Higher Revenue and Earnings Recovery Led by UV Absorbers
First written in FY2016. 14 of 35 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q3. Latest entry: 2026-08-10.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2019: 2 of 18 companies on the "Worse" side.
2 other companies' latest entry also says "Cited as achieved".
- 2026-08-10Cited as achievedEarnings
「Ultraviolet absorbers, our core product, increased by ¥115 million year on year to ¥1,268 million, up 10.0%.」
Quarterly sales of ultraviolet absorbers increased 10.0% year on year, providing evidence of revenue growth. Meanwhile, operating profit declined 39.6% year on year. - FY2026Decline in core products and company-wide revenueAnnual report
「Revenue declined sharply because the core ultraviolet absorber product failed to recover from weak demand in the second half of the previous fiscal year, a new product that was expected to be sold during the year could not be recognized as revenue in the current fiscal year because production was delayed by difficulties obtaining raw materials, and orders for some contract-manufactured products declined.」
The Chemicals business posted lower revenue because of weak performance by ultraviolet absorbers, new products and some contract-manufactured products, reducing total company revenue by 7.9%. - 2026-05-11WorsenedEarnings
「The ultraviolet absorber, our core product, did not recover from the demand slump in the second half of the previous fiscal year.」
Sales of ultraviolet absorbers declined 12.9% year on year, worsening revenue growth and earnings recovery. - FY2026-H1Decline in core products and company-wide revenueAnnual report
「The Company worked to expand sales and pass through higher costs, but sales of core products were particularly sluggish, resulting in substantial declines in both revenue and profit.」
Weak sales of core products reduced total company revenue by 14.1% year on year and operating income by 41.7%, resulting in an ordinary loss of ¥16 million. - FY2025Core product broadly flat, total company revenue upAnnual report
「Revenue from ultraviolet absorbers increased in the first half as a reaction to last year's demand slowdown, but was affected by slower demand in the second half and ended the full year broadly flat. The business as a whole exceeded the previous fiscal year, helped by efforts to capture demand for antioxidants and expand sales of contract-manufactured products.」
Full-year revenue from ultraviolet absorbers was ¥4,924 million, down 0.3% year on year and broadly flat. Meanwhile, expanded sales of antioxidants and contract-manufactured products lifted revenue in the Chemicals business and for the company as a whole. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「Ultraviolet absorbers, which had been at a low level last year due to inventory adjustments in global markets, posted a sharp revenue increase. Recovery in other product categories, led by expanded antioxidant sales, also offset the decline in contract-manufactured products, resulting in higher revenue.」
A recovery in ultraviolet absorbers and other products lifted total company revenue 16.5% year on year to ¥5,071 million. Revenue from ultraviolet absorbers rose 21.2%, while revenue from antioxidants rose 92.8%. - FY2024-Q3Decline in core products and company-wide revenueAnnual report
「The Chemicals business posted higher revenue from contract-manufactured products and other items, but revenue declined for ultraviolet absorbers, its core product, as well as papermaking chemicals and electronic materials, resulting in an overall decline. Revenue also declined in the Home Industry business as sales of wood preservatives remained weak. Total revenue came to ¥6,857 million, down ¥502 million, or 6.8%, year on year.」
Revenue from ultraviolet absorbers, papermaking chemicals, electronic materials and wood preservatives declined, and the increase in revenue from contract-manufactured products and other items was insufficient to offset the decline, reducing total company revenue by 6.8% year on year. - FY2024-Q2Sharp revenue and profit declinesAnnual report
「In the first six months, revenue from the Chemicals business fell sharply, led by its core ultraviolet absorbers, and declined across all product categories except antioxidants. Revenue also declined in the Home Industry business as sales of wood preservatives remained weak. Total revenue came to ¥4,353 million, down ¥940 million, or 17.8%, year on year.」
Revenue declined across most product categories, including ultraviolet absorbers, as well as in the Home Industry business, reducing total company revenue by 17.8% year on year. - FY2024-Q1Sharp revenue decline and ordinary lossAnnual report
「In the first quarter, revenue from the Chemicals business fell sharply, led by its core ultraviolet absorbers, and declined across all product categories. Revenue also declined in the Home Industry business as sales of wood preservatives remained weak. Total revenue came to ¥1,794 million, down ¥937 million, or 34.3%, year on year.」
