Today, as the Nikkei 225 continued to fall sharply, the number of stocks hitting record highs since listing reached 14. The main stocks included Japan Tobacco, Ryohin Keikaku and TechMatrix.
The Nikkei 225 fell sharply due to declines in US technology stocks, closing at ¥64,425, down approximately ¥3,318 from the previous day, for its sixth consecutive session of losses. Amid this, 14 stocks broke through their previous resistance levels and reached record highs.
The main stocks that hit record highs since listing today included Japan Tobacco, Ryohin Keikaku and TechMatrix. UBS's price target for Japan Tobacco changed from ¥7,800 to ¥8,150, while Ryohin Keikaku was reported to have announced plans to increase operating profit for the fiscal year ending August 2027 by 10% year on year.
TechMatrix has set a new high for 7 consecutive days. Other stocks hitting record highs since listing spanned sectors including retail, information and communications, and land transportation.
The stocks covered were those newly listed as of January 2024 and listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange's Prime, Standard or Growth markets.