Japanese Professional Services Stock News

Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...

The board of Takamatsu Construction Group Co., Ltd. ( TSE:1762 ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of ¥45.00...

It hasn't been the best quarter for Mbs Inc ( TSE:1401 ) shareholders, since the share price has fallen 13% in that...

Amada Holdings Co., Ltd. reported that it repurchased 1,239,000 of its common shares in November 2025 for approximately ¥2.24 billion, as part of an ongoing buyback program targeting up to 18 million shares by March 2026. This accelerated use of its share repurchase authorization highlights Amada’s current capital management priorities and how it is choosing to return cash to shareholders. Next, we will examine how this sizeable share buyback, alongside recent share price gains, shapes...

Internet Initiative Japan Inc. recently highlighted at the Nomura Investment Forum 2025 that it has launched an enhanced Safous Security Assessment, offering continuous external attack surface monitoring, monthly risk reports, real-time alerts, and optional analyst-led consulting from December 2025. The upgrade, which deepens IIJ’s use of SecurityScorecard’s scanning and expert remediation support, underscores the company’s push to differentiate its cybersecurity offerings through ongoing,...

Fujitsu (TSE:6702) just pulled back the curtain on a multi AI agent collaboration platform for supply chains, with real world trials starting in 2026, and investors are already weighing what this means for long term growth. See our latest analysis for Fujitsu. The announcement sits against a backdrop of strong momentum, with a roughly 47 percent year to date share price return and a 5 year total shareholder return above 200 percent signaling that investors are backing Fujitsu's AI driven...

Earlier this month, Sony Group outlined plans to incorporate AI more deeply into its future games, aligning with a broader industry shift toward AI-enhanced development and in-game experiences. The announcement underscored that while AI can streamline production and personalize gameplay, Sony and peers still view human creativity as the ultimate differentiator in game quality. We’ll now consider how Sony’s push to embed AI in future games could influence its investment narrative centered on...

Japan Prime Realty Investment (TSE:8955) is moving ahead with a follow on equity offering of 100,000 new units, after board meetings to review and approve the issuance, putting dilution and growth plans in sharper focus for investors. See our latest analysis for Japan Prime Realty Investment. The follow on offering lands after a steady run, with a year to date share price return of about 33 percent and a roughly 40 percent one year total shareholder return. This signals that momentum is still...

ROHM Semiconductor recently began mass production of its SCT40xxDLL SiC MOSFET series in compact TOLL packages and its RPR-0730 high-precision analog optical sensor, targeting high-power-density systems like AI servers, ESS, printers, and conveyor equipment. By combining higher-voltage, thermally efficient SiC devices with ultra-compact, fast optical sensing, ROHM is sharpening its focus on miniaturized, high-performance industrial and computing applications. We’ll now examine how the new...

SoftBank (TSE:9434) is back in the AI spotlight, reportedly joining Nvidia in talks to fund Skild AI in a billion dollar plus round that could reshape how investors view SoftBank’s tech exposure. See our latest analysis for SoftBank. All of this comes as SoftBank’s ¥217.3 share price has delivered a solid year to date, with a 10.75% year to date share price return and a 12.63% one year total shareholder return. This builds on a 110.85% five year total shareholder return that signals momentum...

TotalEnergies, TES, Osaka Gas, Toho Gas, and ITOCHU recently signed a Joint Development and Operating Agreement for the Live Oak e-methane project in Nebraska, targeting around 250 MW of electrolysis and 75 ktpa of methanation with commercial operations planned by 2030. By coordinating Japanese participation in this carbon-neutral gas initiative, ITOCHU is helping unlock e-methane exports to Japan using existing LNG infrastructure and biogenic CO2 resources. We’ll now examine how ITOCHU’s...

Air Water Inc. recently announced that Chairman and Representative Director Kikuo Toyoda resigned from his roles on December 3, 2025, transitioning to Senior Advisor while Ryosuke Matsubayashi became the sole Representative Director as President, CEO, and COO. This consolidation of top leadership into a single Representative Director marks a meaningful shift in the company’s governance structure and decision-making center. We’ll now examine how concentrating leadership authority in Ryosuke...

If you are wondering whether SoftBank Group’s huge tech bets and sprawling portfolio make the current share price a bargain or a bubble, you are not alone. That is exactly what we are going to unpack here. The stock has risen 102.1% year to date and 104.4% over the last year, even after a sharp 16.2% pullback in the past month and an 11.9% rebound over the last week. As a result, the risk reward profile is shifting fast. Much of that volatility has been driven by headlines around SoftBank’s...

