Hikari Tsushin Stock Soars to Intraday High Amid Strong Performance

Hikari Tsushin, Inc., a prominent player in the retailing sector, has experienced a notable surge in its stock price, gaining 5.36% on October 22, 2025. The stock reached an intraday high of JPY 43,440.00, reflecting strong performance relative to the Japan Nikkei 225, which only increased by 0.27% on the same day.
Over the past week, Hikari Tsushin has shown a robust performance with a 7.5% increase, outperforming the Nikkei 225's 5.27% rise. The company's year-to-date performance stands at 25.99%, slightly ahead of the Nikkei 225's 23.62%. Over the past year, Hikari Tsushin has delivered an impressive 38.56% return, significantly surpassing the Nikkei 225's 26.6% gain.

Despite these positive trends, the company faces challenges, including a high debt-to-equity ratio of 0.59 and a return on equity of 10.82%. The market capitalization of Hikari Tsushin is approximately JPY 1,730,943 million, and it maintains a price-to-earnings ratio of 15.00. Investors will be keen to monitor how these factors influence the company's future performance.