http://www.streetinsider.com Latest StreetInsider.com News Articles en-us Copyright 2026, StreetInsider.com rss@streetinsider.com (SI RSS) rss@streetinsider.com (SI RSS) Wed, 09 Sep 2026 02:25:54 -0400 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.streetinsider.com/images/rss_logo.gif http://www.streetinsider.com 143 28 0 1 2 3 21 22 23 Saturday Sunday http://www.streetinsider.com/Intl+Ratings/CLSA+Upgrades+Kao+Corp.+%284452%3AJP%29+%28KAOOY%29+to+Outperform+%282%29/27038129.html <p>CLSA analyst Jun Kato upgraded Kao Corp. (4452:JP) (OTC: KAOOY) from Hold (3) to Outperform (2) with a price target of JPY4,400.00 (from JPY3,100.00).</p><p>The analyst comments: “While many consumer companies continue to suffer from rising raw material costs, Kao has successfully raised its prices domestically and we now expect it to achieve its K27 medium-term plan OP target of ¥211.7bn, driven by the chemical, fabric and cosmetics segments. We raise our earnings forecasts and lift our target price from ¥3,100 to ¥4,400, based on a PE of 22x FY12/27-28CL EPS of ¥198. With 27% implied upside, we upgrade the stock http://www.streetinsider.com/Intl+Ratings/CLSA+Upgrades+Kao+Corp.+%284452%3AJP%29+%28KAOOY%29+to+Outperform+%282%29/27038129.html Wed, 09 Sep 2026 02:25:54 -0400 KAOOY http://www.streetinsider.com/Intl+Ratings/CLSA+Upgrades+Kao+Corp.+%284452%3AJP%29+%28KAOOY%29+to+Outperform+%282%29/27038129.html <p>CLSA analyst Jun Kato upgraded Kao Corp. (4452:JP) (OTC: KAOOY) from Hold (3) to Outperform (2) with a price target of JPY4,400.00 (from JPY3,100.00).</p><p>The analyst comments: “While many consumer companies continue to suffer from rising raw material costs, Kao has successfully raised its prices domestically and we now expect it to achieve its K27 medium-term plan OP target of ¥211.7bn, driven by the chemical, fabric and cosmetics segments. We raise our earnings forecasts and lift our target price from ¥3,100 to ¥4,400, based on a PE of 22x FY12/27-28CL EPS of ¥198. With 27% implied upside, we upgrade the stock http://www.streetinsider.com/Intl+Ratings/CLSA+Upgrades+Kao+Corp.+%284452%3AJP%29+%28KAOOY%29+to+Outperform+%282%29/27038129.html Wed, 09 Sep 2026 02:25:54 -0400 KAOOY http://www.streetinsider.com/Upgrades/CLSA+Upgrades+Kao+Corp.+%284452%3AJP%29+%28KAOOY%29+to+Outperform+%282%29/27038129.html <p>CLSA analyst Jun Kato upgraded Kao Corp. (4452:JP) (OTC: KAOOY) from Hold (3) to Outperform (2) with a price target of JPY4,400.00 (from JPY3,100.00).</p><p>The analyst comments: “While many consumer companies continue to suffer from rising raw material costs, Kao has successfully raised its prices domestically and we now expect it to achieve its K27 medium-term plan OP target of ¥211.7bn, driven by the chemical, fabric and cosmetics segments. We raise our earnings forecasts and lift our target price from ¥3,100 to ¥4,400, based on a PE of 22x FY12/27-28CL EPS of ¥198. With 27% implied upside, we upgrade the stock http://www.streetinsider.com/Upgrades/CLSA+Upgrades+Kao+Corp.+%284452%3AJP%29+%28KAOOY%29+to+Outperform+%282%29/27038129.html Wed, 09 Sep 2026 02:25:54 -0400 KAOOY http://www.streetinsider.com/Upgrades/CLSA+Upgrades+Kao+Corp.+%284452%3AJP%29+%28KAOOY%29+to+Outperform+%282%29/27038129.html <p>CLSA analyst Jun Kato upgraded Kao Corp. (4452:JP) (OTC: KAOOY) from Hold (3) to Outperform (2) with a price target of JPY4,400.00 (from JPY3,100.00).</p><p>The analyst comments: “While many consumer companies continue to suffer from rising raw material costs, Kao has successfully raised its prices domestically and we now expect it to achieve its K27 medium-term plan OP target of ¥211.7bn, driven by the chemical, fabric and cosmetics segments. We raise our earnings forecasts and lift our target price from ¥3,100 to ¥4,400, based on a PE of 22x FY12/27-28CL EPS of ¥198. With 27% implied upside, we upgrade the stock http://www.streetinsider.com/Upgrades/CLSA+Upgrades+Kao+Corp.