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Kao is the largest household and personal care product manufacturer in Japan with a footprint across Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Japan remains its largest market, contributing about 60% of sales and an estimated 70% of profits with several leading brands including Attack and Biore. Initially a soap producer established in the 1890s, Kao has expanded into cosmetics, disposable hygiene products, and chemicals, in addition to its home care and toiletry products. Asia, the largest overseas market contributing 20% of group sales, is a key growth driver, led by expansion in China and Indonesia. It has also acquired several Western skin and haircare brands including Jergens, John Frieda, Curel, Molton Brown, and the latest, Oribe.
URL http://www.kao.com
Investor Relations URL https://www.kao.com/global/en/investor-relations
HQ State/Province N/A
Sector Consumer Staples
Industry Personal Care Products
Equity Style Large Cap/Value
Next Earnings Release May. 09, 2024
Last Earnings Release May. 09, 2024
Next Ex-Dividend Date N/A
Last Ex-Dividend Date Dec. 28, 2023

Profile

Kao is the largest household and personal care product manufacturer in Japan with a footprint across Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Japan remains its largest market, contributing about 60% of sales and an estimated 70% of profits with several leading brands including Attack and Biore. Initially a soap producer established in the 1890s, Kao has expanded into cosmetics, disposable hygiene products, and chemicals, in addition to its home care and toiletry products. Asia, the largest overseas market contributing 20% of group sales, is a key growth driver, led by expansion in China and Indonesia. It has also acquired several Western skin and haircare brands including Jergens, John Frieda, Curel, Molton Brown, and the latest, Oribe.
URL http://www.kao.com
Investor Relations URL https://www.kao.com/global/en/investor-relations
HQ State/Province N/A
Sector Consumer Staples
Industry Personal Care Products
Equity Style Large Cap/Value
Next Earnings Release May. 09, 2024
Last Earnings Release May. 09, 2024
Next Ex-Dividend Date N/A
Last Ex-Dividend Date Dec. 28, 2023