Kose stock: 199 early-retirement applicants, forecast unchanged
Published on 10/30/2026 at 00:03 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSRetirement program and outlook
- The voluntary program was conducted by Kose and Kose Cosmetics Sales.
- Management has not revised its full-year earnings forecast.
- The planned departures are scheduled for January 2027.
Kose Holdings Corporation said on October 9, 2026, that 199 people had applied for its voluntary retirement program and that approximately 80 people are expected to leave. The company expects the related special loss to be offset by gains from the sale of property, leaving its full-year earnings forecast unchanged, according to Japan IR.
One-off costs are expected to be offset
The program, called Special Life Challenge, was implemented by Kose and consolidated subsidiary Kose Cosmetics Sales. The company expects a special loss of approximately 2.5 billion yen and gains on the sale of fixed assets of approximately 2.6 billion yen. Proceeds from the property sale are expected to be approximately 3.3 billion yen.
The application period ran from September 1 to September 15, 2026. The retirement date is scheduled for January 31, 2027. The announcement therefore concerns a planned workforce adjustment and its accounting impact, rather than a revision to the operating forecast.
Investor context
The unchanged forecast removes an immediate guidance reduction from the announcement, while the planned departures and related property transaction remain items for investors to monitor. The one-off figures should be kept separate from recurring earnings when assessing the companys operating trend.
Lang & Schwarz quoted the share at 32.70 euros on October 29, 2026, at 23:00 Berlin time. A verified Xetra closing-price comparison is not included here. For a current market reference, see the real-time quote of Kose stock.
Kose Holdings Corporation
- ISIN: JP3283650004
- Ticker: 4922.T
- Quote: 32.70 euros on October 29, 2026, at 23:00 Berlin time
- Retirement applicants: 199
- Expected departures: approximately 80
- Retirement date: January 31, 2027
The broader market backdrop for this Japanese-listed company is the Nikkei 225, without implying a direct connection between index moves and the company announcement.
