Japan Tobacco (JAPAY) Stock Price, News & Analysis
Company Description
Japan Tobacco (OTC Link: JAPAY) is classified in the tobacco industry within the Consumer Defensive sector and carries a market capitalization of $77.4B.
JAPAY has gained 37.0% over the past year. Shares last traded at $21.76.
This page collects what Stock Titan holds for JAPAY, including price data, latest news, SEC filings, insider trading activity, financial highlights, upcoming events, and short interest trends.
Stock Performance
Japan Tobacco (JAPAY) stock last closed at $21.76. Over the past 12 months, the stock has gained 37.0%. At a market capitalization of $77.4B, 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 →
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Short Interest History
Short interest in Japan Tobacco (JAPAY) currently stands at 64.6 thousand shares, down 22.0% from the previous reporting period, representing 0.0% of the float. Since September 2025, short interest has decreased by 19.1%. This relatively low short interest suggests limited bearish sentiment.
Days to Cover History
Days to cover for Japan Tobacco (JAPAY) currently stands at 1.0 days. This low days-to-cover ratio indicates high liquidity, allowing short sellers to quickly exit positions if needed. The days to cover has decreased 25.4% over the past year, suggesting improved liquidity for short covering. 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.