Japanese Chemicals Stock News

Guidance revision and dividend increase Lasertec (TSE:6920) has drawn fresh attention after raising its full year earnings guidance, lifting its interim dividend, and releasing half year results that show higher net income and earnings per share versus a year earlier. See our latest analysis for Lasertec. The guidance revision and higher interim dividend came after a sharp 17.39% 7 day share price return decline. However, the 1 year total shareholder return sits at 100.35% and the 5 year...

Earnings, guidance and buyback completion put Stanley Electric in focus Stanley Electric (TSE:6923) has drawn investor attention after reporting nine month earnings, issuing full year guidance to March 2026, and confirming completion of a large share repurchase program. See our latest analysis for Stanley Electric. Stanley Electric’s latest nine month results, fresh guidance to March 2026 and the completion of an 18.37% share repurchase appear to be shaping sentiment, with a 1 day share price...

Olympus Corporation recently announced positive multicenter EAGLE Trial results for its FDA-cleared and CE-marked CADDIE AI device, showing improved real-time polyp and adenoma detection during colonoscopy without disrupting safety or workflow. The trial underscores Olympus’s push to embed cloud-based AI into its OLYSENSE Intelligent Endoscopy Ecosystem, potentially strengthening the clinical appeal of its endoscopy platform for hospitals and gastroenterologists. We’ll now examine how the...

Dividend revision puts Yamazaki Baking in focus Yamazaki Baking (TSE:2212) has moved its dividend forecast into the spotlight, with the Board of Directors approving a fiscal year-end dividend projection of ¥60 per share, up from the prior ¥50 forecast. See our latest analysis for Yamazaki Baking. The revised dividend forecast comes after a strong run in the shares, with a 7.54% 7-day share price return and 9.58% 90-day share price return. The 1-year total shareholder return stands at 31%,...

In February 2026, Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. cut its fiscal 2025 year-end dividend guidance to ¥10.00 per share from ¥25.00 and lowered its consolidated earnings forecast, mainly due to higher costs, additional U.S. tariffs and a reassessment of deferred tax assets. The company expects revenue of ¥2.53 trillion and operating income of ¥126.00 billion, but projects profit attributable to owners of parent to fall sharply after booking tax-related losses linked to the reversal of deferred tax...

Electric Power Development Co., Ltd. announced that President and CEO Hitoshi Kanno resigned for health reasons and moved to a Special Counselor role, with long-time insider Hideaki Kato set to assume the Representative Director, President and Chief Executive Officer positions from April 1, 2026, following Board approval. On the same day, the company reported that while sales and revenue for the nine months to December 31, 2025 declined year-on-year, net income and earnings per share...

SHIMAMURA (TSE:8227) has just completed a sizeable share buyback, repurchasing 4,300,000 shares, or 5.85% of its issued share capital, for ¥45,666 million. The company stated that the objective is to improve per share indicators. See our latest analysis for SHIMAMURA. SHIMAMURA’s latest buyback and recent board changes have come alongside a 7 day share price return of 3.33%, a 30 day share price return of 4.53%, and a 1 year total shareholder return of 23.16%, which together suggest firm but...

Earnings-triggered interest in Kyushu Electric Power Company stock Kyushu Electric Power Company (TSE:9508) just posted nine month results to December 31, 2025, with sales and revenue lower than a year earlier but net income and basic EPS higher. This has put profitability in focus for investors. The company reported sales of ¥1,382,875 million and revenue of ¥1,649,342 million for the period, alongside net income of ¥161,065 million and basic earnings per share from continuing operations of...

What Makita’s new buyback and guidance update mean for investors Makita (TSE:6586) has announced a share repurchase program alongside higher full year financial guidance. These moves directly affect how existing and potential shareholders might think about the stock today. The buyback authorization covers up to 10,000,000 shares, or 3.78% of issued share capital, with a ceiling of ¥40,000 million and a program end date of May 31, 2026. See our latest analysis for Makita. The raised full year...

Shibaura Mechatronics (TSE:6590) has called a board meeting for February 5, 2026, to review its consolidated earnings and dividend forecasts, consider a stock split, and amend its Articles of Incorporation accordingly. See our latest analysis for Shibaura Mechatronics. At a share price of ¥25,390, Shibaura Mechatronics has seen a 21.89% 1 month share price return and a 55.67% 3 month share price return, while its 1 year total shareholder return of 186.62% is likely to be a key topic at the...

JTEKT Corporation recently reported earnings for the nine months to December 31, 2025, with sales of ¥1,403,324 million and net income of ¥21,349 million, while its board met on February 3, 2026 to consider tendering all Toyota Industries Corporation shares it holds into an ongoing offer. Beyond the modest increase in sales, the key takeaway is the strong rebound in profitability and the board’s willingness to reallocate capital through a potential divestment of its Toyota Industries...

Why Shiga Bank’s new buyback is on investors’ radar Shiga Bank (TSE:8366) has put fresh attention on its stock after announcing a new share repurchase program alongside earnings for the nine months to December 31, 2025, and updated guidance. The bank plans to repurchase up to 417,000 shares, or 0.9% of its issued share capital, for ¥2,500 million by March 24, 2026, describing the move as part of its effort to return profits to shareholders and support shareholder value. See our latest...

Yamaichi ElectronicsLtd (TSE:6941) just posted its Q3 2026 numbers, with revenue of ¥12.9b and basic EPS of ¥126.43, setting the tone for how the rest of the year could shape up for shareholders. The company has seen revenue move from ¥8.6b in Q3 2025 to ¥12.9b in Q3 2026, while basic EPS shifted from ¥19.54 to ¥126.43 over the same period. This provides a clear view of how the top and bottom lines are tracking. With trailing net margins higher than a year ago and earnings quality described...

