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Kawaguchi Chemical Net Profit Climbs to 209 Million Yen

Kawaguchi Chemical Industry Co. reported a significant uptick in profitability for the first half of the 2026 fiscal year, with net earnings reaching 209 million yen. This result marks a substantial recovery from the 134 million yen recorded during the same period last year, according to the company's latest financial disclosure.

The Japanese chemical manufacturer saw its revenue remain largely steady at 4.32 billion yen, compared to 4.31 billion yen in the previous year. Despite the flat top-line growth, the firm managed to widen its margins significantly. Operating profit surged to 303 million yen from 198 million yen, while pretax profit climbed to 285 million yen from 183 million yen.

These figures, calculated under Japanese accounting standards for the period ending May 31, translated into earnings of 171.92 yen per share, up from 110.52 yen in 2025.

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