Japanese Basic Materials Stock News

Aeon Kyushu (TSE:2653) has released its Q3 2026 scorecard, reporting quarterly revenue of ¥133.6b and basic EPS of ¥4.57. Trailing twelve month EPS is ¥219.88 on revenue of ¥545.0b. Over recent quarters the company has reported revenue between ¥129.8b and ¥139.9b, with quarterly EPS ranging from ¥4.57 to ¥110.00, giving investors a clearer view of how the current run rate compares with recent history. With trailing net profit margin at 1.4% compared with 0.9% a year earlier, the latest...

Seven & i Holdings (TSE:3382) has put up another steady quarter, with Q3 2026 revenue of ¥2.1t and basic EPS of ¥31.71, anchored by net income of ¥76.66b. Over the last 12 months, trailing revenue reached about ¥9.4t and EPS came in at ¥121.88 on net income of ¥307.90b. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥2.6t in Q3 2025 to ¥2.1t in Q3 2026, while basic EPS over that span shifted from ¥4.39 to ¥31.71, supported by a trailing net profit margin of 3.3% versus 1% a year earlier and...

Honeys Holdings (TSE:2792) has released new figures for Q2 2026, reporting Q1 fiscal revenue of ¥13.9 billion and net income of ¥792 million, which translates to basic EPS of ¥28.41. The company’s quarterly revenue has ranged from ¥11.98 billion to ¥16.82 billion since early 2024, while basic EPS has fluctuated from a loss of ¥3.16 to a high of ¥74.79. This sets the latest results against a mixed run of profitability. With trailing 12 month net margin at 6% compared with 8.5% previously and a...

If you are wondering whether Rakuten Group's current share price reflects its true value, you are not alone. This article walks you through what the numbers are actually saying about the stock. The share price last closed at ¥1,003, with returns of 5.3% over the past 30 days, 9.7% over the past year and 61.3% over the last 3 years, while the year to date move and 7 day move both sit at 0.1% declines. Recent coverage has focused on Rakuten Group's ongoing efforts to balance its broad...

Aeon (TSE:8267) has put fresh numbers on the table for Q3 2026, with Q2 fiscal period revenue at ¥2.6 trillion and Basic EPS of ¥3.93 alongside net income of ¥10.6 billion, setting the tone for how investors will read this latest update. Over the past six reported quarters, revenue has moved between ¥2.4 trillion and ¥2.7 trillion while Basic EPS has swung from a loss of ¥8.23 per share in Q3 2025 to ¥17.24 per share in Q4 2025 and then ¥3.93 per share in Q2 2026, so the market is watching...

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Star seeds Co.,Ltd. ( TSE:3083 ) shares have had a really impressive month, gaining 25% after a shaky period...

The NEXTAGE Co., Ltd. ( TSE:3186 ) share price has done very well over the last month, posting an excellent gain of...

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The board of CSS Holdings,Ltd. ( TSE:2304 ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of ¥15.00 per share on the 22nd...

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In December 2025, Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd. held a board meeting to consider a notice concerning changes to its representative directors. This focus on potential leadership changes highlights how corporate governance decisions can materially influence how investors assess the company’s long‑term direction. We will now explore how the planned consideration of new representative directors may influence Sumitomo Rubber Industries’ broader investment narrative. This technology could...

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If you are wondering whether SCREEN Holdings is still reasonably priced after its strong run, or if the easy money has already been made, this article walks through what the current share price might actually imply about value. At a last close of ¥15,410, the stock has returned 1.1% over the past week and 12.0% over the last month, with a 56.0% return over 1 year and a very large 3 year gain of 269.1%. However, the year-to-date figure sits at a 3.7% decline and the 5 year return is...