Kuraray Advances ¥10 Billion Share Buyback, Acquires 1.75 Million Shares

Kuraray Co ( (JP:3405) ) has issued an update.

Kuraray Co., Ltd. has been executing a share buyback program authorized by its board on February 10, 2026, under Japan’s Companies Act provisions governing acquisition of treasury stock. The initiative targets repurchasing up to 8.0 million common shares, representing about 2.61% of outstanding shares excluding treasury stock, with a maximum budget of ¥10.0 billion through market purchases.

Between February 12 and February 28, 2026, Kuraray repurchased 1,747,600 common shares for a total of ¥3,131,110,700 via market transactions, as part of this broader program. The buyback, scheduled to run through May 31, 2026, signals active capital management and is likely aimed at enhancing shareholder value by optimizing capital structure and potentially supporting the company’s share price.

The most recent analyst rating on (JP:3405) stock is a Hold with a Yen1845.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Kuraray Co stock, see the JP:3405 Stock Forecast page.

More about Kuraray Co

Kuraray Co., Ltd. is a Japan-based chemical manufacturer known for producing advanced materials, resins, fibers, and specialty chemicals used across automotive, packaging, construction, and industrial applications. The company focuses on high-value-added, functional materials and maintains a global presence serving diversified manufacturing and consumer-related markets.

Average Trading Volume: 1,644,542

Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy

Current Market Cap: Yen575.1B

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