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Ajinomoto Co ( (JP:2802) ) has provided an update.
Ajinomoto Co., Inc. has reported progress on its ongoing share repurchase program authorized by its board in November 2025, under which it can buy back up to 30 million common shares for as much as JPY 80 billion through November 2026. Between March 1 and March 31, 2026, the company repurchased 1,295,200 shares on the Tokyo Stock Exchange for about JPY 5.77 billion, bringing cumulative buybacks under this mandate to 8,069,300 shares and JPY 29.99 billion as of March 31.
The buyback program, representing up to 3.09% of issued shares excluding treasury stock, is intended to enhance capital efficiency and shareholder returns, with Ajinomoto planning to cancel all shares repurchased under this scheme by board resolution. Continued execution of the program underscores management’s confidence in the company’s financial position and may support earnings per share and share price over time, while modestly reducing the company’s free float as purchases proceed in the market.
The most recent analyst rating on (JP:2802) stock is a Buy with a Yen5074.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Ajinomoto Co stock, see the JP:2802 Stock Forecast page.
More about Ajinomoto Co
Ajinomoto Co., Inc. is a Japan-based global food and amino science company best known for seasonings, processed foods, beverages and specialty ingredients. Listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market, it focuses on consumer foods and specialty chemicals, leveraging its expertise in amino acids to serve both retail and industrial customers worldwide.
Average Trading Volume: 4,727,527
Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy
Current Market Cap: Yen4276.3B
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