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NAKAMURA CHOUKOU hits consecutive daily limits amid speculation over nano-sized zeolite, attracting short-term money inflows

Mon Jun 8, 2026 10:44 am JST Catalyst

NAKAMURA CHOUKOU CO., LTD. <6166> shares locked at their daily limit-up ceiling for consecutive sessions. The company's consolidated financial results for the fiscal year ended March 2026, announced on May 14, showed an operating loss of 163.00 million yen, and the firm forecasts an operating loss of 160.00 million yen for the current fiscal year. The ordinary profit outlook marks a fourth consecutive year of losses, which sent the stock plunging following the earnings release before hitting a low of 435 yen on June 3. While NAKAMURA CHOUKOU plans to expand mass production of nozzles for new material mounting equipment and boost sales of suction collets in the semiconductor sector this fiscal year, market participants have recently focused on its nano-sized zeolite, which is projected to see growth in applications such as rare earth recovery. A "Coming Soon" notice on the homepage of subsidiary Zeo Next's website has fueled speculation among retail investors that a new disclosure is imminent. This has attracted short-term speculative inflows seeking price volatility, with the buying momentum continuing on Monday.

Source: MINKABU PRESS

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