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On November 11, 2025, Hikari Tsushin, Inc. announced a share repurchase program of up to 350,000 shares for ¥10,000 million, increased its dividend guidance, and raised its profit forecast for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026. This combination highlights the company's intention to enhance shareholder returns through both direct capital distribution and a strengthened earnings outlook. We'll examine how Hikari Tsushin's new buyback program influences its investment narrative and...

Isuzu Motors (TSE:7202) released its second quarter 2026 earnings, confirmed dividends for the quarter and fiscal year, and shared new guidance for the year ending March 2026. These updates shaped investor expectations today. See our latest analysis for Isuzu Motors. Isuzu Motors’ shares have picked up noticeable momentum lately, jumping 22.2% in the past 30 days due to steady earnings updates and confirmed dividends. This boost adds to a solid 1-year total shareholder return of 23.7%, with...

KOSÉ (TSE:4922) shares are moving quietly, catching some attention from investors tracking mid-year performance trends. The stock has seen muted action this week. This has prompted a closer look at valuation, recent results, and overall growth outlook. See our latest analysis for KOSÉ. The recent dip in KOSÉ’s share price, down 17.5% in the past 30 days and 27.5% for the year so far, reflects fading momentum as investors seem to reassess growth prospects. Over the past twelve months, total...

SENKO Group Holdings (TSE:9069) updated investors with a mixed set of developments, as it lowered full-year profit guidance while at the same time announcing a higher interim dividend for shareholders. These announcements followed a recent board meeting. See our latest analysis for SENKO Group Holdings. After a string of acquisition-driven gains and expanded sales efforts, SENKO Group Holdings' 1-day share price return of 1.6% suggests investors are reacting positively to its new dividend...

Shin-Etsu Chemical (TSE:4063) has drawn attention after announcing that its QST™ substrate was chosen by IMEC for developing new 300-mm GaN power devices. Early trials achieved a record-breaking voltage threshold, which has spurred interest from major industry players. See our latest analysis for Shin-Etsu Chemical. The breakthrough with IMEC has put wind back in Shin-Etsu Chemical’s sails, though the momentum has faced recent headwinds. After starting the year strong, the share price has...

Monogatari Corporation recently announced unaudited sales results for October 2025, reporting net sales across all restaurants at 108.1% compared to 110.9% in the same period last year. This reflects ongoing growth for the company, though it highlights a slowdown in the year-over-year pace of sales expansion. We'll explore how the slower growth rate in October 2025 shapes the ongoing investment narrative for Monogatari. The end of cancer? These 29 emerging AI stocks are developing tech that...

Sony Group (TSE:6758) has been making headlines after announcing better than expected earnings, updating its guidance to reflect recent U.S. tariff changes, and rolling out both a share buyback and a dividend hike. See our latest analysis for Sony Group. After these upbeat results and the news of a fresh buyback and dividend hike, investor enthusiasm is showing up in Sony Group’s numbers. The share price has climbed 36.5% year-to-date, and the one-year total shareholder return is an...

Sysmex Corporation recently announced it will absorb its wholly owned subsidiary, Sysmex Medica Co., Ltd., through an absorption-type merger effective April 1, 2026, to streamline equipment production and enhance efficiency. This move comes as the company adjusts its full-year sales forecast downward due to ongoing currency pressures and challenging market conditions in China. With the absorption merger aiming to improve productivity, we'll explore how these structural changes impact...

Starts Corporation Inc. has announced that its interim dividend for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, will rise to ¥65.00 per share, up from ¥55.00 per share the previous year, with payments set to begin on December 1, 2025. This marks a significant increase in shareholder payouts and highlights the company's apparent confidence in its ongoing operational performance. We'll explore how this higher dividend signals Starts Corporation's approach to capital returns and impacts its overall...

Kajima Corporation's ( TSE:1812 ) stock was strong after they recently reported robust earnings. However, we think that...

Matsumoto Yushi-Seiyaku Co.,Ltd.'s ( TSE:4365 ) robust recent earnings didn't do much to move the stock. We think this...

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Japan Hotel REIT Investment (TSE:8985) has just finalized an interest rate swap on its new loan and detailed plans to refinance existing debt. This step will fix rates on about 80% of its borrowings. See our latest analysis for Japan Hotel REIT Investment. The recent refinancing and interest rate hedging come after a year of impressive momentum for Japan Hotel REIT Investment, with its total shareholder return over the past year hitting 32.28% and a strong 21.26% year-to-date share price...

Toho Holdings (TSE:8129) just wrapped up a sizable share buyback and raised its interim dividend. These moves signal management’s confidence and a clear focus on rewarding shareholders. These steps likely caught the market’s attention. See our latest analysis for Toho Holdings. Toho Holdings’ recent string of shareholder-focused actions, including the buyback and a hefty interim dividend hike, gave its share price a clear vote of confidence and the stock ended the day up 2.22%. While the...

Nissan Chemical Corporation announced on November 10, 2025, that it has raised its full-year earnings and dividend guidance, with the annual dividend now expected to reach ¥180 per share, reflecting strong results in its Performance Material and Agricultural Chemicals Segments. This latest move underscores Nissan Chemical's ongoing commitment to its medium-term payout policy, emphasizing a targeted dividend payout ratio of at least 55% and a total payout ratio of at least 75%. We’ll explore...

With its stock down 14% over the past three months, it is easy to disregard Air Water (TSE:4088). But if you pay close...

Urbanet Corporation Co.,Ltd. ( TSE:3242 ) will pay a dividend of ¥11.00 on the 31st of March. This makes the dividend...

Mercuria Holdings Co., Ltd. ( TSE:7347 ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of ¥22.00 per share on the 26th of...

Investors were disappointed with Japan Business Systems, Inc.'s ( TSE:5036 ) earnings, despite the strong profit...

The board of Polaris Holdings Co., Ltd. ( TSE:3010 ) has announced that it will be increasing its dividend by 33% on...

The board of ZERO Co., Ltd. ( TSE:9028 ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 16th of March, with investors...

Yokorei Co.,Ltd.'s ( TSE:2874 ) recent weak earnings report didn't cause a big stock movement. We think that investors...

FCE Inc.'s ( TSE:9564 ) solid earnings announcement recently didn't do much to the stock price. We did some digging...

K&O Energy Group Inc.'s ( TSE:1663 ) dividend will be increasing from last year's payment of the same period to ¥26.00...