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.
Recent News
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...