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Asahi Group Completes ¥70 Billion Share Buyback Program

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  • Asahi Group has completed a major share repurchase, buying back over 40 million shares.
  • The ¥70 billion buyback underscores Asahi’s focus on shareholder returns and capital efficiency.
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Asahi Group Completes ¥70 Billion Share Buyback Program

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Asahi Group Holdings ( (JP:2502) ) has provided an announcement.

Asahi Group Holdings has completed a share repurchase program authorized by its board in August 2025, buying back 9,288,900 common shares on the Tokyo Stock Exchange between December 1 and December 22, 2025 at a total cost of approximately ¥16.1 billion. This latest tranche brings total buybacks under the August resolution to 40,379,200 shares for about ¥70 billion, effectively exhausting the authorized amount and signaling a continued focus on shareholder returns and capital efficiency, which may support earnings per share and bolster market confidence in the company’s equity.

The most recent analyst rating on (JP:2502) stock is a Buy with a Yen2600.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Asahi Group Holdings stock, see the JP:2502 Stock Forecast page.

More about Asahi Group Holdings

Asahi Group Holdings, Ltd. is a leading Japanese beverage and food company best known for its Asahi beer and a broad portfolio of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, with its shares listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market. The group operates globally, with a core focus on the beer and broader beverages sector, targeting both domestic and international consumers through its branded drink products.

YTD Price Performance: 0.33%

Average Trading Volume: 8,247,608

Technical Sentiment Signal: Hold

Current Market Cap: Yen2493.9B

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