Japanese Consumer Finance Stock News

What Okinawa Cellular Telephone’s buyback announcement means for shareholders Okinawa Cellular Telephone (TSE:9436) has authorized a share repurchase program of up to 1,700,000 shares, or 1.85% of its issued share capital, capped at ¥5,000 million through April 16, 2027. The Board describes the buyback as a way to return profits to shareholders and improve capital efficiency. This puts the focus on how reduced share count and capital allocation priorities might affect your long term exposure...

Why LY stock is on investors’ radar LY (TSE:4689) has drawn fresh attention after recent trading saw the stock down 2.4% on the day and roughly 7.9% over the past week, against mixed longer term returns. See our latest analysis for LY. Despite the recent pullback, the stock’s 90 day share price return of 4.46% contrasts with a 1 year total shareholder return that has declined 21.41%, while the 3 year total shareholder return sits 16.44% higher. This suggests momentum has cooled after earlier...

Toei AnimationLtd (TSE:4816) has wrapped up FY 2026 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥26,528 million and basic EPS of ¥35.00, supported by trailing 12 month revenue of ¥93,669 million and EPS of ¥122.67. Over recent periods the company has seen quarterly revenue range from ¥19,488 million to ¥26,528 million and basic EPS move between ¥24.17 and ¥37.92. This gives investors a clear view of how the top line and per share earnings have tracked through the year. With a trailing net margin of 26.8%...

Why Mitsubishi (TSE:8058) is on investors’ radar today Mitsubishi (TSE:8058) has drawn attention after its recent share price move, with the stock showing double digit total returns over the past year and over multi year periods, prompting fresh interest in its valuation. See our latest analysis for Mitsubishi. The share price has continued to push higher in recent months, with a 13.27% 1 month share price return and 16.29% 3 month share price return. The 1 year total shareholder return of...

Why Minebea Mitsumi’s latest earnings and forecast update matter for shareholders Minebea Mitsumi (TSE:6479) has put earnings and guidance in the spotlight, pairing its full year results with a raised profit outlook tied to asset revaluation gains and stronger internal cash generation. See our latest analysis for MINEBEA MITSUMI. The earnings announcement and higher profit forecast have arrived alongside a sharp shift in sentiment, with a 38.49% 1 month share price return and a 95.89% 1 year...

Kuraray (TSE:3405) opened Q1 2026 with revenue of ¥200.9b and basic EPS of ¥25.62, setting a clean reference point after a volatile prior year that included both profits and losses. Over recent quarters, revenue has ranged between ¥193.5b and ¥215.0b. Basic EPS has moved from a loss of ¥49.88 in Q4 2025 to a profit of ¥25.62 in the latest period, giving investors a clearer read on how margins are tracking quarter to quarter. See our full analysis for Kuraray. With the headline numbers set,...

Leadership changes, dividend plans and return policy under review Shiga Bank (TSE:8366) has called a May 13, 2026 board meeting to review executive leadership changes, a dividend proposal for the March 31, 2026 record date, and its shareholder return policy. See our latest analysis for Shiga Bank. Shiga Bank’s ¥2,014.0 share price comes after a 1-day share price return of 1.92% and 7-day return of 4.19%, while the 30-day share price return is down 4.10%. Even so, the year-to-date share price...

Intro: Nippon Kayaku’s FY 2026 earnings snapshot Nippon Kayaku (TSE:4272) has wrapped up FY 2026 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥67,253 million and basic EPS of ¥49.09, rounding out a trailing twelve month EPS of ¥161.18 on revenue of ¥241,851 million. Over the past six quarters, the company has seen revenue move from ¥54,629 million in Q4 FY 2025 to ¥67,253 million in Q4 FY 2026, while quarterly EPS shifted from ¥26.14 to ¥49.09, setting up a picture of FY 2026 in which higher profitability...

Round One (TSE:4680) has just wrapped up FY 2026 with Q4 revenue of ¥53,883 million and basic EPS of ¥20.08, capping a year where trailing twelve month revenue reached ¥189,548 million and EPS came in at ¥63.30. Over the last two reported fiscal years, quarterly revenue has ranged from ¥40,606 million to ¥53,883 million while basic EPS has moved between ¥9.36 and ¥20.76. This gives investors a clearer view of how the top and bottom line have tracked through the cycle. With a trailing net...

