Zeon completes butadiene pilot. October 29 results test Zeon stock
Published on 10/25/2026 at 02:42 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSSustainable materials and reporting dates
- Zeon completed an ethanol-to-butadiene bench plant on October 20, 2026, with commercialization targeted for 2034.
- Fiscal 2026 revenue was JPY 412.0 billion versus JPY 420.6 billion in fiscal 2025.
- Zeon had a JPY 421.9 billion market capitalization as of October 23, 2026.
Zeon (JP3725400000) completed an ethanol-to-butadiene bench plant on October 20, 2026, according to AutomationNews. The facility is designed to convert ethanol from plant-based sources into butadiene, a raw material for synthetic rubber.
From pilot plant to commercial use
The bench plant is scheduled to begin full-scale operation in January 2027, while Zeon targets commercialization in 2034. Radial Insights reported that the project was completed on July 31, 2026, and that Yokohama Rubber will test prototype tires made with the resulting rubber.
Paasa lists fiscal 2026 revenue at JPY 412.0 billion, versus JPY 420.6 billion in fiscal 2025, a decline of 2.04 percent. Net income reached JPY 36.2 billion, up 38.17 percent from JPY 26.2 billion in fiscal 2025.
Three dated signals for Zeon
On July 31, 2026, Zeon completed the butadiene bench plant, with full-scale operation scheduled for January 2027. On October 20, 2026, the company was reported to have completed the facility and to be targeting commercialization in 2034. On October 23, 2026, Zeon stock last traded at JPY 2,205.00 on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
When do the next results arrive?
Zeon's next results are scheduled for October 29, 2026, according to TradingView. That date gives investors a near-term test of whether the stronger fiscal 2026 net income can offset the lower revenue base.
Market value and project horizon
Zeon had a market capitalization of JPY 421.9 billion as of October 23, 2026. Its 52-week range was JPY 1,538.00 to JPY 2,618.00, placing the latest Tokyo price inside the upper half of that range. The combination of a 2034 commercialization target and a January 2027 operating milestone makes execution timing more important than near-term sales growth.
The further course of trading is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of Zeon stock.
Zeon stock facts
- Company: Zeon Corporation
- ISIN: JP3725400000
- Ticker: 4205.T
- Primary exchange: Tokyo Stock Exchange
- Market capitalization: JPY 421.9 billion (as of October 23, 2026)
- 52-week range: JPY 1,538.00-2,618.00 (as of October 23, 2026)
- Sector / Industry: Materials / Chemicals
Market context: Market report Nikkei 225.
