Kaneka stock gains 2.39 percent to EUR 12.85
Published on 09/29/2026 at 17:10 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Kaneka stock was trading at EUR 12.85 at Lang & Schwarz on September 29, 2026 at 5:02 p.m. CEST, up 2.39 percent from the prior close of EUR 12.55. The move follows a sharp improvement in the latest reported quarter, with net income rising 109.80 percent year over year.
June quarter delivers a profit jump
According to Quartr in its August 31, 2026 summary, Kaneka generated Q1 fiscal 2027 net sales of JPY 223.025 billion for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. Sales increased 12.30 percent year over year, while operating income climbed 83.10 percent to JPY 14.944 billion and net income reached JPY 8.941 billion.
The operating margin improved to 6.70 percent from 4.10 percent in the comparable period. Earnings per share also rose to JPY 148.46 from JPY 67.74, giving the quarter a stronger profit profile than the sales increase alone suggests.
Guidance keeps the recovery test alive
Kaneka's full-year fiscal 2027 forecast calls for net sales of JPY 820.0 billion, operating income of JPY 36.0 billion and net income of JPY 31.5 billion. The company also projects net income per share of JPY 523.04 for the year ending March 31, 2027, according to Quartr.
The central investor question is whether the first-quarter margin improvement can continue. Kaneka cited price revisions, stable supply and overseas expansion as contributors to the stronger quarter, while the outlook still includes volatile business conditions and cost pressure.
Consensus remains below the share price
On September 29, 2026, Minkabu reported a neutral consensus from six analysts and an average target of JPY 5,542. The target was revised from JPY 5,442 one week earlier, while the Tokyo listing was quoted at JPY 5,978.00 in the same report.
Kaneka is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime market under ticker 4118, with TOPIX Mid400 membership shown by Yuhodb. The next earnings date is listed as November 11, 2026, for the second quarter of fiscal 2027.
Kaneka stock gains in trading
At Lang & Schwarz, Kaneka stock was trading at EUR 12.85 on September 29, 2026 at 5:02 p.m. CEST, up 2.39 percent versus the prior close of EUR 12.55. The quoted market capitalization was JPY 360.0 billion, and the 52-week range was JPY 4,082.00 to JPY 6,570.00.
Kaneka stock facts
- Company: Kaneka Corporation
- Ticker: 4118
- Primary exchange: Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime
- Price Lang & Schwarz as of September 29, 2026, 5:02 p.m. CEST: EUR 12.85
- Change versus prior close: plus 2.39 percent
- Prior close Lang & Schwarz September 28, 2026: EUR 12.55
- Market capitalization: JPY 360.0 billion as of September 29, 2026
- 52-week range: JPY 4,082.00-JPY 6,570.00
- Sector / Industry: Basic Materials / Specialty Chemicals
- Index membership: TOPIX Mid400
- Next earnings date: November 11, 2026
