Japan Tobacco Hits Day High with 8.93% Surge, Outperforming Nikkei 225

Japan Tobacco, Inc. has experienced a significant uptick in its stock performance, gaining 8.93% on October 31, 2025. The stock reached an intraday high of JPY 5,463.00, showcasing its notable activity in the market. Over the past day, Japan Tobacco outperformed the Japan Nikkei 225, which recorded a gain of 2.12%.
In terms of performance metrics, Japan Tobacco has shown a 7.93% increase over the past week and an impressive 11.12% rise over the last month. Year-to-date, the stock has achieved a growth of 31.5%, slightly surpassing the Nikkei 225's performance of 31.37%. However, over the past year, Japan Tobacco's growth of 25.32% lags behind the Nikkei's 34.11% increase.

Despite these positive short-term trends, the company faces challenges with a declining operating profit growth rate of -7.26% over the last five years and a significant drop in net profit for the last nine months. The stock's valuation remains attractive with a price-to-book ratio of 2.34, although it trades at a premium compared to its peers.