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Step Co. Accelerates Share Buybacks Under Ongoing Authorization

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Step Co. Accelerates Share Buybacks Under Ongoing Authorization

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Step Co., Ltd. ( (JP:9795) ) just unveiled an update.

The company repurchased 65,600 shares for ¥164.4 million via Tokyo Stock Exchange market purchases in January 2026 under its ongoing board-authorized buyback plan, bringing cumulative totals since October 2025 to 186,800 shares for ¥456.6 million. The accelerated execution signals management’s commitment to shareholder returns while still leaving headroom under the ¥672 million, 280,000-share authorization that runs through September 2026, suggesting further repurchases could bolster per-share metrics if market conditions allow.

The most recent analyst rating on (JP:9795) stock is a Buy with a Yen2623.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Step Co., Ltd. stock, see the JP:9795 Stock Forecast page.

More about Step Co., Ltd.

Step Co., Ltd. operates in the Japanese education services industry, providing test-preparation schools and related learning programs tailored to regional student needs across the Kanto area.

Average Trading Volume: 14,508

Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy

Current Market Cap: Yen40.37B

See more data about 9795 stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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