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Net sales of 871,934 million yen (YoY +7.8%), operating income of 95,831 million yen (YoY +38.5%), interim profit of 66,232 million yen, and net income attributable to owners of the parent of 65,662 million yen. IFRS 18 applied early, considering the impact of the two-for-one 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 period of 135,000 million yen, and earnings per share of 149.21 yen. Dividend is 78.00 yen at the end of the second quarter, with a forecast annual dividend of 156 yen (156 yen before the share split).","jir_summary":"### Overview of Results\nKao 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).\n\n### Outlook and Capital Policy\nFor 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.","jir_financial_highlights":"Net sales: 871,934 (YoY +7.8%)\nOperating income: 95,831 (YoY +38.5%)\nInterim profit: 66,232 (YoY +33.9%)\nBasic earnings per share (interim): 72.58 (Impact of share split considered)\nFull-year forecast net sales: 1,800,000 (vs previous forecast +2.9%)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#Kao, #financial_summary, #JapanStocks","jir_key_figures":"Net sales: 871,934 million yen (YoY +7.8%)\nOperating income: 95,831 million yen (YoY +38.5%)\nBasic earnings per share (interim): 72.58 yen (after considering share split)","jir_meta_title":"Kao Corporation Q2 FY2026 Financial Results | Net sales \u00a5871.9 billion, Operating income \u00a595.8 billion, Dividends, etc.","jir_meta_description":"Key points from Kao's Q2 FY2026 financial results. 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