Kao Corporation reported consolidated earnings results for the six months ended June 30, 2021. For the period, the company reported net sales of JPY 675,179 million compared to JPY 667,158 million a year ago. Operating income was JPY 70,551 million compared to JPY 74,484 million a year ago. Net income was JPY 53,455 million compared to JPY 51,543 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share was JPY 110.12 compared to JPY 105.21 a year ago.