Earnings digests and industry comparisons for Japan's biggest listed companies.
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Japan's cosmetics makers Kao and Shiseido both grew sales and profit in the first half of FY2026. Kao posted an 11% operating margin, while Shiseido's operating profit surged 131.8%, underscoring the contrast between Kao's earnings strength and Shiseido's recovery.
Kao led on earnings power, while Shiseido showed the sharper recovery.
