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TSE:4755
TSE:4755Multiline Retail

Did Rakuten’s FinTech Reorg and impact.com Alliance Just Recast Rakuten Group's (TSE:4755) Investment Narrative?

In May 2026, Rakuten Group, Inc. reported first-quarter 2026 results showing sales of ¥643,583 million and a reduced net loss of ¥18,648 million, while its board also met to consider a reorganization of its FinTech business that would make Rakuten Card Co., Ltd. and Rakuten Securities Holdings, Inc. subsidiaries of Rakuten Bank, Ltd. through share deliveries. A separate announcement from impact.com revealed a new alliance with Rakuten that aims to modernize the affiliate and performance...
TSE:5406
TSE:5406Metals and Mining

Kobe Steel (TSE:5406) Valuation After Earnings And Dividend Reductions

Dividend decisions after earnings decline Kobe Steel (TSE:5406) has moved quickly from reporting full year earnings declines in sales and net income to board approvals around cash dividends tied to the March 31, 2026 record date. For you as a shareholder or potential investor, this combination of weaker annual results and a lower year end dividend compared with the previous year raises practical questions about income reliability, capital allocation priorities, and how the stock’s recent...
TSE:9412
TSE:9412Media

How Investors Are Reacting To SKY Perfect JSAT (TSE:9412) Leadership Reshuffle And New Executive Appointments

In May 2026, SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation held a board meeting to consider changes to its representative director and the appointment of new executives. This leadership reshuffle is important because shifts in top management can alter the company’s decision-making approach, governance priorities, and long-term direction. We will now examine how the planned changes to SKY Perfect JSAT’s representative director shape the company’s broader investment narrative. Find 17 companies with promising...
TSE:6787
TSE:6787Electronic

Meiko Electronics (TSE:6787) Valuation After Higher Dividends And New 2027 Earnings Guidance

Meiko Electronics (TSE:6787) has drawn fresh attention after announcing higher cash dividends for the year ended March 31, 2026, along with new earnings guidance through fiscal 2027. See our latest analysis for Meiko Electronics. The momentum around this announcement has been strong, with the share price up 8.49% over the last day and a 30 day share price return of 48.14%, while the 1 year total shareholder return is very large. If this kind of sharp move has your attention, it could be a...
TSE:4536
TSE:4536Pharmaceuticals

How Investors Are Reacting To Santen Pharmaceutical (TSE:4536) Raising Dividends And Issuing 2027 Earnings Guidance

On 12 May 2026, Santen Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. raised its expected interim and year-end dividends for the fiscal year ending 31 March 2027 to ¥21.00 per share, while also affirming a ¥19.00 year-end dividend for the fiscal year ended 31 March 2026. The company also issued new consolidated guidance for the year to March 2027, projecting revenue of ¥311,000 million, operating profit of ¥49,500 million, net profit of ¥39,500 million and basic earnings per share of ¥124.42, signaling confidence...
TSE:5401
TSE:5401Metals and Mining

A Look At Nippon Steel (TSE:5401) Valuation After Shareholder Proposal And New Earnings Guidance

Nippon Steel (TSE:5401) is back in focus after a shareholder group led by Strategic Capital Inc. pushed for a new committee on listed subsidiaries, just as fresh earnings, guidance, and dividend details were released to the market. See our latest analysis for Nippon Steel. Despite the renewed focus on governance and fresh guidance, Nippon Steel’s share price has been under pressure recently, with a 30 day share price return of down 5.8% and a 90 day share price return of down 17.9%. However,...
TSE:7936
TSE:7936Luxury

A Look At ASICS (TSE:7936) Valuation After Strong Q1 2026 Growth In Sales And Net Income

Q1 2026 earnings spark fresh focus on ASICS stock ASICS (TSE:7936) has drawn investor focus after reporting first quarter 2026 earnings, with sales of ¥270,265 million and net income of ¥46,569 million for the period ended March 31, 2026. See our latest analysis for ASICS. The Q1 2026 results and earnings call have landed after a period where the share price has gained 18.08% year to date, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 32.92% and very large 3 and 5 year total shareholder...
TSE:6361
TSE:6361Machinery

Ebara (TSE:6361) Valuation Check After Strong Q1 Earnings And Sharp One Day Share Price Move

Earnings event puts Ebara (TSE:6361) in focus Ebara (TSE:6361) drew investor attention after first quarter 2026 earnings, with sales of ¥246,311 million and net income of ¥18,322 million, compared with ¥212,650 million and ¥15,789 million a year earlier. See our latest analysis for Ebara. The ¥5,452 share price reacted strongly to the earnings release, with a 1-day share price return of 8.26%. This came even though the 90-day share price return is down 3.30% and the 3-year total shareholder...
TSE:8473
TSE:8473Capital Markets

SBI Holdings XRP ETF Bid Tests Japan’s New Crypto Fund Rules

SBI Holdings (TSE:8473) has filed for what would be Japan's first spot XRP exchange traded fund. The filing comes after regulatory reforms by Japan's Financial Services Agency and Cabinet that permit cryptoasset ETF products. More than 100 cryptoassets have been reclassified as financial instruments, alongside a move to a flat tax regime for eligible products. SBI Holdings, a financial services group with a strong presence across securities, banking, and digital assets, is moving early with...
TSE:4186
TSE:4186Chemicals

Is Strong Q1 2026 Profit Growth Altering The Investment Case For Tokyo Ohka Kogyo (TSE:4186)?

Tokyo Ohka Kogyo Co., Ltd. reported past first-quarter 2026 results, with sales rising to ¥67,077 million and net income reaching ¥11,725 million, alongside higher basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations versus a year earlier. The strong year-over-year increases in both revenue and profit suggest improved operating performance in the company’s core businesses during the quarter. With this strong first-quarter profit expansion as context, we’ll now assess how the...