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Kao Corporation Analysis (KAOOY)
Is Kao Corporation a good investment? Kao Corporation (KAOOY) is currently trading at 7.98 USD.
In terms of valuation, the stock trades at a P/E ratio of 32.71. This high multiple suggests investors have priced in significant future growth expectations.
Earnings Schedule: Kao Corporation is expected to release its next earnings report on Nov. 5, 2026.
For income investors, Kao Corporation pays a dividend yield of 2.08%. With a payout ratio of 52%, the dividend appears sustainable.
Investor FAQ
Does Kao Corporation pay a dividend?
Yes, it pays an annual dividend of 15.50 USD (2.08% yield).
What asset class is Kao Corporation?
Kao Corporation is classified as a Stock. You can compare it against its peer in the "Related Symbols" list.
When is the next earnings date?
The next earnings date is projected to be Nov. 5, 2026. The company currently has a trailing EPS of 0.24.
Company Profile
Kao Corporation develops and sells hygiene living care, health beauty care, life care, cosmetics, and chemical products in Japan. It offers fabric, kitchen, home, and sanitary care products; facial, body, hair, and oral care, hair styling and color, salon, in-bathroom health care, and warming products; and self-selection cosmetics, as well as provides cosmetics counselling services. It also provides oleo chemicals, such as oleochemicals, fat and oil derivatives, surfactants, and fragrances; water-reducing admixtures for concrete, casting sand binders, plastics additives, and process chemicals for various industries; and toners/toner binders, inkjet ink colorants, ink, fine polishing agents and cleaners for hard disk, and materials and process chemicals for semiconductor. The company was formerly known as Kao Soap Co., Ltd. and changed its name to Kao Corporation in 1982. Kao Corporation was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in Chuo, Japan.
| Year | Total Dividends |
|---|---|
| ▸2027 |
0.27 USD
|
| Sept. 27, 2027 (estimated) | 0.1819 |
| April 13, 2027 (estimated) | 0.0924 |
| March 29, 2027 | 0.0005 |
| ▸2026 |
0.29 USD
|
| Sept. 1, 2026 | 0.1927 |
| April 13, 2026 | 0.0963 |
| ▸2025 |
0.21 USD
|
| Sept. 15, 2025 | 0.1040 |
| April 7, 2025 | 0.1014 |
| ▸2024 |
0.20 USD
|
| Sept. 16, 2024 | 0.1035 |
| April 9, 2024 | 0.0989 |
| ▸2023 |
0.22 USD
|
| Sept. 18, 2023 | 0.1029 |
| April 11, 2023 | 0.1130 |
| ▸2022 |
0.22 USD
|
| Sept. 16, 2022 | 0.1059 |
| April 11, 2022 | 0.1168 |
| ▸2021 |
0.26 USD
|
| Sept. 16, 2021 | 0.1302 |
| April 13, 2021 | 0.1275 |
| ▸2020 |
0.25 USD
|
| Sept. 15, 2020 | 0.1321 |
| April 9, 2020 | 0.1180 |
| ▸2019 |
0.23 USD
|
| Sept. 17, 2019 | 0.1200 |
| April 10, 2019 | 0.1085 |
| ▸2018 |
0.11 USD
|
| Sept. 17, 2018 | 0.1076 |
| ▸2013 |
0.31 USD
|
| Dec. 26, 2013 | 0.3125 |
| ▸2008 |
0.27 USD
|
| Sept. 25, 2008 | 0.2744 |
| ▸2007 |
0.41 USD
|
| Sept. 27, 2007 | 0.2168 |
| March 28, 2007 | 0.1934 |
| ▸2006 |
0.41 USD
|
| Sept. 27, 2006 | 0.2062 |
| March 28, 2006 | 0.2004 |
| ▸2005 |
11.45 USD
|
| Sept. 27, 2005 | 11.2950 |
| March 28, 2005 | 0.1562 |
| ▸2004 |
3.30 USD
|
| Sept. 27, 2004 | 1.8425 |
| March 26, 2004 | 1.4599 |
| Name | Payment Date | Status | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kao Corporation | Mar 29, 2027 | Upcoming | 0.00052 USD |
| Kao Corporation | Sep 01, 2026 | Paid | 0.1927 USD |
| Kao Corporation | Apr 13, 2026 | Paid | 0.096268 USD |
| Split Date | Split Ratio to 1 |
|---|---|
| Dec. 16, 2009 | 10:1 |
| June 30, 2026 | 1.2 |
| July 1, 2026 | 1.2 |
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