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Kioxia Holdings Corp (285A.T) +9.6% at 2026-06-01 12:00 JST from 2026-05-29 15:30 JST
| 🕒 Time (Local) | 🌐 English Summary | 📰 Original Headline (linked) |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-31 (JST) | Japanese strategy site KABUTRACK reviews May’s semiconductor rally and highlights Kioxia as the month’s “main protagonist,” noting its ~75% share-price rise from April 30 to May 29 driven by tightening NAND supply, surging AI data‑center SSD demand, record FY2026 results (revenue ¥2.34T, operating profit ¥870B, net income ¥554B) and strong 1Q FY2027 guidance plus the announced U.S. ADS listing plan, framing the stock as an “AI‑era NAND cycle” leader. (kabutrack.com) | 2026年5月の日本半導体株はなぜ強かったのか｜東京エレクトロンとキオクシアに起きた主役交代 |
| 2026-05-30 08:40 JST | Kabutan’s weekly rating roundup reports that UBS started coverage of Kioxia on May 28 with a new “Buy” recommendation and a ¥79,000 target price, adding fresh broker support at a level above the late‑May trading range. (s.kabutan.jp) | レーティング週報〖新規格付け〗 (5月25日－29日) |
| 2026-05-29 17:06 JST | Bloomberg/TBS reports Kioxia’s market cap closed on May 29 at ¥35.98T, surpassing MUFG to become Japan’s third‑largest listed company, and attributes the re‑rating to tight NAND supply, strong AI data‑center storage demand and analyst forecasts for FY2027 net income above ¥4T—more than Toyota—while noting its forward PER remains below the market, underscoring continued upside expectations. (newsdig.tbs.co.jp) | キオクシアHD時価総額、MUFG超えて3位に－メモリーブームで業績期待 |
| 2026-05-26 07:06 JST | A detailed note.com article for Japanese investors argues Kioxia is a core “AI‑era” winner: it describes explosive FY2026 results (revenue ¥2.34T, operating profit ¥870B, both record), 1Q FY2027 operating profit guidance of ¥1.298T (~29× y/y) well above consensus, a Fitch upgrade from BB+ to investment‑grade BBB‑, effectively sold‑out 2026 NAND production backed by long‑term data‑center contracts, and Nikkei 225 inclusion—collectively presented as reasons the stock could still rise further. (note.com) | 〖注目〗キオクシア（285A）はどこまで上がる？――“AI時代の本命”と呼ばれる理由、まだ市場が織り込んでいない成長シナリオ |
| 2026-05-25 (JST) | In an official news release, Kioxia announces that S&P Global Ratings and Fitch Ratings have both upgraded its long‑term issuer ratings to investment‑grade BBB‑ with stable outlooks, citing strong and sustained earnings from AI‑driven NAND and SSD demand and improved financial metrics; the company highlights that the upgrades broaden its potential investor base and support its strategy of growth with financial soundness. (kioxia-holdings.com) | S&Pとフィッチによる信用格付が投資適格「BBB-」へ格上げ |
| 2026-05-22 16:25 JST | Bloomberg/TBS reports that S&P has raised Kioxia’s long‑term rating to investment‑grade BBB‑, explicitly framing the move as a tailwind for the company’s funding capacity amid rapidly expanding profits from AI‑related NAND and SSD demand, reinforcing the positive credit story for equity investors. (newsdig.tbs.co.jp) | キオクシアHD、S&Pが｢投資適格級｣に格上げ－資金調達に追い風も |
| 2026-05-15 16:37 JST | Kabutan reports that after the May 15 close Kioxia released FY2026 results and FY2027 1Q guidance: FY2026 sales rose 37.0% y/y to ¥2.3376T and net income doubled to ¥554.5B, both beating the top end of prior guidance, while 1Q FY2027 sales are projected to be 5.1× and net profit about 48× the prior year on continued robust data‑center demand; the article also notes management simultaneously disclosed preparations for listing ADSs on a U.S. exchange. (s.kabutan.jp) | キオクシア、４～６月期純利益４８倍の計画 データセンター向け旺盛な需要継続 |
| 2026-05-15 (JST) | A TDnet disclosure states that Kioxia has begun preparing to list American Depositary Shares representing its common stock on a U.S. securities exchange, with the stated goal of expanding its investor base and enhancing corporate value, a move that investors typically view as positive for liquidity and global visibility. (www2.jpx.co.jp) | 当社普通株式を対象とした米国預託株式の米国の証券取引所への上場準備に関するお知らせ |
| 2026-05-15 (JST) | Kioxia’s official FY2026 earnings release shows revenue up 37.0% year‑on‑year to ¥2.3376T, operating profit up 93.4% to ¥876.2B (IFRS/Non‑GAAP), and net income attributable to owners up 103.6% to ¥554.5B, reflecting sharply higher NAND prices and strong data‑center SSD demand and marking a second consecutive year of record results—fundamental improvements that underpin subsequent re‑rating. (www2.jpx.co.jp) | 2026年３月期 決算短信〔ＩＦＲＳ〕（連結） |
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