Japanese Electronic Equipment and Components Stock News

TruAlt Bioenergy announced it has signed a joint venture and share purchase agreement with Sumitomo Corporation to accelerate the development and scaling of compressed biogas (CBG) plants in India, starting with four initial facilities and potential expansion outlined in the pact. This partnership merges TruAlt's bioenergy expertise with Sumitomo's global industrial experience, aiming to advance India's clean energy transition and build a future-ready sustainable fuel infrastructure in...

Nomura Holdings (TSE:8604) pushed back against a Bloomberg report alleging an internal probe into profit inflation within its India fixed-income unit. The company firmly stated there is no compliance investigation or identified issues. See our latest analysis for Nomura Holdings. Nomura’s swift rebuttal comes on the heels of strong momentum for shareholders. The stock’s year-to-date share price return sits at 22.3%, and its one-year total shareholder return of 28.4% points to solid...

On November 13, 2025, Inpex Corporation held a board meeting where it approved an increase in its share buyback authorization to ¥100 billion and raised its full-year earnings guidance, reflecting strong operational results and favorable market assumptions. This combination of enhanced shareholder returns through a larger buyback plan and improved profit outlook highlights management's confidence in the company's operational performance and its ambition to return value to shareholders. We'll...

On November 11, 2025, Mitsui Chemicals held a board meeting to discuss a potential stock split, reaffirmed its interim dividend, and revised its full-year consolidated earnings guidance downward, citing reduced selling prices and restructuring impacts. While the company confirmed its intention to proceed with a two-for-one stock split and maintain its dividend payout on a split-adjusted basis, the earnings revision highlights ongoing challenges from falling naphtha prices and portfolio...

On November 19, 2025, MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings announced a share repurchase program of up to 75 million shares (5.03% of shares outstanding) for ¥135 billion, an increased dividend, and an upward revision of its earnings guidance for the year ending March 31, 2026. This combination of returning capital to shareholders and strengthening profit expectations underscores the company's focus on improving capital efficiency and delivering shareholder value. We'll explore how the sizable...

UBS’s recent downgrade of Tokyo Ohka Kogyo (TSE:4186) from Buy to Neutral caught the market’s attention after the company reported Q3 results. The shift comes even though UBS points out strong growth themes related to AI-driven semiconductor materials. See our latest analysis for Tokyo Ohka Kogyo. TOK's share price has climbed an impressive 16.7% over the past month, concluding a year-to-date increase of 60% and contributing to a notable 1-year total shareholder return of 78%. The rise...

Taisei (TSE:1801) just delivered a substantial upgrade to its earnings outlook for the year, following a series of upbeat developments. These include stronger results from its domestic businesses, major project progress, and the addition of Toyo Construction as a subsidiary. See our latest analysis for Taisei. Momentum has been building for Taisei, with a 22.5% share price return over the past month and nearly doubling year-to-date. The company’s successful buyback, sharply boosted dividends,...

On November 20, 2025, Metaplanet Inc. announced board approval for a major private placement, issuing 23,610,000 Class B shares and 2,100,000 Series 23 and 24 Stock Acquisition Rights, with expected gross proceeds of ¥21.29 billion and participation from prominent institutional investors. This capital infusion marks a significant broadening of Metaplanet’s institutional shareholder base, including new investors such as Nautical Funding Ltd. and SMALLCAP World Fund, Inc. We'll explore how the...

Tamron (TSE:7740) just updated its earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending December 2025, sharing new projections for sales, profit, and net income. The company also announced a 4-for-1 stock split that will take effect in July. See our latest analysis for TamronLtd. TamronLtd’s latest guidance and the upcoming stock split have arrived at a time when the company’s momentum has cooled somewhat. While the 90-day share price return is up 3%, the year-to-date move is -6.2%. For long-term...

Pilot Corporation recently issued guidance for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, forecasting net sales of ¥133 billion, operating profit of ¥18 billion, and a reduced annual dividend of ¥60 per share versus ¥64 paid the prior year. This shift signals management’s expectations for more moderate business performance and shareholder returns in the upcoming fiscal year. We’ll explore how the planned dividend reduction shapes Pilot’s investment narrative and future return...

NHK Spring Co., Ltd. recently announced a second quarter-end dividend increase to JPY 33.00 per share for the six months ended September 30, 2025, and affirmed year-end dividend guidance at JPY 33.00 per share for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026. The board also reviewed the potential dissolution and liquidation of its local subsidiaries in China, a decision that could reshape the company’s geographic operations. We’ll explore how the dividend increase reflects NHK Spring’s commitment...

Rinnai (TSE:5947) just wrapped up a notable period for shareholders, announcing a jump in its interim dividend to JPY 50.00 per share and completing a significant share buyback covering nearly 2% of total shares. See our latest analysis for Rinnai. Rinnai's announcement of a larger interim dividend and nearly 2% share buyback came shortly after a 9.0% one-month share price return, reflecting rising investor optimism about management's confidence and commitment to returning value. Over the...

