Japan Tobacco Hits Day High with 3.62% Surge, Reaching JPY 4,940.00

Japan Tobacco, Inc. has experienced a notable increase of 3.62% on October 3, 2025, reaching an intraday high of JPY 4,940.00. This performance stands out against the Japan Nikkei 225, which rose by 1.85% on the same day. Over the past week, Japan Tobacco's stock has shown a modest gain of 0.14%, while its monthly performance reflects a 5.41% increase, although it lags behind the Nikkei's 9.13% rise.
In terms of annual performance, Japan Tobacco has achieved a 16.06% increase, compared to the Nikkei's 18.72%. Year-to-date, the stock has performed well with a 20.81% gain, significantly outpacing the Nikkei's 14.73%. Over the last three years, Japan Tobacco has seen a remarkable growth of 109.17%, and over five years, it has increased by 154.47%.

Despite these positive short-term trends, the company faces challenges with declining operating profits and negative results in recent quarters. The stock's valuation remains attractive, with a price-to-book ratio of 2.34 and a return on equity of 4.86%.