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Tokyo Ohka Kogyo Co., Ltd. recently reported full-year 2025 results showing higher sales and profit, raised its 2027 earnings guidance on stronger generative AI-related demand and a weaker yen, and announced an increased cash dividend of ¥37.00 per share for 2025 with expectations for higher dividends in 2026. The upward revision of the “tok Medium-Term Plan 2027” highlights how generative AI demand is reshaping the company’s core electronics materials business and earnings outlook. We’ll...

In February 2026, Nitto Boseki Co., Ltd. reported past nine‑month results showing higher sales of ¥87,594 million and sharply higher net income of ¥35,110 million year on year, and it raised full‑year guidance to operating profit of ¥20,000 million and profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥38,000 million. The upgrade to full‑year profit targets, alongside much stronger earnings per share of ¥964.42 over nine months, signals management’s confidence in the company’s current business...

In February 2026, Metaplanet Inc. issued earnings guidance for the year ending March 31, 2026, targeting revenue of ¥16,000 million and operating profit of ¥11,400 million, while also outlining quarterly dividend plans of ¥12.25 per class B preferred share through the end of 2026. The company’s latest results for 2025 show very large revenue growth to ¥8,905 million alongside a net loss of ¥95.05 billion, reflecting the impact of valuation losses on its sizeable 35,102 Bitcoin holdings. We...

Hakuten (TSE:2173) FY 2025 Earnings Snapshot Hakuten (TSE:2173) closed out FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥8,386 million and basic EPS of ¥54.29, capping a year in which trailing twelve month revenue reached ¥23,336 million and EPS came in at ¥122.56. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥5,998 million in Q4 FY 2024 to ¥8,386 million in Q4 FY 2025, while basic EPS shifted from ¥27.30 to ¥54.29 over the same period, alongside trailing EPS rising from ¥56.44 to ¥122.56. With...

In February 2026, Future Corporation issued earnings guidance for the six months to June 30 and full year to December 31, 2026, alongside higher dividend forecasts, while also reporting past-year results showing increased sales and profit compared with 2024. An interesting feature of this update is the close alignment between the 2026 earnings per share guidance of ¥133.07 and the 2025 outcome of ¥132.11, suggesting management’s expectations are anchored near recently achieved profitability...

Management SolutionsLtd (TSE:7033) has wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥6,083 million and basic EPS of ¥39.88, setting the tone for how the full year is shaping up. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥5,008 million in Q3 FY 2024 to ¥5,251 million in Q4 FY 2024 and then to ¥6,083 million in Q4 FY 2025, while basic EPS over those same quarters went from ¥30.88 to ¥38.28 to ¥39.88, which puts the latest release in focus for how margins are holding up. See our full...

Taisei Corporation recently reported earnings for the nine months ended December 31, 2025, with revenue of ¥1,427,758 million versus ¥1,527,540 million a year earlier, while net income rose to ¥102,568 million from ¥83,770 million. Despite lower revenue, Taisei’s basic earnings per share from continuing operations increased from ¥457.17 to ¥615.38, highlighting stronger profitability over the period. Next, we’ll examine how Taisei’s higher earnings per share, achieved despite revenue...

Recent share performance and business profile Without a single defining news headline driving attention today, YONEX (TSE:7906) is drawing interest as investors weigh its recent share performance against the fundamentals of a global sporting goods manufacturer headquartered in Tokyo. The stock has delivered returns of 2.5% over the past day, about 8.1% over the past week, roughly 15% over the past month and around 12.2% over the past 3 months, which can naturally raise questions about what is...

Earnings jump puts Nippon Seiki’s recent share gains in focus Nippon Seiki (TSE:7287) reported nine month sales of ¥234,362 million and net income of ¥6,608 million, compared with ¥227,800 million and ¥2,367 million a year earlier, putting fresh attention on the stock’s recent performance. See our latest analysis for Nippon Seiki. The latest earnings release has arrived after a strong stretch for Nippon Seiki, with a 30 day share price return of 7.39%, a 90 day share price return of 37.98%...

Why Takuma’s latest guidance change matters Takuma (TSE:6013) recently raised its full year earnings and dividend forecasts after updating guidance for sales, profits, and earnings per share, and outlining a higher planned year end payout to shareholders. The company now guides for net sales of ¥167,000 million, operating profit of ¥15,200 million, and profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥12,900 million for the year ending March 31, 2026, with basic EPS projected at ¥174.00. Alongside...

As global markets navigate the complexities of AI disruption and shifting economic indicators, investors are keenly observing the performance of value stocks, which have consistently outperformed their growth counterparts in recent weeks. In this environment, identifying undervalued stocks becomes crucial as they offer potential opportunities for those seeking stability amidst volatility and uncertainty.

As global markets navigate the complexities of AI disruption and fluctuating economic indicators, investors are keenly observing how these factors impact various sectors. The recent decline in major U.S. stock indexes, alongside robust job gains and cooling inflation, highlights the intricate balance between growth potential and market volatility. In this environment, stocks with high insider ownership often attract attention for their perceived alignment of interests between management and...

As global markets navigate the complexities of AI disruption and fluctuating economic indicators, investors are increasingly turning to dividend stocks as a source of stability amid volatility. In this environment, a good dividend stock is often characterized by its consistent payout history and resilience to market fluctuations, providing investors with potential income even when broader indices face downward pressure.

