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¥2,035
−¥4.00 · -0.20%
Nippon Kayaku Co., Ltd., along with its subsidiary companies, is a global enterprise based in Tokyo, Japan. Established in 1916 and originally known as Nihon Kayaku Seizou Co., Ltd. until its rebranding in 1945, the company specializes in the development, manufacturing, and sale of a diverse range of products across several key sectors. Its Functional and Chemical Business segment supplies advanced materials, including epoxy and UV-curable resins, sealants for LCD and LED screens, maleimide resins, photoresists, and insulating materials crucial for micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS), as well as various cleaning agents. This division also produces a variety of colorants, such as inkjet pigments, textile and paper dyes, and materials used in thermal paper. Furthermore, it manufactures catalysts for acrylic and methacrylic acid production, alongside optical and analytical components like polarizing films, inorganic polarizers, parts for liquid crystal displays and projectors, and components for X-ray analysis. The Pharmaceuticals Business segment focuses on healthcare, offering a portfolio that includes anti-cancer and cancer-related medications, biosimilars, generic drugs, interventional radiology products, and cardiovascular treatments. It also provides bulk pharmaceuticals, drug intermediates, and cancer diagnostic agents, notably featuring GlycoMark, a specialized marker for managing blood sugar levels in diabetes. In the Safety Systems Business segment, the company develops and produces critical automotive safety components, such as airbag inflators, micro gas generators for seatbelt pretensioners, and squibs. Finally, the Agrochemicals Business segment provides solutions for agricultural and public health needs, encompassing agricultural insecticides, herbicides, soil fumigants, and products designed for insanitary pest control. Beyond these core industrial activities, Nippon Kayaku Co., Ltd. also manages real estate leasing services.
Latest quote
¥2,035
−¥4.00 · -0.20%
Regular session · JST · Market data may be delayed.
Nippon Kayaku Co., Ltd., along with its subsidiary companies, is a global enterprise based in Tokyo, Japan. Established in 1916 and originally known as Nihon Kayaku Seizou Co., Ltd. until its rebranding in 1945, the company specializes in the development, manufacturing, and sale of a diverse range of products across several key sectors. Its Functional and Chemical Business segment supplies advanced materials, including epoxy and UV-curable resins, sealants for LCD and LED screens, maleimide resins, photoresists, and insulating materials crucial for micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS), as well as various cleaning agents. This division also produces a variety of colorants, such as inkjet pigments, textile and paper dyes, and materials used in thermal paper. Furthermore, it manufactures catalysts for acrylic and methacrylic acid production, alongside optical and analytical components like polarizing films, inorganic polarizers, parts for liquid crystal displays and projectors, and components for X-ray analysis. The Pharmaceuticals Business segment focuses on healthcare, offering a portfolio that includes anti-cancer and cancer-related medications, biosimilars, generic drugs, interventional radiology products, and cardiovascular treatments. It also provides bulk pharmaceuticals, drug intermediates, and cancer diagnostic agents, notably featuring GlycoMark, a specialized marker for managing blood sugar levels in diabetes. In the Safety Systems Business segment, the company develops and produces critical automotive safety components, such as airbag inflators, micro gas generators for seatbelt pretensioners, and squibs. Finally, the Agrochemicals Business segment provides solutions for agricultural and public health needs, encompassing agricultural insecticides, herbicides, soil fumigants, and products designed for insanitary pest control. Beyond these core industrial activities, Nippon Kayaku Co., Ltd. also manages real estate leasing services.
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Current ¥2,035
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Current ¥2,035
Regular session · JST · Market data may be delayed.
Nippon Kayaku Co., Ltd., along with its subsidiary companies, is a global enterprise based in Tokyo, Japan. Established in 1916 and originally known as Nihon Kayaku Seizou Co., Ltd. until its rebranding in 1945, the company specializes in the development, manufacturing, and sale of a diverse range of products across several key sectors. Its Functional and Chemical Business segment supplies advanced materials, including epoxy and UV-curable resins, sealants for LCD and LED screens, maleimide resins, photoresists, and insulating materials crucial for micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS), as well as various cleaning agents. This division also produces a variety of colorants, such as inkjet pigments, textile and paper dyes, and materials used in thermal paper. Furthermore, it manufactures catalysts for acrylic and methacrylic acid production, alongside optical and analytical components like polarizing films, inorganic polarizers, parts for liquid crystal displays and projectors, and components for X-ray analysis. The Pharmaceuticals Business segment focuses on healthcare, offering a portfolio that includes anti-cancer and cancer-related medications, biosimilars, generic drugs, interventional radiology products, and cardiovascular treatments. It also provides bulk pharmaceuticals, drug intermediates, and cancer diagnostic agents, notably featuring GlycoMark, a specialized marker for managing blood sugar levels in diabetes. In the Safety Systems Business segment, the company develops and produces critical automotive safety components, such as airbag inflators, micro gas generators for seatbelt pretensioners, and squibs. Finally, the Agrochemicals Business segment provides solutions for agricultural and public health needs, encompassing agricultural insecticides, herbicides, soil fumigants, and products designed for insanitary pest control. Beyond these core industrial activities, Nippon Kayaku Co., Ltd. also manages real estate leasing services.