Nippon Television Holdings (TSE:9404) just announced a new share buyback plan targeting up to 3.3 million shares, with the goal of boosting capital efficiency and shareholder returns. In addition, updated earnings guidance gives investors more transparency for the upcoming fiscal year. See our latest analysis for Nippon Television Holdings. After a steady stream of positive news, including the buyback and reaffirmed dividend, Nippon Television Holdings’ shares have surged, with a 42.4%...

Nippon Shokubai Co., Ltd. recently announced a reduction in its dividend for both the second quarter ended September 2025 and the fiscal year ending March 2026, alongside a slight increase in earnings guidance for the upcoming fiscal year. The combination of a more conservative dividend outlook and a modestly improved profit forecast highlights the company’s changing approach to balancing shareholder returns with operational performance. With both dividend policy and earnings guidance...

Earlier this month, HASEKO Corporation raised its full-year consolidated and non-consolidated earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, citing stronger-than-expected profitability in condominium construction contracts, and declared a higher interim dividend of ¥45 per share for the second quarter ended September 30, 2025. This combination of upwardly revised profit expectations and a boosted dividend highlights management's increased confidence in both near-term...

Daiwa House Industry (TSE:1925) announced a raised full-year earnings and dividend outlook for fiscal 2026, indicating stronger-than-anticipated results. This follows a major U.S. land sale and solid progress in real estate sales. See our latest analysis for Daiwa House Industry. Daiwa House Industry's recent profit upgrade, powered by a major U.S. land sale and stronger real estate sales, comes as the stock continues its solid performance. Although short-term share price returns have slowed,...

Tokyu REIT, Inc. has announced a semi-annual dividend of ¥4,000 per share, payable on April 16, 2026, with an ex-date on January 29, 2026 and record date on January 31, 2026. Dividend announcements from REITs like Tokyu REIT often draw attention as they provide insight into income expectations and management's outlook for distributable earnings. We'll review how the timing and size of this dividend announcement shape Tokyu REIT's outlook for income-focused investors. Rare earth metals are an...

Kyocera (TSE:6971) is drawing attention after announcing new breakthroughs in its technology portfolio. The company recently demonstrated an advanced Underwater Wireless Optical Communication system and unveiled a Triple Lens AI-Based Depth Sensor. Both innovations are set to be showcased at CES 2026. See our latest analysis for Kyocera. Momentum has been strong for Kyocera, with the stock delivering a 30.4% share price return so far this year and a standout 41.2% total shareholder return...

Sawai Group Holdings (TSE:4887) just adjusted its financial guidance after reaching a settlement in a patent infringement lawsuit for its Teriparatide Subcutaneous Injection, a move that is shaping investor sentiment this quarter. See our latest analysis for Sawai Group Holdings. The recent guidance update comes after a challenging patch for Sawai Group Holdings, with its share price down 12.2% year-to-date. However, despite near-term headwinds, the company still boasts an impressive 43%...

On November 14, 2025, Rakus Co., Ltd. announced that its board had considered entering into a capital and business alliance agreement with Plus Alpha Consulting Co., Ltd. This development highlights how partnerships within Japan’s business services sector may unlock new avenues for operational collaboration and innovation. We’ll examine how the prospect of enhanced collaboration with Plus Alpha Consulting influences Rakus’s broader investment narrative. We've found 15 US stocks that are...

Toyoda Gosei (TSE:7282) has announced a large share buyback plan, aiming to repurchase up to 10,000,000 shares, or about 8% of its issued stock. This is part of a strategy to enhance shareholder returns and capital efficiency. See our latest analysis for Toyoda Gosei. Toyoda Gosei’s buyback comes after a strong period for shareholders, with a 38% year-to-date share price return reflecting renewed investor confidence and robust operating momentum. Over the last year, the company delivered an...

ANA Holdings (TSE:9202) just unveiled a sizeable share buyback, planning to repurchase up to 14% of its issued share capital by December 2026. This move often catches investors’ attention, given its focus on capital structure and shareholder value. See our latest analysis for ANA Holdings. ANA Holdings’ buyback announcement arrives as the stock shows signs of steadying after a choppy stretch. While the 1-year total shareholder return stands at 4.6%, recent share price momentum has been...

On November 7, 2025, OMRON Corporation announced updated guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, affirming its interim dividend of ¥52.00 per share and projecting annual dividends to remain unchanged from the previous year, following approval at the company's board meeting. This stability in dividend outlook, coupled with revised earnings forecasts, highlights the company’s commitment to consistent shareholder returns amidst ongoing restructuring. We'll explore how OMRON's...

Dai-Dan (TSE:1980) caught investor attention after revealing an upgraded outlook for its full fiscal year, along with plans for a 3-for-1 share split and substantial dividend increases. These moves come amid momentum in orders and project profitability. See our latest analysis for Dai-Dan. Dai-Dan’s recent flurry of upgrades and shareholder-friendly moves has fueled strong momentum, with the stock's share price surging 75% year-to-date. Even more impressive, Dai-Dan has delivered a remarkable...