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Takamiya Co., Ltd. ( TSE:2445 ) will pay a dividend of ¥10.00 on the 10th of June. The dividend yield will be 3.5...

Shiseido Company, Limited ( TSE:4911 ) shareholders should be happy to see the share price up 19% in the last month...

As you might know, Kurita Water Industries Ltd. ( TSE:6370 ) last week released its latest quarterly, and things did...

The board of Macnica Holdings, Inc. ( TSE:3132 ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of ¥35.00 per share on the...

Shareholders might have noticed that FUJIFILM Holdings Corporation ( TSE:4901 ) filed its quarterly result this time...

In early February 2026, Panasonic Holdings Corporation lowered its full-year earnings guidance, cutting expected operating profit to ¥290,000 million and net profit attributable to the company to ¥240,000 million, mainly due to an extra ¥30 billion in restructuring costs under its Group Management Reform. At the same time, Panasonic reported nine‑month results to December 31, 2025 showing sales of ¥5,883,780 million and net income of ¥125,297 million, both down sharply from the prior year,...

Investors in Kao Corporation ( TSE:4452 ) had a good week, as its shares rose 5.5% to close at JP¥6,529 following the...

Suzuki Motor Corporation ( TSE:7269 ) defied analyst predictions to release its quarterly results, which were ahead of...

As global markets experience volatility and shifts in investor sentiment, Asia's stock markets have shown resilience, with Japan's indices rising amid optimism and China's economic activity seeing modest upticks. In this dynamic environment, dividend stocks can offer a stable income stream, making them an attractive option for investors seeking to balance growth with consistent returns.

Nippon Steel Corporation reported results for the nine months to December 31, 2025, with sales rising to ¥7,256,323 million but turning from prior-year net income to a net loss of ¥45,002 million. The company’s move from earnings per share of ¥73.6 to a basic loss per share of ¥8.61 raises questions about cost pressures and profitability drivers. Next, we’ll examine how this abrupt swing to a net loss shapes Nippon Steel’s investment narrative and future risk considerations. The latest GPUs...

Nomura Holdings, Inc. recently approved a share repurchase program of up to 100,000,000 shares, or 3.41% of its free float, for ¥60,000 million by September 30, 2026, alongside releasing mixed third-quarter and nine-month earnings to December 31, 2025. An interesting aspect is that the repurchased shares are intended not only to lift capital efficiency but also to fund future stock compensation, linking capital returns directly with employee incentives. Against this backdrop, we’ll examine...

As global markets experience volatility, with small-cap and value-oriented stocks gaining traction amid concerns over AI-driven disruptions, investors are increasingly looking towards Asia for promising opportunities. In this dynamic landscape, identifying stocks that demonstrate resilience and potential for growth becomes crucial; Longhua Technology Group Ltd and two other lesser-known companies may offer such prospects in the evolving Asian market.

Earnings jump refocuses attention on Tokyo Kiraboshi Financial Group Tokyo Kiraboshi Financial Group (TSE:7173) just released nine month results to December 31, 2025, with higher net interest income and net income than a year earlier. This has put its recent share price performance in the spotlight for investors. See our latest analysis for Tokyo Kiraboshi Financial Group. The latest earnings update has come after a strong run in the share price, with a 19.98% 1 month share price return and a...

In late January 2026, Hitachi, Ltd. announced a new share repurchase program of up to 30,000,000 shares worth ¥100,000 million, alongside reporting nine‑month sales of ¥7.50 trillion and net income of ¥638,560 million for the period ended December 31, 2025. On the same day, Hitachi also unveiled sweeping senior management changes across its digital, energy, mobility and connective industries businesses, highlighting an effort to align leadership with its evolving sector structure and digital...

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group recently reported higher net interest income of ¥1,946,174 million and net income of ¥1,394,768 million for the nine months ended December 31, 2025, and has now completed a share repurchase of 29,909,500 shares for ¥149,999.6 million under its November 14, 2025 buyback program. This combination of stronger profitability and a fully executed buyback highlights management’s focus on capital efficiency and shareholder returns through both earnings and reduced...

