SAKATA INX joins ESG index as Sakata Ink stock stays below its high

SAKATA INX stock was last at JPY 2,640.00 on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on October 1, 2026, 3.65 percent below its 52-week high of JPY 2,740.00. On September 18, 2026, SAKATA INX announced its selection for the MSCI Japan ESG Select Leaders Index and an AA rating in the MSCI ESG Ratings assessment.

MSCI index adds an ESG marker

The index selection gives the company a new market identity beyond its core printing-ink business. SAKATA INX said the index evaluates companies on resilience to industry-specific ESG risks and opportunities, using a seven-level scale from AAA to CCC.

The company also said the index includes Japanese businesses with high ESG ratings in their industry sectors. Its broader portfolio includes printing inks for packages, beverage cans and information media, industrial inkjet inks and functional materials for displays.

Second-quarter revenue reaches JPY 73.91 billion

According to Investing.com, revenue rose from JPY 68.12 billion in the first quarter of 2026 to JPY 73.91 billion in the second quarter. That sequential increase of 8.49 percent shows the latest quarter carried more sales volume than the preceding period.

Net income increased from JPY 3.31 billion in the first quarter of 2026 to JPY 3.38 billion in the second quarter, a 1.99 percent gain. The latest quarterly earnings per share was JPY 69.33, according to the same financial summary.

Stock remains 3.65 percent below high

The stock's October 1 quote sits within a JPY 2,130.00 to JPY 2,740.00 52-week range and implies a market capitalization of JPY 128.7 billion. For investors, the combination of index inclusion and higher second-quarter revenue provides two measurable reference points, while the share price remains below its yearly peak.