Japanese Aerospace & Defense Stock News

Toyota Hydrogen Solutions has secured ANSI/CSA FC 1 and FC 6 certifications in North America for its hydrogen fuel cell systems for stationary power and heavy duty applications. The certification opens the door for wider commercial use in stationary generation, commercial trucking, and port equipment across key North American markets. Separately, Joe Gibbs Racing is working with AI startup MythWorx, a Toyota partner, to apply AI tools using Toyota vehicles in high level motorsport...

Last week saw the newest first-quarter earnings release from Hulic Co., Ltd. ( TSE:3003 ), an important milestone in...

ASICS stock performance snapshot after recent price move ASICS (TSE:7936) has drawn extra attention after a recent daily move of about 1.7%. This has prompted investors to revisit how its share performance and fundamentals line up over the month and past 3 months. See our latest analysis for ASICS. That one day share price move sits within a stronger trend, with a 30 day share price return of 10.32% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 48.78%, which suggests momentum has been building...

Chubu Electric Power Company (TSE:9502) has wrapped up FY 2026 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥979.7b and basic EPS of ¥33.40, rounding out a twelve month run where trailing revenue stood at ¥3.5t and EPS reached ¥301.57. Over recent periods, the company has seen quarterly revenue move between ¥800.3b and ¥1.0t, with EPS ranging from ¥26.69 to ¥112.98, giving investors a clear view of how top line and per share earnings have tracked through the year. With net profit margins over the last...

TDK (TSE:6762) has wrapped up FY 2026 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥646.3b and basic EPS of ¥7.62, capping a trailing twelve month period where revenue reached ¥2.5t and EPS came in at ¥103.09. Over the past few reported quarters, revenue has ranged from ¥535.8b to ¥675.2b while quarterly EPS has moved between ¥3.32 and ¥36.86, giving you a clear view of how earnings have tracked against a relatively steady top line. With net profit margin at 7.8% and earnings growth outpacing revenue...

Advantest Corporation ( TSE:6857 ) investors will be delighted, with the company turning in some strong numbers with...

Why the upcoming U.S. restructuring decision matters for Sapporo Holdings Sapporo Holdings (TSE:2501) has called a board meeting for April 21, 2026 to review a potential transfer of assets and restructuring of its U.S. production footprint, including recognition of related gains and impairment losses. For shareholders, the outcome could affect how the group allocates capital between Japan, North America and other regions, with accounting impacts from any recognized gains or impairment losses...

Earlier this week, Toppan announced it is working with SoftBank Group to develop a new lightweight material for solar-powered, high‑altitude aircraft wings designed to act as airborne network towers for long-duration flights. This collaboration highlights SoftBank’s push to expand non-traditional connectivity infrastructure that could support communications in remote or disaster-affected areas where conventional networks are hard to deploy. Next, we’ll examine how this airborne connectivity...

Mitsubishi Electric (TSE:6503) has wrapped up FY 2026 with fourth quarter revenue of about ¥1.7t and net income of roughly ¥109.5b, supported by trailing twelve month revenue of ¥5.9t and net income of ¥407.8b that reflect the 25.8% earnings growth cited in the data. The company has seen trailing twelve month revenue move from ¥5.5t in FY 2025 to ¥5.9t in FY 2026, while trailing EPS rose from 155.70 yen to 198.31 yen. This has set up a results season where improved net profit margins at 6.9%...

As global markets navigate a complex landscape marked by geopolitical tensions and economic shifts, Asian equities have shown resilience, with mainland China's indices remaining stable amid strong economic data. In this environment, identifying undervalued stocks becomes crucial for investors seeking to capitalize on potential growth opportunities; these stocks often present a compelling case when they are trading below their estimated fair value due to market inefficiencies or temporary...

It's been a sad week for Nitto Denko Corporation ( TSE:6988 ), who've watched their investment drop 10% to JP¥3,003 in...

The annual results for Hitachi, Ltd. ( TSE:6501 ) were released last week, making it a good time to revisit its...

Fujitsu (TSE:6702) has capped FY 2026 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥1.1 trillion and basic EPS of ¥60.75, while trailing twelve month EPS sits at ¥171.85 on revenue of ¥3.5 trillion. Across the last few reported periods, revenue has ranged from ¥749.9 billion to ¥1.1 trillion per quarter, with quarterly EPS between ¥14.30 and ¥60.75, giving you a clear view of how earnings have trended alongside the top line. With net margin at 8.7% over the last year versus 5.6% the year before and...

