FORM 6-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D. C. 20549

Report of Foreign Private Issuer

Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 under

the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the month of July 2015

Commission File Number: 1-07952

KYOCERA CORPORATION

6, Takeda Tobadono-cho, Fushimi-ku,

Kyoto 612-8501, Japan

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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereto duly authorized.

Date: July 30, 2015

Information furnished on this form:

EXHIBITS

Consolidated Financial Results of Kyocera Corporation and its Subsidiaries

for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2015

The consolidated financial information is prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

1. Consolidated Financial Results for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2015

(1) Consolidated results of operations

(% of change from previous period)

(Note)  Comprehensive income:

104,228 million yen for the three months ended June 30, 2015, 236.2% of change from previous period

31,000 million yen for the three months ended June 30, 2014, (78.4)% of change from previous period

(2) Consolidated financial condition

2. Dividends

(Note) Dividends per share for the year ending March 31, 2016 are forecasted to be 100.00 yen on an annual basis.

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3. Consolidated Financial Forecasts for the Year Ending March 31, 2016

(% of change from previous year)

(Note) Forecast of earnings per share attributable to shareholders of Kyocera Corporation is calculated based on the diluted average number of shares outstanding during the three months ended June 30, 2015.

(Notes)

(1) Increase or decrease in significant subsidiaries during the three months ended June 30, 2015: None

(2) Adoption of concise quarterly accounting method or procedure: None

(3) Changes in accounting policies:

(i) Changes due to adoption of new accounting standards: Please refer to the accompanying “2. OTHER INFORMATION” on page 10.

(ii) Changes due to other than adoption of new accounting standards: None

(4) Number of shares (common stock):

Presentation of Situation of Review Procedure

The consolidated financial information included in this report is out of scope of the review procedure under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Law of Japan. The review procedure under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Law of Japan has not been completed at the date of disclosure of this report.

Instruction for Forecasts and Other Notes

Cautionary Statement for Forecasts:

With regard to forecasts set forth above, please refer to the accompanying “Forward-Looking Statements” on page 9.

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Accompanying Information

1. BUSINESS RESULTS, FINANCIAL CONDITION AND PROSPECTS

(1) Business Results for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2015

Economic Situation and Business Environment

During the three months ended June 30, 2015 (“the first quarter”) the Japanese economy expanded moderately due primarily to a recovery trend in personal consumption, as well as an increase in exports and private capital investment. Overseas, the Chinese economy continued to show high growth, although its growth rate slowed. The U.S. economy also grew due primarily to an increase in personal consumption. The European economy, by contrast, showed a low growth rate.

With regard to the principal markets for Kyocera Corporation and its subsidiaries (“Kyocera Group” or “Kyocera”), demand for smartphones grew in the digital consumer equipment market, and demand expanded in the automotive market mainly in the United States and Europe.

Consolidated Financial Results

During the first quarter both sales and profits increased compared with the three months ended June 30, 2014 (“the previous first quarter”).

Despite a decline in sales in the Telecommunications Equipment Group, sales in the Semiconductor Parts Group, the Electronic Device Group and the Fine Ceramic Parts Group increased, particularly for smartphones and communications infrastructure and automotive related markets, as well as various industrial machinery markets. As a result, consolidated net sales for the first quarter increased by ¥4,533 million, or 1.4%, compared with the previous first quarter, to ¥339,247 million.

Profits increased significantly in the first quarter compared with the previous first quarter, reflecting more than 20% increased profits in all reporting segments in the Components Business, led by the Semiconductor Parts Group and the Electronic Device Group, together with recording of profit from a sale of assets in the Others reporting segment, which more than offset a decline in profits in the Equipment Business. Profit from operations increased by ¥13,801 million, or 73.5%, to ¥32,583 million, compared with ¥18,782 million for the previous first quarter. Income before income taxes increased by ¥16,330 million, or 53.2%, to ¥47,010 million, compared with ¥30,680 million for the previous first quarter. Net income attributable to shareholders of Kyocera Corporation for the first quarter increased by ¥12,108 million, or 62.2%, to ¥31,575 million, compared with ¥19,467 million for the previous first quarter.

