Ajinomoto (2802) Stock Price, Fundamentals & Analysis

What 2802 does

Ajinomoto (2802) is a stock listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange stocks and part of the Nikkei 225. It operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically the Packaged Foods industry, and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. The company employs 34,787 people and works across seasonings and foods, frozen foods, and healthcare. Its products include sauces, instant noodles, coffee and powdered drinks, frozen dumplings and rice dishes, as well as amino acids used in pharmaceuticals and food manufacturing.

Key numbers explained

• The current price is 5,051 JPY, up +1.06% today.
• The trailing P/E ratio of 36.5 shows how much investors pay per unit of recent earnings; a higher number can mean the market expects future growth.
• The forward P/E ratio of 21.8 uses expected future earnings and is often seen as a more forward-looking measure.
• The dividend yield of 0.99% tells you the annual dividend as a percentage of the current price.
• The ex-dividend date is Sep 29, 2026; to receive the dividend, you must own the stock before this date.
• 35% of earnings are paid out as dividends, indicating a moderate payout approach.
• The beta of 0.37 suggests the stock tends to move less than the overall market.
• The 52-week range is 3,270 – 6,340 JPY, with the current price near the upper end of that span.

What to watch

Ajinomoto (2802) is a large-cap consumer staples stock, so its performance can be influenced by consumer spending trends, currency movements, and input costs for food production. As a member of the Nikkei 225, it is also sensitive to broader Japanese market sentiment. Investors often compare it with peers such as Sapporo Holdings (2501), Takara Holdings (2531), Japan Tobacco (2914), Meiji Holdings (2269), Seven & I Holdings (3382), Asahi Group Holdings (2502), and NH Foods (2282) when looking at the Japanese consumer and food space. The next earnings report is scheduled for Nov 9, 2026.