TSE:7974
TSE:7974Entertainment

Nintendo Yoshi Movie Reveal And What It Might Mean For Shares

Nintendo and Illumination revealed the first look at Yoshi in the upcoming Super Mario Galaxy Movie during a Nintendo Direct presentation. The film is scheduled for a global theatrical release in April 2026, in partnership with Universal Pictures. Nintendo, listed as TSE:7974, is leaning further into its entertainment IP with the Super Mario Galaxy Movie, following its earlier success in film. The current share price sits at ¥9,931.0, with a 3 year return of 90.4% and a 5 year return of...
TSE:9551
TSE:9551Machinery

Metawater (TSE:9551) Margin Improvement Tests Valuation Premium After Q3 2026 Results

METAWATER (TSE:9551) has put fresh Q3 2026 numbers on the table, with revenue of ¥47.3 billion and basic EPS of ¥38.48, backed by trailing twelve month EPS of ¥231.85. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥39.3 billion in Q3 2025 to ¥47.3 billion in Q3 2026, while quarterly basic EPS shifted from ¥34.56 to ¥38.48 over the same period. This sets the backdrop for how you might read this set of results. With earnings over the last year supported by higher net margins, the latest...
TSE:8343
TSE:8343Banks

Akita Bank (TSE:8343) TTM Earnings Growth Challenges Credit Risk Focus Narrative

Akita Bank (TSE:8343) has put up another busy quarter, with Q3 2026 revenue of ¥12,509 million and basic EPS of ¥129.82, backed by trailing 12 month EPS of ¥483.60 and net income of ¥8,580 million. Over recent quarters the bank has seen revenue move between ¥9,453 million and ¥16,235 million while quarterly EPS has ranged from ¥13.36 to ¥134.78. This gives investors a clear view of how earnings power has tracked through changing conditions. With an 18.5% net profit margin over the last year...
TSE:2678
TSE:2678Multiline Retail

ASKUL Q2 Loss And TTM Swing Back To Red Challenge Profit-Recovery Narrative

ASKUL (TSE:2678) reported a mixed Q2 2026 result, with revenue of ¥86.4b and a basic EPS loss of ¥77.69. Trailing twelve month figures show revenue of ¥451.9b and a basic EPS loss of ¥13.84, keeping profitability under pressure. Over the past few quarters, the company has reported quarterly revenue in a range from ¥118.4b to ¥122.3b through FY2025, landing at ¥122.3b in Q4 2025 and ¥122.3b again in Q1 2026. Over the same period, EPS moved from ¥16.07 to ¥31.42, then ¥25.06 and ¥23.05, before...
TSE:7201
TSE:7201Auto

Nissan Asset Sale And Recall Tested Against Deep Valuation Discount

Nissan Motor (TSE:7201) agreed to sell certain assets in South Africa, signaling a potential shift in its regional operations. The company announced a safety recall of selected 2025 and 2026 model year vehicles, affecting upcoming production and deliveries. Both developments relate to Nissan's global footprint and its approach to product safety and risk management. Nissan Motor, listed as TSE:7201, is a global automaker with exposure across passenger vehicles, commercial models and related...
TSE:6999
TSE:6999Electronic

KOA (TSE:6999) Q3 EPS Rebound Tests Skeptical Profitability Narratives

KOA (TSE:6999) has put up a busy Q3 2026, with revenue of ¥18.5 billion and basic EPS of ¥54.07, set against trailing 12 month revenue of ¥69.5 billion and EPS of ¥79.51 that reflect a very large one year earnings jump of 248.9%. Over recent quarters, revenue has moved from ¥15.9 billion in Q2 2025 to ¥18.5 billion in Q3 2026, while quarterly basic EPS has shifted from ¥28.07 to ¥54.07 over the same span, giving investors a clear line of sight into how the recent profit recovery is feeding...
TSE:7299
TSE:7299Auto Components

Fuji Oozx (TSE:7299) Margin Improvement Reinforces Bullish Earnings Growth Narrative

Fuji Oozx (TSE:7299) Q3 2026 earnings snapshot Fuji Oozx (TSE:7299) has posted its Q3 2026 numbers with revenue of ¥7,609 million and net income of ¥514 million, backed by trailing twelve month EPS of ¥226.29 and earnings growth of 68.3% over the past year. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥7,258 million in Q3 2025 to ¥7,609 million in Q3 2026, while Basic EPS went from ¥53.81 to ¥50.56 across the same period, set against a longer term five year annualized earnings growth rate...
TSE:3231
TSE:3231Real Estate

Nomura Real Estate Holdings (TSE:3231) Margin Compression Challenges Bullish Growth Narratives

Nomura Real Estate Holdings (TSE:3231) has posted Q3 2026 revenue of ¥183.8b and basic EPS of ¥13.55, alongside trailing 12 month EPS of ¥64.51 that reflects a one off loss of ¥21.5b feeding through the numbers. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥190.5b in Q3 2025 to ¥185.8b in Q4 2025 and ¥183.8b in Q3 2026. Over the same quarters, EPS shifted from ¥23.07 to ¥14.47 to ¥13.55, setting up an earnings picture where forecast growth sits against softer recent margins. See our full...
TSE:6971
TSE:6971Electronic

