Japanese Communications Stock News

Olympus (TSE:7733) has kicked off a wide-ranging restructuring, which includes laying off about 2,000 employees and implementing several leadership changes. This transformation is intended to boost innovation, streamline its structure, and improve efficiency. See our latest analysis for Olympus. Olympus’s sweeping restructuring and leadership shake-up arrived after a tough stretch for investors, with the stock’s share price down nearly 19% year-to-date and the total shareholder return falling...

Duskin (TSE:4665) shared its first half results for FY2025, posting higher net sales and profits compared to last year. Alongside these improvements, the company updated its scope of consolidation, which may indicate a potential shift in strategy. See our latest analysis for Duskin. The latest results seem to have put a bit of spark into Duskin’s shares, with a 1.61% bump in the last trading day and positive momentum carrying its year-to-date share price return to nearly 2%. That said, the...

NS Solutions (TSE:2327) shared its forecast for the upcoming fiscal year and revealed a higher interim dividend. These announcements quickly put the company in the spotlight for investors focused on earnings and steady shareholder returns. See our latest analysis for NS Solutions. After announcing strong earnings guidance and lifting its interim dividend, NS Solutions attracted attention in a market where tech valuations have sparked plenty of debate. While the latest share price sits at...

Hyakujushi Bank (TSE:8386) is drawing attention after unveiling a share repurchase program, revising its earnings and dividend forecasts upward, and reporting impressive interim financial results, all in one busy announcement cycle. See our latest analysis for Hyakujushi Bank. Momentum around Hyakujushi Bank has surged in recent months, as upbeat financials and shareholder-focused moves have caught investors’ attention. Following these announcements, the share price posted a 13.7% return over...

Glory (TSE:6457) shares have edged up slightly in the past day, continuing a year marked by steady gains. Investors watching the capital goods sector may find Glory’s trajectory worth a closer look, especially considering its recent momentum. See our latest analysis for Glory. This year’s strong run, with a 43.4% year-to-date share price return and a one-year total shareholder return of 48.7%, shows that momentum for Glory is still building. Short-term movements may ebb and flow, but that...

Ohsho Food Service Corp. recently announced a reduction in its second-quarter dividend to ¥28.00 per share, down from ¥75.00, and released consolidated earnings guidance projecting full-year net sales of ¥119.73 billion and net profit of ¥8.09 billion for the fiscal year ending March 2026. Monthly results for October 2025 showed that all company-operated stores achieved year-on-year sales growth, highlighting operational momentum despite the dividend decrease. We’ll explore how Ohsho’s...

Subaru (TSE:7270) recently revised its reported profit numbers for the first quarter, and also provided an update on its share buyback initiative. Both announcements shed light on how the company is managing transparency and shareholder returns. See our latest analysis for Subaru. Subaru’s recent announcements land against a backdrop of strong share price momentum, with a 6% gain over the past month and a 20% year-to-date share price return. Investors eyeing the longer picture will note the...

On November 4, 2025, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines held a board meeting to consider dividend payments and announced an upward revision to its 2025 fiscal year dividend guidance, raising its annual dividend forecast to ¥200.00 per share, despite simultaneously lowering its full-year profit outlook to ¥180.0 billion and operating profit to ¥104.0 billion. This move reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to shareholder returns, even as it expects softer profitability, highlighting a strategy to...

Itochu Enex Ltd (TSE:8133) just revealed a boost to its second quarter-end dividend, increasing it to JPY 31 per share compared with JPY 28 a year ago. The change takes effect with payments set for December 5, 2025. See our latest analysis for Itochu EnexLtd. That dividend hike comes after a strong run for Itochu EnexLtd. Despite some recent volatility, including a challenging last quarter, the stock’s total shareholder return stands at 15.2% over the past year and a remarkable 130.6% over...

Kubota (TSE:6326) is in the spotlight after reporting significant year-over-year drops in both operating profit and profit attributable to owners, primarily due to challenges faced overseas in its Farm & Industrial Machinery segment. See our latest analysis for Kubota. Despite softer earnings news, Kubota’s share price has been on a steady upward trend, gaining 14.9% over the past three months and delivering a 5.2% total shareholder return for the year. Recent strength suggests investors are...

J. Front Retailing (TSE:3086) just reported that department store sales rose 8.2% year-on-year in October. This marks three straight months of gains as demand from overseas visitors and cool weather drove apparel sales. See our latest analysis for J. Front Retailing. Momentum is building for J. Front Retailing, with this year’s steady share price climb reflecting renewed optimism after a stretch of robust store sales and stronger tourist demand. Over the past year, the stock’s total...