Tokai Carbon (TSE:5301) has opened 2026 with Q1 revenue of ¥81.7 billion and basic EPS of ¥7.29, putting fresh numbers on the table for investors focused on the company’s earnings rebuild. Over recent periods, revenue has moved from ¥80.3 billion in Q1 2025 to ¥85.6 billion in Q4 2025 and then to ¥81.7 billion in Q1 2026. Quarterly basic EPS has shifted from ¥14.18 to ¥17.44 over 2025 before landing at ¥7.29 in the latest quarter, against a trailing twelve month EPS of ¥87.16. With earnings...

Skylark Holdings (TSE:3197) opened Q1 2026 with revenue of ¥121.3b and basic EPS of ¥24.29, setting the tone for how investors assess its latest trading update. Over the past year, the company has seen revenue move from ¥111.7b in Q1 2025 to ¥121.3b in Q1 2026, while basic EPS over the same quarters went from ¥19.17 to ¥24.29. Trailing twelve month EPS stood at ¥78.73 on revenue of ¥467.4b. With earnings growth over the last 12 months running ahead of revenue and net profit margins edging...

freee K.K (TSE:4478) has just posted its Q3 2026 numbers, with revenue at approximately ¥10.9b and basic EPS of ¥0.39, while trailing 12 month figures show revenue of about ¥40.3b and basic EPS of ¥11.60. Over recent quarters, revenue has moved from roughly ¥7.9b in Q2 2025 to ¥10.2b in Q2 2026 and ¥10.9b in Q3 2026, as basic EPS shifted from ¥10.67 to ¥2.54 and then ¥0.39, giving investors a clearer view of how growth and profitability are balancing out. Margins are very much in focus here,...

NOK (TSE:7240) FY 2026 earnings at a glance NOK (TSE:7240) has wrapped up FY 2026 with Q4 revenue of ¥180.7 billion and basic EPS of ¥130.4, capping a 52.8% year over year earnings jump over the trailing twelve months that was aided by a ¥22.9 billion one off gain. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥177.8 billion in Q4 2025 to ¥180.7 billion in Q4 2026, while basic EPS moved from ¥8.5 to ¥130.4 over the same period, and trailing twelve month EPS reached ¥284.8. Against that...

Mitsui Kinzoku Company (TSE:5706) has wrapped up FY 2026 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥216,325 million and basic EPS of ¥737.78, underpinned by net income excluding extra items of ¥42,210 million, and these results sit against trailing 12 month EPS of ¥1,595.45 on revenue of ¥758,532 million. Over recent quarters the company has seen revenue move from ¥177,895 million with EPS of ¥524.42 in Q3 FY 2026 to ¥216,325 million with EPS of ¥737.78 in Q4 FY 2026. Trailing 12 month net income...

Why Max (TSE:6454) is on investors' radar after earnings and buyback news Max (TSE:6454) has drawn fresh attention after reporting full year results alongside a new share repurchase program. This combination puts both its recent performance and capital allocation in focus for investors. See our latest analysis for Max. Max’s share price is now ¥1,787, with a 1 month share price return of 8.96% and a year to date gain of 3.44%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 62.59% and very large 5...

Nippon Shokubai (TSE:4114) has just wrapped up FY 2026 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥100.6b and basic EPS of ¥16.17, providing a basis for assessing what these numbers indicate for margins and earnings quality. Over the last six quarters, the company has reported quarterly revenue in a relatively narrow range between ¥98.9b and ¥101.7b, while basic EPS has ranged from ¥16.17 to ¥45.65. This offers a clear view of how earnings have evolved alongside a largely stable top line. With a trailing...

