Nikkei Industry Sector
Electrical Equipment
Overview
Japan's electrical equipment sector within the Nikkei 225 is one of the index's largest and most globally recognized, encompassing consumer electronics giants, industrial electronics manufacturers, semiconductor equipment makers, and diversified technology conglomerates. This sector captures much of Japan's technology heritage and includes brands with household name recognition worldwide.
Current Trend
Semiconductor equipment is the standout growth story. Companies supplying etching systems, coating equipment, and inspection tools for chipmakers are experiencing unprecedented demand driven by AI infrastructure investment and government-backed semiconductor capacity expansion globally. Industrial automation and energy infrastructure equipment are also strong contributors.
Companies in This Sector
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ADVANTEST CORPORATION
ALPS ALPINE CO.,LTD.
CANON INC.
CASIO COMPUTER CO.,LTD.
DENSO CORPORATION
FANUC CORPORATION
FUJI ELECTRIC CO.,LTD.
Fujitsu Limited
GS Yuasa Corporation
Hitachi,Ltd.
Ibiden Co.,Ltd.
KEYENCE CORPORATION
KYOCERA CORPORATION
Lasertec Corporation
MINEBEA MITSUMI Inc.
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
Murata Manufacturing Co.,Ltd.
NEC Corporation
NIDEC CORPORATION
OMRON Corporation
Panasonic Holdings Corporation
Renesas Electronics Corporation
RICOH COMPANY,LTD.
ROHM COMPANY LIMITED
SCREEN Holdings Co.,Ltd.
SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION
Sharp Corporation
Socionext Inc.
SONY GROUP CORPORATION
TAIYO YUDEN CO.,LTD.
TDK Corporation
Tokyo Electron Limited
YASKAWA Electric Corporation
YOKOGAWA ELECTRIC CORPORATION
Today's Avg. Price Change
+2.86%
Simple average of constituent stock price changes vs. previous close. Not a sector index.
Updated: 2026-05-29 (JST)
Position in Japan
The sector has broadly restructured away from commodity consumer electronics toward higher-value segments. Companies have exited commoditized businesses and repositioned into industrial electronics, B2B solutions, semiconductor equipment, and systems integration—areas where Japanese engineering expertise commands premium pricing.
Latest Press Releases
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May
Tokyo Electron Limited JP3571400005
2026-05-29 Tokyo Electron Limited “May 29, 2026: Notice Regarding Stock Split and Partial Amendments to the Articles of Incorporation Following the Stock Split. Topics: Products & Services, IR, Sustainability, Events, Disaster Information, Announcements.”
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May
Tokyo Electron Limited JP3571400005
2026-05-29 Tokyo Electron Limited “May 29, 2026: Announcement Regarding the Establishment of a Share Repurchase Program Topics: Products & Services, IR, Sustainability, Events, Disaster Information, Announcements.”
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May
Tokyo Electron Limited JP3571400005
2026-05-29 Tokyo Electron Limited “May 29, 2026: Summary of the evaluation results regarding the effectiveness of our Board of Directors. Topics: Products & Services, IR, Sustainability, Events, Disaster Information, Announcements.”
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May
RICOH COMPANY,LTD. JP3973400009
2026-05-29 RICOH COMPANY,LTD. “Ricoh releases its proprietary benchmark for measuring the inference performance of generative AI free of charge (Ricoh) May 29, 2026.”
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May
CANON INC. JP3242800005
2026-05-29 CANON INC. “On May 29, 2026, two commercial printers from the Canon Group received the prestigious Red Dot Design Award, an international design award.”
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May
SCREEN Holdings Co.,Ltd. JP3494600004
2026-05-29 SCREEN Holdings Co.,Ltd. “IR Information (May 29, 2026): Notice of Convocation of the 85th Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders and materials for the General Meeting of Shareholders have been posted.”
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May
SCREEN Holdings Co.,Ltd. JP3494600004
2026-05-29 SCREEN Holdings Co.,Ltd. “IR Information (May 29, 2026): Notice of Convocation of the 85th Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders and materials for the General Meeting of Shareholders have been posted.”
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May
Murata Manufacturing Co.,Ltd. JP3914400001
2026-05-29 Murata Manufacturing Co.,Ltd. “May 29, 2026: Company Information – Notice of personnel changes effective June 1st and June 29th, 2026.”
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May
DENSO CORPORATION JP3551500006
2026-05-29 DENSO CORPORATION “Regarding personnel changes.”
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May
DENSO CORPORATION JP3551500006
2026-05-29 DENSO CORPORATION “Regarding organizational changes and changes in the responsibilities of officers and executives.”
30
May
ADVANTEST CORPORATION JP3122400009
2026-05-29 ADVANTEST CORPORATION “Notice to Investors Regarding the Status of Share Repurchases (May 29, 2026)”
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May
Panasonic Holdings Corporation JP3866800000
2026-05-29 Panasonic Holdings Corporation “The "Jet Nozzle," an air conditioning nozzle designed for heat stress countermeasures, is compatible with air conditioning ducts with a diameter of Φ200.”
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May
Fujitsu Limited JP3818000006
2026-05-29 Fujitsu Limited “Fujitsu PR note.”
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May
Fujitsu Limited JP3818000006
2026-05-29 Fujitsu Limited “Fujitsu has launched a service that uses AI to analyze non-financial information disclosures and supports the improvement of corporate value.”
30
May
NEC Corporation JP3733000008
2026-05-29 NEC Corporation “NEC exhibits at Employee Benefits EXPO.”
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May
NEC Corporation JP3733000008
2026-05-29 NEC Corporation “Applications are now being accepted for the 2026 academic year (25th term) of the "NEC Social Entrepreneurship Academy".”
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May
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation JP3902400005
2026-05-29 Mitsubishi Electric Corporation “May 29, 2026: Management, Infrastructure, Industry & Mobility, Life, Semiconductors & Devices, Social Systems, Energy Systems, Defense & Space Systems, FA Systems, Building Systems, Air Conditioning & Home Appliances, Digital Innovation. Mitsubishi Electric IR Day 2026.”
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May
Hitachi,Ltd. JP3788600009
2026-05-29 Hitachi,Ltd. “On May 29, 2026, Hitachi Energy announced an 800kV SF6-free single-unit circuit breaker at the IEEE conference.”
29
May
CANON INC. JP3242800005
2026-05-28 CANON INC. “Canon published the "Canon Sustainability Report 2026" on May 28, 2026 in Japan.”
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May
CANON INC. JP3242800005
2026-05-28 CANON INC. “On May 28, 2026, Japan launched the high-end ultrasound diagnostic system "Aplio me X," supporting improved efficiency and reproducibility in ultrasound examinations.”