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Shin-Etsu Chemical (TSE:4063) has reported its FY 2026 results with fourth quarter revenue of ¥639.9 billion and basic EPS of ¥48.40, alongside trailing twelve month revenue of ¥2.57 trillion and EPS of ¥252.68. Over recent periods, quarterly revenue has ranged from ¥628.5 billion to ¥655.9 billion, while basic EPS has moved between ¥48.40 and ¥70.16. This gives investors a clear view of how top line and per share earnings have tracked into the current release. With net profit margin easing...

Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. has reported past full-year results for the year ended March 31, 2026, with sales rising to JPY 1,405,493 million while net income and earnings per share declined compared with the prior year. The combination of higher revenue but lower profitability highlights pressures on margins and cost efficiency within Hitachi Construction Machinery’s operations. Next, we will examine how rising sales alongside weaker earnings per share shapes Hitachi...

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Investors may be wondering whether Terumo's current share price still reflects its true worth, or if the recent weakness has opened up a potential opportunity. The stock last closed at ¥2,055.5, with returns of a 4.2% decline over 7 days, a 3.6% decline over 30 days, a 9.1% decline year to date, and a 24.3% decline over the past year, set against modest gains over 3 and 5 years of 3.7% and 4.6% respectively. Recent coverage has focused on Terumo's role within the medical equipment space and...

As you might know, Keyence Corporation ( TSE:6861 ) just kicked off its latest yearly results with some very strong...

The full-year results for Kikkoman Corporation ( TSE:2801 ) were released last week, making it a good time to revisit...

As you might know, Chugai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. ( TSE:4519 ) just kicked off its latest first-quarter results with...

If you are wondering whether NTT’s current share price offers fair value or not, the key is to separate the recent noise from what the numbers actually say about the business. The stock last closed at ¥151.1, with returns of 4.9% over 1 year and 61.0% over 5 years. Over the past 30 days the share price shows a 5.0% decline, and the year-to-date return sits at a 5.3% decline. Recent coverage has focused on NTT’s position as a major telecom player in Japan and how it fits into ongoing sector...

On April 17, 2026, Marubeni Corporation’s board approved proposals to shift to a Company with Three Statutory Committees, adjust its business purposes, and implement leadership changes including a new CFO following Takayuki Furuya’s medical leave and the planned retirement of outside director Yuri Okina. These moves mark a meaningful governance reshaping, concentrating oversight in dedicated committees while preserving continuity in the finance function under incoming CFO Chijo Tajima. Next,...

UK restructuring move puts Franco Manca under the spotlight TORIDOLL Holdings (TSE:3397) has called a board meeting for April 16, 2026, to consider starting a UK restructuring process for Franco Manca 2 UK Limited, the operator of its Fulham group pizza chain. See our latest analysis for TORIDOLL Holdings. The restructuring news comes as TORIDOLL Holdings trades at ¥4,108, with a 30 day share price return decline of 5.84% and a 1 year total shareholder return decline of 4.33%. However, the 5...

If you are wondering whether Metaplanet is attractively priced or already reflecting high expectations, the current share price raises some important questions about value and risk. At a last close of ¥328, the stock has seen a 3.2% decline over the past week, a 7.9% gain over the past month, a 29.9% year to date decline, and a 4.7% decline over the past year. Its 3 year return is very large and its 5 year return is almost 5x. Recent coverage around Metaplanet has focused on its role as a...

Advantest (TSE:6857) closed out FY 2026 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥328.1 billion and basic EPS of ¥174.81, backed by trailing twelve month revenue of ¥1.1 trillion and EPS of ¥515.15 that sits alongside 132.9% earnings growth and a net profit margin of 33.3% over the last year. Over recent periods, the company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥232.3 billion in Q4 FY 2025 to ¥328.1 billion in Q4 FY 2026, while quarterly basic EPS has shifted from ¥54.47 to ¥174.81. This feeds into the...