Kyocera Highlights Industrial Edge With New Printhead And Battery Trials

Kyocera (TSE:6971) has introduced an inkjet printhead designed for high viscosity materials, targeting use cases that have been difficult for standard inkjet systems. The company has also started working with Maxell to test ceramic packaged, all solid state batteries at Kyocera manufacturing sites. Kyocera, best known for its components, printers and industrial equipment, is using these two announcements to highlight its role in manufacturing technology and materials science. The high...
TSE:7739
TSE:7739Electronic

Canon Electronics FY 2025 Net Margin Compression Tests Bullish Earnings Growth Narrative

Canon Electronics (TSE:7739) has wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥27.2 billion and basic EPS of ¥39.12, alongside net income of ¥1,600 million. Over the past six quarters, the company has seen revenue move between ¥25.1 billion in Q1 2025 and ¥27.8 billion in Q4 2024, while quarterly EPS ranged from ¥38.38 to ¥50.59, giving investors a clear view of how the top and bottom line have tracked through the cycle. With trailing net profit margins easing from 7.6% to 6.2%, the...
TSE:7278
TSE:7278Auto Components

EXEDY TSE 7278 Q3 EPS Surge Tests Bearish Narratives On Profitability

EXEDY (TSE:7278) has put up a busy Q3 2026 scorecard, with revenue of ¥78.3 billion and basic EPS of ¥131.69, while the trailing twelve months show revenue of ¥302.6 billion and EPS of ¥370.30. Over recent quarters the company has seen revenue move from ¥76.3 billion in Q2 2026 and ¥71.9 billion in Q1 2026, alongside EPS ranging from ¥97.31 to ¥74.40. This sets a clear backdrop for how you read this latest print and its implications for profitability. Taken together, these numbers highlight...
TSE:8060
TSE:8060Electronic

Canon Marketing Japan (TSE:8060) EPS Beat Tests Justification For Premium P/E Narrative

Canon Marketing Japan (TSE:8060) closed FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥187.9 billion and basic EPS of ¥131.07, while net income excluding extra items came in at ¥14.2 billion, setting the tone for how investors read the full year. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥180.7 billion and EPS of ¥112.75 in Q4 FY 2024 to ¥187.9 billion and EPS of ¥131.07 in Q4 FY 2025, with the latest trailing twelve month EPS at ¥381.46 on revenue of ¥679.8 billion. This gives investors a...
TSE:1723
TSE:1723Building

Nihon Dengi (TSE:1723) Margin Strength And 52.2% Earnings Growth Test Bullish Narratives

Nihon Dengi (TSE:1723) has posted its Q3 2026 numbers with revenue of ¥11.2b and basic EPS of ¥169.46, backed by net income of ¥2,700m for the quarter. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥8.4b in Q1 2026 to ¥10.2b in Q2 and ¥11.2b in Q3, while basic EPS over the same stretch went from ¥58.46 to ¥127.88 and then ¥169.46. This has created a backdrop where trailing twelve month earnings growth of 52.2% and a net margin of 16.6% are front and center for investors. Taken together,...
TSE:1850
TSE:1850Construction

Nankai Tatsumura Construction (TSE:1850) Margin Improvement Challenges Bearish Earnings Narratives

Nankai Tatsumura Construction (TSE:1850) has released its Q3 2026 numbers with revenue of ¥11.2b and basic EPS of ¥15.68, alongside net income excluding extra items of ¥452m. The company has seen quarterly revenue move between ¥11.0b and ¥16.5b over the past six reported periods, while basic EPS ranged from ¥7.04 to ¥26.61. This gives investors a clearer view of how earnings per share track against shifts in the top line. With trailing 12 month net profit margins at 4% compared to 3.2% a year...
TSE:9733
TSE:9733Consumer Services

Nagase Brothers (TSE:9733) Margin Improvement To 5.6% Tests Bearish Earnings Narratives

Nagase Brothers (TSE:9733) just posted Q3 2026 figures with revenue of ¥17.3b and basic EPS of ¥66.25, putting fresh numbers behind the story investors have been tracking around its recent earnings momentum. Over the last few quarters, revenue has moved from ¥14.5b in Q3 2025 to ¥17.3b in Q3 2026, while basic EPS shifted from ¥58.65 to ¥66.25 over the same period, alongside trailing twelve month EPS of ¥136.21 and net income of ¥3.6b. With trailing net profit margins sitting above last year...
TSE:8366
TSE:8366Banks

Shiga Bank (TSE:8366) Valuation Check As New Share Buyback Plan Puts The Stock In Focus

Buyback plan and board decisions put Shiga Bank in focus Shiga Bank (TSE:8366) is back on investor radars after its board approved a new share repurchase program alongside related governance decisions tied to stock split documentation and treasury share management. The bank plans to buy back up to 417,000 shares, or 0.9% of its issued share capital, for up to ¥2,500 million, with the program running through March 24, 2026. See our latest analysis for Shiga Bank. The buyback news arrives after...
TSE:8628
TSE:8628Capital Markets

