Japanese Consumer Finance Stock News

In early February 2026, Sumitomo Electric Industries raised its full-year guidance, projecting net sales of ¥4.90 trillion and profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥320.00 billion, after reporting nine-month sales of ¥3.69 trillion and net income of ¥177.21 billion through December 31, 2025. The company’s upgraded outlook, alongside higher basic earnings per share guidance of ¥410.30 versus ¥294.90 previously, highlights a marked improvement in profitability expectations within the...

Why Mitsubishi Motors (TSE:7211) is in focus after its latest earnings Mitsubishi Motors (TSE:7211) is back on investors' radar after reporting a net loss of ¥4,489 million for the nine months to December 31, 2025, reversing from net income a year earlier. Sales for the period were ¥1,976,533 million compared with ¥1,989,291 million previously. Basic loss per share from continuing operations reached ¥3.35 versus basic earnings per share of ¥22.8 a year ago. See our latest analysis for...

Aisin Corporation reported Q3 FY2026 results on February 3, 2026, with nine-month sales of ¥3,769,158 million and net income of ¥107,375 million, alongside higher basic earnings per share from continuing operations year on year. On the same day, Aisin also unveiled plans to invest about ¥32 billion to expand transmission production in India, signalling a long-term commitment to the country’s growing demand for automatic and continuously variable transmissions. We will now examine how these...

As global markets navigate through volatility marked by concerns over artificial intelligence and geopolitical tensions, value-oriented stocks have begun to capture investor attention, particularly in Asia. Identifying undervalued stocks requires a keen eye for companies with strong fundamentals that may be overlooked due to broader market trends or temporary setbacks.

As global markets experience mixed performances, with small-cap and value-oriented stocks gaining traction amid volatility in large-cap technology sectors, investors are increasingly turning their attention to lesser-known opportunities in Asia. In this dynamic environment, identifying stocks that exhibit strong fundamentals and potential for growth can be key to enhancing an investment portfolio.

As global markets navigate a landscape marked by economic shifts and technological disruptions, Asian equities have shown resilience, with Japan's stock indices rising amid domestic optimism and China's manufacturing sector indicating expansion. In this dynamic environment, dividend stocks can offer a measure of stability through regular income streams, making them attractive to investors seeking reliable returns amidst market volatility.

If we want to find a stock that could multiply over the long term, what are the underlying trends we should look for...

If you buy and hold a stock for many years, you'd hope to be making a profit. Furthermore, you'd generally like to see...

Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...

Otsuka Holdings' (TSE:4578) stock is up by a considerable 14% over the past three months. Given the company's...

Shimadzu Corporation ( TSE:7701 ) just released its latest third-quarter results and things are looking bullish...

The board of Mitsubishi Corporation ( TSE:8058 ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of ¥55.00 per share on the...

What the latest earnings mean for Hirose ElectricLtd (TSE:6806) Hirose ElectricLtd (TSE:6806) has just posted nine month earnings to December 31, 2025, with sales of ¥156,549 million, net income of ¥24,812 million, and lower earnings per share versus a year earlier. See our latest analysis for Hirose ElectricLtd. The latest nine month results, where sales rose year on year but net income and earnings per share softened, have arrived alongside a sharp pickup in momentum. A 7 day share price...

Furuya Metal Co., Ltd.'s ( TSE:7826 ) dividend will be increasing from last year's payment of the same period to...

It's been a good week for Nifco Inc. ( TSE:7988 ) shareholders, because the company has just released its latest...

It's been a pretty great week for Nitto Boseki Co., Ltd. ( TSE:3110 ) shareholders, with its shares surging 14% to...

DeNA Co., Ltd.'s ( TSE:2432 ) dividend will be increasing from last year's payment of the same period to ¥66.00 on 23rd...

It's been a good week for BANDAI NAMCO Holdings Inc. ( TSE:7832 ) shareholders, because the company has just released...

As you might know, Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. ( TSE:4183 ) last week released its latest quarterly, and things did not turn...

As you might know, Itoham Yonekyu Holdings Inc. ( TSE:2296 ) recently reported its third-quarter numbers. Statutory...

Santen Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. ( TSE:4536 ) just released its latest quarterly report and things are not looking...

Ricoh Company, Ltd. ( TSE:7752 ) investors will be delighted, with the company turning in some strong numbers with its...

Most readers would already be aware that SaizeriyaLtd's (TSE:7581) stock increased significantly by 23% over the past...

Yamaichi Electronics Co.,Ltd. ( TSE:6941 ) shareholders have had their patience rewarded with a 56% share price jump in...