Kuraray reports 7.80 percent sales growth: what it means for Kuraray stock

Published on 10/25/2026 at 02:55 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Results are due November 11, 2026 after sales hit JPY 431.0 billion. Kuraray stock was last at EUR 10.40 in Frankfurt on October 19, 2026 versus EUR 10.50.

Revenue growth and reporting date

Kuraray lifted first-half sales 7.80 percent year over year on August 7, 2026.
Operating profit reached JPY 28.8 billion in the first half of 2026.
Kuraray stock was last at EUR 10.40 in Frankfurt on October 19, 2026.
The next reporting date is November 11, 2026.

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Kuraray (ISIN JP3269600007) increased first-half sales 7.80 percent year over year to JPY 431.0 billion for the period ended June 30, 2026. The figures point to stronger revenue momentum, while the company is scheduled to publish its next report on November 11, 2026, according to TradingView.

Sales rose faster than profit

According to Corporate Visit, Kuraray generated JPY 28.8 billion in operating profit during the first half of 2026, an increase of 9.80 percent from the same period of 2025. Net profit attributable to owners of the parent reached JPY 14.2 billion, up 1.40 percent year over year.

The comparison matters because the Vinyl Acetate segment, the company's largest profit contributor, delivered JPY 25.4 billion in operating profit in the first half of 2026, down from JPY 29.9 billion a year earlier. Functional Materials improved to JPY 4.9 billion from JPY 1.7 billion, while Fibers rose to JPY 4.2 billion from JPY 0.1 billion, according to Corporate Visit.

What does the sales upgrade mean?

On August 7, 2026, Kuraray lifted its fiscal-year 2026 sales forecast from JPY 850.0 billion to JPY 880.0 billion, while keeping its operating-profit forecast at JPY 70.0 billion and net-profit forecast at JPY 40.0 billion. The second-half target therefore requires JPY 41.2 billion of operating profit, compared with JPY 28.8 billion in the first half, according to Corporate Visit.

Next date and stock context

The next scheduled report is November 11, 2026, covering the third quarter of fiscal year 2026. The date gives investors a defined checkpoint for whether higher sales can translate into the operating-profit target.

Kuraray's last quoted German-market price was EUR 10.40 in Frankfurt on October 19, 2026 at 8:06 a.m. CEST. The same quote showed EUR 10.50 as the preceding reference level. Kuraray is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange under ticker 3405, with a market capitalization of JPY 552.6 billion as of October 25, 2026.

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