Day range
Current ¥2,035
52-week range
Current ¥2,035
Profitability as a percentage of reported revenue.
Revenue
Operating income
Net income
| Metric (JPY) | FY2026 | FY2025 | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 241.85B JPY | 222.58B JPY | 201.79B JPY | 198.38B JPY | 184.81B JPY |
| Cost of goods sold | 168.97B JPY | 151.95B JPY | 141.46B JPY | 132.48B JPY | 121.92B JPY |
| Gross profit | 72.88B JPY | 70.64B JPY | 60.33B JPY | 65.9B JPY | 62.88B JPY |
| Research and development | — | 15.07B JPY | 19.83B JPY | 13.33B JPY | 13.04B JPY |
| Selling, general, and administrative | 50.43B JPY | 35.16B JPY | 33.17B JPY | 31.07B JPY | 28.79B JPY |
| Operating expenses | 50.43B JPY | 50.24B JPY | 53B JPY | 44.4B JPY | 41.83B JPY |
| Interest income | 571M JPY | 906M JPY | 843M JPY | 537M JPY | 178M JPY |
| Interest expense | 472M JPY | 224M JPY | 127M JPY | 103M JPY | 82M JPY |
| Depreciation and amortization | 15.76B JPY | 14.08B JPY | 14.4B JPY | 14.24B JPY | 14.1B JPY |
| Operating income | 22.45B JPY | 20.4B JPY | 7.34B JPY | 21.51B JPY | 21.05B JPY |
| Net income | 24.64B JPY | 17.51B JPY | 4.11B JPY | 14.99B JPY | 17.18B JPY |
Company facts updated Sep 11, 2026.
Recent quarterly results
Recent quarterly results
Cash distributions grouped by calendar year; partial years are marked.
¥67.50
2025 complete year+125.0% since 2021
2026 partial: ¥36.00
¥30.00
2,021
¥45.00
2,022
¥47.50
2,023
¥45.00
2,024
¥67.50
2,025
¥36.00
2,026*
* Partial calendar year in the available dividend history.
| Action | Ex-dividend date | Details | Record date | Payment date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
DividendUpcoming | Sep 29, 2026 | ¥33.00Semi-Annual | Sep 30, 2026 | Sep 29, 2026 |
DividendUpcoming | Mar 30, 2027 | ¥33.00Semi-Annual | Mar 31, 2027 | Mar 30, 2027 |
Dividend | Mar 30, 2026 | ¥36.00Semi-Annual | Mar 31, 2026 | Jun 26, 2026 |
Dividend | Sep 29, 2025 | ¥30.00Semi-Annual | Sep 30, 2025 | Dec 1, 2025 |
Dividend | Mar 28, 2025 | ¥37.50Semi-Annual | Mar 31, 2025 | Jun 27, 2025 |
Dividend | Sep 27, 2024 | ¥22.50Semi-Annual | Sep 30, 2024 | Dec 2, 2024 |
Ex-dividend Sep 29, 2026
¥33.00
Semi-Annual
Record Sep 30, 2026 · Payment Sep 29, 2026
Ex-dividend Mar 30, 2027
¥33.00
Semi-Annual
Record Mar 31, 2027 · Payment Mar 30, 2027
Ex-dividend Mar 30, 2026
¥36.00
Semi-Annual
Record Mar 31, 2026 · Payment Jun 26, 2026
Ex-dividend Sep 29, 2025
¥30.00
Semi-Annual
Record Sep 30, 2025 · Payment Dec 1, 2025
Ex-dividend Mar 28, 2025
¥37.50
Semi-Annual
Record Mar 31, 2025 · Payment Jun 27, 2025
Ex-dividend Sep 27, 2024
¥22.50
Semi-Annual
Record Sep 30, 2024 · Payment Dec 2, 2024
Funds reporting this stock among their holdings, ordered by reported position size.
iShares Core TOPIX ETF1475.T703.25M0.02%2.92T JPY0.05%¥412.4-0.75%
Vanguard Total International Stock ETFVXUS24.4M0.00%646.2B USD0.05%$86.28-1.29%
Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETFVEA15.9M0.00%315B USD0.03%$71.92-1.24%
iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETFIEFA13.36M0.01%193.07B USD0.07%$98.51-0.92%
WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity FundDXJ5.93M0.08%6.99B USD0.48%$173.47+0.09%
iShares MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETFSCZ5.64M0.04%12.89B USD0.40%$85.35-0.84%
Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETFVEU3.7M0.00%95.9B USD0.04%$84.30-1.27%
Dimensional - International Small Cap Value ETFDISV3.52M0.07%5.28B USD0.42%$44.09-0.68%iShares Core TOPIX ETF1475.TVanguard Total International Stock ETFVXUSVanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETFVEAiShares Core MSCI EAFE ETFIEFAWisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity FundDXJiShares MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETFSCZVanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETFVEUDimensional - International Small Cap Value ETFDISVAI-generated and delayed market data for informational and educational purposes only. Not investment advice.
