Japanese Chemicals Stock News

Kyocera (TSE:6971) has put out a busy Q3 2026 scorecard, with quarterly revenue of ¥530.6 billion and basic EPS of ¥31.20, while trailing twelve month revenue sits at ¥2.0 trillion and EPS at ¥74.45. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥493.5 billion in Q2 2025 to ¥530.6 billion in Q3 2026, with basic EPS shifting from a loss of ¥12.60 per share in Q3 2025 to ¥31.20 in the latest quarter. This feeds into trailing net profit margins that now point to a cleaner earnings profile for...

Resona Holdings reported past nine-month results to December 31, 2025, showing higher net interest income and net income, alongside stronger earnings per share versus a year earlier. At the same time, the company fully completed its November 2025 share repurchase program, retiring 21,861,200 shares for ¥34,999.95 million, which may subtly reshape its capital structure and per-share metrics. We’ll now examine how the combination of stronger earnings and the completed share buyback program...

Chiba Bank (TSE:8331) has reported Q3 2026 revenue of ¥84,291 million and basic EPS of ¥35.10, putting fresh numbers on the board for investors tracking its recent run. The bank has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥66,474 million in Q2 2025 to ¥84,291 million in Q3 2026, while basic EPS over the same stretch has ranged from ¥24.79 to ¥35.10. This gives a clear sense of the earnings power backing the current share price of ¥2,174.5. With trailing net profit margins described at 28%, the...

Otsuka (TSE:4768) has wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥317.1 billion and Basic EPS of ¥46.87, capping a trailing twelve month run that totals ¥1.32 trillion in revenue and Basic EPS of ¥169.57. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥285.4 billion and Basic EPS of ¥44.44 in Q4 FY 2024 to ¥317.1 billion and ¥46.87 in Q4 FY 2025. Over the same period, trailing twelve month Basic EPS stepped up from ¥141.04 to ¥169.57, which frames the latest report against a steadily...

Earnings trigger puts CCI Group in focus CCI Group (TSE:7381) has come onto investors’ radar after reporting nine month results to December 31, 2025, with higher net interest income, net income, and earnings per share compared with the prior year period. See our latest analysis for CCI Group. Those earnings arrived alongside a sharp shift in sentiment, with the 1 day share price return of 5.38% and 30 day share price return of 13.99% contributing to a 90 day share price return of 40.83%. The...

The board of NS Solutions Corporation ( TSE:2327 ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 3rd of June, with...

Kissei Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.'s ( TSE:4547 ) dividend will be increasing from last year's payment of the same period...

Shin-Etsu Chemical (TSE:4063) drew investor attention after reporting nine month earnings to December 31, 2025 and moving ahead with a secondary offering of 23,681,700 common shares approved by its board. See our latest analysis for Shin-Etsu Chemical. At a share price of ¥5,127.0, Shin-Etsu Chemical has seen a 5.21% 1 month share price return and a 10.40% 3 month share price return, while total shareholder return over the past year is 13.67%. This suggests momentum has been building despite...

Canon (TSE:7751) has drawn fresh attention after a cluster of developments, including a leadership change, a sizeable share repurchase program, and fourth quarter results that showed a shift from loss to profit. See our latest analysis for Canon. The recent leadership change, new share repurchase plan and return to profit appear to have coincided with stronger interest in the stock, with a 7 day share price return of 6.1% and a 3 year total shareholder return of 80.72% suggesting momentum has...

Why Yamaha Motor’s latest board meeting matters for shareholders Yamaha Motor (TSE:7272) held a board meeting on 2 February 2026 to revise its forecast for consolidated results and dividends for the fiscal year ending December 2025, a development investors typically watch closely. See our latest analysis for Yamaha Motor. At a share price of ¥1,165, Yamaha Motor has seen a 4.77% 90 day share price return, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 2.18% decline contrasts with a 71.96% gain...

As global markets experience fluctuations, with small- and mid-cap stocks facing challenges and consumer confidence in the U.S. hitting a low not seen since 2014, investors are increasingly turning their attention to high growth opportunities in Asia's tech sector. In this dynamic environment, identifying promising tech stocks involves looking for companies that demonstrate strong innovation potential and resilience amid broader economic shifts.

As global markets navigate a complex landscape of economic indicators and policy decisions, the Asian market remains a focal point for investors seeking stability and growth. With central banks maintaining steady interest rates and consumer confidence fluctuating, dividend stocks in Asia offer potential for income-seeking investors amidst these dynamic conditions.

Sony Group and TCL Electronics have signed a memorandum of understanding for a potential global joint venture covering Sony's TV and audio home entertainment business. The MOU includes an exclusivity agreement and contemplates brand licensing and operational integration across key consumer electronics markets. The arrangement would see the joint venture assume Sony's home entertainment operations, if finalized after further negotiations and approvals. For investors watching Sony Group,...

Yamato Kogyo (TSE:5444) has reported that its board resolved on February 2, 2026 to sell part of its investment securities and expects to book extraordinary income, a move that feeds directly into headline financials. See our latest analysis for Yamato Kogyo. The decision to sell part of its investment securities and recognize extraordinary income comes at a time when Yamato Kogyo’s share price, at ¥11,400, follows a 1 month share price return of 6.64% and a 3 month share price return of...

On January 22, 2026, Yamato Holdings Co., Ltd. announced that its board approved the resignation of President Yutaka Nagao effective April 1, 2026, alongside upcoming changes to representative directors and officers, and the planned retirement of Director Toshizo Kurisu after the June 2026 shareholders’ meeting. This leadership transition signals a reconfiguration of Yamato Holdings’ top management structure, which could influence how the company sets and executes its operational...

Socionext Inc. reported past earnings for the nine months ended December 31, 2025, with sales of ¥142,140 million and net income of ¥4,782 million, both lower than the prior-year period. The sharp drop in basic earnings per share from continuing operations, to ¥27.22 from ¥92.10 a year earlier, highlights considerable pressure on profitability. We will now examine how this weaker nine-month profit performance shapes Socionext’s investment narrative and what it could mean for...

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Why Amano’s new buyback is back on investors’ radar Amano (TSE:6436) has put a fresh share repurchase program on the table, authorizing up to 1,147,000 shares, or 1.61% of its float, for up to ¥5,000 million through March 2026. See our latest analysis for Amano. Amano’s new repurchase plan comes after a softer patch in the share price, with a 30 day share price return of 6.93% and a year to date share price decline of 7.66%, while the 5 year total shareholder return of 85.95% points to...

Marubeni Corporation recently reached financial close on a 700 MW onshore wind project in Saudi Arabia, underscoring its role in supplying renewable power capacity in the Middle East. This large-scale project highlights how Marubeni’s infrastructure expertise is being applied to energy transition opportunities in a region traditionally dominated by hydrocarbons. We’ll now examine how this major Saudi wind project shapes Marubeni’s investment narrative, particularly its positioning within...

The board of The Kita-Nippon Bank, Ltd. ( TSE:8551 ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of ¥84.00 per share on...

The board of The 77 Bank, Ltd. ( TSE:8341 ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of ¥113.00 per share on the 30th...

The Akita Bank, Ltd. ( TSE:8343 ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of ¥75.00 per share on the 26th of June...

FLECT Co., Ltd. ( TSE:4414 ), might not be a large cap stock, but it saw significant share price movement during recent...

Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...