+%284452%3AJP%29+%28KAOOY%29+to+Outperform+%282%29/27038129.html Wed, 09 Sep 2026 02:25:54 -0400 KAOOY http://www.streetinsider.com/Analyst+Comments/CLSA+Upgrades+Kao+Corp.+%284452%3AJP%29+%28KAOOY%29+to+Outperform+%282%29/27038129.html <p>CLSA analyst Jun Kato upgraded Kao Corp. (4452:JP) (OTC: KAOOY) from Hold (3) to Outperform (2) with a price target of JPY4,400.00 (from JPY3,100.00).</p><p>The analyst comments: “While many consumer companies continue to suffer from rising raw material costs, Kao has successfully raised its prices domestically and we now expect it to achieve its K27 medium-term plan OP target of ¥211.7bn, driven by the chemical, fabric and cosmetics segments. We raise our earnings forecasts and lift our target price from ¥3,100 to ¥4,400, based on a PE of 22x FY12/27-28CL EPS of ¥198. With 27% implied upside, we upgrade the stock http://www.streetinsider.com/Analyst+Comments/CLSA+Upgrades+Kao+Corp.+%284452%3AJP%29+%28KAOOY%29+to+Outperform+%282%29/27038129.html Wed, 09 Sep 2026 02:25:54 -0400 KAOOY http://www.streetinsider.com/Analyst+Comments/CLSA+Upgrades+Kao+Corp.+%284452%3AJP%29+%28KAOOY%29+to+Outperform+%282%29/27038129.html <p>CLSA analyst Jun Kato upgraded Kao Corp. (4452:JP) (OTC: KAOOY) from Hold (3) to Outperform (2) with a price target of JPY4,400.00 (from JPY3,100.00).</p><p>The analyst comments: “While many consumer companies continue to suffer from rising raw material costs, Kao has successfully raised its prices domestically and we now expect it to achieve its K27 medium-term plan OP target of ¥211.7bn, driven by the chemical, fabric and cosmetics segments. We raise our earnings forecasts and lift our target price from ¥3,100 to ¥4,400, based on a PE of 22x FY12/27-28CL EPS of ¥198. With 27% implied upside, we upgrade the stock http://www.streetinsider.com/Analyst+Comments/CLSA+Upgrades+Kao+Corp.+%284452%3AJP%29+%28KAOOY%29+to+Outperform+%282%29/27038129.html Wed, 09 Sep 2026 02:25:54 -0400 KAOOY http://www.streetinsider.com/Intl+Ratings/Kao+Corp.+%284452%3AJP%29+%28KAOOY%29+PT+Raised+to+JPY4%2C150+at+NomuraInstinet/27016030.html Nomura/Instinet analyst Yuji Ohana raised the price target on Kao Corp. (4452:JP) (OTC: KAOOY) to JPY4,150.00 (from JPY3,775.00) while maintaining a Buy rating. http://www.streetinsider.com/Intl+Ratings/Kao+Corp.+%284452%3AJP%29+%28KAOOY%29+PT+Raised+to+JPY4%2C150+at+NomuraInstinet/27016030.html Wed, 02 Sep 2026 08:12:44 -0400 KAOOY http://www.streetinsider.com/Intl+Ratings/Kao+Corp.+%284452%3AJP%29+%28KAOOY%29+PT+Raised+to+JPY4%2C150+at+NomuraInstinet/27016030.html Nomura/Instinet analyst Yuji Ohana raised the price target on Kao Corp. (4452:JP) (OTC: KAOOY) to JPY4,150.00 (from JPY3,775.00) while maintaining a Buy rating. http://www.streetinsider.com/Intl+Ratings/Kao+Corp.+%284452%3AJP%29+%28KAOOY%29+PT+Raised+to+JPY4%2C150+at+NomuraInstinet/27016030.html Wed, 02 Sep 2026 08:12:44 -0400 KAOOY http://www.streetinsider.com/Analyst+PT+Change/Kao+Corp.+%284452%3AJP%29+%28KAOOY%29+PT+Raised+to+JPY4%2C150+at+NomuraInstinet/27016030.html Nomura/Instinet analyst Yuji Ohana raised the price target on Kao Corp. (4452:JP) (OTC: KAOOY) to JPY4,150.00 (from JPY3,775.00) while maintaining a Buy rating. http://www.streetinsider.com/Analyst+PT+Change/Kao+Corp.+%284452%3AJP%29+%28KAOOY%29+PT+Raised+to+JPY4%2C150+at+NomuraInstinet/27016030.html Wed, 02 Sep 2026 08:12:44 -0400 KAOOY http://www.streetinsider.com/Analyst+PT+Change/Kao+Corp.