Nissui Corporation reported its consolidated financial results for the six months ended September 30, 2025, with net sales increasing by 2.8% and operating profit rising by 14.6%, reflecting improved operational efficiency. The removal of Seinan Suisan Co., Ltd. from the consolidation scope signals a significant structural shift that could influence Nissui’s future operations. We'll explore how operational efficiency improvements may shape perceptions of Nissui’s investment outlook going...

Oriental Land announced its second quarter 2026 results and maintained an interim dividend of ¥7 per share, consistent with the previous year, with payment scheduled for December 10, 2025. Alongside the earnings disclosure, the company provided new full-year guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, projecting net sales of ¥693.35 billion and earnings per share of ¥69.16. We'll assess how Oriental Land's latest earnings guidance shapes expectations for future revenue and profit...

In recent days, Nissan Motor revised its consolidated earnings guidance and confirmed a newly approved export-focused joint venture with Dongfeng Motor to ship China-made vehicles abroad, as shared during special calls and an investor webinar on October 30, 2025. An important insight is that these moves reflect a response to weak sales and excess capacity in China, with Nissan aiming to reach new overseas markets by leveraging local production and a shift in product strategy. We'll examine...

Mitsubishi Chemical Group recently announced a second-quarter dividend of ¥16.00 per share for the period ended September 30, 2025, steady with its payout a year ago and scheduled for payment starting December 2, 2025. The company also lowered its full-year earnings guidance, highlighting expected pressures from reduced prices and volumes in key business segments and the impact of special items related to structural reforms. We'll explore how the downward revision in full-year earnings...

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The recent earnings posted by Nifco Inc. ( TSE:7988 ) were solid, but the stock didn't move as much as we expected. We...

Yamato Kogyo (TSE:5444) just completed a substantial share buyback and announced higher earnings guidance for the year. The company cited stronger sales in Japan and less foreign exchange drag than initially feared. See our latest analysis for Yamato Kogyo. Yamato Kogyo’s combination of upgraded earnings guidance and a sizeable share buyback has fueled optimism around its business strength and capital discipline. The stock’s year-to-date share price return sits at a strong 26.95%, while its...

EDION (TSE:2730) has released its mid-year earnings for September 2025, showing net sales grew 1% compared to last year. However, profits declined across the board. The results highlight ongoing cost pressures affecting overall profitability. See our latest analysis for EDION. Shares of EDION have seen momentum fluctuate over the past year, with investors weighing the solid year-to-date share price return of 10.3% against near-term volatility. The company’s one-year total shareholder return...

Takasago Thermal Engineering (TSE:1969) just lifted its consolidated earnings outlook for the year, building on solid project progress and improved margins from tighter project management. The firm also bumped up its full-year dividend forecast, which signals confidence in market demand and internal operations. See our latest analysis for Takasago Thermal Engineering. Momentum has clearly been building for Takasago Thermal Engineering, with its share price up 46.8% year-to-date and a...

Dai-Dan (TSE:1980) has rolled out several important updates investors will want to track. The company posted a 12% gain in net sales, a sharp rise in operating profit, and announced a 3-for-1 share split that will take effect at the start of 2026. See our latest analysis for Dai-Dan. Dai-Dan’s impressive quarterly results and the upcoming share split seem to have supercharged momentum. Its 1-month share price return stands at 7.1%, and the stock has soared over 80% year-to-date. Notably, the...

Sumco Corporation ( TSE:3436 ) shareholders should be happy to see the share price up 19% in the last quarter. But that...

Tosoh (TSE:4042) updated its earnings guidance after encountering softer demand and reduced sales volumes, particularly in its Chlor-alkali and Petrochemical Groups. The revised outlook also reflects negative impacts from impairment losses this quarter. See our latest analysis for Tosoh. Recent months have seen Tosoh’s share price ebb and flow as investors balance the impacts of softened demand and impairment charges against a resilient Engineering Group and favorable currency trends. Even...

Lion (TSE:4912) just reported a 63% jump in operating profit for the nine months ending September 30, 2025, and increased its dividend forecast for this fiscal year. Both moves suggest solid momentum and management optimism. See our latest analysis for Lion. Lion's upbeat earnings and higher dividend outlook come after a year of mixed momentum. While the latest share price sits at ¥1,546.5, the 1-year total shareholder return stands at -8.99%, indicating some recent challenges. However, the...