Asahi Kasei Shares Rise 0.85 % on Thursday 22 Oct 2026
Asahi Kasei (Tokyo Stock Exchange code 3407) closed the trading day at a price of JPY 1,599.5, representing an increase of 0.85 % over the 24‑hour period ending at 10:30 AM Central Europe time on Thursday, 22 Oct 2026. The stock is listed on multiple exchanges and currently has a circulating supply of 1.3 billion shares.
Market Metrics
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Market capitalization | JPY 2.1 trillion |
| 24‑hour volume | JPY 6.2 billion |
| 200‑day simple moving average | JPY 1,655.46 |
| 52‑week high | JPY 1,906 (7 Jun 2026) |
| 52‑week low | JPY 1,157 (11 May 2025) |
In the previous month‑end, the share price had decreased by 0.09 %.
Comparative Performance of Related Stocks
| Stock | 24‑hour change | Current price (JPY) | Market cap (JPY) | P/E ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asahi (2502) | –0.3 % | 1,682 | 2.5 trillion | 15.22 |
| Nippon Sanso (4091) | –0.46 % | 5,444 | 2.4 trillion | 16.82 |
| Rakuten Bank (5838) | +5.46 % | 5,979 | 2.4 trillion | – |
| Screen (7735) | +0.82 % | 11,870 | 2.4 trillion | 28.52 |
| Nitto Denko (6988) | +1.49 % | 3,687 | 2.4 trillion | 18.13 |
Company Overview
The Asahi Kasei Corporation, headquartered in Tokyo, is a materials manufacturing and distribution firm. Its product portfolio includes industrial chemicals such as cupra fiber, polyurethane fiber, styrene monomer, acrylonitrile, polyethylene, synthetic rubber, and engineering resin. The company also operates in real‑estate and healthcare sectors. Asahi Kasei is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange and conducted its initial public offering on 1 May 1949. Further information is available on its website at www.asahi‑kasei.co.jp .
