Japan’s Record-Breaking Share Buybacks Soar to $65bn in 2023

Listed Japanese Companies Expand Share Buyback Programs, Hitting New Highs

Japanese companies listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange are charting new territory with the expansion of their share buyback programs. In 2023 alone, these programs reached a staggering total of 9.6 trillion yen ($65 billion), surpassing the previous year’s record and setting a new high.