Japanese Communications Stock News

Shareholders of Mercari, Inc. ( TSE:4385 ) will be pleased this week, given that the stock price is up 12% to JP¥3,567...

Nomura Research Institute, Ltd. has reported past earnings for the nine months ended December 31, 2025, with sales of ¥602,333 million and net income of ¥83,201 million, both higher than the prior-year period. The rise in basic earnings per share from continuing operations to ¥145.21, compared with ¥125.15 a year earlier, highlights improved profitability on a per-share basis. We’ll now examine how this stronger nine-month earnings performance, especially the uplift in net income, may...

Despite an already strong run, JX Advanced Metals Corporation ( TSE:5016 ) shares have been powering on, with a gain of...

JAPAN MATERIAL (TSE:6055) has reported another solid quarterly result for Q3 2026, with revenue of ¥16.1b and basic EPS of ¥27.26, set against trailing twelve month revenue of ¥59.1b and EPS of ¥98.19. The company’s revenue increased from ¥12.3b in Q3 2025 to ¥16.1b in Q3 2026, while quarterly EPS rose from ¥19.01 to ¥27.26 over the same period. Trailing net profit margin stands at 17.1% compared with 14% a year ago, and earnings are up 51.1% over that time, which points to a set of results...

Canon Inc. recently announced a series of moves, including the promotion of Executive Vice President Kazuto Ogawa to president and chief operating officer in March 2026, a new share repurchase program of up to ¥200,000 million for as many as 54,000,000 shares by January 2027, and updated guidance alongside its 2025 results. The company’s shift in leadership, combined with a return to quarterly profitability and a commitment to ongoing ¥80-per-share dividends, underscores a broad reset of...

If you are wondering whether ORIX is still attractively priced after its recent run, or if the easy money has already been made, this article walks you through what the current share price might be implying. ORIX shares last closed at ¥5,429, with returns of 13.3% over 7 days, 15.5% over 30 days, 17.6% year to date and 79.3% over the past year, plus 156.9% over 3 years and 266.5% over 5 years. Recent price moves have been accompanied by ongoing attention on ORIX's position in Japan's...

Aozora Bank (TSE:8304) drew fresh attention after reporting nine-month 2025 results alongside steady dividend guidance and a new quarterly dividend, a combination that income-focused investors often pay close attention to. See our latest analysis for Aozora Bank. The latest nine month earnings update and reaffirmed dividend guidance have coincided with a strong run in the shares, with a 90 day share price return of 28.31% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 33.92%. This suggests that...

Mitsui & Co., Ltd. reported nine‑month results to December 31, 2025, with sales of ¥10,356,267 million and net income of ¥611,950 million, and issued full‑year 2026 profit guidance of ¥820,000 million, or ¥286.26 per basic share. At the same time, renewed attention on Warren Buffett’s sizeable Berkshire Hathaway stake in Japan’s trading houses has drawn fresh focus to Mitsui’s role in this group. Next, we’ll examine how Mitsui’s new profit guidance and Buffett‑linked investor interest may...

In January 2026, Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group, Inc. reported results for the nine months ended December 31, 2025, with net income rising to ¥266,673 million and basic earnings per share from continuing operations increasing to ¥378.37. An interesting aspect of this update is that net interest loss narrowed to ¥38,032 million, highlighting improved earnings despite ongoing pressure on interest income. With earnings and per-share profitability higher over the nine-month period, we will now...

Teijin earnings trigger fresh look at the stock Teijin (TSE:3401) just posted nine month results to December 31, 2025, reporting sales of ¥659,878 million and a shift from prior year profit to a net loss of ¥58,970 million. The report included basic and diluted loss per share of ¥305.81 from continuing operations, compared with basic and diluted earnings per share of ¥264.66 in the same period a year earlier. See our latest analysis for Teijin. Despite the swing to a net loss, Teijin’s recent...

Guidance upgrade and record EPS expectations put Recruit in focus Recruit Holdings (TSE:6098) raised its 2026 revenue outlook by ¥66.1b to ¥3,664.7b and now expects full year revenue, profit and basic EPS to all reach record levels, with EPS guidance of ¥335, up 23.4% year over year. See our latest analysis for Recruit Holdings. Despite the upgraded guidance and the ongoing share buyback completed on February 4, Recruit’s recent share price performance has been weak. The 30 day share price...

Tokyo Ohka Kogyo (TSE:4186) closed FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥64.3b and basic EPS of ¥94.10, capping off a twelve month stretch that produced trailing revenue of ¥237.0b and EPS of ¥278.42. Over the past year, the company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥54.4b and EPS of ¥58.22 in FY 2024 Q4 to ¥64.3b and EPS of ¥94.10 in FY 2025 Q4, while trailing twelve month revenue rose from ¥201.0b and EPS of ¥187.30 in FY 2024 Q4 to ¥237.0b and EPS of ¥278.42 in the latest period. With...

