Morinaga Milk Nears Completion of ¥10 Billion Share Buyback Program

The latest announcement is out from Morinaga Milk Industry Co., Ltd. ( (JP:2264) ).

Morinaga Milk Industry has disclosed the latest status of its share buyback program, reporting the acquisition of 132,100 common shares in February 2026 at a total cost of about ¥577 million. This transaction is part of a broader board-approved initiative to repurchase up to 3.8 million shares for as much as ¥10 billion through March 31, 2026.

As of February 28, 2026, the company has cumulatively bought back 2,756,200 shares for roughly ¥9.48 billion, nearing the upper limit of the program’s budget. The substantial progress in the buyback signals an ongoing effort to enhance capital efficiency and shareholder returns, which may support the company’s share price and strengthen its equity story in the Japanese market.

The most recent analyst rating on (JP:2264) stock is a Hold with a Yen5184.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Morinaga Milk Industry Co., Ltd. stock, see the JP:2264 Stock Forecast page.

More about Morinaga Milk Industry Co., Ltd.

Morinaga Milk Industry Co., Ltd. is a Japanese dairy and food manufacturer listed on the Prime Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange. The company focuses on producing and selling milk, dairy products, and related food items for the domestic and international markets.

Average Trading Volume: 276,403

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: Yen440.1B

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