If you are wondering whether Komatsu's current share price still offers value, the recent track record gives you plenty to think about. Komatsu shares last closed at ¥6,856, with returns of 14.3% over 30 days, 35.3% year to date, and 72.8% over 1 year. This naturally raises questions about what is already priced in and how much risk you are taking on. Recent coverage has focused on Komatsu as a major player in capital goods, with attention on how its global footprint and exposure to...

Toyota Industries (TSE:6201) has wrapped up FY 2026 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥1.2 trillion and basic EPS of ¥122.46, capping a year in which trailing twelve month revenue reached ¥4.4 trillion and EPS came in at ¥744.75. Over the past few quarters, revenue has moved from ¥1.06 trillion in Q4 FY 2025 to ¥1.20 trillion in Q4 FY 2026, while quarterly basic EPS has shifted from ¥46.08 to ¥122.46, with the full year also including a loss making Q2 EPS of ¥37.72. Taken together, the latest...

Shin-Etsu Chemical (TSE:4063) has reported its FY 2026 results with fourth quarter revenue of ¥639.9 billion and basic EPS of ¥48.40, alongside trailing twelve month revenue of ¥2.57 trillion and EPS of ¥252.68. Over recent periods, quarterly revenue has ranged from ¥628.5 billion to ¥655.9 billion, while basic EPS has moved between ¥48.40 and ¥70.16. This gives investors a clear view of how top line and per share earnings have tracked into the current release. With net profit margin easing...

If you are wondering whether SoftBank's current share price reflects its true worth, the recent track record gives you plenty to think about. SoftBank closed at ¥219.3 recently, with returns of 1.4% year to date, 5.2% over 1 year, 62.6% over 3 years and 97.9% over 5 years. Over the past week the share price declined by 1.2%, while the past month showed a 0.4% gain. Recent coverage has focused on how SoftBank's telecom operations and investment profile continue to shape expectations for the...

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (TSE:8306) has filed a shelf registration to offer 35,000,000 common shares, totaling about US$613.55 million, tied to its Employee Stock Ownership Plan, raising fresh questions about dilution and capital structure. See our latest analysis for Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group. The shelf registration lands after a strong run, with a 12.97% year to date share price return and a very large 5 year total shareholder return of 492.04%. Investors will now weigh this...

Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. has reported past full-year results for the year ended March 31, 2026, with sales rising to JPY 1,405,493 million while net income and earnings per share declined compared with the prior year. The combination of higher revenue but lower profitability highlights pressures on margins and cost efficiency within Hitachi Construction Machinery’s operations. Next, we will examine how rising sales alongside weaker earnings per share shapes Hitachi...

Wondering whether Nintendo’s share price reflects its true worth, or if the market is mispricing a global gaming giant? This article focuses squarely on what you are getting for the price you pay. Nintendo’s stock has recently faced pressure, with a 6.0% decline over the last 7 days, a 14.0% decline over 30 days, and returns of 25.6% lower year to date and 29.4% lower over the last year, even though the 3 year and 5 year returns sit at 47.6% and 43.4% respectively. These moves are occurring...

Hokkaido Electric Power Company (TSE:9509) has called an April 28, 2026 board meeting to consider a notice regarding a potential increase in its year end dividend from surplus, a move income focused investors will watch closely. See our latest analysis for Hokkaido Electric Power Company. At a share price of ¥1,037.0, Hokkaido Electric Power Company's recent 1 day share price return of 2.88% and 7 day share price return of 2.07% stand against a 1 year total shareholder return of 55.00%,...

Recent share performance context OSG (TSE:6136) has attracted fresh attention after a strong run in recent months, with the share price up around 27% over the past month and 25% over the past three months. See our latest analysis for OSG. That recent surge sits on top of a longer stretch of strength, with a 40.25% year to date share price return and a 99.92% 1 year total shareholder return suggesting that momentum has been building rather than fading. If you are looking beyond OSG for other...

As global markets navigate geopolitical uncertainties and inflationary pressures, investors are increasingly turning their attention to stable income-generating opportunities. In this environment, dividend stocks in Asia offer a compelling option for those seeking consistent returns, as they combine the potential for capital appreciation with regular income streams.

Takeda Pharmaceutical (TSE:4502) has secured exclusive U.S. development and commercialization rights to rusfertide. The change follows Protagonist Therapeutics' decision to opt out of the collaboration. Rusfertide is currently under FDA Priority Review in the U.S. For investors watching Takeda, this move centers attention on its rare disease pipeline and its broader focus on specialty medicines. By taking full U.S. control of rusfertide, Takeda aligns the asset with its existing...