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Murata Manufacturing stock performance snapshot Murata Manufacturing (TSE:6981) has recently drawn investor attention after a strong year to date share price gain of 147.30%, alongside a 1 year total return of 250.10% and 3 year total return of 228.30%. The stock has not moved in a straight line. It is down 0.90% on the day and about 9.50% over the past month, although it remains up 33.88% over the past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Murata Manufacturing. Murata Manufacturing’s recent...

Nikkiso Co., Ltd. recently held a board meeting on August 14, 2026, where it resolved to pay a dividend of surplus based on a June 30, 2026 record date and to revise its year-end dividend forecast, alongside other business matters. This shift in the dividend policy is important because it gives investors fresh information on how the company currently balances reinvestment needs with direct cash returns to shareholders. We will now examine how Nikkiso’s revised year-end dividend forecast...

Japan Elevator Service Holdings Co., Ltd. reported past first-quarter 2026 results, with sales rising to ¥15,778 million and net income to ¥1,924 million, lifting basic earnings per share from continuing operations to ¥10.76. The simultaneous growth in revenue and earnings suggests the company converted higher sales into improved profitability, reinforcing the quality of its first-quarter performance. With first-quarter revenue growth and higher earnings per share, we’ll now examine what...

In August 2026, SG Holdings Co., Ltd. reported first-quarter 2027 results showing sales of ¥447,306 million and net income of ¥12,264 million, both higher than a year earlier, alongside earnings per share of ¥20.55 from continuing operations. The company also reaffirmed full-year dividend guidance at ¥27.00 per share while lifting its second-quarter dividend guidance to ¥27.00 from ¥26.00, signaling management’s willingness to share more cash with shareholders earlier in the fiscal...

Pilot Corporation recently reported past half-year results to June 30, 2026, with sales of ¥72,260 million and net income of ¥10,306 million, and raised its full-year 2026 earnings guidance while factoring in an estimated ¥1.50 billion refund from U.S. additional tariffs. The company also approved higher dividends, adjusted for a three-for-one stock split, targeting a dividend payout ratio of at least 30%, which clarifies how management is balancing earnings strength with cash returns to...

NTT (TSE:9432) has drawn fresh attention after reporting first quarter results for the period ended June 30, 2026, with sales of ¥3,617,707 million and net income of ¥274,830 million. See our latest analysis for NTT. The latest first quarter update and NTT's presence at the OCP APAC Summit in August appear to sit alongside a clear shift in sentiment. The 30 day share price return of 8.47% and 90 day share price return of 7.18% contrast with a more measured 1 year total shareholder return of...

ROHM Co., Ltd. recently reported first-quarter fiscal 2026 results showing higher sales of JPY 135,739 million and a rise in net income to JPY 9,006 million, issued consolidated earnings guidance for the year ending March 31, 2027, and reaffirmed annual dividend guidance of JPY 50.00 per share. The company also introduced a 2nd Generation terahertz wave oscillation device with roughly four times the output power of its 1st Generation product, underscoring its push into advanced sensing and...

In August 2026, Japan Petroleum Exploration Co., Ltd. held a board meeting approving the sale of part of its investment securities, expecting to book an extraordinary gain, and reported first-quarter results showing sales of ¥65,114 million and net income of ¥3,240 million, both lower than a year earlier. On the same day, the company raised its full-year forecasts for sales, operating profit, and profit attributable to owners of parent and adjusted its dividend outlook, highlighting how...

On 6 August 2026, HASEKO Corporation issued earnings guidance for the six months to September 30, 2026 and fiscal year to March 31, 2027, alongside first-quarter results showing higher sales, revenue, net income and earnings per share, and it outlined plans for a board meeting on a new share-based incentive scheme. The company also raised its interim dividend forecast to ¥50.00 per share and reaffirmed a full-year dividend of ¥50.00 per share, underscoring management’s confidence in its...

In August 2026, The Yokohama Rubber Company reported strong half-year 2026 results, raised its earnings guidance for both the first half and full year, and announced sharply higher interim and year-end dividends, citing the progress of its YX2026 medium-term plan that balances strengthening existing businesses with developing new areas. An interesting feature of this update is management’s decision to lift the dividend payout ratio target from 20% to 30% from 2026, signalling a greater...

Nisshinbo Holdings (TSE:3105) drew fresh attention after reporting half year 2026 results, with higher sales, net income and earnings per share compared with a year earlier, alongside an affirmed second quarter cash dividend. See our latest analysis for Nisshinbo Holdings. Nisshinbo Holdings' recent half year 2026 update lands after a period of strong momentum, with the share price at ¥2,479 and a 30 day share price return of 6.76%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 147.06% and 5 year...

Dividend guidance and earnings put Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha in focus Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (TSE:9101) drew investor attention after raising dividend guidance and reporting first quarter sales of ¥727,656 million and net income of ¥67,109 million compared with the same period a year earlier. See our latest analysis for Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha. The latest dividend guidance and first quarter earnings have come alongside firm share price momentum for Nippon Yusen Kabushiki...