Revenue declined across all product categories, including ultraviolet absorbers, as well as in the Home Industry business, reducing total company revenue by 34.3% year on year. Ordinary income was also a loss of ¥19 million. - FY2023Decline in core products and slight company-wide revenue growthAnnual report
「Revenue from the company's core product, ultraviolet absorbers, decreased by ¥13 million year on year to ¥5,495 million, down 0.3%.」
Revenue from ultraviolet absorbers declined 0.3%, while company-wide revenue increased 0.2% due to higher revenue from contract-manufactured products and other products. - FY2023-Q3Decline in core products and company-wide revenue growthAnnual report
「Revenue from the company's core product, ultraviolet absorbers, decreased by ¥45 million year on year to ¥4,046 million, down 1.1%.」
Revenue from the company's core product, ultraviolet absorbers, declined 1.1% during the third-quarter cumulative period, but company-wide revenue increased 1.9% due to higher revenue from contract-manufactured products and other products. - FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Revenue from the company's core product, ultraviolet absorbers, increased by ¥344 million year on year to ¥2,910 million, up 13.4%.」
Cumulative second-quarter revenue from ultraviolet absorbers was ¥2,910 million, up 13.4% year on year. - FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「During the first-quarter cumulative period, in terms of revenue, higher revenue from ultraviolet absorbers, contract-manufactured products and paper chemicals in the Chemicals business offset declines in other products, resulting in higher revenue. Revenue in the Home Industries business also increased as sales of wood preservatives recovered. Overall revenue increased by ¥288 million year on year to ¥2,731 million, up 11.8%.」
Company-wide revenue increased 11.8% year on year due to higher revenue from ultraviolet absorbers, contract-manufactured products, paper chemicals and wood preservatives. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「Revenue from the company's core product, ultraviolet absorbers, increased by ¥214 million year on year to ¥5,508 million, up 4.1%.」
Full-year revenue from ultraviolet absorbers was ¥5,508 million, up 4.1% year on year. Total revenue in the Chemicals business also increased 2.7%. - FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In the Chemicals business, most products, including the core ultraviolet absorbers product, effectively generated higher revenue after taking into account the decline caused by applying the revenue recognition accounting standard and other standards to contract-manufactured products. In the Home Industries business, revenue from wood preservatives declined, but revenue from other products increased as termite extermination work and other services resumed. Overall revenue increased by ¥312 million year on year to ¥7,223 million, up 4.5%, despite a ¥378 million decline due to the application of the revenue recognition accounting standard and other standards.」
Excluding the impact of the revenue recognition accounting standard, most products in the Chemicals business, including ultraviolet absorbers, effectively generated higher revenue, and company-wide revenue increased 4.5% year on year. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「During the second-quarter cumulative period, all products in the Chemicals business, including the core ultraviolet absorbers product, effectively generated higher revenue after taking into account the decline caused by applying the revenue recognition accounting standard and other standards to contract-manufactured products. In the Home Industries business, revenue from wood preservatives declined, but revenue from other products increased as termite extermination work and other services resumed. Overall revenue increased by ¥553 million year on year to ¥4,813 million, up 13.0%, despite a ¥204 million decline due to the application of the revenue recognition accounting standard and other standards.」
After taking into account the impact of applying the revenue recognition accounting standard, each product in the Chemicals business, including ultraviolet absorbers, effectively generated higher revenue. Company-wide revenue also increased 13.0%. - FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「During the first-quarter cumulative period, revenue from all products in the Chemicals business, including the core ultraviolet absorbers product, increased. In the Home Industries business, revenue from wood preservatives declined, but revenue from other products increased as termite extermination work and other services resumed. Overall revenue increased by ¥266 million year on year to ¥2,443 million, up 12.2%, despite a ¥74 million decline due to the application of the revenue recognition accounting standard and other standards.」
