KDDI reports buyback progress for KDDI stock

Published on 10/13/2026 at 10:29 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Operating profit rose 21.10 percent in fiscal first quarter. KDDI stock costs EUR 16.34 on October 13, 2026. Tokyo last stood at JPY 2,887.50.

KDDI reported that 113.3 million shares had been acquired under its buyback by September 30, 2026.
Fiscal first-quarter revenue rose 5.10 percent to JPY 1.487 trillion, while adjusted operating profit increased 21.10 percent.
KDDI stock was trading at EUR 16.34 at Lang & Schwarz on October 13, 2026, at 10:18 a.m. CEST.
KDDI will announce first-half fiscal 2027 results on November 6, 2026.

KDDI, JP3496400007, Illustration mit AI erstellt.

KDDI (JP3496400007) was trading at EUR 16.34 at Lang & Schwarz on October 13, 2026, at 10:18 a.m. CEST. On October 9, 2026, JSIGNAL reported that KDDI had acquired 113.3 million shares, equal to 77.60 percent of its 146 million share target, by September 30, 2026.

Buyback reaches 77.60 percent

The repurchase program carries a JPY 300.0 billion budget and runs from May 13, 2026, through January 31, 2027, according to JSIGNAL. September purchases added 1.79 million shares for JPY 5.40 billion, while 1.01 million shares went to an executive compensation trust.

What does the profit increase show

KDDI's fiscal first-quarter revenue for the period ended June 30, 2026, rose 5.10 percent year over year to JPY 1.487 trillion, while adjusted operating profit climbed 21.10 percent to JPY 314.3 billion, 20dai Toushi reported. The adjusted operating margin therefore increased from 18.30 percent to 21.10 percent, showing that profit growth outpaced revenue growth during the quarter.

Three buyback and earnings milestones

On May 12, 2026, KDDI approved the JPY 300.0 billion repurchase program, according to JSIGNAL. On August 7, 2026, KDDI reported fiscal first-quarter revenue of JPY 1.487 trillion and adjusted operating profit of JPY 314.3 billion, as detailed by 20dai Toushi. On October 9, 2026, the company had reached 113.3 million acquired shares, or 77.60 percent of the target.

Next dates carry the update

KDDI is scheduled to announce its first-half fiscal 2027 results on November 6, 2026, according to the KDDI Newsroom. The buyback period is scheduled to end on January 31, 2027, while the latest filing showed JPY 5.40 billion of September purchases.

Stock price and market scale

The Tokyo Stock Exchange quote was last at JPY 2,887.50 on October 13, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. JST. KDDI's market capitalization was JPY 11.0 trillion on that date, and its 52-week range was JPY 2,329.00 to JPY 3,121.00. The euro quote from Lang & Schwarz was EUR 16.34 at 10:18 a.m. CEST on October 13, 2026.

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