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The latest update is out from Kewpie Corporation ( (JP:2809) ).
Kewpie Corporation has reported progress on its ongoing share buyback program authorized by its board in July 2025, acquiring 158,400 common shares on the Tokyo Stock Exchange between February 1 and February 28, 2026 at a total cost of 716,975,400 yen. This transaction forms part of a larger authorization of up to 9.6 million shares or 24 billion yen, under which the company has, as of February 28, 2026, repurchased 5,335,700 shares for 22,069,062,000 yen, signaling continued capital return to shareholders and active balance sheet management.
The cumulative progress toward the buyback ceiling indicates Kewpie is nearing the upper limit of its current repurchase mandate, which may support earnings per share and share price performance by reducing the free float. For investors and other stakeholders, the scale and pace of the buybacks underscore management’s confidence in the company’s valuation and future prospects, while also tightening the supply of outstanding shares in the market.
The most recent analyst rating on (JP:2809) stock is a Hold with a Yen4658.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Kewpie Corporation stock, see the JP:2809 Stock Forecast page.
More about Kewpie Corporation
Kewpie Corporation is a Japanese food manufacturer listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market under securities code 2809. Best known for its mayonnaise and condiment products, the company operates across processed foods and related segments, serving domestic and international retail and foodservice markets.
YTD Price Performance: 3.51%
Average Trading Volume: 395,096
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: Yen622.5B
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