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Life (TSE:8194) has wrapped up FY 2026 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥221.9 billion and basic EPS of ¥68.31, rounding out a year where trailing twelve month revenue reached ¥881.3 billion and basic EPS came in at ¥217.55. Over recent periods the company has seen revenue move from ¥850.5 billion and EPS of ¥195.11 in FY 2025’s fourth quarter on a trailing basis to FY 2026’s trailing figures. Over the same period, net income on a trailing basis shifted from ¥18.0 billion to ¥18.8 billion. With...

Furuno Electric FY 2026 earnings snapshot Furuno Electric (TSE:6814) has wrapped up FY 2026 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥37.9 billion and basic EPS of ¥108.36, set against trailing twelve month revenue of ¥140.6 billion and EPS of ¥529.51 that reflect a 46.1% rise in earnings over the past year. Over the past six reported quarters, revenue has moved from ¥33.4 billion in Q4 FY 2025 to ¥37.9 billion in Q4 FY 2026, while basic EPS has ranged from ¥92.38 to ¥210.70. This has fed into a...

Seven & i Holdings (TSE:3382) posts FY 2026 results Seven & i Holdings (TSE:3382) has wrapped up FY 2026 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥2.0 trillion and Basic EPS of ¥40.19, with trailing twelve month EPS at ¥118.81 on revenue of ¥8.9t. Over recent periods the company has seen quarterly revenue range from ¥2.0t to ¥3.2t and Basic EPS move between ¥18.97 and ¥42.14, giving you a clear view of how earnings have translated into that trailing performance. With earnings up 69.2% over the past...

Maxvalu TokaiLtd (TSE:8198) has wrapped up FY 2026 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥98.1b and basic EPS of ¥90.10, anchored by trailing twelve month revenue of ¥385.0b and EPS of ¥321.46 that sit alongside reported earnings growth of 9.2% over the last year. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥97.3b in FY 2025 Q4 to ¥98.1b in FY 2026 Q4, while basic EPS shifted from ¥114.38 to ¥90.10, setting a clear baseline for how the latest print fits into its recent earnings run. With...

Sugi HoldingsLtd (TSE:7649) has just released its FY 2026 numbers, with fourth quarter revenue of ¥260.2 billion and basic EPS of ¥51.47, capping a trailing twelve month period where revenue reached ¥1.0 trillion and basic EPS came in at ¥248.56. Over recent quarters, revenue has moved from ¥243.4 billion in Q4 FY 2025 to ¥260.2 billion in Q4 FY 2026, while basic EPS shifted from ¥36.60 to ¥51.47. This sets up a story where improving net profit margins and higher trailing earnings are the key...

Aeon (TSE:8267) has just closed FY 2026 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥2.97t and basic EPS of ¥30.22, alongside trailing 12 month revenue of ¥10.72t and EPS of ¥26.87, giving investors a clear read on the latest top and bottom line profile. Over recent periods, the company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥2.66t in FY 2025 Q4 to ¥2.56t in Q1, ¥2.62t in Q2, ¥2.56t in Q3 and ¥2.97t in Q4 of FY 2026. Basic EPS has ranged from a loss of ¥8.23 in FY 2025 Q3 to a profit of ¥30.22 most...

Warabeya Nichiyo Holdings (TSE:2918) closed out FY 2026 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥56.1b and a basic EPS loss of ¥25.52, alongside trailing twelve month revenue of ¥233.8b and EPS of ¥307.31 that reflects earnings growth of 99.3% over the past year. Over recent periods the company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥53.2b in FY 2025 Q4 to ¥62.1b in FY 2026 Q2, while quarterly EPS has ranged from a loss of ¥54.96 to a gain of ¥142.60. This performance provides the backdrop for reported...

KOMEDA Holdings (TSE:3543) has wrapped up FY 2026 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥14.8b and basic EPS of ¥38.45, setting the tone for a year where trailing twelve month revenue reached ¥57.2b and EPS came in at ¥141.99. Over recent periods, the company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥12.4b in FY 2025 Q4 to ¥14.8b in FY 2026 Q4, with basic EPS shifting from ¥30.47 to ¥38.45 alongside trailing twelve month net income of ¥6.5b. This puts the latest report in clear focus for anyone tracking...

Kewpie (TSE:2809) opened Q1 2026 with revenue of ¥124.7b and basic EPS of ¥38.96, setting the tone for how its earnings story is evolving off a trading price of ¥3,899. Over the past few quarters, revenue has moved between ¥120.0b in Q1 2025 and ¥131.8b in Q2 2025, while basic EPS ranged from ¥11.96 in Q4 2024 to ¥91.92 in Q1 2025. This gives you a clearer view of how the top line and per share profits have shifted through the recent cycle. With trailing net margin at 4.5% compared with 5.8%...

Why Chugai Pharmaceutical Stock Is On Investors’ Radar Chugai Pharmaceutical (TSE:4519) has attracted attention after recent share price moves, with a 1 day return of about a 1.5% decline and a roughly 1.6% decline over the past week prompting closer scrutiny. These shorter term returns sit against a 1 month return of about an 8.7% decline and a past 3 months gain of roughly 2.6%, which provides a mixed but measurable recent performance profile to assess. See our latest analysis for Chugai...

If you are wondering whether SoftBank Group's current share price reflects its true worth, this breakdown will help you frame what the market might be pricing in right now. The stock closed at ¥3,778, with returns of 4.7% over 7 days, a 2.8% decline over 30 days, an 18.1% decline year to date, and a 125.8% gain over 1 year. The 3 year and 5 year returns sit at 199.2% and 54.4% respectively. Recent headlines around SoftBank Group have focused on its shifting investment profile and ongoing...

