Kewpie Reports Progress on ¥10 Billion Share Buyback Program

Kewpie Corporation ( (JP:2809) ) has provided an announcement.

Kewpie Corporation, a leading Japanese producer of mayonnaise, dressings and other processed foods, is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime market and targets both retail consumers and professional foodservice customers. Its established brands and broad distribution underpin a solid position in the domestic condiments and processed foods sector.

The company disclosed progress on a share buyback authorized by its board on January 14, 2026, reporting the repurchase of 739,200 common shares on the Tokyo Stock Exchange between April 10 and April 30, 2026, for a total of about ¥2.92 billion. This forms part of a larger program allowing up to 4 million shares and ¥10 billion in buybacks through November 30, 2026, signaling ongoing capital return to shareholders and potential support for earnings per share and share price valuation.

The most recent analyst rating on (JP:2809) stock is a Buy with a Yen5100.00 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 best known for its mayonnaise and salad dressings, and it operates globally in the processed foods and condiments market. Listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime market under securities code 2809, the company focuses on consumer and foodservice segments with branded products that hold strong recognition in Japan and abroad.

Average Trading Volume: 435,248

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: Yen579.1B

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