Shiseido posted a sharp rise in profit for the first half of the fiscal year ending December 2026, sending its shares higher for a second straight day. Revenue rose 6.2 percent year on year to 498.9 billion yen, operating profit roughly doubled to 41.9 billion yen, and net profit roughly tripled to 29.6 billion yen. Company-wide structural reform cost savings of 16 billion yen boosted the bottom line. By region, the Americas business swung to a profit, while the China business also improved profitability. The shareholder benefit program has been changed to a points system usable at the official online store, available to shareholders holding 100 shares or more as of the end of December. The stock closed at 3,619 yen on August 7, up 228 yen from the previous day, with a price-to-earnings ratio of 34.43 times, a price-to-book ratio of 2.27 times, and a dividend yield of 1.66 percent.
Shiseido Company,LimitedFirst-half profit surged on structural reforms and Americas turnaround, boosting shares.
