Accessibility Menu
Kao logo

Kao(OTC) KAOOY

Market Cap$36.10BMarket 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)-43%
5 Year-28%
1 Year-11%
1 Month-3%
$6.72
+1.1%
+0.07Today
Kao last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 6.652026-07-27
Kao stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week-1.48%USD 6.752026-07-20
1 month-3.16%USD 6.872026-06-26
3 month+7.26%USD 6.202026-04-28
Year to date+0.63%USD 6.612025-12-31
1 year-11.15%USD 7.482025-07-25
3 year+12.34%USD 5.922023-07-28
5 year-27.78%USD 9.212021-07-28
Since inception-43%USD 11.672018-05-03

Kao Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$36.10BMarket 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)

¥1.80T

Net Income (TTM)

¥134.62B

EPS (TTM)

$0.20

P/E Ratio

33.84

Dividend

$0.10

Beta (Volatility)

0.34 (Low)

Price

$6.72

Volume

40,707

Open

$6.74

Previous Close

$6.65

Daily Range

$6.72 - $6.77

52-Week Range

$5.95 - $8.08

Estimated Earnings Date

Aug 5, 2026

KAOOY News

No articles available.

Motley Fool Moneyball Superscore

Our CEO Is Handing Members His Secret Weapon

It's called Motley Fool Moneyball, our new proprietary AI tool

We spent over half a million dollars in R&D to build a tool that makes stock research faster, sharper, and smarter. Our analysts use it every day, and now, you can too.

Get Access Now

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 growth of 7.5% year-over-year in the latest quarter
  • Strong demand for personal care products driving market expansion
  • Investment in R&D to enhance product innovation and sustainability
Financial Highlights
  • Recent quarterly revenue of 420.8 billion JPY, reflecting solid performance
  • Net income of 31.6 billion JPY, indicating a healthy profit margin
  • TTM dividend yield of 2.33%, showcasing commitment to shareholder returns
Kao Corporation has established itself as a key player in the consumer defensive sector, with a strong focus on innovation and sustainability. The company's diverse product offerings cater to a wide range of consumer needs, positioning it well for future growth. Recent financial performance highlights a robust revenue stream and profitability, which may attract potential investors looking for stability in the consumer goods market. The company's commitment to research and development further enhances its competitive edge, ensuring continued relevance in an evolving marketplace.
AI Generated • Jul 28, 2026

Industry

Personal Products

Sector

Consumer Staples

Employees

31,514

CEO

David J Muenz

Website

www.kao.co.jp

Headquarters

Tokyo, TKY 103-8210, JP

KAOOY Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

38.43%

Operating Margin

9.59%

Net Income Margin

7.49%

Return on Equity

12.16%

Return on Capital

13.07%

Return on Assets

7.00%

Earnings Yield

2.96%

Dividend Yield

1.21%

Payout Ratio

55.15%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$36.10BMarket 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

5.43B

Volume

40.71K

Avg. Volume

269.81K

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

¥666.75B

Operating Income

¥172.61B

EBITDA

¥271.43B

Operating Cash Flow

¥208.51B

Capital Expenditure

-¥64.62B

Free Cash Flow

¥143.90B

Cash & ST Invst.

¥276.03B

Total Debt

¥241.89B

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
Q22025-06-307.5%
Q32025-09-302.7%
Q42025-12-3123.4%
Q12026-03-31-20.8%
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
Q22025-06-3017.2%
Q32025-09-3033.6%
Q42025-12-3114.2%
Q12026-03-31-20.6%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q1 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

¥420.82B

+7.9%

Gross Profit

¥154.26B

+4.2%

Gross Margin

36.66%

N/A

Market Cap

$36.10BMarket 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

$1.15M

N/A

Employees

31,514

N/A

Net Income

¥31.57B

+38.2%

EBITDA

¥55.57B

+5.5%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q1 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

¥276.03B

-1.0%

Total Debt

¥241.89B

-1.7%

Accounts Receivable

¥249.34B

+13.5%

Inventory

¥301.60B

+4.7%

Long Term Debt

¥168.87B

-15.5%

Short Term Debt

¥73.02B

+57.9%

Return on Assets

7.00%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

12.28%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

-¥27.51B

+2.1%

Operating Cash Flow

-¥13.87B

+18.5%

Other Investments to Explore

People Also Watch

Symbol / CompanyPricePrice Chg
WOLWFWoolworths Group Limited
$30.16+0.00%
HKHHYHeineken Holding N.V.
$41.64+4.03%
HKHHFHeineken Holding N.V.
$83.01+4.09%
BDRFYBeiersdorf AG
$18.37+1.66%

Trending Stocks

Symbol / CompanyPricePrice Chg
NVDGraniteShares ETF Trust - GraniteShares 2x ShortDA Daily ETF
$5.17-0.01%
RIGTransocean
$5.02-0.05%
WULFTeraWulf
$16.85-0.06%
NOKNokia
$8.93-0.03%

Questions About KAOOY

What is the current price of Kao?

Kao is trading at $6.72 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Kao?

Over the past 52 weeks, Kao has traded between $5.95 and $8.08.

How much debt does Kao have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Kao reported total debt of ¥1.51B.

How much cash does Kao have on hand?

Kao reported ¥1.73B in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is Kao’s dividend yield?

Kao currently has a dividend yield of 1.21%.

Premium Investing Services

Invest better with The Motley Fool. Get stock recommendations, portfolio guidance, and more from The Motley Fool's premium services.

View Premium Services