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Nippon Gas Reports Progress on Ongoing Share Buyback Program

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Nippon Gas Reports Progress on Ongoing Share Buyback Program

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The latest update is out from NIPPON GAS Co ( (JP:8174) ).

Nippon Gas has reported progress on its ongoing share repurchase program, buying back 259,400 common shares on the Tokyo Stock Exchange between December 1 and December 31, 2025, for a total of ¥773.8 million. Under the broader buyback authorization approved by the board in October 2025—covering up to 4 million shares or ¥9 billion through March 31, 2026—the company has cumulatively repurchased 670,000 shares for about ¥1.98 billion as of December 31, 2025, representing 16.8% of the maximum share volume and 22.0% of the planned monetary amount, signaling a continued commitment to shareholder returns and balance sheet optimization.

The most recent analyst rating on (JP:8174) stock is a Buy with a Yen3396.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on NIPPON GAS Co stock, see the JP:8174 Stock Forecast page.

More about NIPPON GAS Co

Nippon Gas Co., Ltd., listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market under code 8174, operates in Japan’s energy sector, primarily dealing in city gas and related services for residential, commercial and industrial customers. The company plays a key role in the domestic gas supply chain and is closely followed by investors for its capital allocation policies and shareholder return measures.

Average Trading Volume: 264,788

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: Yen324.6B

For an in-depth examination of 8174 stock, go to TipRanks’ Overview page.

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