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Kao Corp. (JP:4452)
:4452
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Kao (4452) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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4452 Financial Forecast

4452 Earnings Forecast

Next quarter’s earnings estimate for 4452 is ¥84.26 with a range of ¥84.26 to ¥84.26. The previous quarter’s EPS was ¥75.79. 4452 beat its EPS estimate ― of the time in the past 12 months, while its overall industry beat the EPS estimate 57.98% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year 4452 has Performed in-line its overall industry.
Next quarter’s earnings estimate for 4452 is ¥84.26 with a range of ¥84.26 to ¥84.26. The previous quarter’s EPS was ¥75.79. 4452 beat its EPS estimate ― of the time in the past 12 months, while its overall industry beat the EPS estimate 57.98% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year 4452 has Performed in-line its overall industry.

4452 Sales Forecast

Next quarter’s sales forecast for 4452 is ¥449.59B with a range of ¥441.10B to ¥452.80B. The previous quarter’s sales results were ¥423.01B. 4452 beat its sales estimates ― of the time in past 12 months, while its overall industry beat sales estimates 52.41% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year 4452 has Performed in-line its overall industry.
Next quarter’s sales forecast for 4452 is ¥449.59B with a range of ¥441.10B to ¥452.80B. The previous quarter’s sales results were ¥423.01B. 4452 beat its sales estimates ― of the time in past 12 months, while its overall industry beat sales estimates 52.41% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year 4452 has Performed in-line its overall industry.

Detailed List of Analyst Forecasts​

Detailed List of Analyst Forecasts​
Analyst Profile
Expert Firm
Price Target
Position
Upside / Downside
Action
Date
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Article
CLSA
¥7,000
Hold
10.36%
Upside
Reiterated
09/25/25
CLSA Remains a Hold on Kao (KAOCF)
J.P. Morgan Analyst forecast on JP:4452
J.P. Morgan
J.P. Morgan
¥7,700
Buy
21.39%
Upside
Reiterated
09/22/25
J.P. Morgan Keeps Their Buy Rating on Kao (KAOCF)
Jefferies
¥7,400
Hold
16.66%
Upside
Downgraded
09/21/25
Kao (KAOCF) was downgraded to a Hold Rating at Jefferies
Nomura
¥7,700¥7,850
Buy
23.76%
Upside
Reiterated
09/01/25
Nomura Remains a Buy on Kao (KAOCF)Nomura/Instinet analyst Yuji Ohana raised the price target on Kao Corp. (4452:JP) (OTC: KAOOY) to JPY7,850.00 (from JPY7,700.00) while maintaining a Buy rating.
Citi
¥8,100
Buy
27.70%
Upside
Initiated
07/24/25
Kao (KAOCF) Gets a Buy from Citi
DBS
¥7,100
Buy
11.93%
Upside
Upgraded
02/11/25
Kao Corporation: Strategic Reinvestment and Structural Reforms Drive Buy Rating Amid Global Expansion
Analyst Type
Any
Any
Human Analysts
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Any
Any
Analyst Rating
Any
Any
Upside/ Downside
Any
Any
Action
Any
Any
Analyst Profile
Expert Firm
Price Target
Position
Upside / Downside
Action
Date
Follow
Article
CLSA
¥7,000
Hold
10.36%
Upside
Reiterated
09/25/25
CLSA Remains a Hold on Kao (KAOCF)
J.P. Morgan Analyst forecast on JP:4452
J.P. Morgan
J.P. Morgan
¥7,700
Buy
21.39%
Upside
Reiterated
09/22/25
J.P. Morgan Keeps Their Buy Rating on Kao (KAOCF)
Jefferies
¥7,400
Hold
16.66%
Upside
Downgraded
09/21/25
Kao (KAOCF) was downgraded to a Hold Rating at Jefferies
Nomura
¥7,700¥7,850
Buy
23.76%
Upside
Reiterated
09/01/25
Nomura Remains a Buy on Kao (KAOCF)Nomura/Instinet analyst Yuji Ohana raised the price target on Kao Corp. (4452:JP) (OTC: KAOOY) to JPY7,850.00 (from JPY7,700.00) while maintaining a Buy rating.
Citi
¥8,100
Buy
27.70%
Upside
Initiated
07/24/25
Kao (KAOCF) Gets a Buy from Citi
DBS
¥7,100
Buy
11.93%
Upside
Upgraded
02/11/25
Kao Corporation: Strategic Reinvestment and Structural Reforms Drive Buy Rating Amid Global Expansion
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Best Analysts Covering Kao

1 Month
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Success Rate
2/6 ratings generated profit
33%
Average Return
-3.78%
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Average Return
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1 Year
Akiko KuwaharaJ.P. Morgan
Success Rate
1/6 ratings generated profit
17%
Average Return
-10.22%
reiterated a buy rating 3 months ago
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2 Years
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1/6 ratings generated profit
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Average Return
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4452 Analyst Recommendation Trends

Rating
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sep 25
Oct 25
Dec 25
Strong Buy
7
6
5
2
1
Buy
1
0
0
0
0
Hold
1
2
4
7
7
Sell
0
0
0
0
0
Strong Sell
0
0
0
0
0
total
9
8
9
9
8
In the current month, 4452 has received 1 Buy Ratings, 7 Hold Ratings, and 0 Sell Ratings. 4452 average Analyst price target in the past 3 months is .
Each month's total comprises the sum of three months' worth of ratings.

4452 Stock Forecast FAQ

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      Is Kao Corp. a Buy, Sell or Hold?
      Kao Corp. has a consensus rating of Hold, which is based on 0 buy ratings, 0 hold ratings and 0 sell ratings.
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        What do analysts say about Kao Corp.?
        Kao Corp.’s analyst rating consensus is a Hold. This is based on the ratings of 0 Wall Streets Analysts.
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