4452.T
$6017.00-263.00 (-4.19%)
Kao Corporation develops and sells hygiene living care, health beauty care, life care, cosmetics, and chemical products in Japan and South Korea.
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Kao Corporation develops and sells hygiene living care, health beauty care, life care, cosmetics, and chemical products in Japan and South Korea. The company offers fabric, kitchen, home, and sanitary care products; facial, body, hair, and oral care,...
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Why Kao (TSE:4452) Is Down 5.7% After Activist Push For ESG Supply-Chain Probe And What's Next
In early March 2026, activist investor Oasis formally asked Kao Corporation to convene an Extraordinary General Meeting so shareholders can address research-backed supply chain risks, including links to deforestation and human rights concerns that may expose the company to regulatory and market-access issues. This push for a shareholder-mandated, independent investigation highlights how environmental and social risk management is becoming central to assessments of Kao’s long-term corporate...
Did Kao’s (TSE:4452) 2025 Earnings Forecast Just Shift Its Investment Narrative?
Kao Corporation recently issued consolidated earnings guidance for fiscal year 2025, forecasting net sales of ¥1.69 trillion, operating income of ¥165 billion, and net income attributable to owners of the parent of ¥121 billion, equating to basic earnings per share of ¥262.31. This update marks a key moment as Kao sets forth its latest expectations for company performance, directly impacting how investors assess upcoming business results. We’ll explore how Kao’s newly released earnings...