Japanese Chemicals Stock News

Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. recently reported its Q4 2025 results, cut its dividend for the fiscal year to ¥10 per share from ¥25, and issued new earnings guidance for 2026 including expected revenue of ¥2.70 trillion and basic earnings per share of ¥103.05. At the same time, the company outlined a rebound in shareholder returns with projected dividends of ¥25 per share for 2026, signaling a recalibration of its payout after the 2025 reduction. We’ll now examine how Yamaha Motor’s fresh 2026...

On February 10, 2026, DMG Mori Co., Ltd. reported its Q4 2025 results, issued consolidated earnings guidance for 2026, confirmed interim and year-end dividends for 2026, and announced a higher year-end dividend of ¥55.00 per share for 2025, up from ¥50.00 a year earlier. Alongside these financial updates, the board approved changes to the representative directors and moved forward with restricted stock compensation, signaling a refreshed governance and remuneration framework for the...

Takashimaya Company (TSE:8233) has drawn fresh attention after reporting January 2026 sales results, with year on year changes of 5.5% for the company overall and 6.7% across its 14 stores. See our latest analysis for Takashimaya Company. That sales update comes as the share price has had a strong run, with a 30 day share price return of 20.17% and a 90 day gain of 39.88%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 90.13% and 5 year total shareholder return of over 3.5x suggest momentum has been...

Earnings, guidance, and refinancing put Leopalace21 (TSE:8848) in focus Leopalace21 (TSE:8848) has drawn fresh attention after reporting nine month results to December 31, 2025, issuing earnings guidance for the year to March 31, 2026, and outlining a sizeable refinancing term loan. See our latest analysis for Leopalace21. These disclosures appear to have come after a period where the share price return has picked up, with a 30 day share price return of 4.96% and a 90 day gain of 10.45%,...

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (TSE:9104) has announced a major leadership reshuffle, with Jotaro Tamura set to replace Takeshi Hashimoto as president from April 1, 2026, under a new Cooperative Management System. See our latest analysis for Mitsui O.S.K. Lines. The leadership reshuffle comes alongside firm share price momentum, with the stock showing a 1-month share price return of 13.47% and a 90-day share price return of 22.84%. The 5-year total shareholder return is around 7x, indicating investors...

Why Nippon Shinyaku’s latest results matter for shareholders Nippon Shinyaku (TSE:4516) has just reported nine month results to December 31, 2025, with higher sales but lower net income year on year, and issued fresh full year guidance through March 31, 2026. For investors, the combination of revenue growth, profit pressure and new management signals from the latest board meeting provides a basis for reassessing how the stock’s current valuation aligns with these updated numbers. See our...

Totech’s new buyback and earnings guidance put capital allocation in focus Totech (TSE:9960) has caught investor attention after its board authorized a new share repurchase program alongside updated earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 2026. This signals fresh decisions around capital use and profit outlook. See our latest analysis for Totech. The announcement of a ¥774.9 million buyback at ¥4,305 per share and updated earnings guidance comes after a 30 day share price return of...

Why Nisshin OilliO GroupLtd (TSE:2602) Is Back on Investor Radars Nisshin OilliO GroupLtd (TSE:2602) has drawn fresh attention after releasing nine month results to December 31, 2025, alongside new full year guidance and a reaffirmed dividend, giving investors several new data points to assess. See our latest analysis for Nisshin OilliO GroupLtd. The latest nine month results, earnings call, full year guidance and dividend affirmation have landed against a backdrop of steady momentum, with a...

Yodoko (TSE:5451) has come into focus after reporting nine-month earnings to December 31, 2025, with sales of ¥148,966 million and net income of ¥9,438 million, both lower than the prior period. See our latest analysis for Yodoko. At a share price of ¥1,418, Yodoko has had a 9.75% 90 day share price return and a 26.22% 1 year total shareholder return, suggesting longer term momentum despite recent earnings softness. If Yodoko’s move has you thinking about where else returns could come from,...

JFE Holdings (TSE:5411) is back in focus after reporting earnings for the nine months to December 31, 2025, with both sales and net income lower than in the same period a year earlier. See our latest analysis for JFE Holdings. The earnings update comes after a strong 90 day share price return of 23.63% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 31.77%. However, recent softness, including a 7 day share price return decline of 4.09%, hints that momentum has cooled slightly. If results like these...

Earnings and guidance put Maruichi Steel Tube in focus Maruichi Steel Tube (TSE:5463) is back on investors’ radar after reporting nine month earnings to December 31, 2025, showing lower sales but higher net income, and updating full year guidance through March 31, 2026. See our latest analysis for Maruichi Steel Tube. The latest earnings and guidance appear to have kept interest in Maruichi Steel Tube alive, with the share price at ¥1,605 and a 90 day share price return of 17.15%, alongside a...

Why Miyazaki Bank’s latest earnings and corporate moves matter for shareholders Miyazaki Bank (TSE:8393) has just reported improved nine month earnings, raised its full year profit and dividend forecasts for March 2026, and approved a share split with higher authorized shares. See our latest analysis for Miyazaki Bank. The latest guidance upgrade, dividend increase and share split come after a sharp 90 day share price return of 84.88% and a very large 1 year total shareholder return. This...

