What were Mitsubishi Chemical Group's full-year net profit, operating income, and sales for the fiscal year ended March 31, and how do they compare year-on-year?

Mitsubishi Chemical Group reported a net profit of ¥11.8 billion ($75 million), down 74% year-on-year; operating income plunged 79% to ¥30 billion; and sales declined 6.2% to ¥3.7 trillion for the fiscal year ended March 31.

What potential Middle East-related risk did Mitsubishi Chemical flag for its FY2027 outlook, and what is the estimated financial impact?

The company stated its FY2027 forecasts do not account for potential disruptions from ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East—particularly the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz—and warned that if tensions persist through September 2026, core operating income could fall ¥18 billion short of its ¥305 billion target.

Profits slump at Mitsubishi Chemical, flags potential Middle East earnings impact

May 13, 2026

Mitsubishi Chemical Group reported a 74% drop in net profit for the fiscal year ended March 31 but forecasts a robust rebound for 2027, despite potential Middle East geopolitical risks that could reduce operating income targets.

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Profits Slump at Mitsubishi Chemical, Flags Potential Middle East Earnings Impact

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Profits slump at Mitsubishi Chemical, flags potential Middle East earnings impact

Profits slump at Mitsubishi Chemical, flags potential Middle East earnings impact

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