quarter of the 2026 fiscal year with net sales of 871,934 million yen, operating income of 95,831 million yen, and interim profit attributable to owners of the parent of 66,232 million yen. The figures reflect early application of IFRS 18, with a backdrop of solid real growth excluding currency effects. The company leveraged global expansion and tight cost control to lift profitability, and has completed a share split. For the full year 2026, the company projects net sales of 1,800,000 million yen, operating income of 190,000 million yen, net income for the year of 135,000 million yen, earnings per share of 149.21 yen, and a total dividend of 156 yen for the year (156 yen prior to the share split).

Outlook and Capital Policy

For the full-year 2026, results are disclosed considering currency effects and the impact of the share split. While market conditions remain uncertain, the company aims for stable growth through strengthened global sourcing and production networks, cost reductions, and price realization. The expected dividend is 78.00 yen at the end of the second quarter, with a full-year forecast of 39.00 yen, and an annual per-share dividend of 156 yen after the share split.