Toyota Motor (TSE:7203) put up another busy quarter in Q3 2026, with revenue of about ¥13.5t and net income of roughly ¥1.3t translating into basic EPS of ¥96.48, setting the tone for how investors will read the latest update. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from about ¥11.4t in Q2 2025 to ¥12.4t in Q2 2026 and then to ¥13.5t in Q3 2026, while basic EPS shifted from ¥42.94 to ¥71.51 and now ¥96.48. This gives a clear sense of how the top line and EPS have tracked together. With...

Nissin Foods Holdings Ltd (TSE:2897) recently released earnings for the nine months to December 31, 2025, reporting sales of ¥586,555 million, net income of ¥39,034 million, and lower basic and diluted EPS compared with a year earlier. See our latest analysis for Nissin Foods HoldingsLtd. The latest earnings update has arrived alongside stronger price action, with a 1 day share price return of 2.13% and a 30 day share price return of 13.64% pushing Nissin Foods HoldingsLtd to ¥3,266. Recent...

Earlier this month, Santec Holdings reported a strong quarterly earnings narrative that highlighted robust earnings per share, high return on equity, and healthy margins within its Technology hardware operations. This combination of solid fundamentals and broader sector momentum has drawn heightened analyst and investor attention to how the company is being valued and perceived in the market. We will now examine how Santec Holdings’ strong quarterly earnings profile shapes its investment...

North Pacific BankLtd (TSE:8524) has launched a share buyback program, authorizing the repurchase of up to 3,200,000 shares for ¥2,400 million to support shareholder returns and improve capital efficiency. See our latest analysis for North Pacific BankLtd. The buyback news comes after a strong run in the shares, with the latest share price at ¥977.0 and a 90 day share price return of 33.29%, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 105.13% and 5 year total shareholder return of about 4x...

Kimura Chemical Plants (TSE:6378) has released its Q3 2026 numbers, with revenue at ¥6.6b and basic EPS at ¥21.76, alongside net income of ¥427m that keeps the quarter grounded in solid profitability terms. The company has seen revenue range from ¥5.7b in Q2 2025 to ¥7.6b in Q4 2025, while quarterly EPS has moved between ¥6.92 and ¥39.89 over the same period, giving investors a clear view of how the top and bottom line have tracked through recent reporting cycles. With a trailing net profit...

Taiyo Yuden (TSE:6976) has reported fresh numbers for Q3 2026, with revenue of ¥88,515 million and basic EPS of ¥56.67 as net income excluding extra items came in at ¥7,086 million. The company’s quarterly revenue has moved from ¥86,868 million in Q3 2025 to ¥88,714 million in Q4 2025, ¥84,810 million in Q1 2026, ¥92,814 million in Q2 2026, and now ¥88,515 million in Q3 2026. Basic EPS has ranged from a loss of ¥46.81 in Q4 2025 to a profit of ¥56.67 in the latest quarter. With net income...

Kaken Pharmaceutical (TSE:4521) has posted its Q3 2026 numbers with revenue of ¥18,261 million and basic EPS of ¥10.72, while trailing twelve month figures show revenue of ¥75,662 million and a basic EPS loss of ¥100.31. The company has reported quarterly revenue ranging from ¥20,489 million in Q2 2026 to ¥18,867 million in Q1 2026, with EPS moving from ¥19.04 in Q2 2026 to ¥7.12 in Q1 2026 and a sharp loss of ¥133.99 in Q4 2025, which together present a mixed picture for earnings quality...

TOA (TSE:1885) turned in a solid set of Q3 2026 numbers, with revenue of ¥91.9b and basic EPS of ¥85.84. This gives investors a clear look at how the business is currently translating its top line into earnings. Over recent quarters the company has seen revenue move from ¥90.1b in Q3 2025 to ¥91.9b in Q3 2026, while basic EPS has shifted from ¥63.66 to ¥85.84 over the same period, alongside trailing twelve month net income of ¥17.49b and basic EPS of ¥222.96. With trailing net margin now at...

Tokyo Electron (TSE:8035) has reported Q3 2026 results with revenue of ¥552,047 million, Basic EPS of ¥258.59 and net income, excluding extraordinary items, of ¥118,538 million, giving investors a fresh read on its earnings power at a share price of ¥41,030. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥654,540 million and EPS of ¥341.90 in Q3 2025, through ¥655,402 million and EPS of ¥312.09 in Q4 2025, to ¥549,586 million and EPS of ¥257.13 in Q1 2026, and then ¥630,082 million and EPS...