Japanese Consumer Finance Stock News

It's common for many investors, especially those who are inexperienced, to buy shares in companies with a good story...

Okuma Corporation ( TSE:6103 ) defied analyst predictions to release its yearly results, which were ahead of market...

Investors in SECOM CO., LTD. ( TSE:9735 ) had a good week, as its shares rose 8.6% to close at JP¥6,114 following the...

As the Asian markets continue to navigate through a landscape of resilient domestic demand and geopolitical considerations, investors are increasingly on the lookout for opportunities that may be trading below their intrinsic value. Identifying undervalued stocks can offer potential benefits, especially in times when market conditions highlight the importance of strong fundamentals and growth prospects.

Kao Corporation ( TSE:4452 ) just released its latest quarterly results and things are looking bullish. The company...

The excitement of investing in a company that can reverse its fortunes is a big draw for some speculators, so even...

Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. ( TSE:5802 ) defied analyst predictions to release its yearly results, which were...

Nohmi Bosai’s board meeting on May 11, 2026 followed the release of its fiscal 2026 results, which showed higher sales, margins and profits and led to a decision on distributing surplus through an increased dividend. The company’s move to lift its annual dividend to ¥116 per share, tied to a 2028 vision of a 50% payout ratio, highlights an emphasis on combining stronger operations with stable shareholder returns. We will now examine how Nohmi Bosai’s higher dividend and commitment to stable...

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. ( TSE:7011 ) investors will be delighted, with the company turning in some strong...

Nittetsu Mining (TSE:1515) recently lifted its full year earnings forecast and announced a higher year end dividend, after factors such as stronger copper prices and a weaker yen supported better than expected profit projections. See our latest analysis for Nittetsu Mining. Nittetsu Mining’s upgraded outlook comes after a sharp swing in sentiment, with the share price up 4.61% over the last day and 5.58% over the past week, yet down 38.58% over three months. At the same time, the 1 year total...

Investors in Mazda Motor Corporation ( TSE:7261 ) had a good week, as its shares rose 7.3% to close at JP¥1,069...

Shareholders of Olympus Corporation ( TSE:7733 ) will be pleased this week, given that the stock price is up 18% to...

Nissei ASB Machine Co., Ltd. ( TSE:6284 ), is not the largest company out there, but it saw a significant share price...

Investors in FUJIFILM Holdings Corporation ( TSE:4901 ) had a good week, as its shares rose 10.0% to close at JP¥3,226...

Shareholders will be ecstatic, with their stake up 24% over the past week following Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd. 's...

Shareholders might have noticed that Shiseido Company, Limited ( TSE:4911 ) filed its first-quarter result this time...

Last week, you might have seen that Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. ( TSE:7012 ) released its annual result to the...

It's been a good week for Sharp Corporation ( TSE:6753 ) shareholders, because the company has just released its latest...

Makino Milling Machine (TSE:6135) has put dividends and earnings back in focus after cancelling a planned tender offer, resuming payouts, and issuing fresh guidance alongside its results for the year ended March 31, 2026. See our latest analysis for Makino Milling Machine. Those dividend moves and fresh guidance come after a strong run in the stock, with a 30 day share price return of 20.24% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 48.28%. The 5 year total shareholder return of 264.65% points...

Tsuburaya Fields Holdings (TSE:2767) has just closed FY 2026 with Q4 revenue of ¥19.5 billion and a per share loss, as Basic EPS came in at ¥6.25, compared with full year trailing EPS of ¥209.69 on revenue of ¥174.1 billion. Over the past two reported years, quarterly revenue has ranged from ¥40.4 billion to ¥58.7 billion. Over the same period, quarterly EPS moved from ¥57.91 in FY 2025 Q3 up to ¥89.60 in FY 2026 Q1 before the most recent quarterly dip, leaving investors weighing those...

Nidec (TSE:6594) is under increased scrutiny after confirming accounting misconduct and potential quality issues. An Extraordinary General Meeting and board changes are planned as the company works through governance and reporting challenges. See our latest analysis for Nidec. The recent disclosures around accounting and potential quality issues sit against a sharp short‑term rebound, with a 1‑month share price return of 21.20% and year‑to‑date share price return of 28.44%. However, the...

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (TSE:8316) has just wrapped up FY 2026 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥1.5 trillion and basic EPS of ¥49.30, while over the trailing twelve months revenue reached ¥6.1 trillion and EPS came in at ¥411.97 as earnings expanded 231.1% and net profit margin moved from 14.6% to 26.1%. Over recent periods, revenue has shifted from ¥1.3 trillion in FY 2025 Q3 to ¥1.5 trillion in FY 2026 Q4, with quarterly EPS ranging between ¥97.46 and ¥144.69 before landing at...

KYB (TSE:7242) FY 2026 results at a glance KYB (TSE:7242) has wrapped up FY 2026 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥127.5 billion and basic EPS of ¥112.15, while trailing twelve month EPS stood at ¥653.07 on revenue of ¥481.5 billion. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥115.5 billion in Q4 FY 2025 to ¥127.5 billion in Q4 FY 2026, with basic EPS shifting from ¥132.45 to ¥112.15 over the same periods, and trailing EPS rising from ¥281.11 to ¥653.07 as revenue moved from ¥438.3...

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...