Average exchange rates for the first quarter were ¥121 to the U.S. dollar, marking depreciation of ¥19 (approximately 19%) from ¥102 for the previous first quarter, and ¥134 to the Euro, marking appreciation of ¥6 (approximately 4%) from ¥140 for the previous first quarter.

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Consolidated Results by Reporting Segment

1) Fine Ceramic Parts Group

Sales and operating profit in this reporting segment increased compared with the previous first quarter due primarily to growth in sales of components for industrial machinery such as semiconductor processing equipment and sapphire substrates for LEDs.

2) Semiconductor Parts Group

Sales of ceramic packages and organic packages for smartphones and communications infrastructure increased compared with the previous first quarter, while sales of ceramic packages for LEDs were also solid. As a result, sales and operating profit in this reporting segment increased significantly compared with the previous first quarter.

3) Applied Ceramic Products Group

Sales in this reporting segment decreased slightly compared with the previous first quarter due to a decline in sales in the solar energy business for the public and commercial sectors, which more than offset growth in sales in the cutting tool business, mainly for automotive related markets. Operating profit, however, increased compared with the previous first quarter due to efforts to reduce costs in each business.

4) Electronic Device Group

Sales in this reporting segment increased compared with the previous first quarter as a result of growth in sales mainly of capacitors, connectors and crystal devices for smartphones and printing devices for industrial equipment. Operating profit increased significantly compared with the previous first quarter due to the effects of increased sales and the introduction of new products.

5) Telecommunications Equipment Group

Sales of low-end handsets decreased although sales of differentiated handsets grew on the back of development of new customers in the overseas market. In the Japanese market, sales also decreased caused by fewer handset launches due to product cycle timing. As a result, sales and operating profit in this reporting segment decreased compared with the previous first quarter.

6) Information Equipment Group

Sales in this reporting segment increased compared with the previous first quarter as a result of growth in sales volume of equipment following active efforts to increase sales. On the other hand, operating profit decreased compared with the previous first quarter, due mainly to an increase in sales promotion costs and the effect of appreciation of the yen against the Euro.

7) Others

Despite a decrease in sales in this reporting segment compared with the previous first quarter, operating profit increased substantially compared with the previous first quarter due to profit from a sale of assets by a consolidated subsidiary.

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Net Sales by Reporting Segment

Operating Profit (Loss) by Reporting Segment

* % to net sales of each corresponding segment

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Net Sales by Geographic Area

1) Japan

Sales in Japan decreased compared with the previous first quarter due to a decline in sales in the solar energy business for public and commercial sectors and the Telecommunications Equipment Group.

2) Asia

Sales in Asia increased compared with the previous first quarter due mainly to an increase in sales in the Electronic Device Group and the Semiconductor Parts Group.

3) Europe

Sales in Europe decreased compared with the previous first quarter due to a decline in sales in the Information Equipment Group and the effect of appreciation of the yen against the Euro.

4) United States of America

Sales in the United States of America increased compared with the previous first quarter due to increased sales in the Information Equipment Group as well as to the effect of depreciation of the yen against the U.S. dollar.

5) Others

Sales in Others decreased slightly compared with the previous first quarter due mainly to a decrease in sales in the Information Equipment Group.

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(2) Consolidated Financial Condition

Consolidated Cash Flows

Cash and cash equivalents at June 30, 2015 decreased by ¥32,205 million to ¥319,158 million from ¥351,363 million at March 31, 2015.

1) Cash flows from operating activities

Net cash provided by operating activities for the first quarter increased by ¥12,972 million to ¥32,692 million from ¥19,720 million for the previous first quarter. This mainly reflected that an increase in net income and a decrease in receivables exceeded a decrease in notes and accounts payable, and a decrease in other current liabilities including accrued expenses.

