Japanese Aerospace & Defense Stock News

Sumitomo Corporation has released its earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, projecting profit attributable to shareholders of ¥570 billion and announcing a second-quarter dividend increase to ¥70 per share, scheduled for payment on December 1, 2025. The higher interim dividend and forward-looking profit estimates signal management's confidence in both the company’s operational outlook and its ability to return capital to shareholders. We’ll explore how the increased...

Ajinomoto Co., Inc. recently announced a share repurchase program of up to 30,000,000 shares for ¥80,000 million and entered a licensing agreement with Astellas Pharma Inc. for its proprietary AJICAP antibody-drug conjugate technology. This collaboration extends Ajinomoto's reach in the growing biopharmaceutical sector and highlights its strategic focus on health-related technology and shareholder returns. We’ll now examine how the new share buyback plan could influence Ajinomoto’s...

Yokogawa Electric (TSE:6841) just raised its earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 2026, now anticipating higher net sales, operating profit, and net income than previously forecast. This move highlights increasing confidence in the company’s outlook. See our latest analysis for Yokogawa Electric. Yokogawa Electric’s guidance upgrade followed solid momentum, with a 9.4% 1-month share price return adding to impressive long-term gains. The company’s total shareholder return has...

On November 10, 2025, Blue Zones Holdings Co., Ltd. held a board meeting to consider a stock split, partial amendment of its articles of incorporation, and revisions to its shareholder special benefit plan. This event signals potential changes to share structure and benefits that could alter investor perception and engagement moving forward. We’ll explore how the board’s review of shareholder special benefit adjustments could influence Blue Zones Holdings’ investment narrative. AI is about...

Earlier this month, TOPPAN Holdings Inc. and its subsidiary TOPPAN Speciality Films completed the installation of a hybrid manufacturing line capable of producing both BOPP and BOPE films, boosting film production capacity by about 40% to address growing global demand for sustainable packaging. This new line, focused on mono-material recyclable packaging, reflects TOPPAN’s commitment to expanding its eco-friendly product offering, supporting environmental regulations, and enhancing its...

Earlier this week, Starts Corporation reported a half-year net profit of ¥10.84 billion for the period ended September 30, 2025, with revenue and operating profit both increasing compared to the prior year under Japanese accounting standards. Despite top-line growth, the company disclosed a 9.9% decline in profit attributable to shareholders, highlighting ongoing challenges in translating higher sales into increased profitability. We'll explore how Starts Corporation's revenue growth...

Hoshizaki (TSE:6465) just released financial results showing net sales up by 10% for the first nine months of 2025, supported by recent acquisitions and shifts in accounting policies. The company also announced a planned dividend increase. See our latest analysis for Hoshizaki. Hoshizaki’s recent dividend hike and board changes have come amid a challenging stretch for the stock, with momentum fading this year. While the 1-year total shareholder return stands at -7.3%, long-term holders have...

Investors are watching TBS HoldingsInc (TSE:9401) closely after the company announced a board meeting scheduled for November 11 to discuss possible revisions to its dividend forecast for the upcoming fiscal year. Changes to dividend policy can influence shareholder expectations about future returns. See our latest analysis for TBS HoldingsInc. TBS HoldingsInc has certainly grabbed attention lately, with anticipation around its upcoming board meeting fueling momentum. The company’s share price...

Kobe Steel (TSE:5406) just released half-year results that caught the market’s attention. While sales and operating profit dipped, attributable profit edged higher. In addition, a surprise interim dividend led to swift changes in bond conversion prices. See our latest analysis for Kobe Steel. Momentum has picked up sharply for Kobe Steel, as the share price logged an 18.8% year-to-date gain, with a 1-year total shareholder return of 21.7% and a staggering 253.9% over three years. Recent...

In recent news, Kobayashi Pharmaceutical reported year-over-year declines in both sales and profits following earlier product recalls and compensation costs, despite a rise in net income on a special loss basis. The company’s robust equity ratio has helped steady its outlook, but ongoing risks from recall-related expenses remain a central challenge for management and investors. We’ll explore how continued recall costs and risk exposure shape the investment narrative for Kobayashi...

