Japanese Basic Materials Stock News

As you might know, Toho Co., Ltd. ( TSE:9602 ) last week released its latest first-quarter, and things did not turn out...

Shionogi recently announced that the U.S. FDA has accepted a Supplemental New Drug Application for Fetroja (cefiderocol) to treat pediatric patients with hospital-acquired and ventilator-associated bacterial pneumonia and complicated urinary tract infections caused by specific Gram-negative organisms, with a PDUFA action date set for February 23, 2027. This regulatory step is important because it targets a clear treatment gap for children facing drug-resistant infections, potentially...

On July 9, 2026, Verizon Business and KDDI announced a collaboration with BMW Group to deliver 5G- and LTE-enabled connected-vehicle services in newly manufactured BMW, MINI and other BMW Group models for the U.S. market, using KDDI’s Global Communications Platform and Verizon’s 5G Standalone network. This partnership highlights KDDI’s role as an IoT connectivity enabler for global original equipment manufacturers, reinforcing its presence in automotive telematics and data-rich services...

Fujitsu (TSE:6702) is back in focus after joining Nvidia, FANUC, Yaskawa Electric and Kawasaki Heavy Industries to explore a physical artificial intelligence platform for industrial robotics across manufacturing, logistics and healthcare. See our latest analysis for Fujitsu. Despite the industrial AI announcement putting Fujitsu back in the headlines, the stock’s short term share price return is mixed, with a 1 day gain of 1.32% but a 90 day decline of 12.47%. The 5 year total shareholder...

Sony Group (TSE:6758) is reshaping its entertainment footprint, planning to end physical discs for new PlayStation games from January 2028 while continuing to put capital into AI, anime, and broader intellectual property. See our latest analysis for Sony Group. The recent announcements around digital only PlayStation games and fresh product launches like the AI driven RX10 V come as Sony Group’s 30 day share price return of 5.66% contrasts with a year to date share price decline of 14.88%...

NTT Com Asia, part of the NTT Group, has released its Financial AI Fabric (FAIF) service blueprint in Hong Kong, outlining how photonic highway links, AI data centers and sovereign GPUs can underpin secure, enterprise-grade AI for financial institutions. The blueprint, alongside plans to introduce GPU-as-a-Service later this year, highlights NTT’s push to supply localized, compliance-friendly AI compute to regional banks and insurers. We’ll now examine how NTT’s planned GPU-as-a-Service for...

Japan’s energy sector is back in focus as inflation expectations, wholesale price pressures and the Bank of Japan’s next rate decision all pull in different directions. With core consumer inflation forecast at 1.6% and wholesale prices rising 7.1% year on year, investors are watching how higher energy costs and policy moves might filter through to earnings, cash flows and balance sheets. This article breaks down what that backdrop could mean for Japanese Energy Sector Stocks and presents 3...

SEIWA HOLDINGS (TSE:523A) has wrapped up FY 2026 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥2,014 million and basic EPS of ¥11.38, against a backdrop of trailing twelve month EPS of ¥68.38 and reported earnings growth of 230.3% over the past year. Over recent periods, the company has seen revenue range between ¥1,937 million and ¥2,123 million per quarter and EPS move between ¥11.38 and ¥22.11. Trailing twelve month net income reached ¥1,080 million and the net profit margin sat at 13.5% versus 4.2% a...

Japan’s energy and utilities stocks are back in focus as inflation edges higher, with June core inflation expected at 1.6% year over year, compared with 1.4% in May. Elevated energy prices linked to conflict in the Middle East, along with higher medical service fees, are feeding through to the broader market and could keep the Bank of Japan under pressure on interest rates. For investors, that mix of cost pressures and policy uncertainty may favour some companies and challenge others. This...

In July 2026, Takeda reported positive Phase 3 results for its oral TYK2 inhibitor zasocitinib in adults with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis, showing rapid, durable skin clearance even in hard-to-treat areas such as the scalp, nails, palms and soles versus placebo. By highlighting strong efficacy in high-impact, difficult-to-treat sites, the zasocitinib data point to a potentially differentiated psoriasis therapy within Takeda’s immunology pipeline. We’ll now examine how zasocitinib’s...

Hasbro Inc. announced a new multi-year licensing partnership with Nintendo Co., Ltd. to create Legend of Zelda products, with the collaboration set to begin in 2027 and the first three 6-inch scale figures revealed at San Diego Comic Con 2026. This agreement broadens The Legend of Zelda’s presence in physical collectibles, potentially deepening fan engagement across entertainment and consumer products. We will now examine how this expanded Legend of Zelda merchandising pipeline could shape...

JRC Co.,Ltd. ( TSE:6224 ), is not the largest company out there, but it received a lot of attention from a substantial...

