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KOSÉ Profit Slumps in Q1 but Full-Year Outlook and Dividend Plan Intact

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  • KOSÉ’s first-quarter 2026 results showed nearly flat sales but a severe collapse in profitability, with operating profit and net income dropping sharply year on year.
  • Despite the weak first quarter, KOSÉ maintained its full-year 2026 earnings guidance and plans a higher annual dividend, including a commemorative payout, underscoring support for shareholders.
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KOSÉ Profit Slumps in Q1 but Full-Year Outlook and Dividend Plan Intact

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The latest announcement is out from Kose ( (JP:4922) ).

KOSÉ reported first-quarter 2026 results showing flat sales but a sharp deterioration in profitability, as net sales slipped 0.9% year on year to ¥78.3 billion, operating profit plunged 84.5% to ¥1.0 billion, and profit attributable to owners of parent fell 91.9% to ¥0.4 billion. Despite the weak start to the year and a slightly softer balance sheet, management kept its full-year 2026 forecast and dividend plan unchanged, signaling confidence in a recovery in the core cosmetics business and maintaining a higher total annual dividend, including a commemorative payout, to support shareholder returns.

The most recent analyst rating on (JP:4922) stock is a Sell with a Yen4900.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Kose stock, see the JP:4922 Stock Forecast page.

More about Kose

KOSÉ Holdings Corporation is a Japan-based cosmetics manufacturer listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market. The company develops and sells skincare and makeup products, with a focus on both domestic and overseas beauty markets, positioning itself among Japan’s leading premium cosmetics groups.

Average Trading Volume: 273,859

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: Yen326.2B

See more data about 4922 stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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