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Kajima Launches ¥40 Billion Share Buyback to Boost Capital Efficiency

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  • Kajima will repurchase up to 9 million shares for ¥40 billion to enhance shareholder returns.
  • After the buyback, Kajima plans to cancel treasury stock to keep own holdings near 5 percent.
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Kajima Launches ¥40 Billion Share Buyback to Boost Capital Efficiency

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The latest update is out from Kajima ( (JP:1812) ).

Kajima’s board has approved a new share buyback program of up to 9 million shares, equivalent to about 1.9% of its outstanding stock, with a maximum outlay of ¥40 billion. The buyback, to be executed via market purchases on the Tokyo Stock Exchange between May 15 and September 30, 2026, is aimed at improving capital efficiency and enhancing shareholder returns.

Following completion of the repurchases, the company plans to cancel a portion of its treasury shares so that its own-share holdings fall to roughly 5% of total issued shares. The move signals continued capital discipline and a shareholder-friendly stance, with details of the planned share cancellation to be announced once finalized.

The most recent analyst rating on (JP:1812) stock is a Buy with a Yen7100.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Kajima stock, see the JP:1812 Stock Forecast page.

More about Kajima

Kajima Corporation is a major Japanese construction and civil engineering company listed on the Tokyo Prime and Nagoya Premier markets. The group focuses on building, infrastructure and related engineering services, positioning itself as a key player in Japan’s construction and development sector.

Average Trading Volume: 2,187,907

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: Yen3193.6B

For an in-depth examination of 1812 stock, go to TipRanks’ Overview page.

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