Revenue increased for all products in the Chemicals business, including ultraviolet absorbers, and company-wide revenue increased 12.2% year on year. - FY2021Decline in core products and company-wide revenueAnnual report
「Revenue from the company's core product, ultraviolet absorbers, declined substantially, as did revenue from electronic materials and photographic chemical intermediates. Although contract-manufactured products and other products secured a commensurate increase in revenue, total revenue in the Chemicals business declined. In the Home Industries business, sales of wood preservatives remained firm, but revenue declined because termite extermination work and other services were curtailed. Overall revenue decreased by ¥1,042 million year on year to ¥9,553 million, down 9.8% year on year.」
Revenue from ultraviolet absorbers was ¥5,294 million, down 15.4% year on year, while company-wide revenue declined 9.8%. The increase in revenue from contract-manufactured products was insufficient to offset the overall decline. - FY2021-Q3Decline in core products and company-wide revenueAnnual report
「During the third-quarter cumulative period, revenue from the company's core product, ultraviolet absorbers, declined substantially. Revenue from electronic materials, photographic chemical intermediates and antioxidants also declined, while contract-manufactured products secured a commensurate increase in revenue, but total revenue in the Chemicals business declined. In the Home Industries business, sales of wood preservatives remained firm, but revenue declined because termite extermination work and other services were curtailed. Overall revenue decreased by ¥705 million year on year to ¥6,910 million, down 9.3% year on year.」
Revenue from electronic materials and other products, including ultraviolet absorbers, declined, and the increase in revenue from contract-manufactured products was insufficient to offset the decline. Revenue declined in both the Chemicals business and the Home Industries business, while company-wide revenue decreased 9.3% year on year. - FY2021-Q2Decline in core products and company-wide revenueAnnual report
「Revenue from the company's core product, ultraviolet absorbers, declined substantially. Revenue from electronic materials and photographic chemical intermediates also declined, while revenue from contract-manufactured products increased, but total revenue in the Chemicals business declined. In the Home Industries business, sales of wood preservatives remained firm, but revenue declined because termite extermination work and other services were curtailed. Overall revenue decreased by ¥918 million year on year to ¥4,260 million, down 17.7% year on year.」
Revenue in the Chemicals business declined due to lower revenue from ultraviolet absorbers, electronic materials and other products, while revenue in the Home Industries business also declined. Company-wide revenue decreased 17.7% year on year. - FY2021-Q1Decline in core products and company-wide revenueAnnual report
「During the first-quarter cumulative period, revenue from the company's core product, ultraviolet absorbers, declined substantially. Revenue from paper chemicals and electronic materials also declined, and although revenue from antioxidants increased, total revenue in the Chemicals business declined. In the Home Industries business, sales of wood preservatives remained firm, but revenue declined because termite extermination work and other services were curtailed. Overall revenue decreased by ¥402 million year on year to ¥2,176 million, down 15.6% year on year.」
Revenue declined in both the Chemicals business, including ultraviolet absorbers, and the Home Industries business, causing company-wide revenue to decline 15.6% year on year. However, earnings increased due to improvements in plant operating rates and other factors. - FY2020AdvancedAnnual report
「Revenue from the company's core product, ultraviolet absorbers, increased by ¥1,195 million year on year to ¥6,257 million, up 23.6%, mainly due to the recovery in orders from major customers.」
Revenue increased 23.6% due to the recovery in orders for ultraviolet absorbers, while total revenue in the Chemicals business increased 14.0%. - FY2020-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「The company's performance during the third-quarter cumulative period was as follows. Revenue from its core product, ultraviolet absorbers, recovered, while revenue from paper chemicals and electronic materials also increased. Revenue from photographic chemical intermediates declined, and revenue from contract-manufactured products decreased due to factors including shifts in the order timing of specific products, but total revenue in the Chemicals business increased. The Home Industries business also remained firm and ended the period with higher revenue. Overall revenue increased by ¥751 million year on year to ¥7,616 million, up 11.0% year on year. Operating income increased to ¥295 million, up 47.9%, due to the effect of higher revenue and other factors. Ordinary income increased to ¥140 million, up 611.4%, despite ¥120 million in production suspension costs recorded as a non-operating expense due to continued production adjustments.」
