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TSE:9533
TSE:9533Gas Utilities

Toho Gas (TSE:9533) Margin Gains In Q3 2026 Test Bearish Earnings Decline Narrative

Toho Gas Q3 2026 earnings snapshot Toho Gas (TSE:9533) has reported Q3 2026 revenue of ¥158.2 billion and basic EPS of ¥41.13, providing another data point in what has been a steady year of profitability. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥167.2 billion in Q3 2025 to ¥158.2 billion in Q3 2026, while basic EPS shifted from ¥40.59 to ¥41.13 over the same period, against a trailing twelve month EPS of ¥287.43 on revenue of ¥660.8 billion. With trailing net profit margin at 4.2%...
TSE:8377
TSE:8377Banks

Hokuhoku Financial Group (TSE:8377) Net Margin Expansion Challenges Cautious Credit Narratives

Hokuhoku Financial Group (TSE:8377) has released its Q3 2026 results, reporting total revenue of ¥53,614 million and basic EPS of ¥117.87. This compares with a trailing twelve month picture that shows revenue of ¥202,323 million and EPS of ¥426.20. Over recent quarters the company’s revenue has moved from ¥43,956 million in Q2 2025 to ¥45,085 million in Q3 2025, then to ¥42,665 million in Q4 2025, and up to ¥50,206 million and ¥55,838 million in Q1 and Q2 2026. EPS over the same period...
TSE:9513
TSE:9513Renewable Energy

Electric Power Development Q3 2026 Net Income Volatility Tests High Quality Earnings Narrative

Electric Power Development (TSE:9513) Q3 2026 earnings snapshot Electric Power Development (TSE:9513) has put out a mixed Q3 2026 scorecard, with revenue of ¥293.1 billion and basic EPS of ¥117.83, set against a trailing twelve month EPS of ¥534.27 on revenue of ¥1.22 trillion. Over recent quarters the company has seen revenue move from ¥381.7 billion in Q2 2025 to ¥357.7 billion in Q4 2025, then to ¥250.3 billion in Q1 2026, ¥321.1 billion in Q2 2026 and ¥293.1 billion in the latest quarter,...
TSE:8739
TSE:8739Capital Markets

Sparx Group (TSE:8739) Margin Expansion To 34.2% Tests Cautious Earnings Narratives

SPARX Group (TSE:8739) has released its Q3 2026 scorecard with total revenue of ¥5,043 million and basic EPS of ¥40.31, set against a trailing twelve month net profit margin of 34.2% and earnings growth of 20.5% over the past year. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥4,228 million in Q3 2025 to ¥5,017 million in Q4 2025 and then to ¥5,043 million in Q3 2026. Over the same period, EPS has shifted from ¥26.09 to ¥48.73 and then into the ¥40 to ¥41 range, giving investors a clear...
TSE:9504
TSE:9504Electric Utilities

Chugoku Electric Power (TSE:9504) Q3 Earnings Slump Tests Bullish High Quality Earnings Narrative

Chugoku Electric Power (TSE:9504) has posted its Q3 2026 numbers, with revenue of ¥329.8 billion and basic EPS of ¥15.15, alongside net income of ¥5.4 billion. This puts fresh detail around how the year is shaping up so far. The company has seen quarterly revenue move between ¥329.6 billion and ¥432.8 billion over the past six reported periods, while basic EPS has ranged from ¥54.87 to ¥105.55 and net income has moved between ¥5.4 billion and ¥37.95 billion. This gives investors a fuller...
TSE:5703
TSE:5703Metals and Mining

Nippon Light Metal Holdings Company Q3 EPS Strength Tests Bearish Cash Flow Concerns

Nippon Light Metal Holdings Company (TSE:5703) has just posted Q3 2026 numbers with revenue of ¥148.4b and basic EPS of ¥97.55, alongside net income of ¥6.0b, putting a clear spotlight on how profitable the core business is right now. The company has seen revenue move from ¥132.5b in Q2 2025 to ¥148.4b in Q3 2026, while quarterly basic EPS ranged between about ¥42.93 and ¥97.55 over that stretch, giving investors a clear view of how earnings have tracked the top line and what that could mean...
TSE:7595
TSE:7595IT

