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Kao(OTC) KAOOY

Market Cap$20.28BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (2018)-36%
5 Year-15%
1 Year+12%
1 Month+1%
$7.34
-1.77%
-0.13Today
Kao last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 7.472026-10-09
Kao stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week+3.53%USD 7.222026-10-02
1 month+0.95%USD 7.402026-09-09
3 month+12.67%USD 6.632026-07-10
Year to date+13.04%USD 6.612025-12-31
1 year+11.87%USD 6.682025-10-09
3 year+29.63%USD 5.762023-10-10
5 year-14.7%USD 8.762021-10-08
Since inception-35.97%USD 11.672018-05-03

Kao Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$20.28BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

¥1.85T

Net Income (TTM)

¥142.96B

EPS (TTM)

$0.28

P/E Ratio

26.70

Dividend

$0.10

Beta (Volatility)

0.33 (Low)

Price

$7.34

Volume

4,325

Open

$7.59

Previous Close

$7.47

Daily Range

$7.34 - $7.59

52-Week Range

$5.95 - $7.80

Estimated Earnings Date

Nov 5, 2026

KAOOY News

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About Kao

Kao Corporation is a leading company in the household and personal products industry, specializing in hygiene living care, health beauty care, and cosmetics. Founded in 1887 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, the company has a diverse portfolio that includes fabric care, personal care, and chemical products.

Products and Services
  • Fabric, kitchen, home, and sanitary care products
  • Facial, body, hair, and oral care products
  • Oleo chemicals and process chemicals for various industries
Growth Outlook
  • Revenue increased to JPY 464.75 billion in Q2 2026
  • Net income rose to JPY 35.12 billion in Q2 2026
  • Operating income margin improved to 11.11% in Q2 2026
Financial Highlights
  • Trailing twelve months (TTM) revenue of JPY 1.83 trillion
  • TTM net profit margin of 7.77%
  • Dividend yield of 2.22% based on TTM data
Kao Corporation has demonstrated consistent growth in revenue and profitability, reflecting its strong market position and operational efficiency. The recent quarterly results indicate a positive trend, with significant increases in both revenue and net income. The company's diverse product offerings and commitment to innovation in the household and personal care sectors position it well for future growth. With a solid dividend yield, Kao Corporation may appeal to investors seeking stability and potential returns in the consumer defensive sector.
AI Generated • Sep 29, 2026

Industry

Personal Products

Sector

Consumer Staples

Employees

31,514

CEO

David J Muenz

Website

www.kao.co.jp

Headquarters

Tokyo, TY 103-8210, JP

KAOOY Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

38.55%

Operating Margin

10.15%

Net Income Margin

7.77%

Return on Equity

12.71%

Return on Capital

13.07%

Return on Assets

7.17%

Earnings Yield

3.75%

Dividend Yield

1.07%

Payout Ratio

51.93%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$20.28BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

2.71B

Volume

4.33K

Avg. Volume

105.04K

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

¥686.52B

Operating Income

¥186.91B

EBITDA

¥282.24B

Operating Cash Flow

¥219.04B

Capital Expenditure

-¥62.46B

Free Cash Flow

¥156.58B

Cash & ST Invst.

¥324.50B

Total Debt

¥235.64B

Kao Performance Analysis

Kao annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-12-31JPY 11,792,645,429-8.7%
20232023-12-31JPY 10,899,275,960-7.6%
20242024-12-31JPY 10,749,193,291-1.4%
20252025-12-31JPY 11,287,690,3005.0%
Kao sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q32025-09-302.7%
Q42025-12-3123.4%
Q12026-03-31-20.8%
Q22026-06-3010.4%
Kao annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-12-31JPY 0.23-33.6%
20232023-12-31JPY 0.11-51.8%
20242024-12-31JPY 0.26128.1%
20252025-12-31JPY 0.2913.6%
Kao sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q32025-09-3033.6%
Q42025-12-3114.2%
Q12026-03-31-20.6%
Q22026-06-30-7.4%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

¥464.75B

+10.9%

Gross Profit

¥183.62B

+12.1%

Gross Margin

39.51%

N/A

Market Cap

$20.28BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

$643.39K

N/A

Employees

31,514

N/A

Net Income

¥35.12B

+31.1%

EBITDA

¥74.05B

+24.4%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

¥324.50B

-0.4%

Total Debt

¥235.64B

-2.1%

Accounts Receivable

¥248.54B

+11.5%

Inventory

¥315.38B

+9.3%

Long Term Debt

¥163.98B

-15.8%

Short Term Debt

¥71.66B

+56.0%

Return on Assets

7.17%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

12.90%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

¥58.53B

+27.7%

Operating Cash Flow

¥74.05B

+16.6%

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Questions About KAOOY

What is the current price of Kao?

Kao is trading at $7.34 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Kao?

Over the past 52 weeks, Kao has traded between $5.95 and $7.80.

How much debt does Kao have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Kao reported total debt of ¥1.46B.

How much cash does Kao have on hand?

Kao reported ¥2.01B in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is Kao’s dividend yield?

Kao currently has a dividend yield of 1.07%.

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