+%284452%3AJP%29+%28KAOOY%29+PT+Raised+to+JPY4%2C150+at+NomuraInstinet/27016030.html Nomura/Instinet analyst Yuji Ohana raised the price target on Kao Corp. (4452:JP) (OTC: KAOOY) to JPY4,150.00 (from JPY3,775.00) while maintaining a Buy rating. http://www.streetinsider.com/Analyst+PT+Change/Kao+Corp.+%284452%3AJP%29+%28KAOOY%29+PT+Raised+to+JPY4%2C150+at+NomuraInstinet/27016030.html Wed, 02 Sep 2026 08:12:44 -0400 KAOOY http://www.streetinsider.com/Intl+Ratings/Kao+Corp.+%284452%3AJP%29+%28KAOOY%29+PT+Raised+to+JPY4%2C200+at+Citi/26992022.html Citi analyst Hiroki Watanabe raised the price target on Kao Corp. (4452:JP) (OTC: KAOOY) to JPY4,200.00 (from JPY3,600.00) while maintaining a Buy rating. http://www.streetinsider.com/Intl+Ratings/Kao+Corp.+%284452%3AJP%29+%28KAOOY%29+PT+Raised+to+JPY4%2C200+at+Citi/26992022.html Fri, 28 Aug 2026 03:11:38 -0400 KAOOY http://www.streetinsider.com/Intl+Ratings/Kao+Corp.+%284452%3AJP%29+%28KAOOY%29+PT+Raised+to+JPY4%2C200+at+Citi/26992022.html Citi analyst Hiroki Watanabe raised the price target on Kao Corp. (4452:JP) (OTC: KAOOY) to JPY4,200.00 (from JPY3,600.00) while maintaining a Buy rating. http://www.streetinsider.com/Intl+Ratings/Kao+Corp.+%284452%3AJP%29+%28KAOOY%29+PT+Raised+to+JPY4%2C200+at+Citi/26992022.html Fri, 28 Aug 2026 03:11:38 -0400 KAOOY http://www.streetinsider.com/Analyst+PT+Change/Kao+Corp.+%284452%3AJP%29+%28KAOOY%29+PT+Raised+to+JPY4%2C200+at+Citi/26992022.html Citi analyst Hiroki Watanabe raised the price target on Kao Corp. (4452:JP) (OTC: KAOOY) to JPY4,200.00 (from JPY3,600.00) while maintaining a Buy rating. http://www.streetinsider.com/Analyst+PT+Change/Kao+Corp.+%284452%3AJP%29+%28KAOOY%29+PT+Raised+to+JPY4%2C200+at+Citi/26992022.html Fri, 28 Aug 2026 03:11:38 -0400 KAOOY http://www.streetinsider.com/Analyst+PT+Change/Kao+Corp.+%284452%3AJP%29+%28KAOOY%29+PT+Raised+to+JPY4%2C200+at+Citi/26992022.html Citi analyst Hiroki Watanabe raised the price target on Kao Corp. (4452:JP) (OTC: KAOOY) to JPY4,200.00 (from JPY3,600.00) while maintaining a Buy rating. http://www.streetinsider.com/Analyst+PT+Change/Kao+Corp.+%284452%3AJP%29+%28KAOOY%29+PT+Raised+to+JPY4%2C200+at+Citi/26992022.html Fri, 28 Aug 2026 03:11:38 -0400 KAOOY http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Kao+Steps+Up+EMEA+Skincare+Growth+with+Cur%C3%A9l+Launch+in+the+Nordics/26969852.html <ul class="bwlistdisc"> <li> Kao continues its strategic expansion of its cosmetics business by launching <i>Curél</i>, Japan’s No. 1*1 skincare brand for sensitive skin, in four Nordic countries: Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland. </li> <li> <i>Curél </i>will launch exclusively at KICKS and Matas in the Nordics. </li> <li> This launch marks a step in <i>Curél’</i>s global growth strategy, with Europe positioned as a priority region. </li> </ul><p>   </p> <p> TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Kao Corporation (TOKYO:4452), a Japanese consumer goods manufacturer known for brands including <i>John Frieda</i>,<i> Bioré</i>,<i> SENSAI</i> and<i> Molton Brown</i>, today announced that its global skincare brand,<i> Curél</i>, will launch across the Nordics in September 2026. The launch further strengthens Kao’s http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Kao+Steps+Up+EMEA+Skincare+Growth+with+Cur%C3%A9l+Launch+in+the+Nordics/26969852.html Tue, 25 Aug 2026 03:30:00 -0400 4452 A.29907271 KAOOY O.00427778 O.05105666 http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Kao+Steps+Up+EMEA+Skincare+Growth+with+Cur%C3%A9l+Launch+in+the+Nordics/26969852.html <ul class="bwlistdisc"> <li> Kao continues its strategic expansion of its cosmetics business by