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In July 2026, Ryohin Keikaku Co., Ltd. held a board meeting and raised its full-year consolidated earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2026, increasing projected operating revenue to ¥907,000 million, operating profit to ¥98,000 million, and net income attributable to owners of parent to ¥67,000 million. The revision was driven by stronger-than-expected third-quarter performance, with overseas operations and improved profitability lifting operating revenue and profit above...

In July 2026, Kanadevia Corporation announced a partnership with Bahwan Engineering Company LLC to cooperate on green hydrogen and e-methane project development across all stages in Oman, combining Kanadevia’s water electrolysis stack technology with Bahwan’s local engineering and construction capabilities. This collaboration could deepen Kanadevia’s presence in low-carbon fuels while testing how effectively it can translate core hydrogen technology into international project wins. Next,...

Daikin Industries previously expanded its European portfolio by introducing the EWYK-QZ modular air-to-water heat pump, which uses an eco-friendly refrigerant to meet tightening environmental standards. This move highlights how Daikin is aligning its product roadmap with government-backed incentives for heat pumps and evolving regional regulations on sustainable heating and cooling. We’ll now examine how Daikin’s eco-friendly EWYK-QZ heat pump launch shapes the company’s investment narrative...

FP Movement announced that it has partnered with ASICS for a limited-edition footwear collaboration, reimagining the GEL-NIMBUS® 28 and GEL-CHALLENGER® 15 with lifestyle-driven designs, golden hour-inspired colorways, and distribution through FPMovement.com, ASICS.com, select FP Movement stores, and Dick's Sporting Goods from July 7, 2026, for a limited time. By pairing ASICS' performance technologies with FP Movement's design and community run events in New York and Los Angeles, the...

Mitsubishi Electric, Kyoto University’s Institute of Advanced Energy, and the National Institute for Fusion Science recently announced they have developed and tested an advanced microwave plasma measurement system on the Heliotron J fusion device, enabling simultaneous, long-duration monitoring of extreme-temperature fusion plasma conditions. This collaboration supports Japan’s government-backed fusion energy initiatives and could enhance Mitsubishi Electric’s role in next-generation,...

Buyback completion and growth plans put Dai Nippon Printing in focus Dai Nippon Printing (TSE:7912) has completed a share repurchase of 2,638,400 shares, or 0.61% of outstanding stock, for ¥7,205.51 million, following guidance outlined at its recent Analyst/Investor Day. See our latest analysis for Dai Nippon Printing. The share price of Dai Nippon Printing has eased over the past week, but a 20.72% 1 month share price return and 12.56% year to date share price return sit alongside a 5 year...

In early July 2026, Komatsu Ltd. completed a share repurchase of 9,586,700 shares for ¥61,707.97 million and issued two unsecured straight bonds totaling ¥50.00 billion, including a ¥20.00 billion green bond due 2029 and a ¥30.00 billion bond due 2031. This combination of balance sheet reshaping through buybacks and the issuance of a labeled green bond highlights Komatsu’s evolving capital structure and sustainability-focused funding approach. We’ll now consider how Komatsu’s completion of...

As geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and energy market volatility capture global attention, Asian markets have shown mixed performance, with some regions experiencing declines while others see gains driven by technology sectors. In such an environment, dividend stocks can offer a measure of stability and income potential, making them an attractive consideration for investors looking to navigate uncertain times.

SBI Shinsei Bank (TSE:8303) is back in focus after raising its year-end dividend for the fiscal year ended March 2026 to ¥42.00 per share, up from a previously forecast ¥34.00, on the back of a sharp lift in full-year earnings. See our latest analysis for SBI Shinsei Bank.

AEON FantasyLTD (TSE:4343) has opened Q1 2027 with revenue of ¥24.6 billion and basic EPS of ¥49.84, alongside net income of ¥986 million, giving investors a fresh read on both top line scale and per share profitability. Over the past year the company has seen quarterly revenue move between ¥23.3 billion and ¥25.6 billion while basic EPS has ranged from a loss of ¥33.78 to a gain of ¥81.77, with trailing 12 month EPS at ¥183.53 and net income at ¥3.6 billion providing the broader earnings...

Fast Retailing Co., Ltd. ( TSE:9983 ) just released its quarterly report and things are looking bullish. The company...

Yokowo Co., Ltd. ( TSE:6800 ), might not be a large cap stock, but it received a lot of attention from a substantial...

YASKAWA Electric (TSE:6506) opened FY 2027 with Q1 revenue of ¥138.9 billion and basic EPS of ¥20.99, against trailing twelve month revenue of ¥555.5 billion and EPS of ¥130.06 that frame the latest print. Over recent quarters the company has seen revenue move from ¥125.6 billion in Q1 2026 to a peak of ¥146.9 billion in Q4 2026 before landing at ¥138.9 billion in Q1 2027. Quarterly EPS over the same period ranged from ¥26.81 to ¥43.55 before the latest ¥20.99 figure. This sets up a results...

