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Shareholders might have noticed that Sumitomo Forestry Co., Ltd. ( TSE:1911 ) filed its annual result this time last...

Hokkaido Electric’s new ¥40 billion convertible bond Hokkaido Electric Power Company (TSE:9509) has launched a ¥40 billion convertible corporate bond, which is callable and matures in March 2031. This funding move could influence how equity and credit investors view the stock. See our latest analysis for Hokkaido Electric Power Company. The bond announcement comes after a period of stronger share price momentum. The latest share price is ¥1,185.5, with a 1-day share price return of 2.64%, a...

Investors in BuySell Technologies Co.,Ltd. ( TSE:7685 ) had a good week, as its shares rose 5.8% to close at JP¥5,510...

It's been a good week for Sega Sammy Holdings Inc. ( TSE:6460 ) shareholders, because the company has just released its...

Tokio Marine Holdings (TSE:8766) is restructuring its board and executive ranks, moving to a Company with Audit and Supervisory Committee framework. The company plans to increase outside, female, and non Japanese directors to refresh governance and broaden perspectives. New executive roles, including a Chief AI Officer, are being created to support faster decision making and tighter oversight. For investors tracking Tokio Marine Holdings, these governance changes come with the shares at...

If you are wondering whether SoftBank's current share price really reflects what you are getting, you are not alone. Many investors are asking what a fair value looks like right now. The stock last closed at ¥214.5, with returns of 1.1% over 7 days, a 0.7% decline over 30 days, a 0.8% decline year to date, and gains of 5.6% over 1 year, 60.0% over 3 years, and 90.2% over 5 years that may catch your eye. Recent news coverage has focused on SoftBank's position in the Japanese telecom sector...

It's been a good week for Kirin Holdings Company, Limited ( TSE:2503 ) shareholders, because the company has just...

Asahi Intecc Co., Ltd. ( TSE:7747 ) just released its half-yearly report and things are looking bullish. The company...

Shareholders of Nippon Paint Holdings Co., Ltd. ( TSE:4612 ) will be pleased this week, given that the stock price is...

Shareholders in Olympus Corporation ( TSE:7733 ) had a terrible week, as shares crashed 21% to JP¥1,563 in the week...

Shareholders of Mitsui Kinzoku Company, Limited ( TSE:5706 ) will be pleased this week, given that the stock price is...

Eisai Co., Ltd.'s ( TSE:4523 ) stock showed strength, with investors undeterred by its weak earnings report. We think...

Shareholders of MTG Co., Ltd. ( TSE:7806 ) will be pleased this week, given that the stock price is up 20% to JP¥5,270...

There's been a major selloff in Appier Group, Inc. ( TSE:4180 ) shares in the week since it released its annual report...

Shareholders of Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. ( TSE:7272 ) will be pleased this week, given that the stock price is up 15% to...

Shareholders of ASICS Corporation ( TSE:7936 ) will be pleased this week, given that the stock price is up 16% to...

In recent weeks, Efficient Power Conversion announced a licensing deal giving Renesas Electronics access to its low-voltage eGaN power technology, while Renesas also expanded a multi‑billion‑dollar manufacturing collaboration with GlobalFoundries to support advanced automotive and industrial chips. Together, these agreements deepen Renesas’ capabilities in next‑generation power and automotive semiconductors while bolstering supply resilience through both second‑sourced GaN devices and...

In February 2026, Toray Industries reported nine‑month results showing broadly flat sales at ¥1,919,493 million but lower net income of ¥40,164 million year on year, and also updated full‑year guidance with revenue trimmed to ¥2,600,000 million while core operating income and profit forecasts were maintained. At the same time, Toray joined a 14‑company, five‑country renewable plastics supply chain for Sony’s audio‑visual products and reshaped its senior leadership, signaling a focus on...

Asahi Kasei Corporation recently reported nine‑month results to December 31, 2025, with sales of ¥2,261,263 million and net income rising to ¥120,607 million, alongside basic earnings per share of ¥88.82 from continuing operations. At the same time, the company revised its full-year guidance to forecast net sales of ¥3.07 trillion, operating income of ¥225,000 million, and net income attributable to owners of the parent of ¥145,000 million, implying full-year earnings per share of...

In February 2026, Sanrio Company, Ltd. raised its full-year guidance for the year ending March 31, 2026, lifting net sales expectations to JPY 190,600 million, operating profit to JPY 75,100 million, profit attributable to owners of parent to JPY 52,000 million (JPY 215.84 EPS), and increasing its planned year-end dividend to JPY 35.00 per share while approving a stock split and related amendments to its Articles of Incorporation effective April 1, 2026. The company linked these upgrades and...

Guidance cut and nine month earnings set the context for Iwatani shares Iwatani (TSE:8088) recently reduced its full year earnings guidance while also reporting steady nine month results. This combination puts the stock in focus for how investors weigh risk in its core businesses. See our latest analysis for Iwatani. Iwatani's share price is at ¥1,887.5, with a 1 day share price return of 1.72% but a 7 day share price return showing a 4.62% decline. Its 1 year total shareholder return of...

What THK’s recent performance could mean for investors THK (TSE:6481) has drawn fresh attention after a recent move in its share price, with the stock showing mixed short term swings but positive returns over the month and past 3 months. See our latest analysis for THK. At the current share price of ¥4,768, THK’s recent 9.5% 1 month share price return and 26.2% 3 month share price return sit alongside a 36.0% 1 year total shareholder return. This suggests that momentum has been building over...

Toyo Tanso (TSE:5310) has wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥12.1b and basic EPS of ¥44.49, capping a year in which trailing twelve month revenue came in at ¥46.2b and EPS at ¥260.53. Over the past few quarters, the company has seen revenue move from ¥14.0b and EPS of ¥132.13 in Q4 FY 2024 to ¥11.1b and EPS of ¥88.21 in Q3 FY 2025, before landing at the latest Q4 figures. This sets up a results season in which investors are closely watching how margins are holding up against...

Metaplanet (TSE:3350) closed FY 2025 with Q4 revenue of ¥4.4 billion and a basic EPS loss of ¥94.68, alongside trailing twelve month revenue of ¥8.9 billion and a basic EPS loss of ¥131.34. Over recent quarters the company has seen revenue move from ¥877.24 million in Q1 2025 to ¥1.24 billion in Q2, ¥2.4 billion in Q3 and ¥4.4 billion in Q4. Quarterly EPS moved from a loss of ¥12.35 in Q1 to profits of ¥19.91 in Q2 and ¥9.56 in Q3, before dropping back into a deeper loss in Q4. This keeps the...