Zeon raises FY2026 operating income forecast to JPY 45.5 billion

• Zeon raised its FY2026 operating profit forecast to JPY 45.5 billion from JPY 38 billion.
• Full-year sales are now projected at JPY 430 billion, up from JPY 405 billion.
• Net income is forecast at JPY 43 billion, up 19% year over year.
• First-half operating profit rose 65% to JPY 31.9 billion, supported by higher battery materials shipments and elastomer selling-price increases.
• Second-half operating profit is expected to fall to JPY 13.6 billion as elevated costs and first-half advance shipments weigh on earnings.

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