Company-wide revenue, operating income and ordinary income all exceeded the previous year's levels due to the recovery in ultraviolet absorbers and higher revenue from paper chemicals and electronic materials. - FY2020-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Revenue from the company's core product, ultraviolet absorbers, recovered, and revenue from paper chemicals and electronic materials also increased. Although revenue from photographic chemical intermediates and antioxidants declined, and revenue from contract-manufactured products decreased due to factors including shifts in the order timing of specific products, total revenue in the Chemicals business increased. The Home Industries business also remained firm and ended the period with higher revenue. Overall revenue increased by ¥387 million year on year to ¥5,178 million, up 8.1% year on year. Operating income increased to ¥211 million, up 30.5%, due to the effect of higher revenue and other factors. Ordinary income increased to ¥112 million, up 289.5%, despite ¥76 million in production suspension costs recorded as a non-operating expense due to continued production adjustments.」
Company-wide revenue increased 8.1% year on year due to the recovery in ultraviolet absorbers and higher revenue from electronic materials and other products, while operating income and ordinary income also increased. Revenue declined for some products, including contract-manufactured products, and production suspension costs were recorded. - FY2020-Q1Revenue recovery and lower earningsAnnual report
「Revenue from the company's core product, ultraviolet absorbers, recovered, while revenue from electronic materials, paper chemicals and the contract-manufactured products being strengthened also increased. Although revenue from photographic chemical intermediates and antioxidants declined, total revenue in the Chemicals business increased. The Home Industries business also remained firm and ended the period with higher revenue. Overall revenue increased by ¥222 million year on year to ¥2,579 million, up 9.5% year on year. However, inventories of ultraviolet absorbers, which had increased since the fiscal year before last, urgently needed to be reduced, and manufacturing costs remained high due to continued production adjustments. In addition, sales price competition affected results, causing operating income to decline to ¥73 million, down 19.9%. Ordinary income declined to ¥20 million, down 44.0%, after ¥44 million in production suspension costs associated with a plant shutdown was recorded as a non-operating expense.」
Company-wide revenue increased 9.5% year on year due to the recovery in ultraviolet absorbers and other factors, while operating income declined 19.9% and ordinary income declined 44.0%. - FY2019-Q3Lower revenue and sharp profit declinesAnnual report
「Overall revenue decreased by ¥238 million year on year to ¥6,864 million, down 3.4% year on year. In addition to lower revenue, manufacturing costs increased due to persistently high raw material prices and production adjustments associated with higher inventories, while sales price competition also had an impact. Operating income declined to ¥200 million, down 42.2%. Ordinary income declined to ¥19 million, down 92.7%, due to ¥133 million in production suspension costs associated with a plant shutdown recorded as a non-operating expense.」
During the third-quarter cumulative period, company-wide revenue declined 3.4% year on year, operating income declined 42.2%, and ordinary income declined 92.7%, resulting in lower revenue and a substantial decline in earnings. - FY2019-Q2Lower sales and lower operating incomeAnnual report
「Overall revenue decreased by ¥194 million year on year to ¥4,791 million, down 3.9% year on year. In addition to lower revenue, manufacturing costs increased due to persistently high raw material prices and production adjustments associated with higher inventories, while sales price competition also had an impact. Operating income declined to ¥162 million, down 42.8%. Ordinary income declined to ¥28 million, down 87.9%, due to ¥101 million in production suspension costs associated with a plant shutdown recorded as a non-operating expense.」
During the second-quarter cumulative period, company-wide revenue declined 3.9% year on year, operating income declined 42.8%, and ordinary income declined 87.9%, resulting in lower revenue and lower earnings. - FY2019-Q1Lower sales and lower operating incomeAnnual report
「Overall revenue decreased by ¥208 million year on year to ¥2,356 million, down 8.1% year on year. With no material changes in sales price competition or raw material price trends, the decline in revenue also contributed to operating income falling to ¥91 million, down 34.1%, and ordinary income falling to ¥37 million, down 67.4%.」
