Earnings digests and industry comparisons for Japan's biggest listed companies.
2 reports
Lion reported a 55% surge in operating profit for the first half of fiscal 2026, driven by strong overseas growth and a one-time gain from a chemical unit sale. Revenue climbed 8.7% to ¥216.8 billion, while net income rose 12.9% to ¥10.8 billion.
H1 FY2026 (Jan–Jun 2026)
Kao reported a 38.5% surge in operating profit to ¥95.8 billion for the first half of FY2026, driven by a return to profitability in cosmetics and broad-based growth, lifting its full-year guidance. Revenue climbed 7.8% to ¥871.9 billion, buoyed by price increases and a weaker yen, while net profit rose 32.3% to ¥65.7 billion.
First Half FY2026 (January–June 2026)
