Kao Corporation 4452

TOKYO, August 25, 2026--Kao Corporation (TOKYO:4452), a Japanese consumer goods manufacturer known for brands including John Frieda, Bioré, SENSAI and Molton Brown, today announced that its global skincare brand, Curél, will launch across the Nordics in September 2026. The launch further strengthens Kao’s skincare portfolio in Europe and reflects the company’s broader cosmetics growth strategy, with Curél, SENSAI, and Molton Brown among the six focus brands driving Kao’s global expansion.

TOKYO, July 17, 2026--KATE’s "KABUKE: Break Convention" campaign launched on July 8, blending the Kabuki spirit with shadow enhancing makeup and self-expression.

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...

[220+ Pages Latest Report] According to a market research study published by Custom Market Insights, the demand analysis of Global Hydrogel Face Mask Market size & share revenue was valued at approximately USD 202.1 Million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 215.5 Million in 2025 and is expected to reach around USD 560.2 Million by 2034, at a CAGR of 10.1% between 2025 and 2034. The key market players listed in the report with their sales, revenues and strategies are L’Oréal, Johnson & Johnson

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...