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AI is no longer just a big tech story. With credit demand still holding up, global bond markets reacting to interest rate expectations, and employment data pointing to ongoing economic activity, investors are looking for focused ways to gain exposure to AI without relying only on giants. The AI Small Caps screener targets smaller companies working in areas like machine learning, automation, and data intelligence, where early-stage progress can meaningfully change the long term story. In this...

With inflation signals mixed across regions, bond yields adjusting higher and labour markets still firm in major economies, many investors are looking for companies that stand on their own financial strength rather than on easy money or rapid credit growth. That is where a focus on high return on equity, solid past performance and clean balance sheets can help you stay grounded. This screener targets exactly that combination of quality traits so that you are not relying only on macro calls...

If you are wondering whether ORIX at ¥6,113 still offers value after a strong run, this article walks through what the current price might be implying. The stock has been volatile in recent periods, with a decline of 2.0% over the last week, a 16.4% gain over the last 30 days, a 32.4% gain year to date, and a 107.1% gain over the last year, while the 3 year and 5 year returns are very large. Recent coverage has highlighted ORIX in the context of broader interest in Japanese financial stocks,...

Investors in I'LL (TSE:3854) just saw a busy Q3 2026 print, with revenue of ¥5.2b and basic EPS of ¥39.0 as the company added net income of ¥975m for the quarter. Over the past six reported quarters, revenue has ranged from ¥4.7b to ¥5.3b, while quarterly EPS has moved between roughly ¥32.5 and ¥45.4, set against trailing twelve month EPS of ¥162.6 on revenue of ¥20.7b and net income of ¥4.1b. With net profit margin over the last year recorded at 19.6% compared with 16.3% previously, the...

With inflation, interest rates and bond yields all pulling investors in different directions, it can feel hard to know where to look next. One area that often gets less attention is smaller high quality companies that are not yet crowded with big institutional money. That is exactly what the High-Quality Undiscovered Gems screener aims to highlight. It focuses on strong fundamentals in a world of mixed growth signals and patchy sentiment. In this article, you will see 3 stocks from this...

NIPPON PARKING DEVELOPMENTLtd (TSE:2353) has put up another busy quarter, with Q3 2026 revenue of ¥11.2b and basic EPS of ¥4.89, while trailing 12 month revenue sits at ¥39.5b and EPS at ¥16.47. The company has seen revenue move from ¥10.0b in Q3 2025 to ¥11.2b in Q3 2026, with basic EPS shifting from ¥3.75 to ¥4.89 over the same period, as investors weigh that growth profile against a net profit margin that has eased from 14.9% to 13.3% and an uncovered 3.73% dividend yield. This points to...

Hi-Lex (TSE:7279) opened its Q2 2026 scorecard with revenue of ¥103.5b and basic EPS of ¥40.63, alongside trailing twelve month EPS of ¥1,116.54 that is heavily influenced by a ¥40.0b one off gain and a trailing net margin of 11.5% compared with 1.2% a year earlier. The company has seen revenue move from ¥74.8b in Q2 2025 to ¥103.5b in Q2 2026 and quarterly basic EPS shift from ¥27.40 to ¥40.63 over the same period. Trailing twelve month EPS has risen from ¥59.44 in Q1 2025 to ¥1,116.54 in Q2...

Eternal Hospitality GroupLtd (TSE:3193) has reported fresh Q3 2026 numbers, with revenue of about ¥12.9b and net income of ¥476m translating into basic EPS of ¥41.26 as investors weigh the latest 39.7% earnings growth over the past year. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from roughly ¥11.6b in Q3 2025 to ¥12.9b in Q3 2026, while basic EPS over the same quarters shifted from ¥31.38 to ¥41.26. This sets up a story where higher earnings growth and a net profit margin of 4.2% versus...

Software Service (TSE:3733) has put up another solid quarter, with Q2 2026 revenue at ¥14.9 billion and basic EPS of ¥364.38, backed by trailing 12 month EPS of ¥1,131.23 and net income of ¥5.9 billion on revenue of ¥46.5 billion. Over the last six reported quarters, revenue has ranged from ¥8.6 billion to ¥14.9 billion while quarterly basic EPS has moved between ¥170.77 and ¥382.30, giving you a clear view of how the earnings power has tracked the top line. With a trailing net profit margin...

Ateam Holdings (TSE:3662) reported Q3 2026 revenue of ¥5,923 million and net income of ¥114 million, which translated to basic EPS of ¥6.13. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥5,863 million in Q2 2025 to ¥5,948 million in Q4 2025, then to ¥5,529 million in Q1 2026 and ¥5,923 million in Q3 2026. EPS has ranged from ¥23.16 in Q2 2025 to a loss of ¥3.55 in Q2 2026 and ¥6.13 in the latest quarter, setting up a results season in which investors are closely watching how thinner...

Setting the scene for Sumitomo Pharma’s recent share performance Sumitomo Pharma (TSE:4506) has seen its share price move in different directions across timeframes, with a gain of 1.6% over the past day and a decline of 25.2% over the past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Sumitomo Pharma. At a share price of ¥1,437.0, the stock has recently fallen over shorter periods, with the 30 day share price return down 16.9% and the year to date share price return down 41.6%. However, the 1 year...