Furukawa Ltd (TSE:5715) has put up a punchy Q3 2026 print, with revenue of ¥52,339 million and basic EPS of ¥145.02, set against a trailing 12 month revenue base of ¥204,991 million and EPS of ¥429.40. Over recent quarters the company has seen revenue move from ¥45,865 million in Q2 2025 to ¥55,017 million in Q4 2025, then settle at ¥52,339 million in Q3 2026. Quarterly EPS has ranged from ¥176.83 in Q2 2025 to ¥70.21 in Q1 2026 before landing at ¥145.02 this quarter. With net income trends...

If you are wondering whether Komatsu is still reasonably priced after its recent run, this article will walk through what the current share price might be implying about value. Komatsu shares last closed at ¥7,430, with reported returns of 6.9% over 7 days, 43.2% over 30 days, 46.6% year to date, 68.8% over 1 year, 160.1% over 3 years and 179.3% over 5 years, which sets an interesting backdrop for any valuation check. This piece was prompted as part of ongoing coverage aimed at keeping...

As global markets navigate a landscape marked by mixed performances across major indices and shifting economic indicators, investors are increasingly attentive to the cooling U.S. labor market and fluctuating sentiments around artificial intelligence investments. Amid this backdrop, dividend stocks continue to attract attention for their potential to provide steady income streams, particularly in sectors that have shown resilience or value orientation during recent market rotations.

Sumitomo Corporation recently reported results for the nine months ended December 31, 2025, with revenue of ¥5,382,725 million and net income of ¥408,455 million, and also issued guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, targeting profit attributable to owners of the parent of ¥570,000 million and earnings per share of ¥473.07. Alongside these figures, Sumitomo announced an extensive slate of management and executive changes effective April 1, 2026, signaling an internal...

Shindengen Electric Manufacturing (TSE:6844) has posted its Q3 2026 numbers with revenue of ¥29,560 million and basic EPS of ¥309.36, alongside net income excluding extra items of ¥3,193 million. This puts a clear spotlight on how profitability is tracking through the year. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥25,612 million in Q2 2025 to ¥27,062 million in Q2 2026 and then to ¥29,560 million in Q3 2026. Basic EPS has ranged from a loss of ¥127.29 in Q2 2025 to ¥94.85 in Q2 2026...

Obayashi (TSE:1802) just put out its Q3 2026 scorecard, reporting quarterly revenue of ¥671.1b and basic EPS of ¥77.81. On a trailing twelve month basis, revenue is ¥2.6t and EPS is ¥258.61. The company’s revenue increased from ¥640.6b in Q3 2025 to ¥671.1b in Q3 2026, with basic EPS over that same period rising from ¥56.42 to ¥77.81 and trailing twelve month EPS moving from ¥171.71 to ¥258.61. These figures point to higher profitability and a wider net margin that investors may weigh against...

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Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (TSE:8316) has just wrapped up a share buyback, alongside reporting higher net interest income and net income for the nine months to December 31, 2025, giving investors fresh numbers to assess. See our latest analysis for Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group. The latest earnings update and completed share buyback sit alongside strong recent momentum, with a 16.77% 1 month share price return and a 43.32% 3 month share price return. The 1 year total shareholder return...

Kawasaki Heavy Industries (TSE:7012) has reported a busy Q3 2026 scorecard, with revenue at about ¥565.1 billion and Basic EPS of ¥261.79, supported by net income of ¥43,764 million. The company’s revenue has moved from roughly ¥439.9 billion in Q2 2025 to ¥523.2 billion in Q3 2025 and then to ¥565.1 billion in Q3 2026. Over the same periods, quarterly Basic EPS shifted from a loss of ¥10.20 in Q2 2025 to ¥182.03 in Q3 2025 and ¥261.79 in the latest quarter. These figures may encourage...

Nippon Steel Corporation ( TSE:5401 ) has announced that on 25th of June, it will be paying a dividend of¥12.00, which...

Hiroshima Electric RailwayLtd (TSE:9033) posted Q3 2026 revenue of ¥8,828 million with a basic EPS loss of ¥1.35, while trailing 12 month basic EPS sat at ¥57.67 on revenue of ¥33,959 million and net income of ¥1,752 million, helped by a ¥2.1 billion one off gain and a net margin of 5.2%. Over recent quarters the company has seen revenue move from ¥8,372 million in Q2 2025 to ¥8,090 million in Q3 2025, then to ¥9,246 million in Q4 2025, followed by ¥7,889 million, ¥7,996 million and ¥8,828...

Chuo Warehouse (TSE:9319) has reported its Q3 2026 numbers with revenue of ¥6.9b and net income of ¥351m, translating to basic EPS of ¥19.26, as the market weighs how this quarter fits into the company’s recent profit run. Over the past few quarters, revenue has moved in a tight band around ¥7.1b, from ¥6.9b in Q2 2025 to ¥7.1b in Q3 2025 and ¥7.1b in Q2 2026, while basic EPS has ranged from ¥10.99 in Q2 2025 up to ¥31.91 in Q1 2026, giving investors a clear view of how margins are shifting...