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Kioxia Plans US IPO After Tokyo Shares Surge 300%

economy-finance · 2026-05-18

Kioxia, a manufacturer of NAND flash memory based in Japan, is gearing up to go public on a U.S. stock exchange following a remarkable 300% increase in its shares listed in Tokyo. The firm has reported unprecedented quarterly earnings and anticipates an operating profit of ¥1.3 trillion for the ongoing quarter, fueled by the rising demand for memory chips linked to AI technology.

Key facts

  • Kioxia is a Japanese NAND flash memory maker.
  • The company is preparing to list on a U.S. stock exchange.
  • Its Tokyo-listed shares have surged 300%.
  • Kioxia posted record quarterly earnings.
  • It forecasts operating profit of ¥1.3 trillion for the current quarter.
  • AI demand for memory chips is a key driver.

Entities

Institutions

  • Kioxia

Locations

  • Japan
  • United States
  • Tokyo

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