Ajinomoto Reports Progress on Ongoing ¥80 Billion Share Buyback Program

The latest update is out from Ajinomoto Co ( (JP:2802) ).

Ajinomoto Co. has reported progress on its ongoing share repurchase program authorized by its board in November 2025 under Japan’s Companies Act. Between April 1 and April 30, 2026, the company bought back 1,618,700 common shares on the Tokyo Stock Exchange for a total of ¥7.57 billion.

Under the broader authorization, Ajinomoto is permitted to repurchase up to 30 million shares or ¥80 billion through November 30, 2026, and intends to cancel all shares acquired. As of April 30, 2026, cumulative buybacks have reached 9,688,000 shares for ¥37.57 billion, underscoring a sustained capital return policy that may support shareholder value and earnings per share over time.

The most recent analyst rating on (JP:2802) stock is a Hold with a Yen5000.00 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 food and biotechnology company best known for seasonings, processed foods, and amino acid products. Listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange’s Prime Market, it operates globally with a focus on consumer food products and specialty ingredients for health, nutrition, and industrial applications.

Average Trading Volume: 3,862,769

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: Yen4568.9B

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