Japanese Consumer Finance Stock News

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...

Yamagata Bank (TSE:8344) has reported another solid set of Q3 2026 numbers, with revenue at ¥13.5b and basic EPS of ¥44.13, set against a trailing 12-month picture that includes ¥50.0b in revenue, EPS of ¥161.19 and earnings growth of 50.3% over the past year. The bank has seen revenue move from ¥12.7b in Q3 2025 to ¥13.5b in Q3 2026, while quarterly EPS shifted from ¥41.84 to ¥44.13. This gives investors a clear view of both top line scale and earnings per share over the past year. With...

Nishi-Nippon Financial Holdings (TSE:7189) has put solid numbers on the table for Q3 2026, with revenue of ¥59,942 million and basic EPS of ¥88.86 setting the tone for its latest update. The company has seen revenue move from ¥38,467 million in Q4 2025 to ¥59,942 million this quarter, while basic EPS has gone from ¥51.31 to ¥88.86 over the same stretch. This gives you a clear picture of how the income statement is scaling. With trailing 12 month earnings growth of 47.9% and a net profit...

Tokyo Printing Ink Mfg (TSE:4635) has put up a busy Q3 2026, reporting revenue of ¥13.3b and net income of ¥1.1b. This sits alongside a trailing twelve month picture that includes a ¥2.2b net profit and a one off gain of ¥535.0m. Over recent quarters the company has seen revenue move from ¥11.3b in Q2 2025, to ¥12.3b in Q2 2026, and then to ¥13.3b in Q3 2026. Basic EPS over the trailing twelve months reached ¥426.67, alongside year over year earnings growth of 144.9%. With net profit margin...

Casio Computer Ltd (TSE:6952) has announced a share repurchase program alongside updated full year guidance and nine month earnings, giving investors fresh information on capital allocation, profitability, and expected sales for the current fiscal year. See our latest analysis for Casio ComputerLtd. Casio ComputerLtd shares have picked up momentum recently, with a 30 day share price return of 25.51% and a 90 day share price return of 29.21%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 31.71%...

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...

Sanken Electric (TSE:6707) has reported Q3 2026 results with revenue of ¥18.1b and a net loss, with basic EPS at a loss of ¥106.12. Trailing 12‑month figures show revenue of ¥84.7b and a loss of ¥3.8b, or EPS of ¥173.53 in losses. The company’s quarterly revenue has moved from ¥23.3b and EPS of ¥131.31 in Q3 2025 to ¥18.1b and EPS of ¥106.12 in losses in Q3 2026, while trailing revenue and EPS remain in loss territory. This sets up a quarter in which investors may weigh pressure on margins...

Earnings context for Fujitec (TSE:6406) Fujitec (TSE:6406) has drawn fresh attention after reporting nine month results to December 31, 2025, with net income and earnings per share higher year on year, even as sales stayed broadly flat. See our latest analysis for Fujitec. At a share price of ¥5,665, Fujitec’s short term share price returns have been fairly muted. Its 3 year total shareholder return of 88.59% and 5 year total shareholder return of 141.05% show a strong longer term payoff...

Q3 2026 headline results MIRARTH HOLDINGSInc (TSE:8897) has put up a solid set of numbers for Q3 2026, with revenue of ¥45.7 billion and net income of ¥2.1 billion translating into basic EPS of ¥15.21, setting the tone for this earnings update. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥23.97 billion in Q3 2025 to ¥45.7 billion in Q3 2026. Basic EPS shifted from a loss of ¥14.70 per share to a profit of ¥15.21, and trailing twelve month EPS sat at ¥68.56 on revenue of ¥188.4 billion...

Meito (TSE:2207) has released its Q3 2026 scorecard, reporting quarterly revenue of ¥7.9 billion and basic EPS of ¥43.11. This comes against a backdrop of 15.9% earnings growth and an 11.1% net profit margin over the last 12 months, supported by a ¥1.3 billion one off gain. Over the past few quarters, revenue has ranged from ¥6.2 billion to ¥8.0 billion, while basic EPS has moved between ¥17.07 and ¥144.22. This provides investors with a wide set of reference points for assessing how current...

