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MITSUI E&S Co., Ltd. reported past nine-month results to December 31, 2025, with sales rising to JPY 253,183 million while net income and earnings per share from continuing operations decreased versus the prior-year period. On the same day, the board moved to dispose of treasury shares as restricted shares to the MITSUI E&S Employee Shareholding Association, highlighting a focus on employee ownership and capital structure management. With recent returns in focus, we’ll examine how weaker...

In February 2026, Shiseido Company reported that full-year 2025 sales slipped to ¥969,992 million while net loss widened to ¥40,680 million, even as it guided for 2026 net sales of ¥990,000 million, operating profit of ¥59,000 million and profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥42,000 million. Despite the 2025 loss, management raised its annual dividend guidance to ¥30 per share and outlined earnings guidance implying a return to profitability, underscoring confidence in cash generation...

With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 22.3x Nihon Kohden Corporation ( TSE:6849 ) may be sending bearish signals...

Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...

Nissin Foods Holdings Co., Ltd. has reported past nine‑month results to December 31, 2025, with sales rising to ¥586,555 million while net income and earnings per share from continuing operations fell compared with the previous year. The combination of higher revenue but weaker profitability underscores how cost pressures or mix effects can weigh on earnings even when top-line growth continues. Next, we’ll examine how this contrast between growing sales and softer earnings shapes Nissin...

Guidance update and dividend plans draw fresh attention to MTG MTG (TSE:7806) has come into focus after revising its earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, along with plans for a higher annual dividend tied to recent quarterly results. The company now expects net sales of ¥128,000 million, operating profit of ¥14,000 million, and profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥9,500 million, or ¥241.82 per basic share. See our latest analysis for MTG. MTG’s guidance...

Nintendo stock performance snapshot Nintendo (TSE:7974) has recently drawn investor attention after a stretch of weaker share performance. The stock is down about 21% year to date and 25% over the past year. See our latest analysis for Nintendo. The recent 30 day share price return of 20.63% and 90 day share price return of 37.83% show momentum has been fading, even though the 3 year total shareholder return of 63.82% is still positive. If Nintendo’s recent pullback has you rethinking where...

Why the latest governance proposals matter for shareholders A shareholder proposal targeting governance reforms at Kobayashi Pharmaceutical (TSE:4967) has put the upcoming March 27 AGM in focus, as the Board opposes all four Oasis Japan Strategic Fund items. See our latest analysis for Kobayashi Pharmaceutical. The shareholder proposals appear to have sharpened interest in Kobayashi Pharmaceutical, with the share price at ¥5,506 and a 7 day share price return of 3.95%. This comes even as the...

Nissan Motor (TSE:7201) has come back into focus after revising its earnings guidance, pairing a forecast net loss of ¥650b with a sharply lower operating loss outlook under its Re:Nissan recovery plan. See our latest analysis for Nissan Motor. The guidance revision and latest quarterly results appear to have caught investors’ attention, with an 8.76% 1 day share price return and a 22.43% 90 day share price return at ¥447.0. However, the 5 year total shareholder return of 19.18% highlights...

Morinaga Milk Industry Co., Ltd. held a board meeting on February 12, 2026 to consider changes to its Representative Director and, on the same day, reported earnings for the nine months ended December 31, 2025. The company’s nine-month performance showed higher sales of ¥437,822 million and net income of ¥21,936 million, with earnings per share rising meaningfully year on year. We will now examine how this strong earnings growth, especially the jump in net income and earnings per share,...

Broad Enterprise Co.,Ltd. ( TSE:4415 ) just released a solid earnings report, and the stock displayed some strength...

Suntory Beverage & Food (TSE:2587) shares were in focus after the company released full year 2025 results, issued 2026 earnings guidance, and affirmed dividends. This gave investors fresh numbers to reassess the stock. See our latest analysis for Suntory Beverage & Food. At a share price of ¥4,847, Suntory Beverage & Food has had a mixed few months, with a 7 day share price return of 7.59% decline and a 90 day share price return of 3.56% decline. However, its 1 year total shareholder return...

Daio Paper (TSE:3880) is back in focus after reporting a shift to positive earnings with forecasts for higher operating and ordinary profits, along with a broad leadership reshuffle approved at its February 13 board meeting. See our latest analysis for Daio Paper. The share price has reacted quickly to the earnings recovery story, with a 1-day share price return of 6.14% and a 7-day move of 10.82%, contributing to a 90-day share price return of 23.58%. Over a longer horizon, total shareholder...

SPARX Group Co., Ltd. ( TSE:8739 ) has announced that it will be increasing its periodic dividend on the 9th of June to...

Despite announcing strong earnings, Taki Chemical Co., Ltd.'s ( TSE:4025 ) stock was sluggish. We think that the market...

System Research Co.,Ltd. ( TSE:3771 ) has announced that it will be increasing its dividend from last year's comparable...

Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...

The board of Yondenko Corporation ( TSE:1939 ) has announced that it will be paying its dividend of ¥40.00 on the 30th...

Unfortunately for some shareholders, the Lifedrink Company, Inc. ( TSE:2585 ) share price has dived 28% in the last...

Tsuzuki Denki Co., Ltd. ( TSE:8157 ) will increase its dividend from last year's comparable payment on the 5th of June...

Komatsu (TSE:6301) and AFC Energy have signed a joint development agreement to explore ammonia fueled engine technology. The partnership focuses on creating low emission alternatives to traditional diesel engines for industrial equipment. The move is part of Komatsu’s broader push to address decarbonization in construction and mining applications. Komatsu, a major supplier of construction and mining machinery, is examining how ammonia fueled engines could fit into future equipment lines...

Asahi Group Holdings disclosed that a cyberattack earlier in the fiscal year forced delays to its third-quarter and full-year 2025 results, but by March 10, 2026 it had restored enough systems to reschedule the third‑quarter announcement while leaving the full‑year date still to be confirmed. Alongside these reporting updates, January data showed softer domestic beer‑type beverage sales but growth in whiskey, spirits and food, highlighting how Asahi’s different business lines are absorbing...

The board of Platz Co., Ltd. ( TSE:7813 ) has announced that it will be paying its dividend of ¥24.00 on the 30th of...

It's been a soft week for HEPHAIST Co., Ltd. ( TSE:6433 ) shares, which are down 11%. But that doesn't displace its...