Kawaguchi Chemical Industry Exceeds Mid-Year Profit Forecast Amid Economic Uncertainty

TOKYO, Jul 03 (Pulse News Wire) – Kawaguchi Chemical Industry CO.,LTD. (4361.NG) reported mid-year earnings significantly surpassing initial forecasts due to improved sales of high-value products, increased overseas sales, and favorable exchange rates.

Despite lower-than-expected revenue, operating profit, ordinary profit, and net income attributable to shareholders exceeded projections. For the six months ending May 31, 2026, the company's actual results compared to previous forecasts were as follows: | Metric | Previous Forecast (A) | Actual Results (B) | Difference (B-A) | Percentage Change (%) | |-------------------|--------------------------|--------------------------|--------------------------|----------------------| | Revenue | ¥4.400 billion | ¥4.315 billion | -¥85 million | | | Operating Profit | ¥135 million | ¥303 million | ¥168 million | ¥124.4 million | | Ordinary Profit | ¥120 million | ¥285 million | ¥165 million | ¥137.5 million | | Net Income | ¥80 million | ¥209 million | ¥129 million | ¥161.2 million | These improvements came despite challenges such as deteriorating geopolitical conditions in the Middle East affecting raw material procurement.

Additionally, pension asset performance enhancements led to a significant reduction in retirement benefit expenses, further boosting profitability.