Revenue growth in basic chemicals and fine chemicals in the Chemicals segment
First written in FY2022-Q3. 6 of 15 entries say "Reframed", first in FY2023-Q3. Latest entry: 2026-08-07.
Nissan Chemical moved to the "Worse" side of this theme in 2024.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2019: 2 of 18 companies on the "Worse" side.
6 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- 2026-08-07AdvancedEarnings
「The Chemicals segment recorded revenue growth in both basic chemicals and fine chemicals.」
Revenue growth in both basic chemicals and fine chemicals continued in the first quarter, and segment operating profit also exceeded the same period of the previous year. - FY2026ReframedAnnual report
「As a result, segment net sales were ¥39,313 million, up ¥1,478 million year on year, and operating profit was ¥1,107 million, up ¥737 million.」
Operating profit increased from ¥48 million for the previous full fiscal year to ¥1,107 million in fiscal 2025, indicating an improvement in the Chemicals segment’s profitability. - FY2026-H1ReframedAnnual report
「As a result, segment net sales were ¥18,830 million, up ¥978 million year on year, and the operating loss was ¥97 million, an improvement of ¥195 million. Compared with the earnings forecast (note), both net sales and operating profit were ¥300 million below forecast.」
The Chemicals segment reported higher net sales due to increased revenue from Basic Chemicals and Fine Chemicals, and the operating loss improved from the previous year. However, both net sales and operating profit were below forecast. - FY2025ReframedAnnual report
「As a result, segment net sales were ¥37,835 million, up ¥2,272 million year on year, and operating profit was ¥179 million, up ¥131 million.」
Operating profit increased from ¥48 million in the previous fiscal year and an operating loss in the interim period of fiscal 2025, resulting in higher full-year revenue and operating profit. However, operating profit remained at ¥179 million, and improving profitability continues to be an issue. - FY2025-H1WorsenedAnnual report
「As a result, segment net sales were ¥17,851 million, down ¥23 million year on year, and the operating loss was ¥379 million, an improvement of ¥293 million. Compared with the earnings forecast (note), both net sales and operating profit were ¥200 million below forecast.」
The Chemicals segment reported lower revenue year on year, and the operating loss widened from ¥86 million in the previous year to ¥379 million. Both net sales and operating profit were below forecast. - FY2024WorsenedAnnual report
「As a result, segment net sales were ¥35,562 million, down ¥3,471 million year on year, and operating profit was ¥48 million, down ¥1,330 million.」
The Chemicals segment reported lower revenue and profit for the full fiscal year, with operating profit declining to ¥48 million. The cessation of melamine sales, weaker market conditions, and lower ammonia production volumes affected results. - FY2024-Q3Operating profit in line with plan, net sales below planAnnual report
「As a result, segment net sales were ¥27,547 million, down ¥2,307 million year on year, and operating profit was ¥283 million, down ¥1,206 million. Compared with the plan (note), net sales were ¥900 million below plan, while operating profit was in line with plan.」
The Chemicals segment reported lower revenue and profit year on year, but turned from the operating loss reported in the previous quarter to an operating profit. Net sales were below plan, while operating profit was in line with plan. - FY2024-Q2Lower revenue, operating loss, and failure to meet earnings forecastAnnual report
「As a result, segment net sales were ¥17,874 million, down ¥1,878 million year on year, and the operating loss was ¥86 million, an improvement of ¥1,147 million. Compared with the earnings forecast (note), both net sales and operating profit were ¥1.3 billion below forecast.」
The Chemicals segment reported lower net sales year on year and an operating loss of ¥86 million. Both net sales and operating profit were ¥1.3 billion below forecast. - FY2024-Q1ReframedAnnual report
「In Basic Chemicals, revenue increased for urea, AdBlue®*, a high-grade urea solution, and nitric acid products used for metal dissolution and surface treatment. Melamine, used in adhesives and other products, generated lower revenue as sales ended in the third quarter of the previous fiscal year following the structural reforms. In Fine Chemicals, environmental chemicals, including disinfectants and sterilising agents for pools and septic tanks, performed well, while Tepic, used as a powder-coating curing agent and sealing material, generated lower revenue.」
Urea, AdBlue, nitric acid products, and environmental chemicals generated higher revenue or performed well, while melamine after the end of sales and Tepic generated lower revenue, resulting in lower revenue for the Chemicals segment overall. - FY2023-Q3ReframedAnnual report
「In Basic Chemicals, price revisions in response to higher raw material, fuel, and freight costs contributed to higher revenue from urea and AdBlue®*, a high-grade urea solution. Melamine, used in plywood adhesives and other products, generated lower revenue as sales ended in the third quarter following the structural reforms announced in August 2021. In Fine Chemicals, sales increased for Tepic, used as a powder-coating curing agent and sealing material, environmental chemicals, including disinfectants and sterilising agents for pools and septic tanks, and Fine Oxocol, used as a cosmetic ingredient and in other products.」
The Chemicals segment generated higher revenue from urea and AdBlue against a backdrop of price revisions, and Fine Chemicals also increased, while melamine generated lower revenue as sales ended, changing the explanation of the product mix and performance factors. - FY2023-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「In Basic Chemicals, price revisions in response to higher raw material, fuel, and freight costs contributed to higher revenue from melamine, urea, and AdBlue®*, a high-grade urea solution. Fine Chemicals also saw higher sales of Tepic, used as a powder-coating curing agent and sealing material, and environmental chemicals, including disinfectants and sterilising agents for pools and septic tanks.」
Basic Chemicals generated higher revenue from melamine, urea, and AdBlue, while Fine Chemicals continued to see higher sales of Tepic and environmental chemicals. - FY2023-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「In Basic Chemicals, melamine, urea, and AdBlue®*, a high-grade urea solution, performed well. Fine Chemicals also saw higher sales of Tepic, used as a powder-coating curing agent and sealing material, and environmental chemicals, including disinfectants and sterilising agents for pools and septic tanks.」
Major products in Basic Chemicals and Fine Chemicals continued to perform well or generate higher sales. - FY2022-Q3First statedAnnual report
「In Basic Chemicals, sales of melamine, used as a raw material for plywood adhesives and other products, and high-purity sulfuric acid, used in semiconductor cleaning agents, increased. Fine Chemicals also performed well, with Tepic, used as a powder-coating curing agent and sealing material, and cyanuric acid, an environmental chemical used as a raw material for disinfectants and sterilising agents, performing strongly.」
Major products in Basic Chemicals and Fine Chemicals recorded higher sales or continued to perform well.