Fujikura Ltd. selloff highlights fragility of AI-driven stock rally
Fujikura Ltd.'s disappointing earnings forecast has led to a significant selloff, erasing ¥5.6 trillion in market value. The company's projected operating profit for fiscal 2028 fell short of analysts' expectations, causing a sharp decline in its stock price. This event has raised concerns about the stability of the AI-driven stock rally and affected broader tech markets in Japan.
- ▪Fujikura Ltd. experienced a nearly 40% drop in stock value over four trading days.
- ▪The company's operating-profit target for fiscal 2028 was set at ¥315 billion, significantly lower than the expected ¥455 billion.
- ▪The selloff triggered broader losses in Japanese tech and AI-linked stocks following Fujikura's announcement.
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