Japanese Aerospace & Defense Stock News

Mitsubishi Corporation has released its full-year results for the period ended March 31, 2026, reporting sales of ¥18.92 trillion and net income of ¥800.46 billion, both slightly higher sales but lower profit than the previous year. The earnings report also showed a reduction in basic earnings per share from continuing operations to ¥210.92, highlighting pressure on profitability despite revenue growth. We’ll now examine how this weaker earnings profile, alongside the planned sale of...

Nikon (TSE:7731) is drawing investor attention after the commercial launch of its APDIS MV5X Laser Radar system, which uses Aeva’s Eve sensor technology under a multi-year production agreement for automated inspection and metrology. See our latest analysis for Nikon. The APDIS MV5X announcement arrives as Nikon’s share price shows mixed short term momentum, with a 7 day share price return of 7.49% contrasting with a 30 day share price return decline of 8.40%. The 1 year total shareholder...

Chugai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. reported first-quarter 2026 results with sales of ¥291,577 million, revenue of ¥321,747 million, and net income of ¥115,418 million, all higher than a year earlier. The board also moved to introduce a trust-based stock compensation system, highlighting how governance and incentive design are evolving alongside the company’s earnings profile. We’ll now examine how this strong first-quarter earnings growth shapes Chugai Pharmaceutical’s investment narrative and...

With Nippon Express Holdings catching your eye, the key question is whether the current share price around ¥4,121 reflects fair value or if the market is mispricing the stock. Recent returns have been strong, with the share price showing 8.6% over the last week, 13.8% over the last month, 21.8% year to date and 66.3% over the last year, along with 70.0% over three years and 70.5% over five years. Recent company news helps frame these moves for you, including updates around business...

Last week, you might have seen that NS Solutions Corporation ( TSE:2327 ) released its annual result to the market. The...

As you might know, Japan Exchange Group, Inc. ( TSE:8697 ) recently reported its full-year numbers. Results were...

The most recent earnings report from Nomura Research Institute, Ltd. ( TSE:4307 ) was disappointing for shareholders...

What the revised guidance and TRICOR impairments mean for investors Rengo (TSE:3941) has cut its full year profit outlook, even as sales guidance stays unchanged, after weaker profitability in its European heavy duty corrugated packaging business and substantial TRICOR related impairments. The company now expects operating profit of ¥37,000 million, compared with an earlier outlook of ¥40,000 million. Profit attributable to owners of parent is now expected to be ¥21,000 million, instead of...

Shareholders didn't appear too concerned by Tokyo Steel Manufacturing Co., Ltd.'s ( TSE:5423 ) weak earnings. We did...

Advantest Corporation has recently reported full-year 2026 results showing higher sales and net income year-on-year, while its board held meetings to approve the disposal of treasury stock as restricted stock and the company continued to raise funding through zero-coupon convertible bonds. Alongside earnings, Advantest introduced its Pin Scale 5000B tester for AI and high-performance computing chips and deepened collaboration with Applied Materials through an Innovation Center on Applied’s...

For investors considering whether DENSO is attractively priced or whether the recent share price leaves limited room for upside, this article focuses on what the current valuation suggests about the stock. DENSO shares last closed at ¥1,895.5, with returns of 1.5% over 7 days, a 3.0% decline over 30 days, and a 13.1% decline year to date, while the 1 year return stands at 2.7% and the 5 year return at 21.8%. Recent coverage has focused on DENSO's role in the auto components space and how...

TOTO (TSE:5332) has wrapped up FY 2026 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥190.3 billion and basic EPS of ¥71.26, capping a year in which trailing twelve month revenue reached ¥737.4 billion and EPS came in at ¥243.01. Over recent periods, the company has seen revenue move from ¥724.5 billion to ¥737.4 billion on a trailing twelve month basis. Quarterly EPS has ranged from ¥15.07 to ¥120.12 in FY 2026, setting up a results season where higher net margins are front and center for investors...

Kansai Electric Power Company (TSE:9503) has wrapped up FY 2026 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥1.1 trillion and basic EPS of ¥35.77, as investors weigh these figures against the current share price of ¥2,401.5. Over recent periods, the company has seen quarterly revenue range from ¥917.8 billion to ¥1.1 trillion in FY 2026, while basic EPS moved between ¥35.77 and ¥120.07. This provides a broad view of how the top line and per share earnings have tracked through the year. In this context,...

