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Central Japan Railway Company ( (JP:9022) ) has issued an announcement.
Central Japan Railway Company has completed a share repurchase program authorized by its board, buying back a total of 28,822,900 common shares for about ¥110 billion through market purchases on the Tokyo Stock Exchange between May 2025 and February 2026. The latest tranche, executed in February 2026, involved 1,807,700 shares for approximately ¥8.39 billion, signaling continued use of capital to return value to shareholders.
The company will cancel all 28,822,900 repurchased shares on March 18, 2026, reducing its outstanding share count by 2.80% to 1,001,177,100 shares. This cancellation is expected to enhance earnings per share and may support the stock’s valuation, underscoring management’s focus on capital efficiency and shareholder returns in a capital‑intensive rail infrastructure business.
The most recent analyst rating on (JP:9022) stock is a Buy with a Yen5313.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Central Japan Railway Company stock, see the JP:9022 Stock Forecast page.
More about Central Japan Railway Company
Central Japan Railway Company is a major Japanese rail operator that runs passenger rail services, including the Tokaido Shinkansen high‑speed line, and related transportation infrastructure. Listed on the Tokyo and Nagoya stock exchanges, it plays a key role in Japan’s intercity and regional mobility, serving both business and leisure travel demand across central Japan.
YTD Price Performance: 6.25%
Average Trading Volume: 2,346,933
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: Yen4534.2B
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