Japanese Chemicals Stock News

Wondering if NEXON is a hidden bargain or already priced for perfection? You're not alone, especially with so much buzz around uncovering value in today's market. After climbing 8.4% in the last week and delivering a strong 43.1% year-to-date return, NEXON's share price has certainly grabbed attention. This performance has also shifted the conversation on growth expectations and risk. Recent headlines highlight NEXON's bold steps into new game launches and strategic global partnerships...

As global markets navigate a complex landscape marked by mixed performances across major indices, investors are closely watching the impact of recent monetary policy decisions and geopolitical developments. With the Federal Reserve's rate cut and a temporary trade truce between the U.S. and China providing some relief, attention turns to identifying stocks that may be trading below their fair value estimates amid these shifting conditions. In such an environment, a good stock is often...

Sumitomo Chemical Company (TSE:4005) has reported a return to profitability for the twelve months to September 30, 2025, thanks in large part to a one-off gain of ¥109.8 billion. Although the turnaround boosted its net profit margin, investors will note that earnings have declined by 38.9% per year over the last five years, which complicates straightforward comparisons to previous results. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow at 7.1% annually, but this pace is expected to trail both...

Hino Motors (TSE:7205) has staged a return to profitability, with earnings now forecast to grow at 18.4% annually, well ahead of the broader Japanese market’s projected 7.8% earnings growth per year. Net profit margins have improved as the company shifts out of a period of negative growth, but revenue is expected to increase at a more subdued pace of 1.2% annually, lagging the Japanese market average of 4.5%. On balance, improved earnings trends and a recovering profit profile are setting the...

Mitsubishi (TSE:8058) reported current net profit margins of 3.8%, a decline from last year’s 5.8%. While the company’s earnings have averaged 14% growth annually over the past five years, it experienced negative earnings growth in the most recent year. Looking ahead, Mitsubishi’s earnings are forecast to grow by 10.06% per year, outpacing the broader Japanese market’s projected 7.8% annual growth. However, revenue growth is expected to slightly lag the market at 4.3% per year. With high...

Asahi Group Holdings (TSE:2502) has updated investors on its treasury share acquisition program, revealing the purchase of more than 19 million shares on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. This move is part of the capital management plan set by the Board. See our latest analysis for Asahi Group Holdings. Asahi Group Holdings’ recent treasury share buyback appears to be supporting confidence in the company’s long-term strategy, even as momentum has cooled off lately. The 1-year total shareholder return...

Marubeni Corporation reported strong half-year results as of September 2025, posting revenue of ¥4.20 trillion and net income of ¥305.50 billion, and announced a second quarter-end dividend increase to ¥50.00 per share. The company has also issued guidance for robust full-year profits, indicating confidence in continued earnings growth heading into fiscal 2026. We’ll explore what Marubeni’s earnings momentum and higher dividend signal for the company’s broader investment narrative. Uncover...

Shimano has completed its share buyback program, acquiring 2,603,300 shares for ¥49.99 billion, and has issued new consolidated earnings guidance for the year ending December 31, 2025, projecting net sales of ¥460 billion and net income of ¥30.5 billion. This combination of capital allocation and operational forecasts indicates management’s ongoing efforts to balance shareholder returns with transparency on business performance. We'll explore how Shimano’s recently completed share repurchase...

Wondering if SoftBank Group is a bargain right now? You are not alone, especially with so many investors curious about what is driving its market value these days. The stock has had a wild ride, dropping 4.3% in the past week but surging 25.9% over the last month and an incredible 182.3% in the past year. These moves certainly grab attention for its growth story and shifting investor sentiment. Recent headlines have centered on SoftBank’s bold moves in the artificial intelligence and tech...

There are a few key trends to look for if we want to identify the next multi-bagger. Firstly, we'll want to see a...

Toyota Industries (TSE:6201) just announced a downward revision to its full-year earnings forecast, largely driven by costs from a U.S. class-action lawsuit and new tariffs. The company also suspended its interim dividend. See our latest analysis for Toyota Industries. Toyota Industries’ surprise earnings cut and dividend suspension followed a year of strong positive momentum, with the 1-year total shareholder return still an impressive 61.8%. While recent headline risks sparked some nerves,...

Lasertec (TSE:6920) just released its financial projections for the year ending June 2026, giving investors an early look at what the company expects in terms of revenue and profitability for the coming period. See our latest analysis for Lasertec. Lasertec’s latest guidance sparked strong momentum, with the 1-week share price return hitting an impressive 40.6% and a 30-day return of 53.8% as investors digested upbeat forecasts and the recently announced share buyback proposal. Looking at the...

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Despite an already strong run, Pegasus Co., Ltd. ( TSE:6262 ) shares have been powering on, with a gain of 30% in the...

With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 50.5x TSUKURUBA Inc. ( TSE:2978 ) may be sending very bearish signals at...

It's shaping up to be a tough period for ZOZO, Inc. ( TSE:3092 ), which a week ago released some disappointing interim...

The excitement of investing in a company that can reverse its fortunes is a big draw for some speculators, so even...

As you might know, Nifco Inc. ( TSE:7988 ) recently reported its half-year numbers. Nifco reported in line with analyst...

DENSO Corporation ( TSE:6902 ) shareholders are probably feeling a little disappointed, since its shares fell 7.2% to...

Last week, you might have seen that Sumitomo Corporation ( TSE:8053 ) released its half-yearly result to the market...

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation ( TSE:6503 ) investors will be delighted, with the company turning in some strong...

On October 28, 2025, Koito Manufacturing announced an upward revision to its full-year earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 2026, expecting net sales to reach ¥913 billion, operating profit to total ¥45 billion, and net income per share to be ¥100.90. This update was attributed to increased global automobile production volumes and adjusted exchange rate assumptions, signaling raised confidence in future business performance. We’ll explore how Koito Manufacturing’s improved...

Key Insights Significant control over Torex Semiconductor by retail investors implies that the general public has more...

There wouldn't be many who think Monex Group, Inc.'s ( TSE:8698 ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 2.5x is worth a...