ZOZO updates its buyback: what it means for ZOZO stock

Published on 10/07/2026 at 04:40 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

ZOZO reported JPY 56.13 billion revenue in the first quarter, up 3.90 percent. The buyback ceiling for ZOZO stock is JPY 30.00 billion.

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ZOZO (ISIN JP3399310006) published a share-buyback status notice dated October 2, 2026, while its Tokyo quote stood at JPY 1,110.50 on October 7, 2026. Minkabu identified the disclosure as an official timely release concerning ZOZO stock.

What the buyback means

ZOZO's repurchase framework allows purchases of up to 43.00 million shares for JPY 30.00 billion, with the program scheduled to run through December 30, 2026. Simply Wall St reported that the repurchased shares are intended for cancellation.

The scale matters because the latest finance data put ZOZO's market capitalization at JPY 979.2 billion on October 7, 2026. The maximum buyback authorization equals 3.06 percent of that market value, using the stated JPY 30.00 billion ceiling.

Revenue grows, margins face pressure

In the first quarter of fiscal 2027, revenue rose 3.90 percent year over year to JPY 56.13 billion, while operating profit increased 5.70 percent to JPY 17.88 billion. Smart Stock Notes said comparable merchandise transaction volume excluding other categories grew 5.10 percent in the quarter ended June 30, 2026.

The earnings mix is important for the buyback story. Adjusted EBITA rose 3.60 percent to JPY 18.75 billion, but the adjusted EBITA margin slipped to 12.00 percent from 12.10 percent as promotions and the consolidation of LYST and High Link increased costs.

Stock remains below yearly high

ZOZO's Tokyo quote of JPY 1,110.50 on October 7, 2026 was 20.96 percent below its 52-week high of JPY 1,405.00 and above its 52-week low of JPY 974.50. The comparison places the buyback against a share price that remains well below its yearly peak.

The next scheduled reporting date is October 29, 2026, when ZOZO is expected to publish second-quarter fiscal 2027 results. The figures to watch are revenue growth, adjusted EBITA margin and the pace of repurchases through December.

Euro reference and investor details

The prior close at Lang & Schwarz was EUR 6.23 on October 5, 2026. ZOZO's primary listing is the Tokyo Stock Exchange, where the October 7, 2026 quote was JPY 1,110.50 at 11:24 a.m. JST.

The further course of trading is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of Zozo stock.