Global inflation signals remain mixed, and services and energy costs in places like France and Ireland keep price pressures alive. For many investors that raises fresh questions about where to find reliable income. The Dividend Powerhouses screener focuses on high yield stocks with dividends above 5% that look well covered, growing and stable. This article highlights three stocks from that list that aim to deliver consistency when conditions feel uncertain.
The three dividend stocks discussed...
Why Kawasaki Heavy Industries stock is back in focus
Kawasaki Heavy Industries (TSE:7012) is drawing attention after reporting higher first quarter sales and net income, alongside fresh full year earnings guidance and dividend expectations that give investors more visibility on cash returns.
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The recent earnings beat and dividend guidance have arrived after a mixed share price stretch, with a 1-month share price return of 4.55% and the...
Nippon Prologis REIT (TSE:3283) has completed its planned portfolio reshuffle by acquiring an 18% co-ownership interest in Prologis Park Ichikawa 2 and selling a 33% co-ownership interest in Prologis Park Funabashi 5.
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Against this backdrop, Nippon Prologis REIT’s 1 day share price return of 0.92% and year to date share price decline of 7.22% sit alongside a 1 year total shareholder return of 9.63%. This suggests recent momentum has softened...
Nichirei (TSE:2871) updated investors on 7 August 2026 with revised guidance for the fiscal year ending 31 December 2026, flagging expected net sales of ¥618,500 million and earnings per share of ¥81.40.
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Nichirei’s revised FY2026 guidance comes after a strong run in the shares, with a 30 day share price return of 12.81% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 31.62%, indicating that momentum has recently picked up.
If you are weighing Nichirei’s latest...
Miura’s latest earnings spark fresh attention on the stock
Miura (TSE:6005) has drawn fresh focus after reporting first quarter 2026 results, with sales of ¥58,340 million and net income of ¥4,582 million, both higher than the same period a year earlier.
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Miura’s latest earnings have arrived after a mixed period for the stock. The share price is ¥3,203, with a 1-year total shareholder return of 12.96% but a 5-year total shareholder return that is down 27.43%...
DMG Mori (TSE:6141) is back in focus after raising its full year 2026 earnings guidance and reporting higher first half sales and net income, prompting investors to reassess the stock’s current valuation.
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At a share price of ¥3,303, DMG Mori has given investors a year to date share price return of 23.89%. The 1 year total shareholder return is slightly negative at 2.16%, while the 5 year total shareholder return is 117.53%. This suggests that long term...
In August 2026, Sanki Engineering Co., Ltd. raised its consolidated and non-consolidated earnings guidance for the year ending March 31, 2027, and scheduled a board meeting to consider the acquisition and cancellation of its own shares, while also updating its dividend outlook following a three-for-one stock split effective May 1, 2026.
The combination of higher expected net sales and profits, improved construction project margins, and plans for potential share buybacks and cancellations...
CyberAgent, Inc. announced in August 2026 that it had raised its full-year 2026 earnings guidance, projecting net sales of ¥950,000 million and operating income of ¥77,000 million, and also lifted its year-end dividend forecast to ¥20 per share, subject to approval at the December 2026 shareholder meeting.
The upward revisions, driven by stronger-than-expected performance in the Media & IP, Internet Advertising, and Game businesses, underline management’s emphasis on earnings growth, capital...
Kumagai Gumi Co., Ltd. reported past first-quarter results for the period ended June 30, 2026, with sales of ¥100,018 million versus ¥105,370 million a year earlier, while net income rose to ¥1,432 million from ¥1,160 million.
The combination of lower sales but higher net income and improved basic earnings per share to ¥8.43 from ¥6.76 highlights a focus on profitability and cost control.
Next, we will examine how Kumagai Gumi’s higher net income despite weaker sales shapes the company’s...
Dividend decision and recent board activity
The latest move from GMO internet (TSE:4784) is the board meeting on August 14, 2026, convened to consider a 100% dividend payout ratio for Q2 FY2026. This would represent a full distribution of surplus earnings to shareholders.
This dividend discussion follows another board meeting on August 10 to review a fixed asset acquisition, as well as the Q2 2026 earnings call scheduled for today. Together, these events provide investors with updated...
ASICS Corporation recently held a board meeting to consider dissolving and liquidating a consolidated subsidiary, while also raising its full-year 2026 earnings guidance to net sales of ¥1.05 trillion and operating profit of ¥195.00 billion following strong first-half results.
Alongside the upgraded outlook, ASICS lifted its interim and year-end dividend forecasts, signaling greater confidence in its cash generation and the performance of brands such as Onitsuka Tiger and SportStyle.
With...
Rising Japan Russia friction over the Kuril Islands has pushed defense and security technology firmly back into the spotlight, and investors are watching closely for which stocks might feel the heat or benefit from renewed attention on military readiness. Geopolitics can quickly reshape expectations around radar, surveillance and aerospace suppliers, and missing those shifts can be costly. This article walks through 3 Japanese defense and security technology stocks exposed to that news...
In August 2026, Suzuki Motor Corporation raised its revenue and profit guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027, increased interim and year-end dividend forecasts, and its board met to consider introducing a Restricted Stock Compensation Plan.
A separate memorandum of understanding with Air India and SkyDrive to study eVTOL-based medical logistics in India highlights Suzuki’s push into next-generation mobility solutions in a key growth market.
We’ll now look at how the raised...
Nissin Foods Holdings Co., Ltd. recently held a board meeting to consider disposing of treasury stock for additional contributions to its Board Benefit Trust, while also reporting first-quarter fiscal 2026 results showing higher sales and net income than a year earlier.
The company also reiterated full-year fiscal 2027 guidance and kept its dividend forecast steady, underscoring management’s focus on earnings visibility alongside capital returns.
Against this backdrop, we’ll explore how the...