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Kao Corp (KAOCF)
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KAOCF Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$35.06 - $52.95
Previous CloseN/A
Volume90.00
Average Volume (3M)167.00
Market Cap
$17.34B
Enterprise Value$3.28T
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$316.06B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$90.36B
Price to Earnings (P/E)31.9
Beta-0.07
Next Earnings
Feb 06, 2025EPS Estimate
0.47Last Dividend Ex-Date
Dec 27, 2024Dividend Yield2.64%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.17
Shares Outstanding465,900,000
10 Day Avg. Volume110
30 Day Avg. Volume167
Standard Deviation0.06
R-Squared0.00022
Alpha-0.00742
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG RatioN/A
Price to Book (P/B)N/A
Price to Sales (P/S)1.62
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)N/A
P/FCF Ratio0.00
Enterprise Value/Market Cap189.13
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.11
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/Ebitda15.77
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$43.68Price Target Upside15.95% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering5
Kao News
PremiumCompany Announcements
Kao Corporation Reports Strong Nine-Month Financial Results
PremiumCompany Announcements
Kao Corporation Announces Strong Mid-Year FinancialsBulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Earnings BoostBenefits from structural reforms are expected to boost earnings, offsetting potential higher raw material costs.
Growth StrategyGlobal Sharp Top Strategy to drive medium-term growth.
Sales GrowthPerformance driven by improved operating margins with Japan, Americas and Europe posting sales growth.
Bears Say
Consumer Market WeaknessConsumption weakness poses a significant risk to the stock.
Currency VolatilityPotential volatility of JPY may cap near term re-rating and limit upside from currency translation effects.
Environmental ConcernsKey downside risks include the prolonged impact of treated water disposal from the Fukushima nuclear power plant.
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Ownership Overview
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Insiders
6.90% Mutual Funds
― Other Institutional Investors
82.49% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Website Traffic
The estimated number of people who visited one or more of the websites owned by Kao
Desktop Users
Mobile Users
KAOCF FAQ
What was Kao Corp’s price range in the past 12 months?
Kao Corp lowest stock price was $35.06 and its highest was $52.95 in the past 12 months.
What is Kao Corp’s market cap?
Kao Corp’s market cap is $17.34B.
When is Kao Corp’s upcoming earnings report date?
Kao Corp’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 06, 2025 which is in 18 days.
How were Kao Corp’s earnings last quarter?
Kao Corp released its earnings results on Nov 07, 2024. The company reported $0.383 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.416 by -$0.033.
Is Kao Corp overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Kao Corp’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Kao Corp pay dividends?
Kao Corp pays a Annually dividend of $0.481 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.64%. See more information on Kao Corp dividends here
What is Kao Corp’s EPS estimate?
Kao Corp’s EPS estimate is 0.47.
How many shares outstanding does Kao Corp have?
Kao Corp has 465,900,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to Kao Corp’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Kao Corp reported an EPS of $0.383 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.416. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.096%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Kao Corp?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in KAOCF
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Company Description
Kao Corp
Kao Corp. engages in the manufacture and sale of consumer and chemical products. It operates through the following segments: Beauty Care, Human Health Care, Fabric and Home Care, and Chemicals. The Beauty Care segment includes cosmetics, skin care, and hair care products. The Human Health Care segment offers food, beverage, sanitary, and personal health products. The Fabric and Home Care segment manufactures and sells fabric care and home care products. The Chemical segment consists of oleo, performance and specialty chemicals. The company was founded by Tomiro Nagase on June 19, 1887 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
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KAOCF Company Deck
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KAOCF Earnings Call
Q3 2024
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The earnings call highlighted significant improvements in operating income, ROIC, and successful product launches in key markets. However, these positives were tempered by challenges in the Chinese cosmetics market leading to anticipated losses. Overall, the company showed strong performance in many areas, but faces notable challenges in specific segments.Read More>---
Technical Analysis
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