Perrone Robotics’ fresh patent lawsuits against seven automakers put Mazda Motor (TSE:7261) under a legal microscope and prompt investors to reassess the long term risk around its autonomous driving software stack. See our latest analysis for Mazda Motor. Despite the legal overhang, Mazda’s share price has quietly ground higher, with a year to date share price return of 6.3 percent and a 1 year total shareholder return of 24.1 percent, suggesting underlying confidence rather than panic. If...

On December 9, 2025, AGC Inc. held a board meeting to approve changes to its Board of Directors, Audit & Supervisory Board, and Executive Officers, while AGC Biologics earlier partnered with ATUM to integrate the Leap-In Transposase expression platform into its global Cell Line Development Center of Excellence. This collaboration adds a modern transposase-based system alongside AGC Biologics’ CHEF1 Expression Technology, aiming to shorten drug developers’ timelines and broaden the company’s...

If you are wondering whether Mitsubishi Electric is still good value after such a strong run, you are not alone. This article is going to unpack what the current price might really be telling us. The stock has climbed 6.9% over the last week, 7.6% over the past month, and an eye catching 72.7% year to date, building on gains of 78.3% over 1 year and 257.4% over 3 years. Investors have been reacting to Mitsubishi Electric's ongoing strategic push into factory automation and energy efficient...

Artner (TSE:2163) has laid out a mixed Q3 2026 scorecard, with revenue of ¥3.0 billion and net income of ¥252.5 million translating into EPS of ¥23.8, while trailing 12 month revenue came in at ¥11.8 billion with net income of ¥1.3 billion and EPS of ¥125.4. The company has seen quarterly revenue hover around the ¥2.8 billion to ¥3.0 billion range over the past year, with net income moving from ¥279.5 million in Q3 2025 to ¥252.5 million in the latest quarter. This sets up an earnings picture...

As global markets navigate the anticipation of interest rate decisions and mixed economic signals, investors are eyeing potential opportunities in dividend stocks to enhance portfolio stability amid these dynamic conditions. In this environment, a good dividend stock is characterized by consistent payouts and financial resilience, offering a reliable income stream even as market uncertainties persist.

In recent days, Tokyo-listed Metaplanet outlined plans to launch novel perpetual preferred share structures, including its MARS instrument, to raise capital dedicated to expanding its Bitcoin holdings, with a related Mercury digital credit instrument targeted for Japan’s perpetual preferred market by early 2026. By securing a 12‑month head start in Japan after Strategy ruled out issuing similar preferred equity locally, Metaplanet is positioning these new instruments as a potentially...

Recently published market research indicates that the Terahertz Technology market is expected to grow from US$818.7 million in 2025 to about US$1.70 billion by 2030, driven mainly by medical, healthcare, military, and homeland security applications. With Advantest highlighted as a dominant player in this fast-expanding niche, the company’s exposure to terahertz imaging and spectroscopy could become a more meaningful contributor to its broader test and measurement portfolio. We’ll now examine...

Nankai Electric Railway (TSE:9044) just stepped up its ongoing share repurchase, buying 136,600 shares as part of a broader 6 million share plan. This move may be interpreted as a clear signal about management’s confidence in the business. See our latest analysis for Nankai Electric Railway. The buyback comes after a strong run, with Nankai Electric Railway’s year to date share price return of roughly 15% and a one year total shareholder return of about 17%, suggesting momentum is still...

Many investors are still learning about the various metrics that can be useful when analysing a stock. This article is...

Subaru (TSE:7270) has quietly outperformed much of the auto sector this year, and recent trading suggests investors are reassessing what they are willing to pay for its steady earnings and improving margins. See our latest analysis for Subaru. That strength is not just a one week story. Subaru’s 22.44% year to date share price return and 41.36% one year total shareholder return point to momentum building as investors grow more comfortable with its earnings trajectory and valuation. If...

Mitsui (TSE:8031) has quietly pushed higher, with the share price up about 7% over the past month and nearly 19% in the past 3 months, rewarding patient long term holders. See our latest analysis for Mitsui. Those recent gains sit on top of a much stronger backdrop, with a year to date share price return above 30% and a three year total shareholder return over 130% signaling solid, building momentum rather than a short lived bounce. If Mitsui’s run has you thinking more broadly about Japanese...