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English Views: 0 Author: Site Editor Publish Time: 2025-08-13 Origin: Site
Kao Reports 2.7% YoY Growth in Net Sales for First Half of 2025
August 6, 2025 - Kao Group released its financial results for the first half of 2025, reporting steady growth amid challenging market conditions.
Net Sales: ¥809.02 billion (+2.7% YoY)
Operating Income: ¥69.47 billion (+19.9% YoY)
Net Income: ¥49.47 billion (+10.4% YoY)
Net Profit Attributable to Owners: ¥49.63 billion (+14.3% YoY)
Kao cites multiple headwinds including changing tariff policies affecting international supply chains, persistent geopolitical risks in Europe and the Middle East, and sluggish domestic demand recovery in Japan due to sustained high prices.
¥605.8 billion (+0.6% YoY)
¥102.9 billion (-7.4% YoY)
Successful marketing of Laurier sanitary napkins in China drove sales growth
Merries baby diapers saw increased sales in Japan but declined in Asia
Merries operating income returned to profitability in Q1
Following strong H1 results, Kao has revised its 2025 fiscal targets:
Net Sales
¥1.69 trillion (+3.8%)
Operating Profit
¥165 billion (+12.5%)
¥80 billion program announced to enhance shareholder returns
Global economic uncertainty
Exchange rate volatility (yen depreciation impact)
Competitive pressure from local brands in China
Source: Kao Group Financial Report - First Half 2025 Results
