Murata Finalizes Transfer of Micro Primary Battery Business to Maxell

Murata Manufacturing Co ( (JP:6981) ) has issued an update.

Murata Manufacturing has completed the transfer of its micro primary battery business, which includes coin manganese dioxide lithium, silver oxide, and alkaline button batteries, to a newly established wholly owned subsidiary. The move is part of a restructuring in which all shares of this new subsidiary have now been sold to Maxell, Ltd., signaling Murata’s exit from this battery segment and allowing it to concentrate resources on its core electronic components businesses while Maxell expands its position in small battery markets.

The transaction, finalized on March 1, 2026, follows a previously announced absorption-type company split involving Murata and its subsidiary Tohoku Murata Manufacturing, which transferred the relevant operations into the new company. This corporate reorganization is expected to streamline Murata’s portfolio and may sharpen its strategic focus, while giving Maxell an opportunity to strengthen its product lineup and competitiveness in micro primary batteries.

The most recent analyst rating on (JP:6981) stock is a Buy with a Yen4530.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Murata Manufacturing Co stock, see the JP:6981 Stock Forecast page.

More about Murata Manufacturing Co

Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. is a Japan-based electronics manufacturer specializing in electronic components such as capacitors, communication modules, sensors, and power-related products. The company serves a global customer base across industries including consumer electronics, automotive, communications, and industrial equipment, with a strong focus on miniaturization and high-performance components.

YTD Price Performance: 26.56%

Average Trading Volume: 8,037,024

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: Yen7576.7B

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