Tosoh Corporation stock falls 1.50 percent on October 8
Published on 10/08/2026 at 07:00 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSTosoh Corporation (ISIN JP3595200001) stock was trading at JPY 2,594.50 on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on October 8, 2026, at 1:43 p.m. JST, down JPY 39.50, or 1.50 percent, from the prior close. The market is weighing a strong first-quarter revenue comparison against a lower broker target published earlier in October.
First-quarter revenue rises 11.8 percent
For Q1 FY27, revenue reached JPY 274.17 billion, up 11.8 percent from the year-earlier quarter, while earnings were JPY 19.46 billion, according to Yahoo Finance. The quarter therefore delivered higher sales alongside a positive earnings contribution, giving the stock a concrete operating benchmark beyond its daily move.
The company operates across basic chemicals, petrochemicals, specialty products, advanced materials and diagnostics. That mix makes the revenue increase important, because Tosoh combines cyclical chemical exposure with higher-value businesses that can influence margins through the year.
Fiscal 2026 revenue fell 4.1 percent
Tosoh generated JPY 1.0199 trillion in revenue in fiscal year 2026, down 4.1 percent from fiscal year 2025, while operating profit was JPY 95.5 billion, according to YuhoDB. The contrast with Q1 FY27 shows why investors are looking for evidence that the recovery can extend beyond one quarter.
Dow Jones Newswires reported on October 5, 2026, that SMBC Nikko Securities lowered its Tosoh price target to JPY 2,500 from JPY 2,600, as shown by TradingView. The revised target sits below the October 8 trading price, keeping broker caution visible even as the latest quarterly revenue grew.
Stock remains below its yearly high
Tosoh stock was trading at JPY 2,594.50 on October 8, 2026, while its 52-week range stood at JPY 2,139.50 to JPY 3,086.00. Market capitalization was JPY 798.8 billion and volume was 509,300 shares at the same intraday timestamp.
Tosoh Corporation stock facts
- Company: Tosoh Corporation
- ISIN: JP3595200001
- Ticker: 4042
- Trading venue: Tokyo Stock Exchange
- Price (as of October 8, 2026, 1:43 p.m. JST): JPY 2,594.50
- Market capitalization: JPY 798.8 billion (as of October 8, 2026)
- 52-week range: JPY 2,139.50-3,086.00 (as of October 8, 2026)
- Sector / Industry: Basic Materials / Chemicals
Upcoming dates for Tosoh Corporation stock
- November 5, 2026: Earnings date