2) Cash flows from investing activities

Net cash used in investing activities for the first quarter decreased by ¥12,025 million to ¥44,410 million from ¥56,435 million for the previous first quarter. This mainly reflected that a decrease in purchase of securities, and an increase in proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment exceeded a decrease in maturities of securities and an increase in acquisition of time deposits.

3) Cash flows from financing activities

Net cash used in financing activities for the first quarter increased by ¥5,880 million to ¥24,586 million from ¥18,706 million for the previous first quarter. This was due mainly to an increase in dividends paid.

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(3) Consolidated Financial Forecasts for the Year Ending March 31, 2016

Kyocera posted results in the first quarter that were roughly in line with our initial projections. Accordingly, there is no change to the sales and profit forecasts for the year ending March 31, 2016 that were announced on April 27, 2015.

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Note: Forward-Looking Statements

Certain of the statements made in this document are forward-looking statements (within the meaning of Section 21E of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Act of 1934), which are based on our current assumptions and beliefs in light of the information currently available to us. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors. Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but are not limited to the following:

(1)   General conditions in the Japanese or global economy;

(2)   Unexpected changes in economic, political and legal conditions in countries where we operate;

(3)   Various export risks which may affect the significant percentage of our revenues derived from overseas sales;

(4)   The effect of foreign exchange fluctuations on our results of operations;

(5)   Intense competitive pressures to which our products are subject;

(6)   Fluctuations in the price and ability of suppliers to provide the required quantity of raw materials for use in Kyocera’s production activities;

(7)   Manufacturing delays or defects resulting from outsourcing or internal manufacturing processes;

(8)   Shortages and rising costs of electricity affecting our production and sales activities;

(9)   The possibility that future initiatives and in-process research and development may not produce the desired results;

(10)  Companies or assets acquired by us not produce the returns or benefits, or bring in business opportunities;

(11)  Inability to secure skilled employees, particularly engineering and technical personnel;

(12)  Insufficient protection of our trade secrets and intellectual property rights including patents;

(13)  Expenses associated with licenses we require to continue to manufacture and sell products;

(14)  Environmental liability and compliance obligations by tightening of environmental laws and regulations;

(15)  Unintentional conflict with laws and regulations or newly enacted laws and regulations;

(16)  Our market or supply chains being affected by terrorism, plague, wars or similar events;

(17)  Earthquakes and other natural disasters affecting our headquarters and major facilities as well as our suppliers and customers;

(18)  Credit risk on trade receivables;

(19)  Fluctuations in the value of, and impairment losses on, securities and other assets held by us;

(20)  Impairment losses on long-lived assets, goodwill and intangible assets;

(21)  Unrealized deferred tax assets and additional liabilities for unrecognized tax benefits; and

(22)  Changes in accounting principles.

Such risks, uncertainties and other factors may cause our actual results, performance, achievements or financial condition to be materially different from any future results, performance, achievements or financial condition expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements included in this document.

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2. OTHER INFORMATION

Changes in accounting policies

Recently Adopted Accounting Standards

On April 1, 2015, Kyocera adopted Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2014-08, “Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity.” This accounting standard changes the requirements for reporting discontinued operations in ASC 205-20, “Presentation of Financial Statements—Discontinued Operations.” A disposal of a component of an entity or a group of components of an entity is required to be reported in discontinued operations if the disposal represents a strategic shift that has (or will have) a major effect on an entity’s operations and financial results. This accounting standard also requires an entity to provide disclosures about a disposal of an individually significant component of an entity that does not qualify for discontinued operations presentation in the financial statements. The adoption of this accounting standard did not have a material impact on Kyocera’s consolidated results of operations, financial condition and cash flows.

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3. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(1) Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)

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Note: Accumulated other comprehensive income is as follows:

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(2) Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income (Unaudited)

Consolidated Statements of Income