Assessing Matsui Securities (TSE:8628) Valuation After Strong Nine-Month Earnings And Higher Interim Dividend

Why the latest earnings matter for Matsui Securities (TSE:8628) Matsui Securities (TSE:8628) reported earnings for the nine months to December 31, 2025, with revenue of ¥37,294 million and net income of ¥11,069 million, both higher than the prior-year period. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations reached ¥42.98, compared with ¥32.94 a year earlier, while diluted EPS came in at ¥42.89 versus ¥32.88. Management also raised the interim dividend but kept the year-end dividend...
TSE:7751
TSE:7751Tech

Is Canon’s ¥200,000 Million Buyback And Leadership Shift Altering The Investment Case For Canon (TSE:7751)?

On January 29, 2026, Canon Inc. announced a share repurchase program of up to 54,000,000 shares for ¥200,000 million, reaffirmed its dividend plans, issued earnings guidance for 2026, and confirmed upcoming leadership changes including the appointment of Kazuto Ogawa as Representative Director, President & COO. Together, the sizable buyback authorization, stable dividend outlook, and refreshed top management highlight Canon’s focus on capital efficiency and corporate value enhancement. We’ll...
TSE:5423
TSE:5423Metals and Mining

Assessing Tokyo Steel Manufacturing (TSE:5423) Valuation After Weaker Nine-Month Results And Revised Earnings Guidance

Earnings update and revised outlook Tokyo Steel Manufacturing (TSE:5423) has drawn fresh attention after reporting nine month results to 31 December 2025 that showed lower sales and net income year on year, alongside revised full year earnings guidance. The company now forecasts ¥272,200 million in net sales, operating profit of ¥8,200 million, profit of ¥8,800 million and basic earnings per share of ¥85.84 for the fiscal year ending 31 March 2026. See our latest analysis for Tokyo Steel...
TSE:3197
TSE:3197Hospitality

Skylark Holdings (TSE:3197) Valuation Check As Leadership Transition And Board Changes Are Considered

Skylark Holdings (TSE:3197) has called a Board meeting for 15 January 2026 to consider a change of President and nominate new directors, alongside the retirement of President and COO Minoru Kanaya. See our latest analysis for Skylark Holdings. That leadership reshuffle comes at a time when Skylark Holdings’ share price, now at ¥3,148, has delivered a 90 day share price return of 12.91%. However, the year to date share price return shows a decline of 5.35%. Meanwhile, the 1 year total...
TSE:6504
TSE:6504Electrical

Assessing Fuji Electric (TSE:6504) Valuation After Revised Earnings Guidance And Cash Flow Debate

Why Fuji Electric’s revised guidance matters now Fuji Electric (TSE:6504) has updated its earnings outlook for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, projecting net sales of ¥1.185t, operating profit of ¥128.5b, and profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥89.0b. The company also guided for profit per share of ¥603.81, giving investors a fresh reference point for assessing how the current share price around ¥11,700 lines up with its latest expectations. See our latest analysis for Fuji...
TSE:4063
TSE:4063Chemicals

Shin-Etsu Chemical Q3 2026 Margin Compression Tests Bullish Earnings Growth Narratives

Shin-Etsu Chemical Q3 2026 earnings snapshot Shin-Etsu Chemical (TSE:4063) has just posted its Q3 2026 numbers, with revenue at ¥649.5 billion, basic EPS of ¥67.51 and net income of ¥126.5 billion, giving investors a fresh read on how the business is tracking this year. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥663.2 billion in Q3 2025 to ¥649.5 billion in Q3 2026, while basic EPS shifted from ¥69.92 to ¥67.51 and trailing twelve month EPS came in at ¥255.18, providing a view of...
TSE:6807
TSE:6807Electronic

Japan Aviation Electronics (TSE:6807) Margin Compression Challenges Bullish EPS Growth Narratives

Japan Aviation Electronics Industry (TSE:6807) has posted Q3 2026 revenue of ¥56,346 million and basic EPS of ¥21.26, with trailing 12 month EPS at ¥110.10 and total revenue at ¥221.98 billion framing the broader earnings picture. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥53,002 million in Q3 2025 to ¥56,346 million in Q3 2026, while quarterly EPS has ranged from ¥31.00 to ¥21.26 over the same period, against a trailing 12 month net profit margin of 3.3% compared with 4.6% a year...
TSE:7267
TSE:7267Auto

Honda Prelude Return And AI Push Meet Fuel Cell And Governance Tests

Honda Motor (TSE:7267) is relaunching the Prelude coupe after roughly 25 years, signaling a fresh push in its product lineup. The company is using Matlantis AI to support materials development in its R&D efforts. Investors have raised concerns about Honda's sale of its stake in Yutaka Giken and broader governance practices. Honda has ended its fuel cell joint venture with General Motors, marking a shift in its hydrogen technology approach. Honda Motor (TSE:7267), trading at ¥1,529.5, is...