abrdn Japan Equity Fund (JEQ) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Abrdn Japan Equity Fund Inc. (NYSE: JEQ) is a closed-end management investment company that seeks to provide total return through a combination of capital appreciation and income. The fund primarily invests in equity securities of Japanese companies, with a focus on established large- and mid-capitalization issuers across a range of industries, including industrials, technology, consumer discretionary and financial services. By leveraging abrdn’s local research capabilities, the fund aims to identify attractively valued companies that can benefit from both domestic growth and export opportunities.

Since its initial public offering in December 1988, abrdn Japan Equity Fund has offered U.S. investors access to the world’s third-largest economy through a single, tradable security on the New York Stock Exchange. The fund is managed by abrdn (UK) Limited, part of the global abrdn plc group of companies, which brings decades of experience in Asian equity markets and on-the-ground insights via its Tokyo and London investment teams.

Portfolio management is overseen by a board of independent directors and a dedicated team of Japan-focused investment professionals. The team combines fundamental company analysis with macroeconomic research to construct a diversified portfolio that balances exposure to cyclical recovery plays, dividend-paying stalwarts and growth-oriented sectors such as information technology and healthcare.

Through its closed-end structure, abrdn Japan Equity Fund offers the potential for market-driven discounts or premiums to net asset value, providing an additional layer of investment opportunity. The fund serves institutional and individual investors seeking long-term exposure to Japanese equities, leveraging abrdn’s global research network and local market presence to navigate the complexities of Japan’s corporate landscape.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $7.97 to $8.22
• 50-Day Range: $7.85 to $8.86
• 52-Week Range: $6.51 to $8.88
• Volume: 97,211 shs
• Average Volume: 85,788 shs
• Market Capitalization: $111.56 million
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: 11.42%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

Company Calendar

• Today: 9/08/2026
• Fiscal Year End: 10/31/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Finance
• Industry: Capital Markets
• Sub-Industry: N/A
• Current Symbol: NYSE:JEQ
• CIK: 866095
• Web: www.aberdeenjeq.com
• Phone: 65-63952700
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: N/A
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): N/A
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: N/A
• Net Margins: N/A
• Pretax Margin: N/A
• Return on Equity: N/A
• Return on Assets: N/A

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: N/A
• Quick Ratio: N/A

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: N/A
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Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 13,850,000
• Free Float: 6,632,000
• Market Cap: $111.56 million
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 0.87