Kuraray Co. Reports Decline in H1 2025 Earnings

Kuraray Co ( (KURRY) ) has released its Q2 earnings. Here is a breakdown of the information Kuraray Co presented to its investors.

Kuraray Co., Ltd., a prominent player in the chemical industry, is known for its innovative solutions in specialty chemicals and functional materials, serving diverse sectors globally. In its latest earnings report for the first half of 2025, Kuraray Co. reported a decline in financial performance compared to the previous year. The company’s net sales decreased by 2.7% to ¥399,958 million, while operating income plummeted by 42.2% to ¥26,261 million. Ordinary income and net income attributable to owners also saw significant declines of 51.7% and 53.9%, respectively. The downturn was attributed to inventory valuation differences, rising raw material costs, and a challenging global economic environment. Key segments such as Vinyl Acetate and Functional Materials experienced notable declines in sales and income, impacted by economic stagnation in Europe and increased competition in Asia. However, the Isoprene segment showed improvement, with increased sales and reduced losses due to stabilized operations in Thailand. Looking ahead, Kuraray Co. has revised its full-year forecast, anticipating a slight increase in net sales but a decrease in operating and ordinary income. The company remains cautious about the uncertain economic conditions and aims to navigate through these challenges with strategic adjustments.