Trusco Nakayama (TSE:9830) has put its 2026 outlook and dividend plans in sharper focus, issuing earnings guidance and signaling lower dividend payments for the year compared with 2025 levels. See our latest analysis for Trusco Nakayama. The new 2026 guidance and dividend reset come after a mixed stretch for the shares, with a 1 day share price return of 2.69% but a 7 day share price return of 8.79%. At the same time, the 1 year total shareholder return of 30.22% and 3 year total shareholder...

Kaga Electronics Ltd (TSE:8154) drew fresh attention after reporting nine month sales of ¥445,475 million and net income of ¥24,308 million, with basic EPS at ¥485.11, alongside board level organizational and personnel updates. See our latest analysis for Kaga ElectronicsLtd. The latest nine month results and board changes come at a time when momentum has been building, with a 10.39% 1 month share price return and a 63.96% 1 year total shareholder return on top of strong multi year gains. If...

What triggered the latest move in MATSUDA SANGYO? MATSUDA SANGYO (TSE:7456) drew fresh attention after reporting nine month earnings to December 31, 2025, and simultaneously revising its full year guidance higher for sales, operating profit and profit attributable to owners. See our latest analysis for MATSUDA SANGYO. The earnings upgrade has come on top of strong recent market performance, with an 18.9% 1 month share price return, a 62.1% 3 month share price return and a very large 5 year...

SMC (TSE:6273) is in focus after releasing nine month results to December 31, 2025, alongside updated full year guidance, giving investors clearer visibility on sales, profit and earnings expectations. See our latest analysis for SMC. The nine month earnings update and full year guidance appear to be the key drivers behind SMC's recent momentum, with a 12.93% 1 month share price return and a 40.35% 3 month share price return. The 1 year total shareholder return of 36.38% points to a trend...

Mitsubishi Motors reported past nine‑month results to December 31, 2025 showing sales of ¥1,976,533 million and a net loss of ¥4,489 million, while also revising its full‑year fiscal 2026 guidance to higher expected net sales of ¥2,900,000 million with unchanged profit targets. The combination of weaker recent profitability and a higher full‑year sales forecast highlights a tension between short‑term earnings pressure and management’s confidence in demand trends. We’ll now examine how...

Persol Holdings Co., Ltd. has released earnings for the nine months ended December 31, 2025, reporting sales of ¥1,154,288 million and net income of ¥34,388 million, both higher than the same period a year earlier. Earnings per share from continuing operations also increased on both a basic and diluted basis, highlighting improved profitability alongside revenue growth over the period. We’ll now examine how this improvement in nine‑month revenue and net income could influence Persol...

Penta-Ocean Construction Co., Ltd. recently reported past nine-month results to December 31, 2025, showing higher sales and net income year-on-year, raised its full-year consolidated and non-consolidated earnings guidance for the year ending March 31, 2026, and sharply increased its planned annual dividend to ¥44.00 per share with a consolidated payout ratio of 37.8%. Alongside these financial moves, the company has scheduled a February 19, 2026 board meeting to consider enhancing its...

Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings (TSE:3099) just paired a sizeable share repurchase and dividend increase with higher profit guidance, all announced alongside nine month results that showed net income and earnings per share above the prior year. See our latest analysis for Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings. At a share price of ¥3,005, Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings has seen a 12.34% 1 month share price return and a 25.26% 3 month share price return. Its 1 year total shareholder return of 33.81% and very large...

In February 2026, Kobe Steel, Ltd. reported nine‑month results showing lower sales and profit year on year and revised its consolidated full‑year outlook to net sales of JPY 2,440.00 billions and operating profit of JPY 130.00 billions, alongside reduced non‑consolidated guidance. The company linked its downgrade to weaker demand in automotive, construction and semiconductor‑related materials, softer steel market spreads, reduced dividends from group companies, and more negative inventory...

NIKKON Holdings Ltd (TSE:9072) cut its full year earnings guidance, citing weaker transaction volumes in some operations and higher outsourcing costs that are expected to weigh on net sales, operating profit and net income. See our latest analysis for NIKKON HoldingsLtd. The guidance cut comes after a strong run in the shares, with the latest share price at ¥4,053 and a 30 day share price return of 11.84%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 80.05% and 5 year total shareholder return of...

In February 2026, Shizuoka Financial Group, Inc. announced a new share repurchase program of up to 5,000,000 shares, or 0.93% of its issued share capital, alongside nine‑month results showing higher net interest income and net income compared with the previous year. The combination of stronger profitability and a capital return plan aimed at improving capital efficiency highlights management’s focus on balancing growth with shareholder returns. We’ll now examine how the improved earnings...

Trend Micro’s FY 2025 Earnings Snapshot Trend Micro (TSE:4704) has just posted its FY 2025 third quarter numbers, with revenue of ¥68,844 million and EPS of ¥95.60, as investors weigh these figures against a year where earnings rose 43.3% and net profit margin moved from 9.1% to 12.8%. Over the past few quarters, revenue has ranged between about ¥66,408 million and ¥69,980 million while quarterly EPS has moved between roughly ¥41.69 and ¥67.46 before reaching the latest ¥95.60 print. This...