ITOCHU Corp. Hits Day Low of JPY 2,153.50 Amid Price Pressure

ITOCHU Corp., a prominent player in the retailing sector, experienced a notable decline of 3.29% on February 24, 2026, reaching an intraday low of JPY 2,153.50. This performance contrasts with the Japan Nikkei 225, which fell by 1.12% on the same day. Over the past week, ITOCHU has seen a decrease of 1.48%, while its monthly performance remains positive at 5.48%, albeit lower than the Nikkei's 7.24%. In terms of annual performance, ITOCHU has delivered an impressive return of 79.6%, significantly outperforming the Nikkei 225's 46.92%. The company's market capitalization stands at JPY 16,768,131 million, and it maintains a P/E ratio of 13.00. Despite its recent downturn, ITOCHU has shown strong long-term growth, with a remarkable 241.4% increase over the past five years. However, the company carries a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.51, indicating a moderate level of leverage. With a return on equity of 16.12% and a price-to-book ratio of 2.77, ITOCHU continues to demonstrate a solid financial position within the retailing industry.