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Hoya Advances Aggressive Share Buyback as March Repurchases Near ¥36 Billion

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  • Hoya continued its Tokyo-listed share buyback in March, repurchasing about 1.3 million shares for nearly ¥36 billion.
  • By March 31, Hoya had bought back 2.6 million shares worth about ¥71.95 billion, underscoring a strong focus on shareholder returns.
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Hoya Advances Aggressive Share Buyback as March Repurchases Near ¥36 Billion

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HOYA ( (JP:7741) ) just unveiled an update.

Hoya Corporation has reported progress on its ongoing share buyback program authorized by its board in January 2026, executing market purchases of common stock on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Between March 1 and March 31, the company repurchased 1,297,600 shares for approximately ¥35.98 billion, reflecting continued deployment of capital toward shareholder returns.

Under the broader authorization to buy back up to 5 million shares or ¥100 billion through mid-July 2026, Hoya has cumulatively repurchased 2,600,800 shares as of March 31 for about ¥71.95 billion. The scale and pace of these transactions signal management’s confidence in the company’s valuation and balance sheet strength, and they are likely to enhance earnings per share and support shareholder value over the repurchase period.

The most recent analyst rating on (JP:7741) stock is a Buy with a Yen30000.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on HOYA stock, see the JP:7741 Stock Forecast page.

More about HOYA

Hoya Corporation is a Japan-based global manufacturer operating primarily in the healthcare and electronics industries. The company is known for its optical products, including eyeglass lenses and medical-related optics, as well as precision components used in information and communication technology, serving both consumer and industrial markets worldwide.

Average Trading Volume: 1,100,729

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: Yen9124.6B

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