Electric Power Development (TSE:9513) cut its earnings guidance for the year ending March 31, 2026, after flagging lower electricity sales, special losses, and smaller expected dividends from its U.S. subsidiary. See our latest analysis for Electric Power Development. The revised guidance lands after a strong run in the shares, with the latest price at ¥4,223 and a 30 day share price return of 10.49% and 90 day share price return of 30.14%. Over a longer horizon, total shareholder return of...

Market reaction to ceasefire news The US-Iran ceasefire announcement triggered a broad rally in Japanese technology stocks, and Resonac Holdings (TSE:4004) moved sharply higher as investors reassessed risks around international trade, technology exports, and energy costs. See our latest analysis for Resonac Holdings. That ceasefire sparked a sharp shift in sentiment toward Resonac, with the stock now at ¥13,030 after a 23.45% 7 day share price return and a very large 1 year total shareholder...

If you have ever wondered whether Aisin's current share price reflects its true worth, this is a good moment to step back and look at what the numbers actually say about value. Aisin's stock is at ¥2,273.5, with a 1.7% return over the last 7 days, a 6.7% decline over 30 days, a 24.3% decline year to date, and returns of 54.9% over 1 year, 103.1% over 3 years, and 102.2% over 5 years. This naturally raises questions about how much risk and potential is already priced in. Recent coverage has...

If you are wondering whether Canon's current share price still reflects good value, focusing on what the market is actually paying for its cash flows, assets and earnings can give you a clearer picture. Canon recently closed at ¥4,425, with returns of 4.0% over 1 year and very strong gains over 3 and 5 years. However, the share price has eased back, with a 0.6% fall over 7 days, 1.1% over 30 days and 6.4% year to date. Recent attention on Canon has been shaped by ongoing interest in its...

Astellas Pharma (TSE:4503) licensed a novel AAV capsid from Dyno Therapeutics, designed for targeted gene therapy delivery to skeletal muscle. This is the first capsid licensed under the Astellas and Dyno collaboration and Dyno's first licensed muscle targeting capsid. The agreement focuses on improving gene therapy delivery and manufacturing efficiency for Astellas's programs. Astellas Pharma, a global pharmaceutical company listed on TSE:4503, has been building out its gene therapy...

Astroscale Holdings (TSE:186A) is back in focus after its Japanese subsidiary entered a second year of the REFLEX-J contract with the Japan Science and Technology Agency, securing ¥3,060 million for satellite refueling R&D. See our latest analysis for Astroscale Holdings. Investors appear to be responding to the REFLEX-J contract and the broader on orbit servicing story, with a 30 day share price return of 23.78% and a year to date share price return of 79.31%. The 1 year total shareholder...

Investors may be wondering whether Komatsu's current share price reflects its true worth, or if the recent run leaves more on the table for long term investors. Komatsu shares last closed at ¥6,808, with returns of 7.4% over 7 days, a 5.0% decline over 30 days, 34.4% year to date and 71.6% over 1 year. The 3 year and 5 year returns sit at 135.7% and 145.0% respectively. These moves have kept Komatsu on the radar as investors reassess what they are willing to pay for the business in light of...

Investors may be wondering if Nomura Research Institute is trading at a fair price or if the market is missing something in the current share price. The stock last closed at ¥4,511, with returns of 2.2% over 7 days and 3.9% over 30 days, alongside a 25.1% decline year to date and a 12.9% decline over 1 year. The 3 year and 5 year returns stand at 47.0% and 42.4% respectively. These mixed returns have put fresh attention on what is driving sentiment around Nomura Research Institute and...

Investors in NEXTAGE Co., Ltd. ( TSE:3186 ) had a good week, as its shares rose 7.8% to close at JP¥3,585 following the...

Honda Motor reported that its global vehicle production fell 5% in February 2026, as output declines in Asia, including a 27% drop in China, outweighed a 9% increase in Japan and growth earlier this year in North America. This uneven regional mix highlights Honda’s growing dependence on Japan and North America to offset weaker Asian production, which could affect how investors assess the resilience of its global manufacturing footprint. We’ll now examine how February’s weaker Asian output,...

Nomura Holdings (TSE:8604) has completed a share buyback, repurchasing 32,551,600 shares, or 1.11% of outstanding stock for ¥41,478.45 million, alongside recent board and executive appointments that refresh its leadership structure. See our latest analysis for Nomura Holdings. At a share price of ¥1,312.0, Nomura’s recent 7 day share price return of 4.63% and 30 day share price return of 7.67% contrast with a 90 day share price return decline of 6.79%. The 1 year total shareholder return of...

Nidec (TSE:6594) has announced significant executive role changes, including the promotion of Masayuki Minai to Senior Vice President. Minai's remit now extends across compliance, risk management, and culture transformation, with adjustments also made to R&D leadership roles. These shifts reshape oversight of key control functions and research priorities, with potential implications for how the group is run day to day. Nidec shares most recently traded at ¥2,248.0, with the stock up 7.0%...

If you are wondering whether Subaru's current share price truly reflects its value, this breakdown will help you line up the market price with what the underlying business may be worth. Subaru last closed at ¥2,543, with returns of 1.3% over 7 days, a 5.8% decline over 30 days, a 26.2% decline year to date, a 7.7% gain over 1 year, 36.1% over 3 years and 42.5% over 5 years. Taken together, this presents a mixed picture of shorter term pressure and longer term gains. Investors have been...