Japan Tobacco Stock Price, News & Analysis
Company Description
Japan Tobacco (OTC Link: JAPAY) is a publicly traded tobacco company in the Consumer Defensive sector. The company has a market capitalization of $57.3B.
JAPAY stock has gained 24.8% over the past year. Shares last traded at $18.38.
This page provides a comprehensive overview of JAPAY stock, including real-time price data, latest news, SEC filings, insider trading activity, financial highlights, upcoming events, and short interest trends.
Stock Performance
Japan Tobacco (JAPAY) stock last traded at $18.38, up 0.28% from the previous close. Over the past 12 months, the stock has gained 24.8%. At a market capitalization of $57.3B, JAPAY is classified as a large-cap stock with approximately 3.6B shares outstanding.
Latest News
Japan Tobacco has 6 recent news articles. Of the recent coverage, 3 articles coincided with positive price movement and 3 with negative movement. View all JAPAY news →
SEC Filings
Financial Highlights
Upcoming Events
Short Interest History
Short interest in Japan Tobacco (JAPAY) currently stands at 276.9 thousand shares, up 199.1% from the previous reporting period, representing 0.0% of the float. Over the past 12 months, short interest has increased by 690.8%. This relatively low short interest suggests limited bearish sentiment.
Days to Cover History
Days to cover for Japan Tobacco (JAPAY) currently stands at 1.2 days, up 24% from the previous period. This low days-to-cover ratio indicates high liquidity, allowing short sellers to quickly exit positions if needed. The days to cover has increased 24% over the past year, indicating either rising short interest or declining trading volume. The ratio has shown significant volatility over the period, ranging from 1.0 to 3.4 days.
JAPAY Company Profile & Sector Positioning
Japan Tobacco (JAPAY) operates in the Tobacco industry within the broader Consumer Defensive sector and is listed on the OTC Link.
Investors comparing JAPAY often look at related companies in the same sector, including Japan Tobacco (JAPAF), Diageo (DGEAF), Danone (DANOY), Danone SA (GPDNF), and Wal-Mart De Mexico S A De C V (WMMVY). Comparing financial metrics, valuation ratios, and stock performance across these peers can help investors evaluate JAPAY's relative position within its industry.