Mitsui Advances Large-Scale Share Buyback, Nears Program Cap

Mitsui & Co ( (JP:8031) ) has issued an update.

Mitsui & Co. has reported progress on the share repurchase program authorized by its board in November 2025, disclosing that it bought back 8,001,900 common shares in February 2026 at a total cost of about ¥43.7 billion. These purchases, executed via the Tokyo Stock Exchange, indicate a continued commitment to returning capital to shareholders and optimizing its equity base.

Cumulatively, from November 6, 2025 through February 28, 2026, Mitsui has repurchased 35,367,300 shares for roughly ¥165.9 billion under the current authorization, which allows for repurchases of up to 80 million shares or ¥200 billion through March 19, 2026. The pace of buybacks suggests Mitsui is well advanced toward the ceiling of the program, supporting earnings per share and signaling management confidence to investors while potentially tightening the stock’s free float.

The most recent analyst rating on (JP:8031) stock is a Hold with a Yen6193.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Mitsui & Co stock, see the JP:8031 Stock Forecast page.

More about Mitsui & Co

Mitsui & Co., Ltd. is a major Japanese trading and investment company, operating across diverse sectors including energy, metals, chemicals, machinery, and consumer businesses. Listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, it actively manages its capital structure and shareholder returns through measures such as large-scale share repurchase programs.

YTD Price Performance: 26.47%

Average Trading Volume: 5,833,527

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: Yen16756.6B

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