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MUFG Details Ongoing ¥250 Billion Share Buyback Progress

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  • MUFG is executing a large-scale share repurchase program of up to ¥250 billion.
  • By January 31, 2026, MUFG had bought back over 70 million shares, signaling active capital return to shareholders.
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MUFG Details Ongoing ¥250 Billion Share Buyback Progress

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Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group ( (JP:8306) ) just unveiled an announcement.

MUFG has reported the latest progress in its ongoing share buyback program authorized by its board in November 2025, under which it may repurchase up to 130 million shares for as much as ¥250 billion through late February 2026 via market purchases on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Between January 1 and January 31, 2026, the group repurchased 22,985,400 shares for approximately ¥63.6 billion, bringing cumulative repurchases under this mandate to 70,044,500 shares at a total cost of about ¥178.9 billion, a move that underscores continued capital management aimed at enhancing shareholder returns and potentially supporting earnings per share and market valuation.

The most recent analyst rating on (JP:8306) stock is a Buy with a Yen3141.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group stock, see the JP:8306 Stock Forecast page.

More about Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) is one of the world’s largest financial groups, headquartered in Tokyo with a history of over 360 years. Operating through a global network of about 2,000 locations in more than 40 countries and employing roughly 150,000 people, MUFG provides a broad suite of services including commercial and trust banking, securities, credit cards, consumer finance, asset management and leasing. The group, whose shares are listed in Tokyo, Nagoya and New York, positions itself as a globally trusted financial institution focused on meeting diverse financial needs and supporting sustainable growth.

YTD Price Performance: 12.49%

Average Trading Volume: 43,586,230

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: Yen31359.9B

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