Japanese Banks Stock News

On May 13, 2026, Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. announced a share repurchase program of up to 40,000,000 shares for ¥180,000 million, alongside reporting full-year net interest income of ¥2,719,640 million and net income of ¥1,582,973 million for the year ended March 31, 2026. At the same board meeting, the company also considered a stock split and amendments to its Articles of Incorporation, highlighting a broader focus on capital efficiency and shareholder returns beyond the buyback...

Square Enix Holdings (TSE:9684) has drawn fresh attention after reporting a 34.9% jump in operating income despite an 8.3% decline in net sales, supported by stronger margins, merchandising, amusement and foreign exchange gains. See our latest analysis for Square Enix Holdings. The share price has reacted quickly to the earnings news, with a 4.47% 1 day share price return and 12.02% 7 day share price return. However, the stock is still down 3.39% year to date, while the 5 year total...

With the business potentially at an important milestone, we thought we'd take a closer look at Kidswell Bio...

As global markets grapple with rising inflation and geopolitical uncertainties, Asian equities present intriguing opportunities for investors seeking value. In this environment, identifying stocks that are trading significantly below their intrinsic value can be particularly appealing, offering potential for growth when market conditions stabilize.

Amidst rising inflation pressures and higher energy costs, Asian markets are navigating a complex economic landscape influenced by global geopolitical tensions and evolving monetary policies. As investors seek stability in this environment, dividend stocks offer a potential source of steady income, making them an attractive consideration for those looking to weather market volatility.

If you are wondering whether Nintendo's current share price still reflects its long term potential, it helps to start by separating the story from the numbers. The stock last closed at ¥7,519, with the share price up 4.7% over the past week, down 12.7% over the past month, down 29.4% year to date and down 33.3% over the past year, while the 3 year and 5 year returns sit at 33.8% and 28.4% respectively. These mixed returns put fresh attention on what is driving sentiment around Nintendo and...

Buyback launch and earnings update set the stage Japan Post Holdings (TSE:6178) has announced a share repurchase program of up to 100,000,000 shares for ¥150,000 million alongside full year earnings, providing fresh information on both capital allocation and profitability. See our latest analysis for Japan Post Holdings. Japan Post Holdings' share price has recently picked up, with a 7 day share price return of 9.52% and a year to date share price return of 20.98%, while the 1 year total...

Jenoba Co.,Ltd.'s ( TSE:5570 ) stock didn't jump after it announced some healthy earnings. Our analysis showed that...

TAKAYOSHI Holdings, INC.'s ( TSE:9259 ) earnings announcement last week didn't impress shareholders. However, our...

Capcom Co., Ltd. has released its full-year results for the 12 months to March 31, 2026, reporting sales of ¥195,365 million and net income of ¥54,587 million, alongside a board meeting to consider revisions to the remuneration system for certain directors. The newly disclosed earnings per share of about ¥130 from continuing operations adds fresh detail to how Capcom’s profitability lines up with earlier analyst expectations. Next, we’ll examine how Capcom’s reported full-year net income and...

Earlier this month, NTT, Inc. (TSE:9432) announced a new share repurchase program of up to 1.40 billion shares for ¥200,000 million, alongside higher dividends and full-year results showing increases in sales, net income and earnings per share for the year ended March 31, 2026. Combined with fresh earnings guidance for the year to March 31, 2027 and board and leadership changes, these moves signal a clear emphasis on capital efficiency, shareholder returns and corporate governance evolution...

Okumura (TSE:1833) has drawn fresh attention after raising earnings guidance and dividend forecasts. Management linked the improved outlook to higher sales in its Civil Engineering Business and related gains in operating profit. See our latest analysis for Okumura. Despite the upgraded guidance and higher dividend forecast, Okumura’s share price has been soft lately, with a 7 day share price return down 9.18% and a 90 day share price return down 17.88%, while the 1 year total shareholder...

Kyushu Railway (TSE:9142) has drawn fresh attention after its board updated the JR Kyushu Group Medium-Term Business Plan and raised financial targets, together with announcing higher year-end and future dividends for shareholders. See our latest analysis for Kyushu Railway. At a share price of ¥3,682.0, Kyushu Railway has seen its short term share price return weaken, with the 90 day share price return down 7.30% and year to date share price return down 9.75%, even as the 5 year total...

Investors were disappointed with Finatext Holdings Ltd.'s ( TSE:4419 ) earnings, despite the strong profit numbers. Our...

ExaWizards Inc.'s ( TSE:4259 ) stock was strong after they recently reported robust earnings. However, our analysis...

Despite posting strong earnings, iRidge, Inc.'s ( TSE:3917 ) stock didn't move much over the last week. We looked...

Matching Service Japan Co., Ltd.'s ( TSE:6539 ) solid earnings announcement recently didn't do much to the stock price...

Despite posting some strong earnings, the market for Computer Management Co., Ltd.'s ( TSE:4491 ) stock hasn't moved...

Data Horizon Co.,Ltd. ( TSE:3628 ) recently released a strong earnings report, and the market responded by raising the...

Despite posting some strong earnings, the market for Sanyodo Holdings Inc's ( TSE:3058 ) stock hasn't moved much. Our...

Unsurprisingly, Drecom Co.,Ltd.'s ( TSE:3793 ) stock price was strong on the back of its healthy earnings report...

When companies post strong earnings, the stock generally performs well, just like Sanyu Co., Ltd.'s ( TSE:5697 ) stock...

Shareholders appeared to be happy with Waseda Academy Co., Ltd.'s ( TSE:4718 ) solid earnings report last week...

Shimizu (TSE:1803) is in focus after reporting full year results to March 31, 2026, with revenue of ¥2,057,802 million and net income of ¥126,617 million, along with a planned board meeting on executive changes. See our latest analysis for Shimizu. The earnings release appears to be the main catalyst for recent trading, with the stock achieving a 1-year total shareholder return of 81.21% but seeing share price momentum cool, including a 7-day share price decline of 20.61% and a 90-day decline...