Azbil Launches Up to ¥20 Billion Share Buyback Program

Azbil Corporation ( (JP:6845) ) has issued an update.

Azbil Corporation has approved a share buyback program and specified the use of the Tokyo Stock Exchange’s ToSTNeT-3 system for part of the repurchase, with an initial transaction planned at the May 13, 2026 closing price of 1,405.5 yen per share. For this first tranche, the company plans to repurchase up to 3,557,400 shares of common stock for a maximum of about 5 billion yen on May 14, 2026, with execution dependent on matching sell orders and market conditions.

The broader board authorization allows Azbil to buy back up to 32 million shares, representing 6.2% of its outstanding common stock excluding treasury shares, for a total of up to 20 billion yen through market transactions on the Tokyo Stock Exchange between May 14 and October 30, 2026. This sizable capital allocation move signals management’s focus on shareholder returns and balance sheet optimization, and may support earnings per share and share price over the repurchase period if fully executed.

The most recent analyst rating on (JP:6845) stock is a Hold with a Yen1550.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Azbil Corporation stock, see the JP:6845 Stock Forecast page.

More about Azbil Corporation

Azbil Corporation is a Japan-based provider of automation and control solutions, offering building automation, advanced industrial automation, and life automation products and services. The company focuses on optimizing energy use and operational efficiency for buildings, plants, and social infrastructure, serving both domestic and global markets from its base in Tokyo.

Average Trading Volume: 1,279,480

Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy

Current Market Cap: Yen742.6B

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