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As global markets navigate a landscape marked by mixed performances and cautious monetary policies, small-cap stocks in Asia present intriguing opportunities for investors looking to explore under-the-radar assets. In the context of fluctuating interest rates and economic shifts, identifying stocks with robust fundamentals and resilience to market volatility can be key to uncovering potential gems in this dynamic region.

Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' When we think about how risky a company...

Kobe Steel announced its half-year earnings results for the period ended September 30, 2025, revealing sales of ¥1.18 trillion and net income of ¥62.83 billion, compared to ¥1.25 trillion and ¥56.58 billion respectively in the previous year. Despite a decline in sales, the company’s ability to grow net income and basic earnings per share highlights increased operational efficiency and profitability. We’ll explore how Kobe Steel’s improved profitability, even with lower sales, influences its...

Earlier this month, Asia Airfreight Terminal announced it has upgraded its IT backbone at Hong Kong International Airport using Hitachi Vantara’s Virtual Storage Platform One, achieving zero downtime, a threefold rise in storage capacity, and more than 50% energy efficiency improvement for critical cold chain logistics. The deployment highlights how Hitachi’s advanced storage solutions can deliver both operational resilience and significant sustainability gains to major global logistics...

Monex Group (TSE:8698) just shared its half-year results, highlighting stronger revenue and net income. Alongside the earnings release, the company announced a higher dividend for both the current quarter and full year. See our latest analysis for Monex Group. Monex Group’s shares have faced a tough stretch in 2024, with a 1-year total shareholder return of -25.4%. This comes even as the company delivered stronger interim earnings and increased its dividend payouts. Short-term selling...

DENSO (TSE:6902) has caught some attention after a recent share price move, trading up by almost 1% in its latest session. For investors keeping an eye on automotive suppliers, this small uptick may prompt questions about longer-term trends. See our latest analysis for DENSO. Looking beyond today’s modest climb, DENSO’s 1-year total shareholder return stands at -8.95 percent. This caps off a stretch marked by short-term volatility and a pullback from earlier highs. Recent declines suggest...

On November 11, 2025, ULVAC, Inc. held its Q1 2026 earnings call and issued new consolidated earnings guidance, forecasting net sales of ¥115.5 billion for the half year and ¥250 billion for the full fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. The guidance included detailed expectations for operating profit, profit attributable to owners, and basic earnings per share, offering investors a transparent view of ULVAC's financial targets for both periods. We'll examine how ULVAC's updated forecasts shape...

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Sumitomo Metal Mining recently announced a second-quarter dividend increase to ¥65.00 per share, up from ¥49.00 a year ago, and revised its consolidated earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, expecting net sales of ¥1.55 trillion and profit attributable to owners of the parent of ¥74.00 billion. These updates signal management’s outlook on both business performance and shareholder returns, drawing attention to the company’s capital allocation priorities. With a boosted...

SWCC (TSE:5805) drew market attention after raising its full-year earnings guidance. The company pointed to higher operating profit in its Energy and Infrastructure division and stronger momentum across Communication, Mobility, and Semiconductor businesses. See our latest analysis for SWCC. SWCC’s momentum has been building, with the company’s recent guidance upgrade and dividend boost fueling a 50% share price return over the past month and a remarkable 47.6% total shareholder return over...

Kokusai Electric (TSE:6525) has just lowered its full-year earnings forecast for the period ending March 2026. The company cites delays in sales of certain NAND and DRAM equipment as the reason behind this downward revision. See our latest analysis for Kokusai Electric. Despite Kokusai Electric’s downward revision to its full-year outlook, the company’s momentum over the past year has been remarkable, with a 1-year total shareholder return of 94.45%. While the past month saw a 12.43% decline...

On November 7, 2025, Osaka Soda Co., Ltd. announced a share repurchase program of 5,000,000 shares (3.99% of outstanding shares) for ¥5,000 million, raised its full-year profit and dividend forecasts, and reported improved market conditions for key products. This combination of actions underlines the company’s focus on delivering higher shareholder returns and capital efficiency while adapting to evolving demand trends in its core chemical markets. We’ll examine how Osaka Soda’s new buyback...

Kajima Corporation recently raised its consolidated and non-consolidated earnings forecasts for the year ending March 31, 2026, and announced higher dividends for both the interim and full-year periods. The guidance revision reflects improved gross profit margins in Japan’s civil engineering and building construction businesses, with strong contributions from domestic subsidiaries and real estate operations. We’ll look at how Kajima’s improved forecast and dividend increase could influence...

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The board of IBJ, Inc. ( TSE:6071 ) has announced that it will be paying its dividend of ¥10.00 on the 30th of March...

Mazda Motor Corporation released consolidated earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, projecting net sales of ¥4.9 trillion and raising its year-end dividend forecast to ¥30 per share. This reinstatement of dividend guidance, after previously leaving it undecided, signals Mazda's emphasis on stable shareholder returns in response to current business performance. With the year-end dividend now set, we'll look at how Mazda's focus on steady returns shapes its...

On November 12, 2025, Japan Petroleum Exploration Co., Ltd. raised its full-year earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, citing higher-than-expected crude oil and natural gas sales prices, while also announcing a significant decrease in its interim dividend to ¥20.00 per share from ¥125.00 a year earlier. This marked revision highlights how commodity price movements can outweigh dividend policy shifts in influencing earnings outlooks for resource-focused companies. We'll...

Advantest (TSE:6857) recently took the stage at major industry conferences, where company leaders outlined how innovations in R&D, automation, and capacity expansion are shaping its response to the AI-driven shift in semiconductor demand. See our latest analysis for Advantest. Hot on the heels of those industry presentations, Advantest’s share price return has surged 123.98% since the start of the year. This reflects exceptional momentum and renewed optimism about its growth prospects. Over...

David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...

With its stock down 20% over the past three months, it is easy to disregard Hanatour Japan (TSE:6561). But if you pay...

A lackluster earnings announcement from Fukuyama Transporting Co., Ltd. ( TSE:9075 ) last week didn't sink the stock...

Shareholders appeared unconcerned with Hakuhodo DY Holdings Inc's ( TSE:2433 ) lackluster earnings report last week. We...

Soracom, Inc.'s ( TSE:147A ) stock was strong after they recently reported robust earnings. However, we think that...

Investors appear disappointed with COVER Corporation's ( TSE:5253 ) recent earnings, despite the decent statutory...