Dai Nippon Printing (TSE:7912) has wrapped up FY 2026 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥384.4b and Basic EPS of ¥42.79, while trailing twelve month revenue stood at ¥1.5t and EPS at ¥235.49. Over the past six quarters, the company has seen quarterly revenue move between ¥366.1b and ¥389.5b, with Basic EPS ranging from a loss of ¥11.93 in FY 2025 Q4 to ¥100.79 in FY 2026 Q1, setting the backdrop for the latest ¥2,895.5 share price. With trailing net profit margin at 6.9% compared with 7.6% a...

Toray Industries (TSE:3402) has wrapped up FY 2026 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥665.6 billion and basic EPS of ¥26.88, anchored by net income of ¥39.4 billion. Over recent quarters, revenue has ranged from ¥595.8 billion in Q1 FY 2026 to ¥685.2 billion in Q3 FY 2026, while quarterly basic EPS moved from ¥11.16 in Q1 to ¥13.08 in Q2, ¥2.16 in Q3 and ¥26.88 in Q4. This gives investors a clear view of how earnings tracked against a fairly steady top line. With a trailing 12 month net profit...

Valor Holdings (TSE:9956) has wrapped up FY 2026 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥251.5 billion and basic EPS of ¥39.47, while the trailing twelve month figures stand at ¥924.1 billion of revenue and EPS of ¥312.80. Over the past six reported quarters, revenue has ranged from ¥204.1 billion to ¥251.5 billion and quarterly EPS has moved between ¥35.71 and ¥116.19, giving you a clear view of how the top line and per share profits have tracked together. With earnings up 20.7% over the last year...

UBE (TSE:4208) has posted its FY 2026 results with fourth quarter revenue of ¥130.2 billion and basic EPS of ¥28.77, while the trailing twelve months show revenue of ¥462.3 billion and EPS of ¥245.76. Over recent quarters, revenue has ranged from ¥100.5 billion in Q1 2026 to ¥130.2 billion in Q4 2026, with quarterly EPS fluctuating between ¥44.90 and ¥104.91, giving investors a fuller picture of how earnings have tracked alongside relatively steady revenue levels. Overall, the latest numbers...

Dexerials (TSE:4980) has reported its FY 2026 results with Q4 revenue of ¥26.5 billion and basic EPS of ¥40.25, while trailing 12 month revenue stands at ¥113.8 billion and EPS at ¥166.48. Over the last few reported quarters, revenue has moved from ¥23.2 billion in Q4 FY 2025 to ¥26.5 billion in Q4 FY 2026, with quarterly EPS ranging from ¥25.87 to ¥46.57 across that period. With a trailing net profit margin of 24.6% and only a slight step down from last year's 25.1%, the latest numbers...

Tekscend Photomask (TSE:429A) has just wrapped up FY 2026 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥33.3 billion and basic EPS of ¥59.84, against a backdrop where trailing twelve month revenue stands at ¥129.6 billion and EPS at ¥261.11, alongside 150.8% year on year earnings growth and a net margin moving from 8.4% to 19.3%. Over recent periods, the company has seen quarterly revenue range from ¥30.1 billion to ¥34.5 billion and basic EPS move between ¥59.32 and ¥74.48, giving you a clearer sense of...

Shibaura Mechatronics (TSE:6590) has wrapped up FY 2026 with fourth quarter revenue of about ¥21.9b and Basic EPS of ¥35.35, set against trailing twelve month revenue of ¥88.0b and EPS of ¥170.28, alongside earnings growth of 8.2% and a trailing net profit margin of 12.7%. Over recent periods the company has seen revenue move from ¥80.9b to ¥88.0b and trailing EPS shift from ¥157.55 to ¥170.28, while earnings have grown about 28.3% per year over the past five years and are forecast to expand...

Takara Holdings (TSE:2531) has reported its FY 2026 results with fourth quarter revenue of ¥102.8 billion and Basic EPS of ¥5.91, alongside trailing 12 month revenue of ¥394.3 billion and Basic EPS of ¥60.51 that reflect a multi year earnings decline and a net margin of 3% versus 4.5% a year earlier. Over recent periods the company has seen revenue move from ¥362.7 billion and Basic EPS of ¥82.98 on a trailing basis in FY 2025 to ¥394.3 billion and Basic EPS of ¥60.51 in FY 2026. This frames...