Japanese Consumer Services Stock News

Revised earnings guidance puts Hokkaido Electric in focus Hokkaido Electric Power Company (TSE:9509) updated its earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, flagging expected operating revenue of ¥867,000 million and operating income of ¥59,000 million. The company also guided for profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥28,000 million and basic earnings per share of ¥129.49. These figures give investors additional context to reassess how the current share price lines up...

Tohoku Electric Power Company (TSE:9506) is back on investors’ radar after reporting year-on-year declines in nine month sales and profits, while modestly strengthening its balance sheet and lifting the annual dividend. See our latest analysis for Tohoku Electric Power Company. The latest results and governance changes come after a mixed price run, with a 90 day share price return of 2.95% and a year to date share price decline of 5.94%, while the 3 year total shareholder return of 75.94%...

Advantest Corporation reported past nine-month results to December 31, 2025, with sales rising to ¥800,537 million and net income to ¥248,526 million, and it raised full-year guidance while its board considered cancelling treasury shares on January 28, 2026. The combination of record AI-driven tester demand, higher profit outlook, segment restructuring, and a major planned treasury share cancellation marks a meaningful shift in how Advantest is positioning itself for semiconductor test...

Nippon Prologis REIT, Inc. has announced a semi-annual dividend of ¥1,708.00 per share, payable on August 17, 2026, with an ex-dividend date of May 28, 2026 and a record date of May 31, 2026, reflecting a reduction from its previous payout level. This dividend decrease is especially important for income-focused investors in REITs, for whom shifts in distribution policy can signal changing cash flow priorities. With this dividend reduction as a focal point, we will examine how the...

On January 29, 2026, Casio Computer Co.,Ltd. announced a new share repurchase program of up to 3,800,000 shares for ¥5,000 million, alongside revised full-year guidance and strong earnings for the nine months ended December 31, 2025. The combination of higher sales and profit, improved earnings per share, and the decision to cancel repurchased shares highlights management’s focus on capital efficiency and shareholder returns. Next, we’ll examine how Casio’s earnings momentum and newly...

As global markets navigate a complex landscape marked by steady interest rates in the U.S., mixed economic signals from Europe, and geopolitical uncertainties, investors are increasingly turning to reliable income sources like dividend stocks. In an environment where consumer confidence is sliding and certain sectors face headwinds, dividend stocks can offer a measure of stability and income potential, making them an attractive option for those seeking to bolster their portfolios amidst...

Konami Group Corporation recently reported past nine-month results to December 31, 2025, showing higher revenue and net income year on year, alongside raising its full-year 2026 earnings guidance on the back of strong performance in digital entertainment titles such as eFootball. At the same time, Konami lifted its year-end dividend forecast to ¥107.50 per share, taking total expected annual dividends to ¥190.50 per share and underlining its focus on maintaining a payout ratio above 30%...

Nippon Air conditioning Services Co., Ltd.'s ( TSE:4658 ) dividend will be increasing from last year's payment of the...

Daikin Industries in Japan has announced its Multijet air conditioner for large spaces, capable of delivering air up to 20m and compatible with VRV7 and other multi-split systems, with flexible installation options and cloud-based control via DK-Connect. The Multijet’s combination of long-range airflow, centralized and cloud connectivity, and outlet temperature control positions it as a tailored solution for factories, gymnasiums, and other large commercial environments. We’ll now examine...

Mitsubishi Logistics (TSE:9301) drew fresh attention after raising its earnings guidance for the fiscal year to March 2026, while also flagging gains from security sales and impairment charges related to its U.S. subsidiary. See our latest analysis for Mitsubishi Logistics. The revised guidance and plans to reduce cross shareholdings come after a 30 day share price return of 10.19% and a 90 day gain of 17.92%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 22.39% sits alongside a very large 3 year...

As global markets navigate a complex landscape of steady interest rates and mixed economic signals, Asian markets remain a focal point for investors seeking stability and growth. In this context, dividend stocks in Asia offer an appealing option for those looking to balance potential income with market resilience.

On January 30, 2026, Amgen announced a termination agreement with Kyowa Kirin that will end their 2021 license and collaboration for eczema drug rocatinlimab, returning development and commercialization control to Kyowa Kirin once regulatory approvals to terminate take effect. This move means Kyowa Kirin alone will decide whether and how to advance rocatinlimab, including planned regulatory submissions, after Amgen exited over portfolio and dosing concerns. We’ll now examine how Kyowa Kirin...

In January 2026, Mitsubishi Electric announced a collaboration with Landis+Gyr to advance grid edge intelligence in North America, alongside breakthroughs in MEMS materials and multi-agent AI for expert decision-making. Together, these initiatives highlight how Mitsubishi Electric is pairing energy-transition technologies with advanced materials and AI to address increasingly complex industrial and utility challenges. We’ll now examine how this push into grid edge intelligence, combined with...

Canon Marketing Japan Inc. recently reported full-year 2025 results, with sales of ¥679,799 million and net income of ¥41,458 million, while approving a higher year-end dividend of ¥100 per share, bringing the total annual dividend to ¥170. The company also issued 2026 earnings guidance and reaffirmed a dividend policy targeting a consolidated payout ratio of around 40% or above, underscoring how profit distribution is being balanced against future investment needs and cash flow...

Fujitsu Limited reported significantly stronger results for the nine months to December 31, 2025, raised its full-year earnings guidance, and announced a planned increase in its annual dividend forecast from JPY 15.00 to JPY 35.00 per share, following Board discussions on January 29, 2026. Alongside the financial updates, a new U.S. Department of Energy Argonne National Laboratory partnership with RIKEN, Fujitsu and NVIDIA highlights Fujitsu’s role in next-generation AI and high-performance...

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Raised guidance and regional demand drivers Hitachi Construction Machinery (TSE:6305) lifted its full year revenue and profit guidance after seeing stronger than expected replacement demand in Europe and Asia, ongoing infrastructure projects, and a resilient mining business. The company now forecasts full year revenue of ¥1,370,000 million, operating income of ¥137,000 million, and net income attributable to owners of the parent of ¥78,000 million, with projected earnings per share of...

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Chugai Pharmaceutical reported past fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results showing higher sales of ¥283,200 million and revenue of ¥346,300 million in the quarter, alongside a planned ¥72 year-end dividend and a ¥75 special year-end dividend per share for approval at the March 2026 AGM. Alongside these payouts, Chugai reaffirmed its medium-term policy of targeting an average 45% dividend payout ratio versus Core EPS while planning to relocate its head office in 2029 to support its 2030...

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