launching <i>Curél</i>, Japan’s No. 1*1 skincare brand for sensitive skin, in four Nordic countries: Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland. </li> <li> <i>Curél </i>will launch exclusively at KICKS and Matas in the Nordics. </li> <li> This launch marks a step in <i>Curél’</i>s global growth strategy, with Europe positioned as a priority region. </li> </ul><p>   </p> <p> TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Kao Corporation (TOKYO:4452), a Japanese consumer goods manufacturer known for brands including <i>John Frieda</i>,<i> Bioré</i>,<i> SENSAI</i> and<i> Molton Brown</i>, today announced that its global skincare brand,<i> Curél</i>, will launch across the Nordics in September 2026. The launch further strengthens Kao’s http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Kao+Steps+Up+EMEA+Skincare+Growth+with+Cur%C3%A9l+Launch+in+the+Nordics/26969852.html Tue, 25 Aug 2026 03:30:00 -0400 4452 A.29907271 KAOOY O.00427778 O.05105666 http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Kao+Steps+Up+EMEA+Skincare+Growth+with+Cur%C3%A9l+Launch+in+the+Nordics/26969852.html <ul class="bwlistdisc"> <li> Kao continues its strategic expansion of its cosmetics business by launching <i>Curél</i>, Japan’s No. 1*1 skincare brand for sensitive skin, in four Nordic countries: Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland. </li> <li> <i>Curél </i>will launch exclusively at KICKS and Matas in the Nordics. </li> <li> This launch marks a step in <i>Curél’</i>s global growth strategy, with Europe positioned as a priority region. </li> </ul><p>   </p> <p> TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Kao Corporation (TOKYO:4452), a Japanese consumer goods manufacturer known for brands including <i>John Frieda</i>,<i> Bioré</i>,<i> SENSAI</i> and<i> Molton Brown</i>, today announced that its global skincare brand,<i> Curél</i>, will launch across the Nordics in September 2026. The launch further strengthens Kao’s http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Kao+Steps+Up+EMEA+Skincare+Growth+with+Cur%C3%A9l+Launch+in+the+Nordics/26969852.html Tue, 25 Aug 2026 03:30:00 -0400 4452 A.29907271 KAOOY O.00427778 O.05105666 http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Kao+Steps+Up+EMEA+Skincare+Growth+with+Cur%C3%A9l+Launch+in+the+Nordics/26969852.html <ul class="bwlistdisc"> <li> Kao continues its strategic expansion of its cosmetics business by launching <i>Curél</i>, Japan’s No. 1*1 skincare brand for sensitive skin, in four Nordic countries: Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland. </li> <li> <i>Curél </i>will launch exclusively at KICKS and Matas in the Nordics. </li> <li> This launch marks a step in <i>Curél’</i>s global growth strategy, with Europe positioned as a priority region. </li> </ul><p>   </p> <p> TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Kao Corporation (TOKYO:4452), a Japanese consumer goods manufacturer known for brands including <i>John Frieda</i>,<i> Bioré</i>,<i> SENSAI</i> and<i> Molton Brown</i>, today announced that its global skincare brand,<i> Curél</i>, will launch across the Nordics in September 2026. The launch further strengthens Kao’s http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Kao+Steps+Up+EMEA+Skincare+Growth+with+Cur%C3%A9l+Launch+in+the+Nordics/26969852.html Tue, 25 Aug 2026 03:30:00 -0400 4452 A.29907271 KAOOY O.00427778 O.05105666 http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Kao+Steps+Up+EMEA+Skincare+Growth+with+Cur%C3%A9l+Launch+in+the+Nordics/26969852.html <ul class="bwlistdisc"> <li> Kao continues its strategic expansion of its cosmetics business by launching <i>Curél</i>, Japan’s