Koito stock fell 1.47 percent as buyback data landed.

Published on 10/04/2026 at 13:41 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Koito stock was last at JPY 2,687 on October 2, 2026, after a 1.47 percent decline. September buybacks totaled 528,400 shares, while first-quarter sales rose 9.6 percent.

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Koito stock (ISIN JP3284600008) was last at JPY 2,687 on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on October 2, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. JST, down 1.47 percent from the prior close. The latest company filing shows that Koito Manufacturing bought back 528,400 shares during September, adding a fresh capital-return signal for the automotive lighting supplier.

September buyback adds shareholder support

According to Koito Manufacturing on October 1, 2026, the company acquired 528,400 common shares for JPY 1.401 billion between September 1 and September 30. Cumulative purchases under the program reached 6,309,700 shares for JPY 16.989 billion by September 30.

The broader authorization allows purchases of up to 25 million shares, equal to 9.50 percent of issued shares excluding treasury stock, for a maximum JPY 50 billion through May 31, 2027. September purchases therefore represented 2.1 percent of the authorized share count, calculated from the company figures.

Quarterly sales recover

Koito reported JPY 240.883 billion in sales for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, compared with JPY 219.725 billion a year earlier. The JPY 21.158 billion increase equals 9.6 percent, while net income rose to JPY 14.657 billion from JPY 10.120 billion, according to JPX Market Explorer in its report on July 31, 2026.

First-quarter diluted earnings per share increased to JPY 55.77 from JPY 35.71. Operating profit reached JPY 16.558 billion, and operating cash flow was JPY 29.528 billion for the same fiscal 2027 quarter, according to the financial statement data.

Consensus stays close to market price

The analyst consensus is Neutral, based on 11 analysts: two Buy ratings, seven Hold ratings and two Sell ratings. Investing.com lists an average 12-month target of JPY 2,710.9, with a high of JPY 3,100 and a low of JPY 2,400; the average target lies 0.9 percent above the October 2 reference price.

Koito stock remains below yearly high

Koito stock was last at JPY 2,687 on October 2, 2026, with a market capitalization of JPY 705.4 billion and volume of 724,300 shares. Its 52-week range is JPY 2,193 to JPY 2,973, leaving the reference price 9.6 percent below the yearly high.