Renova shifts away from troubled offshore wind and leans on steady biomass power while it ramps up large battery projects that could reshape its growth over the next few years. The big question is whether it can roll out this storage pipeline on time and expand abroad while moving toward more direct power deals with companies.Read more

A small Japanese telecom is finally seeing fewer customers leave, thanks to new mobile plans and smarter phone bundle offers. It’s also pushing into business services and power retail, but tougher competition in mobile could still shape what happens next.Read more

The company comes out of the gate with a standout quarter, helped by rising sales and keeping extra costs in check, yet management still sticks to a cautious full-year outlook. See what’s driving demand from government clients, how new focus areas like AI could widen the opportunity, and why higher spending later this year could change the story.Read more

AS ONE just put up a record year, but it’s now choosing to spend more on new facilities and logistics that may hold back profits in the near term. The key question is whether these investments and rising demand for some everyday consumables can turn into stronger earnings in the years ahead.Read more

Sodick looks like it’s moving from a quiet recovery into a more ambitious growth phase, helped by rising demand tied to data center buildouts. A new multi-year plan lays out clearer goals for improving performance and returning more to shareholders, but execution and spending choices will matter.Read more

MIXI is trying to build a new growth engine by leaning harder into sports, helped by its PointsBet deal and faster user growth in its betting app. The core gaming business still throws off cash, but it’s slowing, so the key question is whether sports and a global Monster Strike launch can take over as the next big driver.Read more

Itoki is riding a wave of demand for modern office and workplace upgrades, and it’s pushing hard on better management and new tech-focused services to keep that momentum going. The key question is whether its shift toward higher-value consulting and data-driven offerings can keep lifting profits—and lead to the market viewing the business more favorably.Read more

Loadstar Capital is leaning into a buy-and-sell approach in Tokyo commercial property, with recent results suggesting it can turn rising building values into new deals and steadier rental income. A recent purchase also expands its online real estate platform, potentially opening the door to new products and outside partners.Read more

After a tough year, Sanyo Trading shows signs of steady footing again as its sustainability business grows on strong customer demand and a large biomass project. The life science side takes a hit from a lost contract, but underlying momentum looks better than it appears and improvement may show up later in the year.Read more