Q3 2026 headline results and earnings context WIN-Partners (TSE:3183) has released its Q3 2026 numbers, with revenue at ¥22.5 billion and basic EPS of ¥18.58, alongside trailing twelve month revenue of ¥87.2 billion and EPS of ¥75.86 that frame the latest quarter within a fuller earnings picture. The company has seen revenue move from ¥21.0 billion in Q3 2025 to ¥22.5 billion in Q3 2026, while quarterly EPS shifted from ¥19.63 to ¥18.58 over the same period, giving investors a clear view of...

Earnings snapshot and why it matters for Gunma Bank (TSE:8334) Gunma Bank (TSE:8334) has drawn fresh attention after reporting nine month results to December 31, 2025, with higher net interest income, net income, and basic earnings per share compared with the prior year period. See our latest analysis for Gunma Bank. The earnings release has arrived alongside a strong run in the shares, with a 30 day share price return of 25.12% and a 90 day move of 42.55%. Looking further back, total...

Starts (TSE:8850) has released its Q3 2026 scorecard, reporting total revenue of ¥62,824 million and basic EPS of ¥145.58, alongside net income of ¥7,013 million, giving investors fresh numbers to weigh against recent margin pressure. The company’s quarterly revenue moved from ¥58,728 million in Q3 2025 to ¥62,824 million in Q3 2026, while basic EPS shifted from ¥125.04 to ¥145.58 over the same period. Trailing twelve month basic EPS now stands at ¥495.56 on revenue of ¥246,807 million. Taken...

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...

Why Nichirei’s latest earnings and outlook matter for shareholders Nichirei (TSE:2871) has drawn fresh attention after reporting nine month results to December 31, 2025, together with a full year earnings forecast, giving investors updated visibility on sales, profit and earnings per share. See our latest analysis for Nichirei. Following Nichirei’s nine month results and full year forecast, the share price has built momentum, with a 7 day share price return of 5.19% and a 90 day share price...

Why Okuma stock is drawing fresh attention Okuma (TSE:6103) is back on investors’ radar after reporting higher sales and net income for the nine months to December 31, 2025, alongside a recent board meeting to consider a share repurchase. See our latest analysis for Okuma. Those earnings and the board’s move to consider a share repurchase have arrived alongside strong momentum, with a 30 day share price return of 20.55% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 35.22%. This points to rising...

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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MediPal Holdings (TSE:7459) has put fresh numbers on the table for Q3 2026, with revenue of ¥1.0t and basic EPS of ¥74.82, while trailing 12 month EPS sits at ¥200.64 on revenue of ¥3.8t. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥915.36b in Q2 2025 to ¥952.40b in Q2 2026 and then to ¥1,014.11b in Q3 2026. Over the same quarters, basic EPS went from ¥61.05 to ¥60.68 to ¥74.82, setting up a results season where investors are weighing modest growth forecasts against a compressed 1.1% net...

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...

In February 2026, GS Yuasa Corporation reported nine-month results to December 31, 2025, with sales of ¥432,983 million, net income of ¥22,071 million, and basic earnings per share from continuing operations of ¥220.03. At the same time, the company lifted its year-end dividend forecast to ¥60.00 per share and raised its full-year profit outlook, signaling management confidence in its ongoing performance and cash generation. Building on this upward revision to profit guidance, we will now...

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...

Nitto Kogyo (TSE:6651) has just posted Q3 2026 results with revenue of ¥54,058 million and net income of ¥4,618 million, translating to basic EPS of ¥121.72. The company’s revenue moved from ¥51,371 million in Q3 2025 to ¥54,058 million in Q3 2026, while basic EPS shifted from ¥100.22 to ¥121.72 over the same period, giving investors a clearer view of how the latest quarter fits into its recent earnings run. With trailing net profit margins softer than a year ago, this set of numbers puts the...