Kao Corp

Company Profile

• Business description

  Kao is the largest household and personal care product manufacturer in Japan, with a footprint across Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Japan remains its largest market, contributing about 50% of sales and operating profits with several leading brands, including Attack and Bioré. Initially a soap producer established in the 1890s, Kao has expanded into cosmetics, disposable hygiene products, and chemicals, in addition to its homecare and toiletry products. Asia, the largest overseas market, contributes around 15% of group sales. Kao has also acquired several Western skin- and haircare brands, including Jergens, John Frieda, Curél, Molton Brown, and the latest, Oribe.

• Contact

  14-10, Nihonbashi Kayabacho 1-chome
  Chuo-ku
  Tokyo103-8210
  JPN

  T: +81 336607111

  E: [email protected]

  https://www.kao.com

• Sector

  Consumer Defensive

  Stock type

  Defensive

• Industry

  Household & Personal Products

  Fiscal Year End

  31 December 2026

  Employees

  40,169