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
ADVANTEST CORPORATION JP3122400009
2026-03-13 ADVANTEST CORPORATION “March 13, 2026 To our investors: The announcement of our 2025 fiscal year results is scheduled for Monday, April 27th at 15:30.”
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Mar
Panasonic Holdings Corporation JP3866800000
2026-03-13 Panasonic Holdings Corporation “We have begun licensing our AI platform for vision testing globally.”
14
Mar
YOKOGAWA ELECTRIC CORPORATION JP3955000009
2026-03-13 YOKOGAWA ELECTRIC CORPORATION “We have successfully conducted experiments on plant genome editing without using any foreign genes.”
14
Mar
NEC Corporation JP3733000008
2026-03-13 NEC Corporation “NEC and BizReach will hold a career education event for junior and senior high school students on cybersecurity.”
14
Mar
NEC Corporation JP3733000008
2026-03-13 NEC Corporation “NEC receives an Excellence Award at the "Intellectual Property and Intangible Asset Governance Awards."”
14
Mar
NEC Corporation JP3733000008
2026-03-13 NEC Corporation “NEC will implement measures to enhance the fan experience at "Tsuta Rock Festival 2026" using facial recognition.”
14
Mar
GS Yuasa Corporation JP3385820000
2026-03-13 GS Yuasa Corporation “News release.”
14
Mar
NEC Corporation JP3733000008
2026-03-13 NEC Corporation “NEC Group's Painter and Money Design have launched an asset building service for the workplace utilizing the robo-advisor "THEO".”
13
Mar
Tokyo Electron Limited JP3571400005
2026-03-12 Tokyo Electron Limited “2026.03.12SEMICON / FPD China 20262026.03.25〜2026.03.27Shanghai New International Expo Centre, ChinaTopicsProducts & ServicesIRSustainabilityEventsDisaster InformationNotice.”
13
Mar
Sharp Corporation JP3359600008
2026-03-12 Sharp Corporation “Released the Diamond Ridge Curling Iron <IB-C530>.”
13
Mar
CASIO COMPUTER CO.,LTD. JP3209000003
2026-03-12 CASIO COMPUTER CO.,LTD. “March 12, 2026: A digital stamp rally tourist guide for the Ikawa district of Shizuoka City will be released.”
13
Mar
Panasonic Holdings Corporation JP3866800000
2026-03-12 Panasonic Holdings Corporation “Panasonic won the WORKSTYLE INNOVATION Award at the "HAPPY WOMAN AWARD 2026," in recognition of its efforts to address women's health issues and create a new work model.”
13
Mar
Sharp Corporation JP3359600008
2026-03-12 Sharp Corporation “Releases the Power Mobile Cordless Iron IB-S510B.”
13
Mar
NEC Corporation JP3733000008
2026-03-12 NEC Corporation “NEC, in collaboration with the University of Tokyo, has calculated the carbon accumulation rate in a Malaysian national park with an error of 9.4% in order to efficiently and accurately quantify forest GHG absorption.”
13
Mar
Panasonic Holdings Corporation JP3866800000
2026-03-12 Panasonic Holdings Corporation “A memorandum of understanding was concluded regarding joint research and demonstration aimed at the large-scale transportation and utilization of green hydrogen, primarily in the Kansai area.”
12
Mar
Panasonic Holdings Corporation JP3866800000
2026-03-11 Panasonic Holdings Corporation “Panasonic releases the F-D237D, a three-in-one circulator that can also be used as a fan and for drying clothes indoors. In addition to Panasonic's unique "1/f fluctuation" wind, it also produces a powerful yet gentle breeze.”
12
Mar
Panasonic Holdings Corporation JP3866800000
2026-03-11 Panasonic Holdings Corporation “Released the clothes dryer dehumidifiers F-YEX90D and F-YEX200D.”
12
Mar
Panasonic Holdings Corporation JP3866800000
2026-03-11 Panasonic Holdings Corporation “The Health Day Consortium, in which Panasonic Corporation participates, will hold the Health Day Forum 2026 on April 10, 2026.”
11
Mar
SCREEN Holdings Co.,Ltd. JP3494600004
2026-03-10 SCREEN Holdings Co.,Ltd. “March 10, 2026: Selected as a Holdings Health and Productivity Management Company for the third consecutive year and also certified as a "Health and Productivity Management Excellent Corporation – White 500" for the fourth consecutive year.”
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Mar
SCREEN Holdings Co.,Ltd. JP3494600004
2026-03-10 SCREEN Holdings Co.,Ltd. “March 10, 2026: Selected as a Holdings Health and Productivity Management Company for the third consecutive year and also certified as a "Health and Productivity Management Excellent Corporation – White 500" for the fourth consecutive year.”