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TSE:8766
TSE:8766Insurance

Tokio Marine (TSE:8766) Is Down 6.4% After Announcing Major Buyback and Dividend Increase Has The Bull Case Changed?

Tokio Marine Holdings, Inc. recently announced board approval for a sizeable share repurchase program of up to 80 million shares, representing 4.2% of issued share capital, for ¥130.00 billion, alongside an upward revision to its annual dividend forecast to ¥211 per share for the year ending March 31, 2026. This combination of enhanced shareholder return initiatives reflects the company’s ongoing emphasis on capital flexibility and commitment to aligning dividends with profit growth. We'll...
TSE:4095
TSE:4095Chemicals

How Investors Are Reacting To Nihon Parkerizing (TSE:4095) Processing Business Integration and New Earnings Guidance

Nihon Parkerizing announced it will transfer its processing business to its wholly owned subsidiary, Parker Processing Co., Ltd., effective April 1, 2026, through a simplified absorption-type company split, while also affirming its upcoming dividend and issuing new full-year earnings guidance. This integration aims to enhance operational efficiency and consolidate management resources, positioning the new entity as the core of the Group’s processing business. We'll explore how the planned...
TSE:1662
TSE:1662Oil and Gas

How a Surprise Earnings Upgrade and Dividend Cut at Japan Petroleum Exploration (TSE:1662) Is Shaping Its Investment Story

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...