In the first quarter, company-wide revenue declined 8.1% year on year, operating income declined 34.1%, and ordinary income declined 67.4%, resulting in lower revenue and lower earnings. - FY2018Full-year growth in revenue and decline in profitAnnual report
「Revenue was ¥9,317 million, up 2.9% year on year. However, higher manufacturing costs due to rising raw material prices caused operating income to decline to ¥367 million, down 18.8%, ordinary income to ¥274 million, down 23.3%, and net income to ¥192 million, down 36.2%.」
Full-year revenue increased 2.9%, while operating income, ordinary income and net income all declined, resulting in higher revenue but lower earnings. - FY2018-Q3Higher revenue, lower profitAnnual report
「Overall revenue increased by ¥325 million year on year to ¥7,103 million, up 4.8% year on year. However, operating income declined to ¥345 million, down 17.6%, and ordinary income to ¥273 million, down 21.9%, due to continued severe sales price competition and trends in raw material prices.」
During the third-quarter cumulative period, company-wide revenue increased 4.8% year on year, while operating income declined 17.6% and ordinary income declined 21.9%, resulting in higher revenue but lower earnings. - FY2018-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「During the second-quarter cumulative period, revenue from the company's core product, ultraviolet absorbers, decreased by ¥18 million year on year to ¥2,998 million, down 0.6%, mainly due to lower sales volume. Revenue from photographic chemical intermediates increased by ¥124 million to ¥173 million, up 254.1%, while revenue from other products, including contract-manufactured products, increased by ¥205 million to ¥826 million, up 33.1%. Overall revenue increased by ¥430 million to ¥4,416 million, up 10.8% year on year.」
In the Chemicals business, revenue from ultraviolet absorbers declined, while revenue from photographic chemical intermediates and contract-manufactured products increased. Business revenue rose 10.8% year on year. - FY2018-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Overall revenue increased by ¥30 million year on year to ¥2,565 million, up 1.2% year on year. With no material changes in sales price competition or raw material price trends, operating income increased to ¥139 million, up 5.2%, while ordinary income decreased to ¥114 million, down 0.7%.」
In the first quarter, company-wide revenue increased 1.2% year on year and operating income increased 5.2%. Ordinary income declined 0.7%, so the improvement in performance varied by metric. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「Revenue from the company's core product, ultraviolet absorbers, increased mainly due to higher sales volume, and revenue from electronic materials also grew. However, revenue from antioxidants and other products declined, resulting in lower total revenue for the Chemicals business. Revenue in the Home Industries business was nearly unchanged from the previous year. Overall revenue decreased by ¥157 million year on year to ¥9,050 million, down 1.7% year on year. Despite continued global price competition, operating income increased to ¥452 million, up 98.7%, due to higher revenue from high-margin products and reductions in various expenses. Although ¥35 million in production suspension costs was recorded, ordinary income increased to ¥357 million, up 215.3%, due to the recording of subsidy income and other items.」
Company-wide revenue declined 1.7%, while operating income increased to ¥452 million and ordinary income to ¥357 million, both substantially higher year on year. - FY2017-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Overall revenue decreased by ¥55 million year on year to ¥6,777 million, down 0.8% year on year. Despite continued global price competition, operating income increased to ¥419 million, up 130.0%, due to higher revenue from high-margin products and reductions in various expenses. Ordinary income increased to ¥349 million, up 283.5%, partly because production suspension costs decreased by ¥17 million year on year to ¥25 million.」
Company-wide revenue declined slightly, but operating income increased to ¥419 million and ordinary income to ¥349 million, up 130.0% and 283.5%, respectively, year on year. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「Revenue from the company's core product, ultraviolet absorbers, increased, mainly due to higher sales volume. Revenue also increased for photographic chemical intermediates and electronic materials. In addition, revenue in the Home Industries business increased as it recovered from the effects of the previous year's consumption tax rate hike. This offset declines in revenue from paper chemicals, due to intensified sales competition, and from other products, including contract-manufactured products. Overall revenue increased by ¥560 million year on year to ¥9,208 million, up 6.5% year on year.」
Operating income was ¥227 million, ordinary income was ¥113 million, and net income was ¥163 million.