Kao Corporation has reported a robust 39% surge in first-quarter profit for fiscal 2025, driven by strong performance in its cosmetics and personal care divisions.
For the quarter ending March 31, 2025, profit attributable to owners of the parent climbed to ¥22.9 billion (US$147 million), up from ¥16.47 billion during the same period last year. Basic earnings per share rose to ¥49.19, while net sales increased 6.6% year-on-year to reach ¥389.9 billion.
The Tokyo-based beauty and chemical conglomerate is projecting full-year net sales of ¥1.67 trillion and net profit of ¥116 billion. Shareholders are set to benefit from expected dividend payments totaling ¥154 per share for the fiscal year.
The company’s first-quarter results reflect early success in its strategic business turnaround, particularly in rejuvenating its core cosmetics and personal care offerings. Despite persistent global economic uncertainty, Kao’s ability to deliver solid growth in both sales and profit underscores its operational resilience and renewed consumer traction across key Asian markets.
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