TV Asahi discloses 18.21 percent foreign rights. TV Asahi stock sits 18.03 percent below high
Published on 10/19/2026 at 03:28 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSForeign ownership and earnings
- Foreign holders represented 18.21 percent of voting rights on October 15, 2026.
- Fiscal 2026 net sales reached JPY 339.4 billion, up 4.80 percent year over year.
- TV Asahi Holdings had a market capitalization of JPY 313.2 billion as of October 19, 2026.
TV Asahi Holdings (ISIN JP3429000007) disclosed that foreign holders controlled 18.21 percent of voting rights on October 15, 2026. The figure covered 19,055,312 shares and 190,522 voting rights, compared with 108,529,000 issued shares, according to Japan IR.
Foreign ownership reaches 18.21 percent
The disclosure gives investors a precise picture of the shareholder structure at a time when Japan's broadcasting rules can make foreign ownership relevant. The same notice said a public notice was scheduled for October 16, 2026, while the reported percentage remained below the 25 percent threshold discussed in the document.
Fiscal 2026 earnings set a high base
TV Asahi Holdings reported JPY 339.4 billion in net sales for the fiscal year ended March 2026, an increase of 4.80 percent from the prior year. Operating profit reached JPY 26.1 billion, up 32.90 percent, while profit attributable to owners of the parent was JPY 29.6 billion, up 14.90 percent, according to the company's TV Asahi investor-relations page.
Three dates frame the stock story
On March 31, 2026, the fiscal year closed with JPY 339.4 billion in sales. On September 29, 2026, the stock's JPY 50.00 cash dividend had its ex-date, as reported by Yahoo Finance. On October 15, 2026, the company disclosed the 18.21 percent foreign voting-rights figure.
What does the ownership figure mean?
The immediate takeaway is structural rather than earnings-related: foreign voting rights were measured at 18.21 percent, while issued shares totaled 108,529,000. For the business, the stronger fiscal 2026 result provides a high comparison base, with operating profit of JPY 26.1 billion and net assets of JPY 467.6 billion.
Tokyo quote and valuation
TV Asahi Holdings was trading at JPY 3,115 on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on October 19, 2026 at 10:10 a.m. JST. The finance quote showed a 52-week range of JPY 2,911.00 to JPY 3,800.00 and a market capitalization of JPY 313.2 billion. The stock therefore sat 18.03 percent below its 52-week high, calculated from the same quote.
TV Asahi Holdings at a glance
- Company: TV Asahi Holdings Corporation
- ISIN: JP3429000007
- Ticker: 9409.T
- Primary exchange: Tokyo Stock Exchange
- Primary exchange price: JPY 3,115.00 (as of October 19, 2026, 10:10 a.m. JST)
- Market capitalization: JPY 313.2 billion (as of October 19, 2026)
- 52-week range: JPY 2,911.00-3,800.00 (as of October 19, 2026)
- Sector / Industry: Communication Services / Broadcasting
Market context: Market report Nikkei 225.
