Earnings digests and industry comparisons for Japan's biggest listed companies.
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Kansai Paint reported a 9.1% increase in first-quarter revenue to ¥157,853 million, but operating profit fell 14.3% to ¥10,492 million, hit by higher raw material costs and delayed price hikes. Net profit slid 23.6% to ¥6,482 million. Despite the setback, the company raised its full-year forecasts and annual dividend, citing robust overseas demand and a planned acquisition of its Turkish unit.
Q1 FY2027 (Apr-Jun 2026)
Nissan Chemical reported a strong Q1 FY2027, with revenue up 12.8% to ¥78.8 billion and operating profit up 21.1% to ¥21.9 billion, exceeding its internal plan. Net income grew 21.2% to ¥16.8 billion, led by robust demand for semiconductor materials.
FY2027 Q1 (Apr–Jun 2026)
Toray's Q1 FY2027 revenue rose 14% to ¥679 billion; operating profit surged 72.1% to ¥47.3 billion, net income up 82.3% to ¥31.3 billion. Fueled by carbon fiber and chemicals, the company raised its H1 forecast.
Q1 FY2027 (Apr-Jun 2026)
Fujifilm Q1 FY2027 revenue rose 10.3% to ¥826.5 billion, but operating profit slumped 32.0% to ¥51.2 billion. Net income dropped 30.4% to ¥37.4 billion. Full-year sales guidance was raised to ¥3,560 billion.
FY2027 Q1 (Apr-Jun 2026)
NOF confirmed the completion of its share buyback program on September 10, utilizing almost the entire 5 billion yen limit. The company acquired approximately 0.89% of outstanding shares through this execution.
Sekisui Chemical announced it will acquire a 51% stake in Australian homebuilder Ausbuild for approximately AUD 335 million. The move aims to expand modular construction capabilities ahead of the Brisbane Olympics.
Fujifilm is accelerating its graphic communication business restructuring by transferring overseas manufacturing and sales functions to accelerate the early cleanup of unprofitable divisions. Fujifilm HD aims to improve profitability through this portfolio rationalization under its VISION2030 plan.
Taiyo Holdings will record a 2,052 million yen special profit by fully divesting its Shikoku Kasei holdings to compress assets and improve cash flow. The settlement on September 16, 2026, significantly strengthens next fiscal year’s financial position.
Taiyo Holdings (4626) said on Sept. 1 it will sell all of its 1.49 million common shares in Shikoku Kasei Holdings (4099). The disposal of all policy-held shares will result in a special gain booked in the second quarter of fiscal 2027, with the sale price set between Sept. 9 and 14.
Nitto completed its ¥50 billion share buyback on Aug. 24, acquiring 15,502,800 shares for ¥49,999,993,250, which was 99.99% of the authorized amount and about 2.30% of shares outstanding excluding treasury stock.
Mitsui Chemicals said on Aug. 14 that Ultradent Products has become a specified subsidiary after an in-kind contribution of business assets raised its investment to $96 million, over 10% of capital. Ultradent's 2025 revenue was $372.1 million, up 5.8%.
Mitsui Chemicals said it completed its acquisition of U.S.-based Ultradent Products, Inc. on Aug. 14 local time, about a month ahead of its original September target. The earlier close followed faster-than-expected approvals and notifications under competition and investment regulations, and the company will relocate the global headquarters of its oral care business to the United States.
