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Asahi Kasei Q2 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q2 2026 earnings summary5 Nov, 2025
Executive summary
H1 2025 operating income was ¥107.5B, down 1.3% YoY, while net income rose 10% to ¥66.3B, exceeding forecasts.
Net sales for H1 2025 were ¥1,486.4B, down 0.3% YoY; EPS increased to ¥48.79.
Comprehensive income improved to ¥71,515M from a loss of ¥18,973M in the prior year.
Growth in Healthcare (notably Pharmaceuticals) and Homes offset declines in Material, which was impacted by inventory valuation and maintenance.
Shareholder returns enhanced with a ¥40/share dividend (up ¥2 YoY) and up to ¥40B share repurchase.
Financial highlights
H1 2025 net sales: ¥1,486.4B (-0.3% YoY); operating income: ¥107.5B (-1.3% YoY); net income: ¥66.3B (+10.0% YoY).
EBITDA for H1 2025: ¥202.9B (+2.8% YoY); EBITDA margin: 13.7%.
EPS for H1 2025: ¥48.79 (+12.3% YoY).
FY 2025 forecast: net sales ¥3,080.0B (+1.4% YoY), operating income ¥221.0B (+4.3% YoY), net income ¥140.0B (+3.7% YoY), EPS ¥103.15.
Gross profit for H1 2025 was ¥483,639M, up from ¥470,010M YoY.
Outlook and guidance
FY 2025 operating income and net income forecasts revised upward, aiming for record highs for a second consecutive year.
Dividend forecast raised to ¥40/share; share repurchase up to ¥40B planned.
First Priority businesses (Pharmaceuticals, Electronics) expected to drive growth.
What was the cash flow impact of scope changes?
What drove net income growth despite operating income decline?
Why did current liabilities decrease significantly?
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Asahi Kasei Corp is a diversified Japanese company operating in multiple sectors, primarily focused on materials, homes, and health care. In the materials segment, the company produces a wide range of chemical products including acrylonitrile, styrene, and various polymers, which are used in industries such as automotive, electronics, and construction. The homes segment involves the construction of residential homes and the supply of related materials like insulation panels and foundation systems. The health care segment provides medical devices, diagnostic reagents, and systems for acute critical care, including dialysis and transfusion equipment. Asahi Kasei Corp is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, and its shares are listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
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