Aeon (TSE:8267) has released its Q1 2027 numbers, with revenue at ¥2.9 trillion and basic EPS of ¥4.99, set against trailing twelve month EPS of ¥33.82 that reflects reported earnings growth of 393.3% year over year. Over recent periods, revenue has moved from ¥2.57 trillion in Q1 2026 to ¥2.97 trillion in Q4 2026 and now ¥2.94 trillion in Q1 2027. Quarterly EPS has ranged from a loss of ¥2.54 per share in Q1 2026 to ¥30.22 in Q4 2026 before landing at ¥4.99 this quarter. Together these...

Mizuho Financial Group has recently completed a series of large fixed-income offerings, including multiple US$-denominated floating and fixed-to-floating senior notes and ¥73.50 billion and ¥107.00 billion in subordinated unsecured notes due July 17, 2036. At the same time, the group finished a ¥39,573.65 million share repurchase program and refreshed its board, moves that together reshape its capital structure, funding mix, and governance profile. We’ll now examine how Mizuho’s recent wave...

Japan Display (TSE:6740) has moved to close its wholly owned Hong Kong sales subsidiary, JDI Hong Kong Limited, after a July 9 board decision. The company has linked the shutdown to a broader overhaul of its overseas sales operations. See our latest analysis for Japan Display. Against the backdrop of this overseas restructuring, Japan Display’s recent price action has been mixed, with a 1-day share price return of 4% but a 90-day share price return that is down 36.59%. The 1-year total...

In early July 2026, Kawasaki Heavy Industries’ board approved plans to issue new shares and zero-coupon bonds maturing in 2031 and 2033, alongside ¥50.0 billion zero-coupon non-convertible bond offerings for each maturity, both priced at 101% under Regulation S. This funding mix signals a significant shift in how the company may balance equity and debt, with implications for its capital structure, financing costs, and future investment capacity. Next, we will examine how Kawasaki Heavy...

Nidec Corporation held a board meeting on June 29, 2026 to consider applying for an extension to the filing deadline of its annual securities report for the 53rd fiscal year ended March 31, 2026. This decision point around delayed financial disclosure may prompt investors to reassess how Nidec’s governance and reporting practices align with its longer-term transformation efforts. We’ll now examine how Nidec’s move to seek extra time for its annual securities report could influence the...

Investors in Tsuruha Holdings Inc. ( TSE:3391 ) had a good week, as its shares rose 5.8% to close at JP¥2,257 following...

It looks like Uchida Yoko Co., Ltd. ( TSE:8057 ) is about to go ex-dividend in the next 4 days. The ex-dividend date...

Rigaku Holdings (TSE:268A) is in focus after group company Rigaku Corporation opened the Rigaku Solutions Center Osaka, a new training hub for semiconductor metrology service engineers at its Osaka Plant. See our latest analysis for Rigaku Holdings. The latest move to expand Rigaku's semiconductor training capability comes as the stock posts a 1 day share price return of 10.98% to ¥2,456, while its year to date share price return of 96.79% and 1 year total shareholder return of 233.59%...

Kotobuki Spirits (TSE:2222) has given investors fresh information by releasing sales guidance for the first quarter ended June 30, 2026. The company is projecting revenue of ¥18,668 million, providing a new reference point for assessing the stock. See our latest analysis for Kotobuki Spirits. The latest sales guidance lands at a time when Kotobuki Spirits’ share price has been strong, with a 9.03% 1 month share price return and a 44.12% year to date share price return, alongside a 5 year...

Weathernews (TSE:4825) has wrapped up FY 2026 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥6.2 billion and basic EPS of ¥23.28, while trailing 12 month figures stand at ¥24.5 billion in revenue and EPS of ¥85.76 as earnings grew 22.2% over the past year. The company has seen revenue move from ¥23.5 billion and EPS of ¥70.38 on a trailing basis in FY 2025 to the latest ¥24.5 billion and ¥85.76, as earnings growth has run ahead of the five year compound rate of 13.4% per year. With the trailing net profit...

Fast Retailing (TSE:9983) has reported Q3 2026 revenue of ¥1,009,955 million and basic EPS of ¥478.37, with trailing 12 month revenue at ¥3,849,013 million and basic EPS at ¥1,694.71. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥895,006 million in Q2 2025 to above ¥1,000,000 million in each of the last three quarters. Basic EPS has shifted from ¥331.19 in Q2 2025 to ¥478.37 in the latest period, alongside trailing 12 month net income of ¥519,987 million. With net profit margins higher...