Kuraray Co., Ltd.
Stock Price Chart
2026/07/10 UpdatedPrice Trend
2026/07/10 UpdatedPrice & Trading Details
2026/07/10 UpdatedPRICE
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Analyst Recommendations 9 analysts
Updated 2026/06/01Earnings Calendar
Updated 2026/06/01Recent Earnings
| Date | EPS Est. | EPS Actual | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/05/13 | ¥31.07 | ¥25.62 | -17.5% |
| 2026/02/09 | ¥7.01 | ¥-47.73 | -780.7% |
| 2025/11/11 | ¥43.08 | ¥27.85 | -35.4% |
| 2025/08/07 | ¥37.53 | ¥6.43 | -82.9% |
Shareholder Composition
Updated 2026/06/01Top Mutual Funds / ETFs
Updated 2026/06/01Major Holders
Updated 2026/06/01| Fund Name | Ownership | Shares | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
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VANGUARD STAR FUNDS-Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund
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4.3M | -2.96% | |
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VANGUARD TAX-MANAGED FUNDS-Vanguard Developed Markets Index Fund
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2.8M | -1.39% | |
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American Century ETF Trust-Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF
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2.6M | +25.61% | |
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Fidelity Rutland Square TRT II-Strategic Advisers Fidelity Intl Fd.
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2.1M | 0.00% | |
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Tweedy, Browne Fund Inc.-TWEEDY, BROWNE INTERNATIONAL VALUE FUND
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2.0M | -39.67% | |
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iShares Trust-iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF
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2.0M | +0.46% |
| Institution | Ownership | Shares | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
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Pacer Advisors, Inc.
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141.0K | -9.38% |
Dividend History
Updated 2026/07/12| Year | Dividend | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | ¥32 | -40.7% |
| 2025 | ¥54 | 0.0% |
| 2024 | ¥54 | +8.0% |
| 2023 | ¥50 | +13.6% |
| 2022 | ¥44 | - |
Financial Performance
2026/07/12 UpdatedRevenue & Profit
Margins
Cash Flow
Financial Health
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Income Statement | ||||
| Revenue | ¥629,370M | ¥756,376M | ¥780,938M | ¥826,895M |
| Gross Profit | ¥204,136M | ¥241,663M | ¥239,982M | ¥267,520M |
| Operating Income | ¥72,258M | ¥87,140M | ¥75,476M | ¥85,081M |
| Pretax Income | ¥60,324M | ¥79,454M | ¥64,088M | ¥55,914M |
| Net Income | ¥37,262M | ¥54,307M | ¥42,446M | ¥31,724M |
| EPS | ¥108.23 | ¥161.00 | ¥126.71 | ¥96.27 |
| Operating Margin | 11.48% | 11.52% | 9.66% | 10.29% |
| Balance Sheet | ||||
| Total Assets | ¥1,091,014M | ¥1,221,533M | ¥1,254,485M | ¥1,291,238M |
| Total Equity | ¥560,397M | ¥647,090M | ¥714,626M | ¥764,279M |
| Total Liabilities | ¥530,617M | ¥574,443M | ¥539,859M | ¥526,959M |
| Cash | ¥151,942M | ¥123,724M | ¥131,144M | ¥118,068M |
| Interest-bearing Debt | ¥307,438M | ¥324,405M | ¥282,024M | ¥244,282M |
| Equity Ratio | 51.36% | 52.97% | 56.97% | 59.19% |
| D/E Ratio | 0.55 | 0.50 | 0.39 | 0.32 |
| Cash Flow | ||||
| Operating CF | ¥78,221M | ¥51,727M | ¥129,298M | ¥138,294M |
| Investing CF | -¥65,595M | -¥68,624M | -¥63,151M | -¥76,008M |
| Financing CF | -¥47,447M | -¥12,053M | -¥64,959M | -¥82,504M |
| Free CF | ¥8,039M | -¥20,930M | ¥68,747M | ¥62,515M |
| Efficiency | ||||
| ROE | 6.65% | 8.39% | 5.94% | 4.15% |
| ROA | 3.42% | 4.45% | 3.38% | 2.46% |
Latest IR Information
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Notice of Resignation of an Audit & Supervisory Board Member
Kuraré's full-time Audit & Supervisory Board member Hiroaki Hayase resigns. Resignation date: June 30, 2026. Reason: personal circumstances. It is stated that the number of Audit & Supervisory Board members will remain compliant with laws and the articles of incorporation...
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Announcement of Share Cancellation | May 2026
Kuraray Co., Ltd. resolved at the Board of Directors meeting on May 13, 2026, to cancel 5,830,000 shares of treasury stock (1.89% of issued shares). As a result, the total number of issued shares will be 302,133,603 shares.
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Q1 FY2026 Financial Results Explanation
In the first quarter of FY2026, net sales were 200.9 billion yen (an increase of 6.1 billion yen YoY), operating profit was 14.9 billion yen (a decrease of 3.8 billion yen YoY), and net income attributable to owners of the...
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Q1 FY2026 Financial Results Summary [Japanese Standards] (Consolidated)
The sales revenue for the first quarter of FY2026 was 200.913 billion yen (up 3.1% YoY), operating profit was 14.87 billion yen (down 20.3% YoY), and net income attributable to owners of the parent was 7.82 billion yen (down 35.0%...
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Notice Regarding Completion of Payment for Disposal of Treasury Stock as Restricted Stock Compensation
On April 24, 2026, Kuraray Co., Ltd. disposed of 87,710 shares of treasury stock as restricted stock compensation at 1,619 yen per share, totaling 142,002,490 yen, and completed the payment procedures.
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Latest News (5 items)
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Average Analyst Rating: hold
Average Target Price: ¥1,723
Rating Score: 3.11 (Based on 9 analysts)
※1=Strong Buy, 5=Strong Sell
Company Information
About
Kuraray Co., Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the production and sale of resins, chemicals, fibers, and other-related materials in Japan, the United States, China, Europe, Asia, and internationally. The company operates through five segments: Vinyl Acetate, Isoprene, Functional Materials, Fibers, and Trading. It offers PVOH, PVB, and EVOH resins and films; methacrylic resins; heat-resistant polyamide resins; isoprene chemicals, thermoplastic elastomers; medical and dental products; activated carbon; membranes and systems for water treatment; lipids; PVA and polyester fibers; artificial leather; nonwoven fabrics; hook-and-loop fasteners; CMP pads; and plastic hose. The company is also involved in the manufacturing and sale of molded products; logistics; temporary staffing/recruitment; consulting; travel agency; insurance; and lodging and food service facilities. Its products are used in adhesives and sealants, agriculture and fishery, air and water treatment, architecture and construction, automotive and transportation, clothing and textiles, compounding and materials, electrical and electronics, energy and resources, food and beverage, healthcare and medical, industrial and manufacturing, life and personal care, packaging, paints and inks, and sports and outdoors applications. The company was formerly known as Kurashiki Rayon Co., Ltd. and changed its name to Kuraray Co., Ltd. in January 1970. Kuraray Co., Ltd. was incorporated in 1926 and is headquartered in Chiyoda, Japan.
