GMO Internet Group Updates Progress on Large-Scale Share Buyback Program

GMO Internet ( (JP:9449) ) has provided an update.

GMO Internet Group, Inc. has disclosed the latest status of its ongoing share repurchase program, conducted under a Board-approved resolution based on Article 459-1 of the Japanese Companies Act and its articles of incorporation. In December 2025, the company bought back 932,600 of its common shares on the open market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange for approximately JPY 3.63 billion, as part of a long-term plan to acquire and cancel roughly 38.35 million shares linked to capital raised during its exit from the loan credit business in 2006–2007. Under the broader buyback framework approved on November 25, 2025, which authorizes repurchases of up to 4.2 million shares or JPY 10 billion through February 12, 2026, the company had cumulatively repurchased 1,274,700 shares for about JPY 4.999 billion by December 31, 2025. The continued execution of this buyback and cancellation strategy underscores GMO Internet Group’s commitment to shareholder returns and capital efficiency, and may support its share price and earnings per share while signaling confidence in its long-term prospects.

The most recent analyst rating on (JP:9449) stock is a Hold with a Yen4339.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on GMO Internet stock, see the JP:9449 Stock Forecast page.

More about GMO Internet

GMO Internet Group, Inc. is a Japan-based technology conglomerate listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market, operating primarily in internet-related services, including infrastructure, online advertising, and financial and cryptocurrency businesses, with a focus on domestic and global digital markets.

Average Trading Volume: 231,972

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: Yen406.9B

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