A recent Japanese article (Bunshun Online / Bungeishunju magazine’s “Marunouchi Confidential” column from mid-August 2026) mentioned again the speculation about a potential Luxottica acquisition of Nikon. The article notes Nikon’s large losses for the fiscal year ending March 2026. Against that backdrop of restructuring and a new president, the article states that EssilorLuxottica (known for […]
Some of you have probably already seen clickbait titles like “Nikon Stock Skyrockets Amid Rumors of a Sale” by websites that swore to never report rumors. The whole fiasco started yesterday when Yahoo Finance Japan reported a stock surge in Nikon shares driven by speculation from FACTA Online that Nikon is “close to selling itself” […]
Essilor Luxottica has raised its stake in Nikon Corporation to 18.59% from 17.53% through open-market purchases, according to a large shareholding filing filed in Japan around April 5–6, 2026. This latest incremental increase continues the Franco-Italian eyewear giant’s (owner of Ray-Ban, Oakley, and other brands) steady accumulation of shares since securing regulatory approval in October […]
→ The new Viltrox 2.0x teleconverter for Nikon Z-mount is now in stock at B&H Photo. → The previously reported Godox V1mid on-camera professional round-head flash for Nikon cameras is now officially announced – pre-orders are now open at B&H Photo (additional information). → Zeiss is teasing three new cine lenses – hopefully also for […]
→ The world’s first Sirui Astra 50mm/75mm/100mm 1.33X full-frame autofocus anamorphic cine lenses for Nikon Z-mount raised over $237k on the first few days on Kickstarter (additional information). → Updated list of latest/upcoming/rumored Chinese lenses. → The Viltrox AF 85mm f/1.4 Pro lens for Nikon Z-mount will be announced next week. → B&H Photo has a […]
Nikon’s stock price went up after Essilor Luxottica raised its ownership in Nikon to more than 10%. The French eyewear group (parent company of Ray-Ban) now owns a 10.75% stake in Nikon, up from a 9.6% before (it used to be 5.1% last year), and they could buy as much as 20% under Japan’s Foreign […]
Nikon shares jump 21% as Essilor Luxottica weighs boosting stake:
