Callaway Golf and Kao Corp Report Strong H1 2026 Earnings

Callaway Golf Company, the parent of the global golf‑equipment brand Callaway, announced that its net sales for the first half of fiscal 2026 rose 5.7% year‑on‑year to $12.99 billion. Adjusted EBITDA increased 33.1% to $2.886 billion and operating profit grew 38.4% to $1.507 billion, driven by strong performance in clubs and golf balls, while apparel and other segments fell 3.6% in the second quarter. CEO Chip Brewer said the results exceeded expectations and the company is continuing its capital‑allocation strategy.

Kao Corporation reported a 7.8% increase in consolidated sales to ¥871.9 billion for the same period, with operating profit up 38.5% to ¥95.8 billion and net profit to shareholders rising 32.3% to ¥65.7 billion. On an exchange‑rate‑adjusted basis, sales grew 3.4% and the operating margin improved to 11.0%. The firm raised its full‑year outlook, citing strong growth in its cosmetics and health‑beauty care businesses, including brands such as Curél, KATE, Bioré, and the Australian‑origin premium skin‑care brand Bondi Sands.