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Morinaga&Co (TSE:2201) has drawn fresh attention after Morinaga Milk Industry reported ongoing progress in its share buyback program, with 2,463,700 shares acquired under a board approved authorization running through March 31, 2026. See our latest analysis for Morinaga&Co. At a share price of ¥2,740.5, Morinaga&Co has recently seen a 1 month share price return of 5.49% and a 3 year total shareholder return of 59.35%, hinting that recent buyback headlines are landing in a market that has...

Japan Hotel REIT Investment Corporation reported past operating results for November 2025, with its 28 variable-rent hotels posting an 89.3% occupancy rate, average daily rate of ¥22,647, revenue per available room of ¥20,216, and monthly revenue of ¥7,391 million, contributing to year‑to‑date revenue of ¥70,954 million. The disclosure of occupancy, pricing, and revenue per room across the portfolio offers a detailed window into how efficiently these hotels are being utilized and...

Mitsubishi has now completed its previously announced share repurchase program, buying back 272,947,511 shares, or 7.01% of its stock, for ¥794,312.97 million as of December 31, 2025. This sizable reduction in shares outstanding could amplify future per-share metrics and underscores management’s commitment to returning excess capital to investors. Next, we’ll examine how the completion of this large buyback program may influence Mitsubishi’s broader investment narrative and outlook. Rare...

VEON Ltd. and Rakuten Group’s Rakuten Symphony unit recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Beeline Kazakhstan to explore collaboration on next-generation connectivity, Open RAN, AI-powered network intelligence, and cloud-native telecom infrastructure in Kazakhstan. This move highlights Rakuten Symphony’s push to apply its cloud-native telecom expertise in new international markets, potentially broadening Rakuten Group’s role in global network modernization and digital...

Itochu Corp, the diversified Japanese trading group, has recently drawn fresh attention from global investors for its broad exposure to everyday consumer and industrial businesses and its emphasis on shareholder returns via dividends and buybacks. This renewed interest highlights Itochu’s role as a globally connected, comparatively steady conglomerate that offers portfolio diversification away from more volatile, hype-driven names. With Itochu increasingly recognized for its steady,...

Investor attention on Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (TSE:8306) has picked up after the bank completed a ¥115,292.29 million share buyback, repurchasing 47,059,100 shares, or 0.41% of its outstanding equity. See our latest analysis for Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group. The buyback sits alongside a 1-year total shareholder return of 41.39% and a very large 5-year total shareholder return, while the 90-day share price return of 11.92% suggests positive momentum has been building recently. If you...

Mitsubishi Motors North America has outlined past 2026 plans to launch three new or refreshed SUVs, including an updated Outlander Plug-in Hybrid, an all-new electric crossover, and a rugged off-road Outlander variant, alongside opening its first Gallery dealership under the Momentum 2030 business plan. By pairing an expanded electrified SUV lineup with a new Gallery retail model and a dash-cam partnership with Nextbase, Mitsubishi is signaling a push to refresh its brand experience and...

Board meeting focus and why it matters for Zeon shareholders Zeon (TSE:4205) has called a board meeting for December 23, 2025, to consider cancelling treasury shares under Article 178 of the Companies Act, a corporate move that directly relates to shareholder value. See our latest analysis for Zeon. Zeon’s ¥1,843.5 share price comes after a 1-day share price return of 1.54%, building on a 30-day share price return of 7.21% and a 1-year total shareholder return of 30.14%. This indicates that...

In early January 2026, Wedbush Securities managing director Michael Pachter argued that Sony Group’s PlayStation 5 business is struggling, citing persistent high console prices and questioning the value of recent moves such as the Bungie acquisition. By casting consoles as a future niche product and criticizing Sony’s gaming deal-making, Pachter has drawn fresh attention to the resilience and direction of one of Sony’s most important entertainment engines. We’ll now examine how concerns over...

