TSE:7261
TSE:7261Auto

Mazda’s Dividend Reinstatement Raises New Questions About Capital Priorities for TSE:7261

Mazda Motor Corporation released consolidated earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, projecting net sales of ¥4.9 trillion and raising its year-end dividend forecast to ¥30 per share. This reinstatement of dividend guidance, after previously leaving it undecided, signals Mazda's emphasis on stable shareholder returns in response to current business performance. With the year-end dividend now set, we'll look at how Mazda's focus on steady returns shapes its...
TSE:1662
TSE:1662Oil and Gas

How a Surprise Earnings Upgrade and Dividend Cut at Japan Petroleum Exploration (TSE:1662) Is Shaping Its Investment Story

On November 12, 2025, Japan Petroleum Exploration Co., Ltd. raised its full-year earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, citing higher-than-expected crude oil and natural gas sales prices, while also announcing a significant decrease in its interim dividend to ¥20.00 per share from ¥125.00 a year earlier. This marked revision highlights how commodity price movements can outweigh dividend policy shifts in influencing earnings outlooks for resource-focused companies. We'll...
TSE:6857
TSE:6857Semiconductor

Assessing Advantest (TSE:6857) Valuation Following New R&D and Automation Initiatives for AI-Driven Growth

Advantest (TSE:6857) recently took the stage at major industry conferences, where company leaders outlined how innovations in R&D, automation, and capacity expansion are shaping its response to the AI-driven shift in semiconductor demand. See our latest analysis for Advantest. Hot on the heels of those industry presentations, Advantest’s share price return has surged 123.98% since the start of the year. This reflects exceptional momentum and renewed optimism about its growth prospects. Over...
TSE:1820
TSE:1820Construction

Nishimatsu Construction (TSE:1820): Valuation Insights Following Updated FY26 Guidance and Real Estate Profit Boost

Nishimatsu Construction (TSE:1820) updated its earnings guidance for the year ending March 2026, revealing lower expected net sales because of overseas project delays. At the same time, improved profits from its real estate business are boosting the overall profit outlook. See our latest analysis for Nishimatsu Construction. After a generally steady run this year, Nishimatsu Construction’s latest guidance revision has injected some energy into the share price. The stock climbed 2.55% in the...
TSE:4528
TSE:4528Pharmaceuticals

Ono Pharmaceutical (TSE:4528) Valuation Spotlight as PRISM BioLab Collaboration Achieves Drug Discovery Milestone

Ono Pharmaceutical (TSE:4528) and PRISM BioLab have reached a key milestone in their oncology research collaboration. PRISM received a milestone payment as their joint efforts, using PRISM's PepMetics platform, advanced potential clinical candidates. See our latest analysis for Ono Pharmaceutical. Ono Pharmaceutical’s collaboration success comes after several expansion moves, including opening a new European office, as investor optimism continues to build. The stock’s share price has surged...
TSE:6856
TSE:6856Electronic

Is Strong Earnings and a Higher Dividend Altering the Investment Case for HORIBA (TSE:6856)?

HORIBA, Ltd. reported a 6.7% increase in net sales and a 21% rise in net income attributable to shareholders for the nine months ending September 30, 2025, while also forecasting a higher dividend payout for the full year. This combination of strong financial results and a raised dividend forecast highlights management’s confidence in the company’s ongoing performance and outlook. With net income and dividends on the rise, we’ll explore how these trends may shape HORIBA’s long-term...