ASICS (TSE:7936) has drawn fresh attention after announcing a limited edition footwear collaboration with FP Movement, pairing its performance running and tennis shoes with lifestyle focused designs tailored to women. See our latest analysis for ASICS. ASICS shares have shown firm momentum, with a 7.99% 7 day share price return and a 12.30% 30 day share price return, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 38.13% reflects strong longer term compounding. If this collaboration has you...

Frasers Property Limited, Frasers Centrepoint Trust, Sunway MCL Limited, Sekisui House and Lum Chang Building Contractors recently announced that their consortium emerged as the top bidder for Singapore’s Bayshore Drive Government Land Sales mixed-use site, with a bid of S$2.10 billion for a 99-year leasehold plot integrated with Bedok South MRT station and a future bus interchange. If the tender is formally awarded, Sekisui House would gain exposure to one of Singapore’s largest...

Earlier this week, Nichirei confirmed that a cyberattack caused system failures across its frozen-food and logistics operations, prompting an emergency response, system disconnections, and a gradual restart under enhanced security while it investigates potential personal data exposure and financial impact. The incident highlights how operational technology and data infrastructure have become critical risk points for food and logistics companies whose businesses depend on uninterrupted,...

Nippon Electric Glass (TSE:5214) is back in focus after its board convened on July 6, 2026, to consider suspending production at its Shelby plant and transferring the Lexington plant within its U.S. composites business. See our latest analysis for Nippon Electric Glass. The recent board meeting comes after a period of pressure on Nippon Electric Glass' share price, which is down 23.39% over 90 days and 9.60% over 30 days, even though the 1 year total shareholder return of 62.81% and 5 year...

ERI Holdings (TSE:6083) has wrapped up FY 2026 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥7.1b and net income of ¥1.0b, rounding out a year where trailing twelve month net income reached ¥3.1b on revenue of ¥24.7b. Over recent quarters, the company has seen revenue move from ¥5.4b in Q1 FY 2026 to ¥7.1b in Q4, while quarterly EPS progressed from ¥22.88 to ¥38.35, setting up a full year trailing EPS of ¥418.16. With net profit margins for the last 12 months running at 12.7%, up from 6.5% the prior year,...

Toho (TSE:9602) opened its Q1 2027 scorecard with revenue of ¥88,742 million and net income of ¥8,196 million, translating into basic EPS of ¥9.81, while trailing 12 month revenue sits at ¥364,527 million and EPS at ¥57.42. Over recent quarters the company has seen quarterly revenue move between ¥79,002 million and ¥106,799 million, with basic EPS ranging from ¥6.17 to ¥25.81. This gives investors a clear view of how the latest print fits into a broader earnings rhythm. With trailing net...

Q1 earnings put Create Restaurants Holdings stock in focus Create Restaurants Holdings (TSE:3387) is back on investors’ radar after reporting first quarter results, with higher sales, net income and earnings per share, alongside a planned increase in the annual dividend. See our latest analysis for create restaurants holdings. The latest Q1 update and planned dividend increase come as create restaurants holdings trades at ¥786.0, with a 30-day share price return of 11.02% and a 5-year total...

Mitsubishi Motors (TSE:7211) is back in focus after its North American unit partnered with AMPORTS and Port Freeport in Texas to import more vehicles from Japan, targeting shorter inland routes and quicker dealer deliveries. See our latest analysis for Mitsubishi Motors. Mitsubishi Motors' latest logistics move comes as short term momentum has picked up, with a 9.13% 7 day share price return and 11.32% 90 day share price return, while the 1 year total shareholder return has declined 6.2%...

As you might know, Money Forward, Inc. ( TSE:3994 ) recently reported its half-yearly numbers. It was a pretty bad...

With inflation trends uneven across regions, energy prices swinging with geopolitical headlines and central banks recalibrating interest rate paths, investors are looking for growth that is firmly aligned with management. That is where fast growing stocks with high insider ownership can be useful. When leaders have substantial personal capital at stake, their incentives are closely tied to shareholders. This screener filters for companies that analysts and insiders both view with optimism,...

Subaru (TSE:7270) is in focus after announcing a recall of more than 541,000 vehicles in the United States due to incorrect labeling, raising questions about customer safety, operational costs, and brand perception. See our latest analysis for Subaru. Subaru's latest recall news comes after a year in which the share price has fallen 27.45% year to date, even though 5 year total shareholder return is 43.93%. This suggests that shorter term momentum has faded while longer term holders have...

Kyoto Financial Group Inc (TSE:5844) has completed a previously announced share buyback, repurchasing 1,886,400 shares, or 0.66% of outstanding stock, for ¥8,300.92 million between April and June 2026. See our latest analysis for Kyoto Financial GroupInc. Kyoto Financial GroupInc’s share price has been firming, with a 6.0% 1 month share price return and a 37.46% year to date share price return. The 1 year total shareholder return of 84.73% reflects strong compounding over time. If this...