If you are wondering whether Trend Micro's share price reflects its true worth, the recent performance gives plenty to think about. The stock closed at ¥5,288, with returns of a 5.2% decline over 7 days, a 1.5% decline over 30 days, a 17.8% decline year to date, and a 47.9% decline over the past year, set against a 22.9% gain over 5 years. Recent coverage has focused on how Trend Micro's share price performance contrasts with its longer term track record. This has put valuation back in the...

ANA Holdings (TSE:9202) has wrapped up FY 2026 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥661.8 billion and basic EPS of ¥65.12, alongside trailing 12 month revenue of ¥2.5 trillion and EPS of ¥362.90. The company’s quarterly revenue increased from ¥559.1 billion in Q4 FY 2025 to ¥661.8 billion in Q4 FY 2026, while quarterly EPS moved from ¥40.42 to ¥65.12, presenting a picture where profit margins appear steady rather than sharply expanding and inviting a closer look at what is driving returns. See our...

Tokyo Electron (TSE:8035) closed out FY 2026 with a strong final quarter, reporting Q4 revenue of ¥711.8 billion and basic EPS of ¥469.22, while trailing twelve month revenue stood at ¥2.44 trillion and EPS at ¥1,254.57. Over the past six reported quarters, revenue has ranged from ¥549.6 billion to ¥711.8 billion and quarterly EPS from ¥257.13 to ¥469.22, giving investors a clear view of how the top and bottom line have moved through the cycle. With trailing net profit margin at 23.5% versus...

Setting the scene with Q1 2026 numbers Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings (TSE:2579) opened 2026 with Q1 revenue of ¥196.5 billion and a basic EPS loss of ¥5.59, alongside a net loss of ¥922 million, after a stretch of mixed quarterly results. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥189.8 billion in Q1 2025 to ¥228.2 billion in Q2, ¥265.6 billion in Q3, and ¥210.3 billion in Q4. Basic EPS shifted from a loss of ¥36.67 in Q1 2025 to a profit of ¥101.42 in Q3, before returning to...

Murata Manufacturing (TSE:6981) has wrapped up FY 2026 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥460,624 million and basic EPS of ¥42.03, while trailing twelve month revenue came in at ¥1.83 trillion and EPS at ¥127.66. Over the past few quarters, the company has seen quarterly revenue move between ¥416,154 million and ¥486,624 million with basic EPS ranging from ¥13.72 to ¥44.99. This gives investors a clear view of how the top line and EPS have tracked into the latest print. With a trailing net...

In recent weeks, global markets have experienced a mix of cautious optimism and volatility, with major U.S. stock indexes reaching record highs driven by strong economic data and AI-linked stocks, while geopolitical tensions continue to cast a shadow over investor sentiment. Amidst this backdrop, small-cap stocks have shown resilience as evidenced by the Russell 2000's gains, highlighting opportunities for investors seeking undiscovered gems in global markets. In such an environment, a good...

Lasertec (TSE:6920) has posted its Q3 2026 numbers with revenue of ¥41.3 billion, basic EPS of ¥123.59 and net income of ¥11.1 billion, setting the tone for how the rest of the year may shape up. The company has seen revenue move between ¥39.9 billion and ¥92.2 billion per quarter over the past six reported periods, while basic EPS has ranged from ¥103.96 to ¥381.29 and net income from ¥9.4 billion to ¥34.4 billion, giving investors a clear view of how earnings power has tracked the top line...

Mitsui & Co. (TSE:8031) has entered a binding five year cobalt offtake agreement with EVelution Energy. The deal covers supply from EVelution Energy’s planned U.S. commercial scale solar powered cobalt processing facility. The agreement focuses on supporting cobalt supply chains for electric vehicles and clean energy applications in the U.S. and allied markets. Mitsui & Co. (TSE:8031) is a diversified trading and investment group with exposure across energy, metals, machinery, and...

Otsuka Holdings Co., Ltd. ( TSE:4578 ) investors will be delighted, with the company turning in some strong numbers...

NEC Corporation ( TSE:6701 ) shareholders are probably feeling a little disappointed, since its shares fell 4.5% to...

In April 2026, Disco Corporation reported full-year results showing sales of ¥436,889 million and net income of ¥135,521 million for the year ended March 31, 2026, and proposed lifting the year-end dividend to ¥376 per share, bringing the total annual payout to ¥505 per share. An interesting aspect is that the higher dividend partly reflects surplus cash and cash equivalents exceeding projected funding needs, indicating management’s willingness to return additional funds to shareholders...