In the Tokyo market on 26 October, buying of AI-related stocks led the morning session, but gains faded toward the close, and the Nikkei 225 ended trading at ¥62,189.65, down ¥503.51 from the previous day. Moves in stocks on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market and individual stock performances were reported.
The Nikkei 225 ended trading on 26 October 2026 at ¥62,189.65, down ¥503.51 from the previous day. The index initially saw selling centered on high-priced AI- and semiconductor-related stocks, although there were also attempts to capture an autonomous rebound. Gains remained limited.
Stocks with the largest negative contributions to the Nikkei 225 included Advantest, Tokyo Electron, Fast Retailing, Ibiden and TDK, while Toyota Tsusho, Mitsubishi Corp., ITOCHU, Konami and Chugai Pharmaceutical were among the largest positive contributors. These stocks pushed the Nikkei 225 lower and higher, respectively.
Trading volume on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market was 2.127 billion shares, and trading value was ¥6,643.859 billion, both down from the previous day. The biggest gainers among individual stocks were KOA, Tokyo Sangyo and Medipal Holdings, while the biggest decliners were GMO Internet Group, GMO Internet and Stanley Electric.
The number of stocks updating their year-to-date highs and lows was also provided. A total of 33 stocks updated year-to-date highs and 19 updated year-to-date lows. The article compiles the Nikkei 225's performance and moves in individual stocks as related information.