Wondering if TDK is still attractively priced after a strong run, or if most of the easy gains are already on the table. TDK's share price recently closed at ¥2,681.5, with returns of 4.1% over 7 days, 27.1% over 30 days, 19.2% year to date and 86.7% over 1 year, and very large gains over 3 and 5 years of 189.0% and 197.1% respectively. Recent coverage has focused on how TDK fits into broader themes in electronics and technology hardware, with investors watching how demand trends and capital...

Hitachi (TSE:6501) has wrapped up FY 2026 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥3.1t and basic EPS of ¥36.08, set against trailing twelve month revenue of ¥10.6t and EPS of ¥176.76 that follows reported earnings growth of 30.3% over the past year. Over recent periods the company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥2.5t and EPS of ¥30.20 in FY 2025 Q3 to ¥2.8t and EPS of ¥40.20 in FY 2025 Q4, reaching ¥3.1t and EPS of ¥36.08 in FY 2026 Q4. This positions you to focus on how a 7.6% net profit...

Astellas Pharma (TSE:4503) has laid out its FY 2026 scorecard with second half revenue of ¥1.1t and basic EPS of ¥80.33, alongside net income excluding extraordinary items of ¥143.9b. The company has seen revenue move from ¥976.7b and basic EPS of ¥12.72 in the second half of FY 2025, to ¥1.0t and ¥82.44 in the first half of FY 2026, before reaching ¥1.1t and ¥80.33 in the latest period. Over the same timeframe, trailing twelve month EPS has increased from ¥28.35 to ¥162.77. For investors,...

If you are wondering whether TOTO is priced attractively right now, the key question is how its current share price compares with its underlying worth. The stock last closed at JP¥5,421, and its returns over 1 year sit at 59.9%, with 23.6% year to date, 27.9% over 3 years, 6.6% over 5 years, 0.7% over 7 days, and a 0.1% decline over 30 days, which can change how investors think about both opportunity and risk. Recent news coverage has focused on TOTO in the context of broader market interest...

Shareholders of Fanuc Corporation ( TSE:6954 ) will be pleased this week, given that the stock price is up 12% to...

Earnings release puts Daiwa House REIT Investment (TSE:8984) in focus Daiwa House REIT Investment (TSE:8984) has moved into the spotlight after reporting half year results to February 28, 2026, including revenue of ¥32,063.37 million and net income of ¥12,213.07 million. See our latest analysis for Daiwa House REIT Investment. At a share price of ¥127,400, Daiwa House REIT Investment has a year to date share price return of an 11.10% decline, yet its 1 year total shareholder return of 12.65%...

If you are wondering whether Daiichi Life Group's current share price reflects its underlying value, this article walks through what the numbers are really saying about the stock. The share price most recently closed at ¥1,410.5, with returns of 5.7% year to date and 48.6% over 1 year. Meanwhile, the 7 day and 30 day returns of a 3.4% decline and a 1.9% decline hint at a more mixed short term picture. Recent coverage has focused on Daiichi Life Group's role within the Japanese insurance...

If you are wondering whether OMRON is priced attractively right now, the recent share performance and a mixed valuation picture make it a stock worth a closer look. The share price closed at ¥5,093, with returns of 1.9% over 7 days, 13.0% over 30 days, 27.5% year to date and 21.5% over 1 year. This compares with declines of 31.8% over 3 years and 33.1% over 5 years. Recent news around OMRON has focused on the company as a key name in Japan's technology sector. This helps frame how investors...

Latest FY 2026 Results Snapshot Nomura Research Institute (TSE:4307) has just capped FY 2026 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥212.4b and a basic EPS loss of ¥118.43, a sharp contrast to the trailing twelve month EPS of ¥26.62 and net income of ¥15.3b. Over the past several quarters, revenue has moved from ¥196.6b in Q4 FY 2025 to ¥195.8b, ¥201.3b and ¥205.3b, before reaching ¥212.4b in Q4 FY 2026. Quarterly basic EPS shifted from ¥38.40 to ¥45.43, ¥48.09 and ¥51.68, ahead of the latest...

It's common for many investors, especially those who are inexperienced, to buy shares in companies with a good story...

Shimano Inc. ( TSE:7309 ) just released its first-quarter report and things are looking bullish. It was overall a...