IwaiCosmo Holdings (TSE:8707) opened its Q1 2027 earnings season with revenue of ¥9.4 billion and net income of ¥3.4 billion, translating into basic EPS of ¥144.67. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥7.1 billion and EPS of ¥98.32 in Q1 2026 to ¥9.4 billion and EPS of ¥144.67 in Q1 2027, backed by trailing twelve month EPS of ¥496.25 on revenue of ¥34.6 billion and a 56.6% earnings growth rate over the last year. This sets up a results snapshot in which stronger profitability is...
Canon Marketing Japan (TSE:8060) has just posted its Q2 2026 numbers, with revenue of ¥168,124 million and basic EPS of ¥47.31, set against trailing twelve month revenue of ¥685,740 million and EPS of ¥211.68 that capture the broader profit picture over the past year. Over recent quarters, the company has seen revenue move from ¥166,533 million and EPS of ¥46.16 in Q2 2025 to ¥187,977 million and EPS of ¥65.54 in Q4 2025, then to ¥171,666 million and EPS of ¥60.09 in Q1 2026, giving investors...
Seiko Electric (TSE:6653) has posted its Q2 2026 results with revenue of ¥7.5b and basic EPS of ¥29.63, while trailing 12 month figures show revenue of ¥34.1b and EPS of ¥186.15 supported by 51% earnings growth over the past year. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥5.9b in Q2 2025 to ¥7.5b in Q2 2026, with basic EPS over that same period shifting from ¥17.02 to ¥29.63. This has resulted in a set of results where higher earnings and an improved 7.4% net profit margin form the...
Bull-Dog Sauce (TSE:2804) opened Q1 2027 with total revenue of ¥3.7b and net income of ¥601m, translating into basic EPS of ¥47.66, while investors are weighing these figures against a backdrop of softer trailing net margins and a one off gain that lifted prior year earnings. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥3.7b in Q1 2026 to ¥3.7b in Q1 2027, with basic EPS shifting from ¥135.30 to ¥47.66 over the same period. This puts the spotlight firmly on how sustainable current...
Shin-Etsu Chemical (TSE:4063) has opened Q1 2027 with revenue of ¥662.4 billion and basic EPS of ¥70.39, setting the tone for how investors assess both growth and profitability this year. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥628.5 billion in Q1 2026 to ¥662.4 billion in Q1 2027, while basic EPS shifted from ¥66.47 to ¥70.39 over the same period. This gives investors a clear view of how the top line and per share earnings are tracking into the new fiscal year. With trailing net...
Higashi Holdings (TSE:9029) opened Q1 2027 with revenue of ¥15.2 billion and net income of ¥628 million, translating into basic EPS of ¥48.03, alongside trailing twelve month EPS of ¥208.35 on revenue of ¥60.2 billion and net income of ¥2.7 billion that was reported as 35.6% earnings growth over the past year. Over recent quarters the company has seen revenue move from ¥13.0 billion in Q1 2026 to ¥15.2 billion in Q1 2027, while quarterly EPS shifted from ¥38.85 to ¥48.03 as trailing net...
Sony Group stock has delivered a solid 62.2% return over the past five years. However, current valuation work now points to shares trading below an estimate of intrinsic value based on a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) model and market multiples.
Over five years, Sony Group has returned 62.2%, which suggests long term holders have been rewarded even though shorter term performance has been weaker.
Expectations for ongoing cash generation from entertainment, electronics and gaming may support the...
Japan’s latest inflation data, with core prices at 1.6% and underlying inflation at 1.7%, has put interest rates and the yen back at the center of the investment conversation. If the Bank of Japan continues to lift rates, some parts of the Japanese financial sector could see their earnings mix change, funding costs reset and balance sheet risks reshaped. This article looks at how that backdrop links to three large financial stocks from our Japanese Financial Sector Stocks screener, all of...
Nippon Prologis REIT recently reported full-year results for the year ended May 31, 2026, issued earnings forecasts through May 2027, and proposed amendments to its Articles of Incorporation for approval at the August 27, 2026 unit holders’ meeting.
Management also signaled an ongoing focus on disciplined, cap rate-driven acquisitions, moderate leverage use capped around 35% appraisal LTV, and higher capital efficiency via an AFFO payout ratio targeted near 85%.
We’ll now examine how this...
ORIX stock has delivered a very strong 309.8% return over the past five years, yet the current valuation checks suggest the market price may still sit well below an intrinsic value estimate based on the Excess Returns model and supported by earnings multiples.
Over five years, ORIX has returned 309.8%, which puts the recent share price level in sharp focus for anyone wondering how much of the story is already reflected in the valuation.
The key support for the current valuation is that ORIX...
Seven & i Holdings (TSE:3382) is back in focus after appointing Mauricio Leyva as CEO of 7-Eleven Inc., a key move intended to advance its transformation, enhance the customer experience, and support operational priorities.
See our latest analysis for Seven & i Holdings.
Recent momentum has picked up for Seven & i Holdings, with a 1 month share price return of 12.36% and a 3 month share price return of 12.18%, while the 1 year total shareholder return stands at 10.04%. This suggests investors...
In July 2026, Ryohin Keikaku Co., Ltd. raised its full-year fiscal 2026 guidance, projecting operating revenue of ¥907,000 million, operating profit of ¥98,000 million, and net income of ¥67,000 million, following stronger-than-expected third-quarter results.
The company highlighted particularly strong overseas business and improved profitability as key drivers behind the upgraded outlook for all major earnings metrics.
Next, we will examine how this earnings guidance upgrade, underpinned by...
Kubota Corporation and AirJoule Technologies previously announced initial deployments of AirJoule’s water-from-air systems in Texas and California, alongside an exclusive sales partnership focused on multi-unit residential developments in water-constrained U.S. regions.
The collaboration highlights how decentralized water-from-air infrastructure could help unlock residential construction where traditional water access and regulatory requirements have constrained development.
We’ll now...
In July 2026, global markets have experienced a mix of volatility and resilience, with major U.S. equity indexes facing declines amid tech sector challenges and geopolitical tensions influencing energy prices. Despite these fluctuations, the cooling inflation data has eased rate hike expectations, providing a nuanced landscape for investors seeking opportunities in undervalued stocks.
In such an environment, identifying stocks estimated to be below their intrinsic value can offer potential...
Shin-Etsu PolymerLtd (TSE:7970) opened its Q1 2027 report with revenue of ¥30.6 billion and basic EPS of ¥30.04, setting the tone for how investors will be weighing growth against profitability trends this quarter. The company has seen revenue move from ¥28.0 billion and EPS of ¥38.65 in Q1 2026 to ¥30.6 billion and EPS of ¥30.04 in Q1 2027, giving a clear snapshot of how the top line and per share earnings have tracked over the past year. With a lower trailing net margin than a year ago, the...
Disco (TSE:6146) opened Q1 2027 with revenue of ¥114,308 million, basic EPS of ¥315.50 and net income of ¥34,221 million, setting the tone for how investors assess the latest quarter against its recent run. Over the last year the company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥89,914 million in Q1 2026 to ¥114,308 million in Q1 2027, with basic EPS rising from ¥219.22 to ¥315.50 and trailing twelve month EPS reaching ¥1,346.09, which keeps attention squarely on how firmly margins are holding up...