Yamaha (TSE:7951) is making headlines as it unveils a substantial share buyback program, along with raising its earnings guidance for the year. These moves underscore management’s focus on shareholder value and future growth. See our latest analysis for Yamaha. Following Yamaha’s announcement of a new share buyback and improved earnings guidance, the stock’s momentum has picked up, as reflected in its 1-month share price return of 5.2% and a solid 10.5% gain over the past 90 days, after a...

Kyushu Railway Company recently revised its earnings forecasts downward for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, while simultaneously announcing an increase in interim dividends, with a payout of ¥57.50 per share and an ongoing policy to maintain a payout ratio of at least 35%. This decision presents a mix of lower expected profits but stronger shareholder returns, reflecting management's focus on dividend stability despite near-term earnings challenges. We'll explore how the commitment to...

MODEC (TSE:6269) released fresh guidance, forecasting higher operating and net profit for the year even as revenue expectations came down. The company also announced a notable jump in its planned annual dividend payout to shareholders. See our latest analysis for MODEC. It’s no surprise that MODEC’s announcement of a bigger dividend and a more optimistic profit forecast sent its shares sharply higher, with a one-day share price return of 26.1% and a remarkable 66.5% jump over the past month...

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On November 12, 2025, NHK Spring Co., Ltd. held a board meeting to consider dissolving and liquidating its local subsidiaries in China and announced an increase in its second quarter-end dividend to ¥33.00 per share, with year-end guidance unchanged from the previous year. This upward dividend adjustment may signal management's confidence in the company’s financial resilience, even as it reconsiders its China operations. We’ll explore how NHK Spring’s decision to raise its interim dividend...

Fujikura Ltd. has scheduled a board meeting for November 7, 2025, to discuss possible revisions to its consolidated financial forecasts for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, and to review dividend policies including year-end dividend forecasts. The board’s focus on both forecast revisions and shareholder returns underscores the potential for significant updates to Fujikura’s outlook and distribution plans. We’ll explore how the board’s intent to review earnings forecasts and dividends...

On November 4, 2025, Tosoh Corporation declared a dividend of ¥50 per share for the second quarter ended September 30, 2025, with payments scheduled to commence on December 3, 2025. On the same day, Tosoh also revised its consolidated earnings guidance lower for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, signaling more cautious expectations for sales and profit figures amid shifting business conditions. We will explore how Tosoh’s lowered earnings guidance impacts its investment narrative and...

SWCC (TSE:5805) caught investor attention today after its board approved an upward revision to the company’s full-year financial results and dividend forecasts, highlighting strong business momentum and growth trends for the fiscal year. See our latest analysis for SWCC. Following the recent upward forecast revision, SWCC’s share price jumped 18.87% in a single day and has now returned 26.51% year-to-date. The strong business update clearly energized investors, capping off a year where total...

On October 31, 2025, TDK Corporation raised its consolidated earnings guidance for Fiscal Year March 2026, projecting net sales of ¥2.37 trillion, operating profit of ¥245 billion, and net profit of ¥180 billion, driven by strong ICT market demand and exceeding prior forecasts. This upward revision was largely attributed to higher-than-expected sales of rechargeable batteries and sensors for new smartphones, as well as steady demand for HDD Suspension Assemblies supporting data...

Marubeni (TSE:8002) just rolled out updated earnings guidance for next year along with an increased second-quarter dividend. Both moves highlight the company’s outlook on future growth and commitment to rewarding shareholders. Investors are already taking notice. See our latest analysis for Marubeni. Marubeni’s momentum has really picked up in 2024, with investor enthusiasm around its stronger earnings outlook and raised dividend helping drive a 68% year-to-date share price return. Factoring...

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MaruwaLtd (TSE:5344) has updated its outlook for the fiscal year ending March 2026, lowering projected net sales and operating profit compared to its earlier guidance. This type of earnings revision often prompts investors to reassess their expectations. See our latest analysis for MaruwaLtd. Following the updated guidance, MaruwaLtd shares showed resilience, climbing 15.1% over the past week despite a lowered outlook and recent dividend boost. Even so, the stock’s momentum has faded this...

Advantest Corporation recently announced the global launch of its MTe power test platform, designed to enhance test efficiency and scalability for the growing power semiconductor industry and address challenges associated with new wide-bandgap materials and digital integration. This innovation specifically targets increased electrification across automotive, industrial, and infrastructure sectors, aiming to attract major integrated device manufacturers and outsourced semiconductor assembly...

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