TSE:7011
TSE:7011Machinery

Mitsubishi Heavy (TSE:7011) Lifts Dividend and Guidance—Is a Greener Vision Driving the Shift?

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries recently increased its second quarter-end dividend to ¥12.00 per share for the fiscal year ending March 2026 and raised its consolidated earnings guidance, reflecting improved business performance over the first half of the year. Alongside updated forecasts, the company entered a new alliance with ICM, Inc. to advance ethanol dehydration technology, signaling a push into more energy-efficient and lower-carbon solutions. We'll examine how the upward revision to...
TSE:5713
TSE:5713Metals and Mining

Sumitomo Metal Mining (TSE:5713) Raises Guidance and Dividend: Taking a Fresh Look at Its Valuation

Sumitomo Metal Mining (TSE:5713) delivered two key updates: a sizable increase to its full-year profit guidance and a jump in its interim dividend payment. Both moves help paint a picture of renewed operating strength. See our latest analysis for Sumitomo Metal Mining. Following the news, Sumitomo Metal Mining’s momentum has accelerated, with a 44.5% share price return year to date and a 44.7% total shareholder return over the past year. This reflects renewed confidence as recent profit...
TSE:8572
TSE:8572Consumer Finance

Acom (TSE:8572): Evaluating Valuation After Profit Surge and Upbeat Financial Results

Acom (TSE:8572) just reported a sharp jump in its financial performance for the past half year, with profit attributable to shareholders up 71% compared to last year and strong revenue growth. Investors are taking notice because the company maintained its earnings forecast, supporting a sense of stability and focus. See our latest analysis for Acom. Acom’s steady execution is showing up in the numbers as well as the market. After a robust 70% profit surge, the share price has climbed over 21%...
TSE:8078
TSE:8078Trade Distributors

Hanwa (TSE:8078): Assessing Valuation Following Share Buyback Announcement

Hanwa (TSE:8078) just unveiled plans for a share repurchase program, aiming to buy back 1,000,000 shares, or about 3% of its share capital, by September 2026. This move highlights a clear focus on boosting shareholder value and improving capital efficiency. See our latest analysis for Hanwa. Hanwa's stock has been steadily gaining momentum, with a 37.7% share price return year-to-date, capped off by the company’s buyback announcement, which has likely boosted confidence among investors. Even...
TSE:1812
TSE:1812Construction

Kajima (TSE:1812) Valuation in Focus After Upgraded Earnings Forecasts and Dividend Hike

Kajima (TSE:1812) shares drew early attention after the company raised both its consolidated and non-consolidated earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 2026. The company also announced an increase in planned dividends. See our latest analysis for Kajima. Kajima’s decision to boost its earnings forecast and lift dividends has caught the market's attention, sparking strong momentum in the stock. The company’s 1-day share price return of 3.5% leads a sensational rally over the past...