Several stocks began to move following AirTrip's third-quarter results. As the market continued to digest previously announced catalysts, other stocks fluctuated on share buyback announcements and partnership- and listing-related news.
AirTrip's operating profit for the third quarter of the fiscal year ending September 2026 came in at ¥3.17 billion, up 18.0% year on year, but the stock remained weak for a second day amid a sense that the catalysts had been exhausted. Uncertainty over the outlook for the situation in the Middle East and rising crude oil prices also raised concerns about higher costs, with the risk of weaker travel demand weighing on the stock.
Nakanishi announced that it would conduct a share buyback of up to 1,244,100 shares, equivalent to 1.50% of total shares outstanding. The framework based on resolutions passed by the board of directors on 12 February and 7 August applies, while acquisitions through the end of July stood at 0. The stock remained weak, pulled down by the broader market.
Following approval for the listing of its investment holding Skyfall on the TSE Growth market, anfac expects to record an extraordinary gain of approximately ¥242 million from the sale of part of its Skyfall holdings. The company said it aims to maximize shareholder value over the medium to long term by directing the funds toward growth investments.
Mitsui Mining & Smelting fell sharply after initially moving higher following the announcement of its plan to strengthen its copper foil business. The company is reportedly planning to establish a new facility with a view to expanding production capacity from 2030 onward, but the stock was also affected by the broader market trend.
TREHD announced that a consolidated subsidiary would acquire all shares of 泉土木 and make it a subsidiary, but the stock fell as buying failed to continue amid downward pressure across the market. CSHD extended its gains sharply on its partnership with DIRECT CHINA in the AI call center business and plans to proceed with joint development and commercial rollout. SoftBank Group briefly recovered to the ¥6,000 level following an OpenAI-related release, but profit-taking eventually spread and the stock turned lower. NYK extended its gains sharply following an upgrade in its investment rating by a domestic securities firm and its announcement of a TOB. Toray attracted renewed buying on expectations for an AI tailwind and growth in its core businesses, and responded to SMBC Nikko Securities' upward revision to its target price.