NEXON (TSE:3659) drew fresh attention after reporting higher second quarter 2026 sales and net income year over year, and after announcing a large special dividend as part of its capital efficiency plan. See our latest analysis for NEXON. The latest special dividend and buyback progress sit against a sharp near term rebound in NEXON's share price. The 1 month share price return is 35.67% and the 3 month share price return is 34.73%, while the year to date share price return is still down...

Japan is edging away from decades of near zero rates just as inflation expectations pick up, and that combination is quietly reshaping the risk and reward trade off across the Tokyo market. With core CPI expected around 1.8% and investors watching the Bank of Japan’s next move, the gap between potential winners and laggards could widen fast. This article examines that development and discusses how three screened Japanese banking and financial stocks are exposed to the latest inflation and...

MITSUI E&S (TSE:7003) is back in focus after raising its full year earnings guidance and updating dividend plans, following first quarter results that showed higher sales and net income year on year. See our latest analysis for MITSUI E&S. At a share price of ¥4,345, MITSUI E&S has seen a 1 day share price return of 1.49% and a 7 day share price return of 3.40%. The 30 day and year to date share price returns are down 7.85% and 23.73% respectively. Over 3 years, the total shareholder return...

Suntory Beverage & Food (TSE:2587) drew fresh investor attention after releasing half year results and reaffirming a JPY 60.00 per share dividend, with payments scheduled to start on September 3, 2026. See our latest analysis for Suntory Beverage & Food. At a share price of ¥4,648, Suntory Beverage & Food has seen a 10.77% 90 day share price return, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 1.69% points to moderate but steady progress. This suggests recent momentum is building as the...

Japan Airlines Co., Ltd. reported past first-quarter 2026 results, with net income falling to ¥5,353 million from ¥27,081 million a year earlier and basic earnings per share from continuing operations dropping to ¥9.09 from ¥60.04. The sharp compression in earnings underscores how sensitive Japan Airlines’ profitability can be to shifts in operating conditions and cost pressures. Next, we will examine how this earnings decline and compressed profitability shape Japan Airlines’ investment...

Mizuno (TSE:8022) drew fresh investor attention after reporting first quarter results on 7 August 2026, along with new earnings guidance and updated dividend plans for the fiscal year ending March 2027. See our latest analysis for Mizuno. The earnings release and new guidance appear to have supported sentiment around Mizuno, with the share price at ¥4,270 after a 30 day share price return of 18.78% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 62.68%, building on a very large 5 year total...

Mazda Motor Corporation recently reported past first-quarter 2026 results showing sales of ¥1,285,706 million and net income of ¥29,630 million, and issued earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027 that includes expected net sales of ¥5,500,000 million and net income attributable to owners of ¥90,000 million. The automaker also reaffirmed its dividend plans at ¥25.00 per share at the second-quarter end and ¥30.00 per share at year-end, signaling an emphasis on income...

Taisei Corporation recently reported first-quarter 2026 results showing higher revenue of ¥521,215 million and increased net income of ¥30,909 million year over year, while also issuing earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027 with expected consolidated net sales of ¥2.42 billion and basic earnings per share of ¥926.33. Alongside these figures, Taisei signaled confidence by guiding for a higher interim dividend of ¥190.00 per share versus ¥125.00 a year earlier and lifting...

Why Nitto Kogyo’s Latest Earnings Matter For Investors Nitto Kogyo (TSE:6651) reported first quarter 2026 earnings that included sales of ¥45,536 million and net income of ¥1,554 million, with earnings per share of ¥40.96 from continuing operations. See our latest analysis for Nitto Kogyo. Against the first quarter earnings release on 6 August 2026, Nitto Kogyo’s share price has moved to ¥4,545, with a 1 day share price return of 1.79% and year to date share price return of 12.08%. Over the...

Asahi Group Holdings, Ltd. held a board meeting on August 5, 2026, resolving to pay an interim dividend of ¥26.0 per share for the fiscal year ending December 2026, with a record date of June 30 and payment on September 1, 2026. The decision, aligned with its updated February 2025 financial policy targeting a DOE ratio of at least 4% and progressive dividends, underscores Asahi’s emphasis on capital efficiency and more stable shareholder returns. We will now examine how Asahi’s focus on...

DAIHEN (TSE:6622) moved into focus after its board met on August 4, 2026 to review a proposed share split, related amendments to its Articles of Incorporation, and a revision of dividend forecasts. See our latest analysis for DAIHEN. Despite the share split and dividend news, DAIHEN’s recent share price has cooled, with the 30 day share price return down 11.57% and the 90 day share price return down 17.69%. At the same time, the year to date share price return is 30.49% and the 1 year total...

Kokusai Electric (TSE:6525) is back in focus after reporting first quarter results on 6 August 2026. The company issued higher earnings guidance and lifted its dividend outlook on the back of stronger expected equipment demand. See our latest analysis for Kokusai Electric. Against this backdrop, Kokusai Electric’s share price has moved sharply, with a 1-day share price return of 1.91% and a 7-day share price return of 12.92%, while the 30-day share price return is down 15.33%. Even so, the...