No. 1*1 skincare brand for sensitive skin, in four Nordic countries: Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland. </li> <li> <i>Curél </i>will launch exclusively at KICKS and Matas in the Nordics. </li> <li> This launch marks a step in <i>Curél’</i>s global growth strategy, with Europe positioned as a priority region. </li> </ul><p>   </p> <p> TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Kao Corporation (TOKYO:4452), a Japanese consumer goods manufacturer known for brands including <i>John Frieda</i>,<i> Bioré</i>,<i> SENSAI</i> and<i> Molton Brown</i>, today announced that its global skincare brand,<i> Curél</i>, will launch across the Nordics in September 2026. The launch further strengthens Kao’s http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Kao+Steps+Up+EMEA+Skincare+Growth+with+Cur%C3%A9l+Launch+in+the+Nordics/26969852.html Tue, 25 Aug 2026 03:30:00 -0400 4452 A.29907271 KAOOY O.00427778 O.05105666 http://www.streetinsider.com/Business+Wire/Kao+Steps+Up+EMEA+Skincare+Growth+with+Cur%C3%A9l+Launch+in+the+Nordics/26969852.html <ul class="bwlistdisc"> <li> Kao continues its strategic expansion of its cosmetics business by launching <i>Curél</i>, Japan’s No. 1*1 skincare brand for sensitive skin, in four Nordic countries: Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland. </li> <li> <i>Curél </i>will launch exclusively at KICKS and Matas in the Nordics. </li> <li> This launch marks a step in <i>Curél’</i>s global growth strategy, with Europe positioned as a priority region. </li> </ul><p>   </p> <p> TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Kao Corporation (TOKYO:4452), a Japanese consumer goods manufacturer known for brands including <i>John Frieda</i>,<i> Bioré</i>,<i> SENSAI</i> and<i> Molton Brown</i>, today announced that its global skincare brand,<i> Curél</i>, will launch across the Nordics in September 2026. The launch further strengthens Kao’s http://www.streetinsider.com/Business+Wire/Kao+Steps+Up+EMEA+Skincare+Growth+with+Cur%C3%A9l+Launch+in+the+Nordics/26969852.html Tue, 25 Aug 2026 03:30:00 -0400 4452 A.29907271 KAOOY O.00427778 O.05105666 http://www.streetinsider.com/Business+Wire/Kao+Steps+Up+EMEA+Skincare+Growth+with+Cur%C3%A9l+Launch+in+the+Nordics/26969852.html <ul class="bwlistdisc"> <li> Kao continues its strategic expansion of its cosmetics business by launching <i>Curél</i>, Japan’s No. 1*1 skincare brand for sensitive skin, in four Nordic countries: Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland. </li> <li> <i>Curél </i>will launch exclusively at KICKS and Matas in the Nordics. </li> <li> This launch marks a step in <i>Curél’</i>s global growth strategy, with Europe positioned as a priority region. </li> </ul><p>   </p> <p> TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Kao Corporation (TOKYO:4452), a Japanese consumer goods manufacturer known for brands including <i>John Frieda</i>,<i> Bioré</i>,<i> SENSAI</i> and<i> Molton Brown</i>, today announced that its global skincare brand,<i> Curél</i>, will launch across the Nordics in September 2026. The launch further strengthens Kao’s http://www.streetinsider.com/Business+Wire/Kao+Steps+Up+EMEA+Skincare+Growth+with+Cur%C3%A9l+Launch+in+the+Nordics/26969852.html Tue, 25 Aug 2026 03:30:00 -0400 4452 A.29907271 KAOOY O.00427778 O.05105666 http://www.streetinsider.com/Business+Wire/Kao+Steps+Up+EMEA+Skincare+Growth+with+Cur%C3%A9l+Launch+in+the+Nordics/26969852.html <ul class="bwlistdisc"> <li> Kao continues its strategic expansion of its cosmetics business by launching <i>Curél</i>, Japan’s No. 1*1 skincare brand for sensitive skin, in four Nordic