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Japan Airlines Updates on Progress of ¥20 Billion Share Buyback Program

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  • Japan Airlines is executing a board-approved share repurchase program of up to 8 million shares worth 20 billion yen through March 2026.
  • As of December 31, 2025, JAL has bought 4.31 million shares, with repurchased stock earmarked for M&A, employee incentives or potential cancellation.
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Japan Airlines Updates on Progress of ¥20 Billion Share Buyback Program

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Japan Airlines Co ( (JP:9201) ) has provided an announcement.

Japan Airlines has reported the status of its ongoing share repurchase program authorized by its board on October 30, 2025, under which it plans to buy back up to 8 million common shares for a total of up to 20 billion yen between October 31, 2025 and March 31, 2026 via market purchases on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. During the most recent period from December 1 to December 31, 2025, the carrier repurchased 1,670,600 shares for about 4.83 billion yen, bringing cumulative buybacks under this mandate to 4,306,900 shares at a total cost of roughly 12.49 billion yen as of December 31, 2025; the company notes that these acquired shares may be used for strategic investments and stock-based compensation, and if not needed, some or all may be cancelled, signaling an emphasis on capital efficiency and potential enhancement of shareholder value.

The most recent analyst rating on (JP:9201) stock is a Hold with a Yen3128.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Japan Airlines Co stock, see the JP:9201 Stock Forecast page.

More about Japan Airlines Co

Japan Airlines Co., Ltd. is a major Japanese airline operating passenger and cargo air transport services, with its shares listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market under securities code 9201. The company competes in the global aviation industry and actively manages its capital structure and shareholder returns through measures such as share repurchases, while also using treasury shares for strategic purposes including M&A and stock-based compensation for directors and employees.

Average Trading Volume: 2,396,806

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: Yen1269.5B

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