6,269
-19.31%
Close of 6 Nov 2026, in JPY
About Japan Tobacco
Its shares trade on Tokyo Stock Exchange under the ticker 2914.T. It has been listed since 27 October 1994. In the fiscal year to 31 December 2025, it reported revenue of ¥3.47trn and net income of ¥510.18bn. At that date it held total assets of ¥8.42trn and shareholders' equity of ¥4.09trn.
Japan Tobacco, Inc. engages in the manufacture and sale of tobacco, pharmaceutical and processed food products. The company is headquartered in Minato-Ku, Tokyo-To. The firm operates through four business segments. The Domestic Tobacco segment is engaged in the production and sale of manufactured tobacco in Japan (including domestic duty-free market and China, Hong Kong and Macao markets under the jurisdiction of China Business Division). The International Tobacco segment is engaged in the production and sale of manufactured tobacco overseas. The Medical segment is engaged in the research, development, production and sale of medical drugs. The Food Processing segment is engaged in the manufacture and sale of frozen and ambient temperature processed foods, bakery, seasoning, among others. The firm is also involved in the leasing of real estate.
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Company facts
- Sector
- Consumer Staples
- Industry
- Tobacco
- Listed since
- 27 Oct 1994
- Employees
- 58,300
- Website
- jti.co.jp ↗
Leadership
Pay as last reported
- Mr. Mutsuo IwaiChairman of the Board, since 2005
- Mr. Masamichi TerabatakePresident, Chief Executive Officer, Executive Officer, Chief Director of Tobacco Business, Representative Director, since 2018¥686.0m
- Mr. Shigeaki OkamotoVice Chairman of the Board
- Mr. Hiromasa FurukawaExecutive Officer, Chief Financial Officer
- Mr. Kei NakanoVice President, Executive Officer, Director, since 2017¥209.0m
- Mr. Koji ShimayoshiVice President, Executive Officer, Representative Director, since 2015
- Mr. Takashi ArakiSenior Managing Executive Officer, Chief Executive Officer of Domestic Tobacco Business in Main Tabacco Business Unit
- Mr. Kenji OguraManaging Executive Officer
- Mr. Igor DzajaExecutive Officer
- Mr. Taku FujiwaraExecutive Officer
- Mr. Hiroyuki FukudaExecutive Officer
- Mr. Osamu HiroseExecutive Officer, since 2020
Environmental, social and governance
Scores out of 100, from our data supplier
- Overall
- 79
- Environment
- 86
- Social
- 92
- Governance
- 59
- Direct emissions (scope 1)
- 341,572.371 t
- Energy emissions (scope 2)
- 364,218.599 t
- Value chain emissions (scope 3)
- 7,997,072.93 t
- Carbon reduction policy
- Yes
- Human rights policy
- Yes
SWOT analysis
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Strengths
- Japan Tobacco Inc (JT) has a strong market presence in the tobacco industry with a wide range of popular brands and product offerings. It benefits from a loyal customer base both in Japan and internationally.
- The company has a robust distribution network and efficient supply chain management, allowing it to reach customers effectively and maintain competitive pricing.
- JT possesses a strong financial position and has the ability to invest in research and development to innovate and create new tobacco products in response to changing consumer preferences.
Weaknesses
- While JT has a strong domestic market presence, it faces challenges in expanding its reach in certain international markets due to regulatory restrictions and increasing health concerns related to tobacco consumption.
- The company heavily relies on the tobacco industry, which is facing a declining global demand and increasing regulatory measures aimed at reducing tobacco usage.
- JT's brand image may be negatively impacted by public perception regarding the health risks associated with tobacco products.
Opportunities
- The growing popularity of reduced-risk products, such as e-cigarettes and heat-not-burn devices, presents an opportunity for JT to diversify its product portfolio and appeal to health-conscious consumers.
- Expanding into emerging markets with less stringent regulations on tobacco products offers JT the chance to tap into new customer segments and drive revenue growth.
- Investing in research and development to develop innovative smokeless tobacco alternatives could position JT as a leader in the market and help address health concerns associated with traditional cigarettes.
Threats
- The increasing global awareness of health risks associated with smoking and stricter regulations on tobacco marketing and usage pose a significant threat to JT's profitability and market share.
- Intense competition within the tobacco industry from both established players and new entrants presents challenges for JT to maintain its market position and pricing power.
- Changes in consumer behavior and preferences towards healthier lifestyles may lead to a decline in tobacco consumption, impacting JT's revenue and profitability.
Sources and methodology
- Data on this tab
- Our data supplier
- Chart on the Overview
- TradingView
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