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
34
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
-0.22%
Simple average of constituent stock price changes vs. previous close. Not a sector index.
Updated: 2026-10-14 (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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Mar
SONY GROUP CORPORATION JP3435000009
2026-03-17 SONY GROUP CORPORATION “[Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation] Commercializes a 4K image sensor for security cameras that employs the industry's smallest 1.45µm LOFIC pixels.”
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Mar
Panasonic Holdings Corporation JP3866800000
2026-03-17 Panasonic Holdings Corporation “[Targeting 50 detached houses in the Kansai area] Panasonic and Osaka Gas begin joint demonstration of demand response through automatic control of EV charging – aiming to contribute to stabilizing power supply and demand by controlling EV charging.”
18
Mar
Panasonic Holdings Corporation JP3866800000
2026-03-17 Panasonic Holdings Corporation “We conducted basic research on the inactivation of attached viruses using gaseous hypochlorous acid in indoor environments actually used by people.”
18
Mar
MINEBEA MITSUMI Inc. JP3906000009
2026-03-17 MINEBEA MITSUMI Inc. “Announcement of our booth at the 'SBC Children's Festa 2026'.”
18
Mar
NEC Corporation JP3733000008
2026-03-17 NEC Corporation “NEC enhances the generation AI capabilities of its PLM "Obbligato" – launching "Obbligato AI," a generation AI solution that improves design and development tasks through features such as chart and graph understanding and secure operation.”
18
Mar
SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION JP3414750004
2026-03-17 SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION “Epson has released a new 21.45-inch touchscreen LCD display that is even easier to view.”
18
Mar
MINEBEA MITSUMI Inc. JP3906000009
2026-03-17 MINEBEA MITSUMI Inc. “MinebeaMitsumi's world's smallest ball bearing has been selected for use in Otsuka Lowtec's "No. 8" wristwatch.”
17
Mar
SCREEN Holdings Co.,Ltd. JP3494600004
2026-03-16 SCREEN Holdings Co.,Ltd. “2026.03.16 IR Information: We have posted an announcement regarding the setting of the record date for the stock split.”
17
Mar
SCREEN Holdings Co.,Ltd. JP3494600004
2026-03-16 SCREEN Holdings Co.,Ltd. “2026.03.16 IR Information: We have posted an announcement regarding the setting of the record date for the stock split.”
17
Mar
SONY GROUP CORPORATION JP3435000009
2026-03-16 SONY GROUP CORPORATION “[Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc.] Shun Oguri and Lily James to star in "Bad Lieutenant: Tokyo," scheduled for theatrical release in 2026!”
17
Mar
Panasonic Holdings Corporation JP3866800000
2026-03-16 Panasonic Holdings Corporation “Panasonic Automotive Systems Co., Ltd. received the "Corporate Award, Basic Category, Runner-up Grand Prize" at the "2026 J-Win Diversity Awards".”
17
Mar
Panasonic Holdings Corporation JP3866800000
2026-03-16 Panasonic Holdings Corporation “"Resi-Charge," an EV charging service for apartment buildings, enables the control of multiple chargers with limited power.”
17
Mar
Panasonic Holdings Corporation JP3866800000
2026-03-16 Panasonic Holdings Corporation “The reliable Let's Note, which "never stops your business," has finally evolved into a Copilot+ PC. Introducing the Let's Note "SC7," "NC7," and "FC7" models for business use.”
17
Mar
Panasonic Holdings Corporation JP3866800000
2026-03-16 Panasonic Holdings Corporation “Kid Witness News (KWN) Japan Contest 2025 Awards Ceremony Held – Grand Prize Winner Announced.”
17
Mar
Panasonic Holdings Corporation JP3866800000
2026-03-16 Panasonic Holdings Corporation “Business and Let's Note enter the next era with AI. The Let's Note "SC7" and "FC7" models are now available for individual retailers and Panasonic Store Plus.”
17
Mar
NEC Corporation JP3733000008
2026-03-16 NEC Corporation “Building safety and trust through the ability to discern appropriateness.”
17
Mar
SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION JP3414750004
2026-03-16 SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION “Michito Nakano's work "Difference" has won the Epson Prize at the international art award "HERALBONY Art Prize 2026".”
17
Mar
OMRON Corporation JP3197800000
2026-03-16 OMRON Corporation “March 16, 2026 News Release: Launch of "Low-Voltage FIT Power Sales Guarantee Service" with zero initial and monthly fees to compensate for power sales losses due to output control of low-voltage solar power generation. This service enables increased revenue through FIP conversion and battery storage expansion.”
14
Mar
SCREEN Holdings Co.,Ltd. JP3494600004
2026-03-13 SCREEN Holdings Co.,Ltd. “On March 13, 2026, the holding company acquired shares in LQUOM, a startup company developing quantum communication systems.”
14
Mar
SCREEN Holdings Co.,Ltd. JP3494600004
2026-03-13 SCREEN Holdings Co.,Ltd. “On March 13, 2026, the holding company acquired shares in LQUOM, a startup company developing quantum communication systems.”