Credit Saison Co., Ltd. has proposed raising its dividend for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026 to ¥130.00 per share from ¥120.00, while also issuing guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027 that includes expected consolidated net revenue of ¥507.50 billions and basic earnings per share of ¥525.68. The company is also guiding for a further dividend increase to ¥160.00 per share for the year ending March 31, 2027, signaling a stronger emphasis on returning cash to shareholders...

Sanwa Holdings (TSE:5929) has launched a share repurchase program, with board approval to buy back up to 3.65 million shares, or about ¥10b, by September 2026, highlighting an active capital allocation approach. See our latest analysis for Sanwa Holdings. Alongside the buyback news, Sanwa Holdings' share price has been under pressure, with the stock down 14.19% year to date and the 1 year total shareholder return declining 28.41%. However, the 3 year and 5 year total shareholder returns of...

In late May 2026, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation and Toshiba Corporation launched two quantum-driven diversified equity indices for Japanese and U.S. stocks, while Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group reported ongoing progress in its large-scale share repurchase program authorized through July 2026. This combination of advanced quantum optimization for portfolio construction and active capital management highlights Sumitomo Mitsui’s push to integrate cutting-edge technology with balance...

Marui Group (TSE:8252) reported fourth quarter fiscal 2026 results that surpassed earnings expectations, with record operating profit in its FinTech segment supported by higher merchant commission rates and continued SUKI-centric and digital transformation initiatives. See our latest analysis for Marui Group. At a share price of ¥2,734.5, the stock has seen its 1 day share price return rise 1.77%, but its 30 day return is down 8.56% and the year to date share price return is down 15.08%. The...

Asahi Group Holdings stock performance snapshot Asahi Group Holdings (TSE:2502) has seen its share price under pressure recently, with the stock down 0.8% on the day, 3.2% over the past week and 4.8% over the past month. The weakness has extended further, with the share price falling about 10.5% over the past 3 months and about 11.4% year to date, leaving the 1 year total return down roughly 19.8%. See our latest analysis for Asahi Group Holdings. That pattern of weakness, with a declining 3...

Recent performance snapshot DAIHEN (TSE:6622) has drawn investor attention after a solid run in its stock price, including a gain of about 3% over the past month and roughly 25% over the past 3 months. Over longer periods, the stock shows total returns of about 52% year to date, around 167% over the past year, and a little more than 2x over 3 years, with 5 year total returns approaching 3x. See our latest analysis for DAIHEN. Recent trading has kept the share price moving higher, with a 7 day...

In early June 2026, Intermedia Intelligent Communications announced the general availability of Cloud Calling for UNIVERGE BLUE, linking KDDI’s nationwide voice services with NEC’s cloud communications platform so Japanese organizations can use KDDI-issued numbers across multiple sites without on-premises voice equipment. This three-way integration between Intermedia, NEC, and KDDI materially eases large-scale migration from NEC’s extensive legacy PBX base to full-cloud communications in...

Board meeting puts Tokyu (TSE:9005) leadership in focus Tokyu (TSE:9005) has called a board meeting for May 29, 2026, to consider and approve a notice of change in its representative directors, a governance move that can influence long term corporate direction. See our latest analysis for Tokyu. The ¥1,684 share price has recently picked up, with a 7 day share price return of 5.45%, although the 90 day share price return is down 11.65% and the 1 year total shareholder return is down 2.42%...

New 2029 guidance puts long term profitability in focus Mitsubishi Motors (TSE:7211) set out fresh earnings guidance for fiscal 2029, projecting operating profit of ¥160 billion and an operating margin of 4.5%, giving investors a clearer view of its medium term profit targets. See our latest analysis for Mitsubishi Motors. The ¥338.0 share price has seen mixed momentum recently, with a 30 day share price return of 11.40% but a 90 day share price return that declined 11.26%, and a 1 year total...

Share buyback sets the tone for Kyoto Financial GroupInc (TSE:5844) Kyoto Financial GroupInc (TSE:5844) recently repurchased 431,400 shares in May 2026, extending its ¥27b share buyback program and putting capital returns and balance sheet use in clear focus for investors. See our latest analysis for Kyoto Financial GroupInc. Kyoto Financial GroupInc's recent buyback comes after a strong run in the stock, with a 90 day share price return of 10.87% and a year to date share price return of...

Tokio Marine Holdings has recently advanced its previously approved share repurchase program, buying back over 16 million shares within its remaining authorization of up to about 48 million shares, as part of its ongoing capital return efforts in 2026. This progress in repurchases underlines management’s emphasis on capital efficiency and shareholder returns, potentially altering how investors view its balance between growth investments and excess capital deployment. We’ll now examine how...

Why Nissan Chemical's Buyback Discussion Matters for Shareholders Nissan Chemical (TSE:4021) has called a board meeting for May 15, 2026 to consider repurchasing its own shares, an event that puts capital allocation and shareholder returns firmly in focus. See our latest analysis for Nissan Chemical. The buyback discussion comes after a strong run in Nissan Chemical's stock, with a 30 day share price return of 10.89%, a year to date share price return of 39.93%, and a 1 year total shareholder...

Investor activism puts EXEO Group in focus Oasis Management’s shareholder proposal to appoint Tomoshiro Takemoto as an outside director at EXEO Group (TSE:1951) has pushed governance and board expertise to the forefront ahead of the upcoming AGM. See our latest analysis for EXEO Group. At a share price of ¥2,830.5, EXEO Group has delivered a 7.2% year to date share price return, while its 1 year total shareholder return of 58.0% and 5 year total shareholder return of 148.95% suggest strong...