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Sumitomo Chemical Company Q2 2026 earnings summary

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Q2 2026 earnings summary4 Nov, 2025

Executive summary

  • Core operating income and net income attributable to owners rose sharply year-over-year, driven by strong Sumitomo Pharma sales, improved trade terms in Essential & Green Materials, a sales milestone for Orgovyx, and partial divestiture of the Asian business.

  • Compared to the previous forecast, stronger pharma sales, favorable forex, and reduced tax liabilities further improved results.

  • Sales revenue for Q2 FY2025 was ¥1,095.4 billion, down 11.8% year-over-year, but core operating income surged 268.8% to ¥108.7 billion, and net income attributable to owners improved to ¥39.7 billion from a loss in Q2 FY2024.

  • Interim dividend set at ¥6 per share; full-year dividend forecast raised to ¥12 per share.

Financial highlights

  • Sales revenue for Q2 FY2025 was ¥1,095.4 billion, down 11.8% year-over-year.

  • Core operating income surged to ¥108.7 billion (up ¥79.2 billion year-over-year, 268.8% increase).

  • Net income attributable to owners was ¥39.7 billion, reversing a ¥6.5 billion loss in Q2 FY2024.

  • Free cash flow was ¥41.0 billion, down from ¥138.0 billion year-over-year.

  • ROE improved to 4.3% from -0.7% year-over-year.

Outlook and guidance

  • Full-year FY2025 sales revenue forecast revised down to ¥2,290.0 billion (down 2.1% from previous forecast).

  • Core operating income forecast raised to ¥185.0 billion, up 32% year-over-year and above previous forecast.

  • Net income attributable to owners projected at ¥45.0 billion, up 17% year-over-year and above previous forecast.

  • Annual dividend forecast maintained at ¥12.00 per share.

  • Business environment remains uncertain with persistent low petrochemical margins, global economic slowdown, and ongoing price competition in agrochemicals.

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Sumitomo Chemical Company Limited is a Japanese chemical company that manufactures a wide range of products for industrial and consumer use. Its business segments include petrochemicals, energy and functional materials, IT-related chemicals, health and crop sciences, and pharmaceuticals. The company provides materials used in various industries, such as plastics, electronics, agriculture, and healthcare. The company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, and its shares are listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE).

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