Japanese Consumer Services Stock News

Sega Sammy Holdings announced a second quarter dividend increase to ¥27.00 per share for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, up from ¥25.00 per share a year earlier, with payments scheduled to commence on December 3, 2025. This higher dividend marks a shift in payout policy and may indicate greater confidence from management in the company’s stability and outlook. To see how the newly announced dividend increase feeds into Sega Sammy Holdings’ investment narrative, we’ll focus on its...

Harmonic Drive Systems recently announced a renewed focus on enhancing its management processes and flexibility to support long-term competitiveness in the precision engineering sector. This initiative highlights the company's ongoing commitment to its ‘Total Motion Control’ vision, aiming to solidify its leadership in high-precision motion technologies. We'll explore how Harmonic Drive Systems’ renewed management flexibility focus shapes its investment narrative and growth ambitions in...

Kikkoman Corporation recently revised its consolidated earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, updating its forecast to revenue of ¥731 billion and profit attributable to owners at ¥60 billion, citing a stronger-than-expected first half and exchange rate impacts. This revision reflects how fluctuations in foreign currency, specifically a more favorable yen-dollar rate compared to initial expectations, contribute significantly to the company’s financial outlook. We'll...

IHI Corporation recently announced that it will pay a cash dividend of ¥70 per share for the second quarter ended September 30, 2025, an increase from ¥50 per share a year earlier, with payment scheduled for December 5, 2025. The company also revised its consolidated earnings guidance upward for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, signaling increased revenue and profit expectations which suggest a stronger outlook and enhanced potential returns for shareholders. With a higher interim...

Kanadevia Corporation recently lowered its full-year consolidated earnings guidance for the period ending March 31, 2026, citing higher costs and project challenges in the Environment and Machinery & Infrastructure segments, while maintaining its net sales outlook at ¥620,000 million. While overall sales targets are unchanged, the downward revision in operating income and net profit underscores pressures on the company's profitability stemming from segment-specific cost overruns and project...

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Sumitomo Metal Mining Co., Ltd.'s ( TSE:5713 ) stock showed strength, with investors undeterred by its weak earnings...

Kirin Holdings Company, Limited's ( TSE:2503 ) stock was strong despite it releasing a soft earnings report last week...

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A lackluster earnings announcement from Soda Nikka Co., Ltd. ( TSE:8158 ) last week didn't sink the stock price...

Earlier this month, Nishimatsu Construction revised its earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, lowering net sales projections due to delays in overseas orders but maintaining or raising profit forecasts thanks to anticipated capital gains from its real estate business. This update highlights how resilient performance in the real estate segment can offset softness in core construction revenues for the company. We'll explore what stronger profit guidance driven by the...

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group (TSE:8309) revealed a significant boost to its full-year earnings forecast, citing gains from reducing strategic shareholdings and consistently low credit costs as key drivers of profitability. The company also introduced a buyback program and raised its dividend outlook, emphasizing a focus on capital efficiency and shareholder value. See our latest analysis for Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group. The flurry of recent announcements has kept Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group...

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Mitsui Kinzoku Company, Limited's ( TSE:5706 ) recent soft profit numbers didn't appear to worry shareholders, as the...

Future Corporation's ( TSE:4722 ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 17.8x might make it look like a sell right now...

Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.'s ( TSE:9684 ) recent earnings report didn't offer any surprises, with the shares...

KIYO Learning Co.,Ltd.'s ( TSE:7353 ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 27.4x might make it look like a strong sell...

Shareholders appeared unconcerned with Kaken Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.'s ( TSE:4521 ) lackluster earnings report last...

In the current global market landscape, small-cap stocks are experiencing heightened sensitivity to interest rate movements, with the Russell 2000 Index dropping 1.83% amid cautious Federal Reserve commentary and ongoing economic uncertainties. Despite these challenges, opportunities still exist for investors willing to explore lesser-known stocks that have the potential to enhance portfolio diversity and resilience. Identifying a good stock in this environment involves looking for companies...

MTI Ltd. ( TSE:9438 ) just reported some strong earnings, and the market reacted accordingly with a healthy uplift in...

On November 11, 2025, Kokusai Electric revised its consolidated earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, lowering projected revenue to ¥230 billion and net income to ¥27.9 billion due to delayed sales of semiconductor equipment. This temporary shortfall primarily reflects a deferral in sales timing for certain NAND and DRAM equipment, with these transactions now expected to occur in the following fiscal year, while the company's planned dividend remains unchanged. We'll...