KYOCERA Corporation
KYOCERA
KYOCERA Corporation is the undisputed global leader in advanced fine ceramics and electronic ceramic substrates, founded in 1959 in Kyoto, Japan. With annual revenue of approximately $13.4 billion, Kyocera operates 279 subsidiaries across multiple continents, employing 73,856 people worldwide. The company pioneered the full vertical integration of ceramic powder synthesis, tape casting, precision metallization, and 3D packaging for semiconductor applications.
Strengths: Absolute dominance in global ceramic substrate market share (>10%); breakthrough multilayer ceramic core substrate technology for AI semiconductors unveiled in 2026; unmatched vertical integration from ceramic powder to finished components; massive R&D investment with new smart factories under construction; commanding position in electronic, structural, aerospace, and medical ceramics.
Weaknesses: Significant operating profit decline in recent years due to legacy organic packaging business weakness (~¥43 billion impairment); strategic divestiture of non-core chemical business (sold to Sumitomo Bakelite); exposure to cyclical semiconductor and consumer electronics markets; heavy reliance on Japanese manufacturing base amid shifting geopolitics.Read MoreShow Less
Strengths: Absolute dominance in global ceramic substrate market share (>10%); breakthrough multilayer ceramic core substrate technology for AI semiconductors unveiled in 2026; unmatched vertical integration from ceramic powder to finished components; massive R&D investment with new smart factories under construction; commanding position in electronic, structural, aerospace, and medical ceramics.
Weaknesses: Significant operating profit decline in recent years due to legacy organic packaging business weakness (~¥43 billion impairment); strategic divestiture of non-core chemical business (sold to Sumitomo Bakelite); exposure to cyclical semiconductor and consumer electronics markets; heavy reliance on Japanese manufacturing base amid shifting geopolitics.
Listed market data
6971 · TSE · weeklyHistory →- Market cap
- $27.7 B
- Share price
- JPY 3269.00
- 1Y change
- +59.5%
- Recent change
- -4.7%
- Since first close
- +65.4%
- Revenue (TTM)
- $14 B
10-30 → 11-02
from 2025-08
Financial history
Full market history- 2026-11JPY 3269.00$27.7 B-9.9%
- 2026-10JPY 3629.00$4.6 T0.0%
- 2026-09JPY 3629.00$4.6 T-0.5%
- 2026-08JPY 3646.00$4.6 T-0.3%
- 2026-07JPY 3657.00$4.6 T-0.9%
- 2026-06JPY 3691.00$4.7 T+3.7%
- 2026-05JPY 3561.00$4.5 T+2.2%
- 2026-04JPY 3483.00$4.4 T+28.5%
- 2026-03JPY 2710.50$3.4 T+14.0%
- 2026-02JPY 2378.00$3 T-13.9%
- 2026-01JPY 2763.50$3.5 T+19.7%
- 2025-12JPY 2308.00$2.9 T—
Ownership & Control
Shareholding as of 2026-06-30- Controlling entity
- Publicly held — no controlling shareholder disclosed
- Company type
- Brand & Manufacturer
- Insiders
- 4.68%
- Institutions
- 57.34%(349 holders)
- Free float
- 60.15%
Percentages are of total shares outstanding, aggregated from 13F-style filings via Yahoo Finance. Institutional figures reflect US-filed positions and may undercount owners filing elsewhere. No figure is shown where none is disclosed.
In the press
All coverage →5 latest headlines4- Kyocera Expands ECOSYS Portfolio with New A3 Printers - The Cannata Report -www.thecannatareport.com2026-10-20
- Kyocera posts 9.90 percent revenue growth. Kyocera stock sits 12.54 percent below its 52-week high - ad-hoc-news.dewww.ad-hoc-news.de2026-10-20
- Kyocera and the Boston Celtics Celebrate Over 20 Years of Partnership - WhatTheyThinkwhattheythink.com2026-10-20
- What Kyocera Shares Buyback Completion Means For Shareholders - Simply Wall Streetsimplywall.st2026-10-20
- Kyocera Corp. KYOAY Stock Forecast & Price Target - Yahoo Financefinance.yahoo.com2026-10-16
• Multilayer ceramic core substrates for advanced AI semiconductors generative AI/LLM
• High-thermal-conductivity AlN and Al2O3 substrates for power modules
• LTCC and HTCC substrates for 5G/6G RF front-end integration
• Ceramic packages for high-reliability ICs and sensors
Structural & Wear-Resistant Ceramics — Core Business
• Advanced ceramic components for semiconductor manufacturing equipment
• Wear-resistant ceramic parts for industrial machinery and automation
• Precision ceramic cutting tools and industrial components
Aerospace & Defense Ceramics — Core Business
• High-temperature ceramic matrix composites CMC for jet engines
• Radomes and ceramic antenna windows for defense applications
• Thermal protection systems for space vehicles
Medical Bioceramics — Core Business
• Biocompatible ceramic implants for orthopedics and dental applications
• Ceramic components for medical diagnostic equipment
Quick Facts
Headquarters
Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
Founded
1959
Employees
73,856
Revenue
~US$13.4 B (FY2025)
Market cap
$27.7 B
Factories
279 subsidiaries worldwide, dozens of mega-factories across Japan, North America, Europe, and Asia (including multiple China sites)
Presence
Global (North America, Europe, Asia including China)
Categories
11 categories · scroll for more
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Industry rankings
#2 →Murata
Data Sources & Methodology
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Key references: Official Website Tokyo Stock Exchange (TYO: 6971) , Kyocera Corporate Profile — Official company overview with global network and business segments
Kyocera AI Semiconductor Core Substrate Announcement — Breakthrough multilayer ceramic core substrate for advanced AI semiconductors
Wikipedia: Kyocera — Company history, structure, and product portfolio overview
Kyocera FY2025 Consolidated Financial Results (IFRS) — Annual financial performance and segment data