Marubeni (TSE:8002) has put out its Q3 2026 scorecard, with quarterly revenue at roughly ¥1.97 trillion and the latest trailing twelve month EPS at ¥309.04 on revenue of about ¥8.24 trillion, setting a clear benchmark for how the business is running right now. Over the past few reported periods, revenue has moved between about ¥1.83 trillion and ¥2.16 trillion a quarter, while EPS has ranged from ¥46.90 to ¥112.80 and TTM EPS has held in the ¥273.74 to ¥314.77 band. This gives investors a...

Shimizu (TSE:1803) has put another solid quarter on the board, with Q3 2026 revenue of ¥532.3b and basic EPS of ¥51.45, underpinned by trailing twelve month revenue of ¥2.0t and EPS of ¥156.43 that sit alongside a 35.4% year over year earnings lift. The company has seen revenue move from ¥1.9t on a trailing basis in Q2 2025 to ¥2.0t by Q3 2026, while trailing EPS has stepped from ¥16.29 to ¥156.43 over the same span. This sets the backdrop for a higher trailing net margin of 5.2% versus 4.2%...

Earnings event and why it matters for Toyo Suisan Kaisha (TSE:2875) Toyo Suisan Kaisha (TSE:2875) reported earnings for the nine months to December 31, 2025, with sales of ¥402,636 million and net income of ¥53,430 million, both above the prior year period. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations came in at ¥541.02, compared with ¥505.70 a year earlier. This gives investors fresh data on how the business is translating higher sales into profit per share. See our latest analysis...

Q3 2026 earnings snapshot Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (TSE:8306) has put out its Q3 2026 numbers with total revenue of ¥2.2b and basic EPS of ¥45.79, giving investors a fresh read on profitability in its core banking operations. The bank has seen total revenue move from ¥1.8b in Q2 2025 to ¥2.2b in Q3 2026, while quarterly basic EPS has ranged from ¥60.22 to ¥65.59 and now ¥45.79 over the same stretch, setting a clear baseline for how the income line is tracking through the year. With...

Osaka Gas (TSE:9532) is back in focus after its Q3 2026 earnings call on 2 February and its updated full-year guidance, with fresh figures giving investors clearer visibility on sales, profit and earnings per share. See our latest analysis for Osaka Gas. The earnings release and fresh guidance appear to have been a clear catalyst, with Osaka Gas delivering a 10.41% 7 day share price return and a 30.82% 90 day share price return, alongside a very large 5 year total shareholder return that...

Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd. reported past earnings for the nine months ended December 31, 2025, with sales rising to ¥830,618 million from ¥786,954 million a year earlier and net income increasing to ¥43,893 million from ¥32,267 million. The rise in basic earnings per share from continuing operations to ¥345.38 from ¥254.01 highlights improved profitability on a per‑share basis over the period. Next, we will examine how this earnings-driven profit improvement shapes Toyoda Gosei’s investment...

Q3 2026 results set up a complex picture for Konica Minolta (TSE:4902) Konica Minolta (TSE:4902) has put up a mixed Q3 2026 print, with revenue of ¥267,954 million and basic EPS of ¥10.78, while the company remains loss making on a trailing twelve month basis. The business has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥296,042 million in Q4 2025 to ¥251,204 million in Q1 2026, ¥261,956 million in Q2, and now ¥267,954 million in Q3. EPS has moved from a loss of ¥114.52 in Q4 2025 to ¥8.70, ¥20.17 and...

Mitsubishi Motors (TSE:7211) has just posted Q3 2026 results with revenue of ¥715.3b and basic EPS of ¥3.54, as the market weighs these numbers against a share price of ¥435.7. The company has seen revenue move from ¥681.9b in Q3 2025 to ¥715.3b this quarter, while quarterly EPS has swung between a loss of ¥3.37 in Q3 2025 and ¥3.54 in Q3 2026. This sets up a story where modest top line progress sits alongside tight margins and a mixed earnings profile. See our full analysis for Mitsubishi...

NTT (TSE:9432) has posted its Q3 2026 numbers, with revenue at ¥3.6 trillion and basic EPS of ¥4.03, while trailing twelve month revenue sits at ¥14.1 trillion and EPS at ¥13.02. Over recent quarters, revenue has moved from ¥3.5 trillion in Q2 2026 and ¥3.3 trillion in Q1 2026, alongside EPS of ¥4.06 and ¥3.14 respectively. This sets up a picture where investors are weighing modest top line progress against shifts in profitability. With trailing net income of ¥1.1 trillion reflecting a 7.5%...

Ricoh Company: Recent Performance Snapshot Ricoh Company (TSE:7752) has drawn fresh attention after recent share price moves, with the stock up over the past week, month, and past 3 months, putting its recent performance into focus for investors. See our latest analysis for Ricoh Company. That sharp 4.86% 1 day and 10.13% 7 day share price return comes against a year to date share price return of 8.85%. The 1 year total shareholder return is a 10.73% loss and the 5 year total shareholder...

Nikon (TSE:7731) Q3 2026 earnings snapshot Nikon (TSE:7731) has just posted Q3 2026 results with revenue of ¥171.0b and a basic EPS loss of ¥281.23, putting a sharp quarterly loss in focus for shareholders. The company has seen revenue move from ¥168.9b in Q2 2025 to ¥202.6b in Q4 2025 and then track in a ¥154.8b to ¥171.0b range through 2026 so far. Quarterly EPS has swung from a profit of ¥9.58 in Q3 2025 to a loss of ¥12.50 in Q2 2026 and now a much deeper loss in Q3 2026, framing a...