Amiyaki Tei (TSE:2753) has posted Q3 2026 revenue of ¥9.5b and basic EPS of ¥13.97, with trailing twelve month figures at ¥36.8b of revenue and EPS of ¥66.93, setting a clear benchmark for how the business is currently earning its keep. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥8.6b in Q2 2025 to ¥9.5b in Q3 2026, while basic EPS has ranged from ¥19.13 to ¥13.97 over the same period, giving investors a concrete view of how sales and per share earnings have tracked into the latest...

Fresh off its FY 2025 results, NEXTAGE (TSE:3186) reported fourth quarter revenue of ¥175.4b and basic EPS of ¥62.61, giving investors a clear read on both top line scale and per share earnings power. The company has seen quarterly revenue range from ¥144.9b in Q1 FY 2025 to ¥175.4b in Q4, while basic EPS moved from ¥13.98 to ¥62.61 over the same period. Trailing twelve month EPS at ¥161.65 on revenue of ¥652.1b provides a fuller view of earnings capacity. With net profit margin at 2%, up...

As global markets navigate the new year, investors have witnessed a mixed start with U.S. stocks experiencing slight declines despite strong annual gains in 2025, while European and Asian indices show signs of resilience amid economic improvements and policy adjustments. In this context, dividend stocks remain an attractive option for those seeking steady income streams, particularly as lower mortgage rates and wage growth in the U.S., along with strategic economic policies worldwide, create...

Kusuri No Aoki Holdings (TSE:3549) has drawn fresh attention after reporting preliminary December 2025 sales, with all stores at 110.6% and existing stores at 100.9%, alongside several new shareholder return measures. See our latest analysis for Kusuri No Aoki Holdings. Those December sales figures and fresh shareholder returns arrive after a strong run, with a 15.36% 1 month share price return and 23.16% 3 month share price return. The 1 year total shareholder return of 45.50% suggests...

In early January 2026, ORIX Corporation USA announced that President and CEO Terry Suzuki had already taken on the additional role of Senior Managing Executive Officer of ORIX Corporation, leading the newly formed USA & Europe Business Unit within a global structure built around three regional and infrastructure-focused units. This reorganization gives Suzuki a central role in aligning ORIX’s U.S. and European asset management operations, including Robeco and ORIX U.K., to seek...

Toda (TSE:1860) has drawn attention after recent share price gains over the month and past 3 months, prompting investors to look more closely at its construction focused business and current fundamentals. See our latest analysis for Toda. That recent 7.98% 1 month share price return and 25.67% 3 month share price return comes on top of a 41.03% 1 year total shareholder return. Together, these may point to momentum that investors may see as reflecting changing expectations for Toda’s...

Key Insights Given the large stake in the stock by institutions, Kurita Water Industries' stock price might be...

Key Insights Given the large stake in the stock by institutions, Yokogawa Electric's stock price might be vulnerable to...

With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 12x Tokyu Corporation ( TSE:9005 ) may be sending bullish signals at the...

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Nisshinbo Holdings Inc. held a board meeting on December 24, 2025, to approve an early retirement incentive program linked to restructuring its Micro Devices business. This move highlights a significant reshaping of the Micro Devices segment’s workforce and cost base, with potential implications for efficiency and long-term competitiveness. Next, we will examine how this early retirement incentive program within the Micro Devices business shapes Nisshinbo Holdings’ broader investment...

Event driven snapshot of Okuma shares Okuma (TSE:6103) has come onto investors’ radar after a recent price move, with the shares last closing at ¥3,640. That has prompted closer attention to its fundamentals and recent return profile. See our latest analysis for Okuma. That latest move comes after a mixed few months for Okuma, with a 90 day share price return of 4.45% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 10.44%, while the 3 year total shareholder return of 70.30% points to momentum that...

Key Insights Significant control over JX Advanced Metals by individual investors implies that the general public has...

Most readers would already be aware that Kamigumi's (TSE:9364) stock increased significantly by 12% over the past three...

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