Japanese Chemicals Stock News

In early February 2026, Panasonic Holdings Corporation lowered its full-year earnings guidance, cutting expected operating profit to ¥290,000 million and net profit attributable to the company to ¥240,000 million, mainly due to an extra ¥30 billion in restructuring costs under its Group Management Reform. At the same time, Panasonic reported nine‑month results to December 31, 2025 showing sales of ¥5,883,780 million and net income of ¥125,297 million, both down sharply from the prior year,...

Mitani Sangyo Co., Ltd.'s ( TSE:8285 ) dividend will be increasing from last year's payment of the same period to ¥8.00...

Why Mitsubishi Electric is in focus after fresh earnings and guidance Mitsubishi Electric (TSE:6503) has drawn attention after releasing Q3 2026 earnings for the nine months to December 31, 2025, alongside fresh full year guidance that gives investors clearer visibility on revenue and profit expectations. See our latest analysis for Mitsubishi Electric. The earnings update and new guidance appear to have been a clear catalyst, with a 1 day share price return of 2.26% and a 7 day share price...

When you buy shares in a company, it's worth keeping in mind the possibility that it could fail, and you could lose...

Investors in Kao Corporation ( TSE:4452 ) had a good week, as its shares rose 5.5% to close at JP¥6,529 following the...

How YONEX shares look after recent performance YONEX (TSE:7906) has drawn attention after a recent stretch where the share price is down about 3.5% over the past month and roughly 21% over the past 3 months. For investors watching the stock at around ¥3,270 per share, the move comes against a backdrop of longer term total returns, with around 53% over the past year and a very large gain over 5 years. That contrast between recent weakness and multi year strength is often where valuation...

Key Insights The considerable ownership by retail investors in CYBERDYNE indicates that they collectively have a...

It's been a good week for Tosoh Corporation ( TSE:4042 ) shareholders, because the company has just released its latest...

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

Goldwin Inc. ( TSE:8111 ) shareholders are probably feeling a little disappointed, since its shares fell 4.4% to...

Suzuki Motor Corporation ( TSE:7269 ) defied analyst predictions to release its quarterly results, which were ahead of...

As global markets experience volatility and shifts in investor sentiment, Asia's stock markets have shown resilience, with Japan's indices rising amid optimism and China's economic activity seeing modest upticks. In this dynamic environment, dividend stocks can offer a stable income stream, making them an attractive option for investors seeking to balance growth with consistent returns.

Nippon Steel Corporation reported results for the nine months to December 31, 2025, with sales rising to ¥7,256,323 million but turning from prior-year net income to a net loss of ¥45,002 million. The company’s move from earnings per share of ¥73.6 to a basic loss per share of ¥8.61 raises questions about cost pressures and profitability drivers. Next, we’ll examine how this abrupt swing to a net loss shapes Nippon Steel’s investment narrative and future risk considerations. The latest GPUs...

Nomura Holdings, Inc. recently approved a share repurchase program of up to 100,000,000 shares, or 3.41% of its free float, for ¥60,000 million by September 30, 2026, alongside releasing mixed third-quarter and nine-month earnings to December 31, 2025. An interesting aspect is that the repurchased shares are intended not only to lift capital efficiency but also to fund future stock compensation, linking capital returns directly with employee incentives. Against this backdrop, we’ll examine...

As global markets experience volatility, with small-cap and value-oriented stocks gaining traction amid concerns over AI-driven disruptions, investors are increasingly looking towards Asia for promising opportunities. In this dynamic landscape, identifying stocks that demonstrate resilience and potential for growth becomes crucial; Longhua Technology Group Ltd and two other lesser-known companies may offer such prospects in the evolving Asian market.

Recent share performance and key fundamentals Honda Motor (TSE:7267) has delivered a 3.2% one day return, adding to gains of 8.8% over the past week and around 11% over the past month, drawing fresh investor attention. Over longer periods, the stock shows a 6.8% return for the past 3 months, 8.6% year to date and a 23.2% total return over the past year, with multi year returns also remaining positive. The shares most recently closed at ¥1,692, with a 1 day move that stands out relative to...

Earnings jump refocuses attention on Tokyo Kiraboshi Financial Group Tokyo Kiraboshi Financial Group (TSE:7173) just released nine month results to December 31, 2025, with higher net interest income and net income than a year earlier. This has put its recent share price performance in the spotlight for investors. See our latest analysis for Tokyo Kiraboshi Financial Group. The latest earnings update has come after a strong run in the share price, with a 19.98% 1 month share price return and a...

Sony Group (TSE:6758) has just posted record quarterly profit and raised its full year outlook, while also expanding a ¥150,000 million share buyback program. These moves are drawing fresh attention to the stock. See our latest analysis for Sony Group. The latest 4.75% 1 day share price return to ¥3,507 comes after a weaker period, with the 30 day share price return at 10.76% and year to date share price return at 14.02%. The 5 year total shareholder return of 60.07% shows longer term holders...

Sojitz Corporation reported past earnings results for the nine months ended December 31, 2025, with revenue rising to ¥1,985,795 million and net income to ¥80,421 million from the prior-year period. The concurrent increase in basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations to ¥385.16 suggests improved efficiency in translating higher revenue into shareholder profits. Next, we will examine how this earnings growth and higher per-share profitability shape Sojitz’s investment...

Bank of Nagoya (TSE:8522) Q3 2026 Earnings Snapshot Bank of Nagoya (TSE:8522) reported total revenue of ¥28,247 million for Q3 2026 and basic EPS of ¥160.88, supported by trailing 12 month EPS of ¥399.01. Revenue increased from ¥22,635 million in Q4 2025 to ¥28,247 million in Q3 2026, while quarterly EPS rose from ¥52.17 to ¥160.88 over the same period. These headline figures are set against trailing 12 month earnings growth of 37.2% and a 19.4% net margin, which together indicate stronger...

AlsokLtd (TSE:2331) is in focus after reporting earnings for the nine months to December 31, 2025, showing higher sales, net income and basic earnings per share compared with the same period a year earlier. See our latest analysis for AlsokLtd. The latest earnings release comes after a mixed stretch for the stock. There was a 1 day share price return of 1.16% and a 7 day decline of 1.67%. Over longer periods, the 1 year total shareholder return of 12.68% and 3 year total shareholder return of...

In late January 2026, Hitachi, Ltd. announced a new share repurchase program of up to 30,000,000 shares worth ¥100,000 million, alongside reporting nine‑month sales of ¥7.50 trillion and net income of ¥638,560 million for the period ended December 31, 2025. On the same day, Hitachi also unveiled sweeping senior management changes across its digital, energy, mobility and connective industries businesses, highlighting an effort to align leadership with its evolving sector structure and digital...

Why Tadano Stock Is On Investors’ Radar Tadano (TSE:6395) has come into focus after a recent stretch of positive share performance, with the stock showing gains over the month, past 3 months, year to date, and past 3 years. For investors watching industrial names in Japan, this move is prompting a closer look at how Tadano’s current valuation, profitability, and growth profile compare with its recent trading history and broader capital goods peers. See our latest analysis for Tadano. At a...

MUFG's research team has highlighted changing expectations in currency markets ahead of the next European Central Bank policy meeting. Analysts at Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, TSE:8306, are assessing how possible ECB rate cuts, in response to slower inflation, are influencing views on the euro. The team is also examining how recent UK political tensions are feeding into sterling moves and short term trading sentiment. Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, TSE:8306, is a major global financial...