When will Kioxia's U.S. listing happen?

Kioxia plans to offer U.S. depositary shares in spring 2027.

Why is Kioxia considering a stock split?

Kioxia is actively considering a domestic stock split to expand its investor base, as share prices have risen sharply to exceed ¥100,000 ($620) apiece.

What drove Kioxia's stock surge this year?

Kioxia has grown into Japan's most valuable company this year thanks to an AI-fueled boom for memory products, with shares rising nearly 900% and receiving a boost from strong results announced by rival memory maker Micron Technology.

AI Stocks & MarketsJapan Times TechJun 25, 2026Jun 25, 2026, 19:00 JST1 min read

Kioxia plans U.S. listing in spring 2027

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Key takeaway

Kioxia Holdings, Japan's most valuable company this year thanks to strong demand for AI memory chips, plans to list U.S. depositary shares in spring 2027 and is considering a domestic stock split.
The moves reflect surging investor appetite for semiconductor exposure to artificial intelligence, with Kioxia's shares having climbed nearly 900% this year to exceed ¥100,000 ($620) apiece.

3 Key Points

What happened
Kioxia Holdings announced it will offer U.S. depositary shares in spring 2027 and is actively considering a domestic stock split. The Tokyo-based NAND storage supplier's shares surpassed ¥100,000 ($620) apiece on Thursday, driven by strong results from memory maker Micron Technology and a nearly 900% rise this year.
Why it matters
Kioxia has become Japan's most valuable company this year on the back of an AI-fueled boom for memory products. The U.S. listing gives the company access to the world's largest financial arena and follows a similar move by rival SK Hynix seeking to tap growing investor demand for AI-related semiconductor exposure.
What to watch
The U.S. depositary share offering is scheduled for spring 2027. A domestic stock split is under active consideration to broaden Kioxia's investor base as share prices remain elevated.

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When will Kioxia's U.S. listing happen?: Kioxia plans to offer U.S. depositary shares in spring 2027.
Why is Kioxia considering a stock split?: Kioxia is actively considering a domestic stock split to expand its investor base, as share prices have risen sharply to exceed ¥100,000 ($620) apiece.
What drove Kioxia's stock surge this year?: Kioxia has grown into Japan's most valuable company this year thanks to an AI-fueled boom for memory products, with shares rising nearly 900% and receiving a boost from strong results announced by rival memory maker Micron Technology.

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