FRONTEO (TSE:2158) has put up a solid Q3 2026 print, with revenue of ¥2,049 million and basic EPS of ¥7.52, giving investors fresh data on both the top and bottom line. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥1,585 million in Q3 2025 through ¥1,829 million in Q2 2026 to ¥2,049 million in Q3 2026. Over the same quarters, basic EPS shifted from ¥1.98 to ¥2.42 and then to ¥7.52, pointing to a sharper uplift in earnings than in sales. For investors, that earnings step up sets the stage...

Nippon Building Fund (TSE:8951) has released its H1 2026 numbers, with revenue at ¥48,547 million and basic EPS of ¥2,231.16, set against a trailing twelve month revenue base of ¥99,710 million and EPS of ¥4,995.01. The trust has reported revenue in a tight band from ¥50,793 million in H1 2025 to ¥51,163 million in H2 2025, while basic EPS moved from ¥2,665.03 to ¥2,768.39 over the same halves. This gives investors a clear read on how current margins compare with recent history. Against that...

Japan Prime Realty Investment (TSE:8955) has posted its FY 2025 second half numbers with revenue of ¥20.3b and basic EPS of ¥2,387.80, setting the tone for a year where investors are focused on how income from its portfolio is holding up. The trust has seen revenue move from ¥19.6b and EPS of ¥2,203.94 in FY 2024 second half to ¥20.8b and EPS of ¥2,602.03 in FY 2025 first half before landing at the latest figures, and the trailing twelve month data points to EPS of ¥4,990.20 on revenue of...

Frontier Real Estate Investment (TSE:8964) has released its H1 2026 numbers, posting revenue of ¥12.1 billion and basic EPS of ¥2,183.73, alongside net income of ¥5,907 million. The trailing twelve months show revenue of ¥11.5 billion, basic EPS of ¥1,954.64 and net income of ¥5,287.31 million. Over recent periods, revenue has moved from ¥12.3 billion in H1 2025 to ¥12.1 billion in H1 2026, with basic EPS shifting from ¥2,403.47 in H1 2025 to ¥2,183.73 in H1 2026. This may lead investors to...

Rigaku Holdings (TSE:268A) drew investor attention after its full year 2025 earnings release on February 13, alongside a sharp dividend increase and fresh 2026 earnings and dividend guidance. See our latest analysis for Rigaku Holdings. The earnings release, dividend hike and fresh 2026 guidance coincided with a sharp shift in trading, with an 8.06% 1 day share price return helping extend a 90 day share price return of 54.72% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 23.70%. This suggests that...

ikuyoLtd (TSE:7273) has reported Q3 2026 revenue of ¥8.1b and basic EPS of ¥0.79 loss, set against trailing 12 month basic EPS of ¥135.30 and an 11% net margin that was very large versus the prior year's 1.8% level once the one off gain is included. Over recent periods the company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥4.5b in Q3 2025 to ¥8.1b in Q3 2026, while basic EPS has swung from ¥1.05 loss to ¥0.79 loss on a quarterly basis and from ¥20.55 to ¥135.30 on a trailing 12 month basis,...

Port (TSE:7047) has put in a busy Q3 2026, reporting revenue of ¥7.3b and basic EPS of ¥68.94, with the trailing twelve months showing EPS of ¥206.67 on revenue of ¥27.0b as earnings grew 43.2% over the past year. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥5.2b in Q3 2025 to ¥7.3b in Q3 2026, while basic EPS has shifted from ¥27.14 to ¥68.94 over the same period. Those results sit alongside a net profit margin of 10.1% versus 9% a year ago. For investors, that combination of higher...

Japan Animal Referral Medical Center (TSE:6039) has reported Q3 2026 revenue of ¥1.6b and basic EPS of ¥20.27, with trailing twelve month EPS at ¥60.80 and net income of ¥785.79m framing the latest quarter against a fuller year of performance. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥1.3b in Q2 2025 to ¥1.6b in Q3 2026, while basic EPS has shifted from ¥10.78 to ¥20.27 over the same stretch, setting up this update in the context of a year where reported earnings growth over the last...

Odakyu Electric Railway (TSE:9007) has come into focus after reporting higher passenger volumes and preliminary rail revenue for the nine months to December 2025, alongside lower sales, net income and earnings per share year on year. See our latest analysis for Odakyu Electric Railway. Odakyu Electric Railway's recent operating update, with higher passenger volumes and rail revenue, has coincided with a 1 month share price return of 5.98% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 24.50%...

JEOL Ltd. recently reported results for the nine months ended December 31, 2025, with sales of ¥129,804 million and net income of ¥17,491 million, both lower than the same period a year earlier. The decline in basic earnings per share from continuing operations, from ¥390 to ¥341.95, highlights pressure on profitability even as JEOL continues to engage investors through events such as its February 2026 special call. Against this backdrop, we will examine how the earnings-driven decrease in...

Monex Group, Inc. reported earnings for the nine months ended December 31, 2025, with revenue rising to ¥67,982 million and net income reaching ¥8,012 million, reversing a loss a year earlier. The sharp swing from a loss per share to basic earnings per share of ¥31.86 highlights a clear turnaround in the company’s profitability profile. We will now examine how this turnaround in profitability shapes Monex Group’s broader investment narrative and what it may signal for investors. AI is about...