Hokko Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.
2026 Interim Period Second Quarter (Mid-Year) Financial Summary [Japan GAAP] (Consolidated)
For the six-month period ending November 2026, consolidated net sales were JPY 32,849 million (YoY +7.1%), operating income was JPY 4,184 million (+14.4%), and net income attributable to owners of parent was JPY 3,380 million (+20.7%), indicating increase in both sales and profit. Pesticide segment remained strong with segment profit of JPY 2,673 million, fine chemicals 1,477 million, textile materials 40 million. The year-end dividend is expected to be JPY 54 per share, and share buyback is planned as an important subsequent event (up to 120,000 shares, up to JPY 2.0 billion, period 2026/07/13–2027/07/12).
Key Figures
- Sales: 32,849百万円 (YoY +7.1%)
- Operating income: 4,184百万円 (YoY +14.4%)
- Net income attributable to owners of parent: 3,380百万円 (YoY +20.7%)
AI要約
Overview of Results
Kokko Kagaku Kogyo achieved a substantial increase in the six months ended November 2026 with net sales of JPY 32,849 million (YoY +7.1%), operating income of JPY 4,184 million (+14.4%), and ordinary income of JPY 4,657 million (+17.6%). By segment, robust pesticide sales and margin improvements drove the overall results, while fine chemicals sales declined though they booked foreign exchange gains. The full-year outlook remains unchanged, and dividends suggest a possible increase to JPY 54 for the full-year, incorporating interim results.
Capital Policy and Shareholder Returns
As an important subsequent event, a plan for share buyback is disclosed. The target is 1,200,000 ordinary shares (4.7% of issued shares), up to JPY 2.0 billion, to be conducted via the market from 2026/07/13 to 2027/07/12. This is intended to improve capital efficiency and strengthen shareholder returns. The proposed full-year dividend is projected to be JPY 54, including the interim and year-end periods for the 2026 fiscal year.
Kokko Kagaku Kogyo Co., Ltd.
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