countries: Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland. </li> <li> <i>Curél </i>will launch exclusively at KICKS and Matas in the Nordics. </li> <li> This launch marks a step in <i>Curél’</i>s global growth strategy, with Europe positioned as a priority region. </li> </ul><p>   </p> <p> TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Kao Corporation (TOKYO:4452), a Japanese consumer goods manufacturer known for brands including <i>John Frieda</i>,<i> Bioré</i>,<i> SENSAI</i> and<i> Molton Brown</i>, today announced that its global skincare brand,<i> Curél</i>, will launch across the Nordics in September 2026. The launch further strengthens Kao’s http://www.streetinsider.com/Business+Wire/Kao+Steps+Up+EMEA+Skincare+Growth+with+Cur%C3%A9l+Launch+in+the+Nordics/26969852.html Tue, 25 Aug 2026 03:30:00 -0400 4452 A.29907271 KAOOY O.00427778 O.05105666 http://www.streetinsider.com/Business+Wire/Kao+Steps+Up+EMEA+Skincare+Growth+with+Cur%C3%A9l+Launch+in+the+Nordics/26969852.html <ul class="bwlistdisc"> <li> Kao continues its strategic expansion of its cosmetics business by launching <i>Curél</i>, Japan’s No. 1*1 skincare brand for sensitive skin, in four Nordic countries: Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland. </li> <li> <i>Curél </i>will launch exclusively at KICKS and Matas in the Nordics. </li> <li> This launch marks a step in <i>Curél’</i>s global growth strategy, with Europe positioned as a priority region. </li> </ul><p>   </p> <p> TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Kao Corporation (TOKYO:4452), a Japanese consumer goods manufacturer known for brands including <i>John Frieda</i>,<i> Bioré</i>,<i> SENSAI</i> and<i> Molton Brown</i>, today announced that its global skincare brand,<i> Curél</i>, will launch across the Nordics in September 2026. The launch further strengthens Kao’s http://www.streetinsider.com/Business+Wire/Kao+Steps+Up+EMEA+Skincare+Growth+with+Cur%C3%A9l+Launch+in+the+Nordics/26969852.html Tue, 25 Aug 2026 03:30:00 -0400 4452 A.29907271 KAOOY O.00427778 O.05105666 http://www.streetinsider.com/Business+Wire/Kao+Steps+Up+EMEA+Skincare+Growth+with+Cur%C3%A9l+Launch+in+the+Nordics/26969852.html <ul class="bwlistdisc"> <li> Kao continues its strategic expansion of its cosmetics business by launching <i>Curél</i>, Japan’s No. 1*1 skincare brand for sensitive skin, in four Nordic countries: Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland. </li> <li> <i>Curél </i>will launch exclusively at KICKS and Matas in the Nordics. </li> <li> This launch marks a step in <i>Curél’</i>s global growth strategy, with Europe positioned as a priority region. </li> </ul><p>   </p> <p> TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Kao Corporation (TOKYO:4452), a Japanese consumer goods manufacturer known for brands including <i>John Frieda</i>,<i> Bioré</i>,<i> SENSAI</i> and<i> Molton Brown</i>, today announced that its global skincare brand,<i> Curél</i>, will launch across the Nordics in September 2026. The launch further strengthens Kao’s http://www.streetinsider.com/Business+Wire/Kao+Steps+Up+EMEA+Skincare+Growth+with+Cur%C3%A9l+Launch+in+the+Nordics/26969852.html Tue, 25 Aug 2026 03:30:00 -0400 4452 A.29907271 KAOOY O.00427778 O.05105666 http://www.streetinsider.com/Intl+Ratings/Kao+Corp.+%284452%3AJP%29+%28KAOOY%29+PT+Raised+to+JPY4%2C000+at+JPMorgan/26940309.html JPMorgan analyst Akiko Kuwahara raised the price target on Kao Corp. (4452:JP) (OTC: KAOOY) to JPY4,000.00 (from JPY3,900.00) while maintaining a Overweight rating. http://www.streetinsider.com/Intl+Ratings/Kao+Corp.+%284452%3AJP%29+%28KAOOY%29+PT+Raised+to+JPY4%2C000+at+JPMorgan/26940309.html Tue, 18 Aug 2026 06:50:30 -0400 KAOOY