Keyence stock heads ahead of the next session after a 0.6 percent gain
Published on 09/22/2026 at 06:20 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSKeyence stock closed at JPY 76,580 on the Tokyo exchange on September 18, 2026, up 0.63 percent. The gain was smaller than Advantest's 5.99 percent rise on the same session, while the Nikkei 225 advanced 1.38 percent.
September 18, 2026 in numbers
Keyence Corp. (ISIN JP3236200006) ended the session at JPY 76,580 on its Tokyo Stock Exchange primary listing, according to TradingView data cited in the market report. Advantest closed at JPY 32,050 after gaining 5.99 percent, giving a quantified peer comparison for the session.
The Nikkei 225 closed at 65,018.95 on September 18, 2026, up 1.38 percent. Keyence gained 0.63 percent, trailing the index by 0.75 percentage points. The market report also described demand for factory automation and sensor technology names during the session.
Ahead of the next session
Tokyo trading is closed on September 22, 2026, for a Citizens Holiday and remains closed on September 23, 2026, for Autumnal Equinox Day. As Note reported, the next cash-market session is scheduled for September 24, 2026.
The Bank of Japan policy rate of 1.25 percent takes effect on September 24, 2026, while the same date also brings Japan's preliminary purchasing managers index data. These scheduled events can affect Japanese technology shares through interest-rate and sector sentiment channels.