Argo Graphics (TSE:7595) Q3 Underlying Profit Surge Tests Skepticism Around One Off Gains

ARGO GRAPHICS (TSE:7595) has reported a headline grabbing Q3 2026 result, with revenue of ¥15.1b and basic EPS of ¥184.92, set against trailing 12 month EPS of ¥238.61 and net income of ¥18.36b that include a very large one off gain of ¥16.1b. The company has seen quarterly revenue move between ¥15.1b and ¥19.5b over the recent periods provided, while EPS has ranged from ¥17.20 to ¥184.92. The latest quarter therefore lands at the top end of that band and sets the tone for how you might think...
TSE:9828
TSE:9828Hospitality

Genki Global Dining Concepts Q3 Net Margin Near 6.8% Supports Bullish Profitability Narrative

Genki Global Dining Concepts (TSE:9828) has reported Q3 2026 results with revenue of ¥17.4b and basic EPS of ¥70.44, alongside net income of ¥1,244m. Trailing 12 month figures show revenue of ¥69.8b and EPS of ¥267.42. The company has seen revenue range between ¥16.5b and ¥17.5b per quarter over the past year, with quarterly EPS moving between ¥57.53 and ¥77.71, giving investors a consistent view of its earnings power. With a trailing net profit margin of 6.8% and forecasts pointing to...
TSE:4568
TSE:4568Pharmaceuticals

Daiichi Sankyo (TSE:4568) Margin Improvement Supports Bullish Growth Narrative In Q3 2026

Daiichi Sankyo (TSE:4568) has reported another data heavy quarter for Q3 2026, with revenue of ¥558,106 million and basic EPS of ¥46.80, as investors weigh those headline figures against the share price around ¥2,836. The company’s revenue increased from ¥484,840 million in Q3 2025 to ¥558,106 million in Q3 2026, while basic EPS moved from ¥32.78 to ¥46.80 over the same period. This offers a clearer view of how the top line and per share earnings have tracked together. Overall, the latest...
TSE:6501
TSE:6501Industrials

Hitachi (TSE:6501) Margin Improvement Reinforces Bullish Earnings Narrative Despite Premium P/E

Hitachi Q3 2026 earnings snapshot Hitachi (TSE:6501) has reported new figures for Q3 2026, posting revenue of ¥2,714.4b and basic EPS of ¥36.64, with trailing twelve month EPS at ¥180.73. The company’s revenue increased from ¥2,465.2b in Q3 2025 to ¥2,714.4b in Q3 2026. Over the same period, basic EPS rose from ¥30.20 to ¥36.64, alongside trailing twelve month net income of ¥823.50b. With a trailing net margin of 8%, the latest figures give investors a clearer view of current...
TSE:6305
TSE:6305Machinery

Hitachi Construction Machinery (TSE:6305) Margin Compression Challenges Bullish Earnings Growth Narratives

Hitachi Construction Machinery (TSE:6305) has put fresh numbers on the table for Q3 2026, reporting revenue of ¥325.3 billion and basic EPS of ¥86.76, with net income excluding extraordinary items at ¥18,456 million. The company has seen quarterly revenue move between ¥325.3 billion and ¥380.0 billion over the last six reported periods, while basic EPS has ranged from ¥31.96 to ¥140.12. This gives investors a broad view of how earnings power tracks against a relatively steady top line and...
TSE:4188
TSE:4188Chemicals

Japan Ethylene Decarbonization Alliance Could Be A Game Changer For Mitsubishi Chemical Group (TSE:4188)

Asahi Kasei, Mitsui Chemicals, and Mitsubishi Chemical Group have formed a joint operating entity to decarbonize and consolidate ethylene production in western Japan, backed by selection for METI’s Fiscal 2025 HtA Support Program and a ¥21.20 billion investment plan including subsidies. A particularly interesting aspect is the planned use of Asahi Kasei’s Revolefin™ technology to produce bioethanol-based, lower-carbon ethylene and propylene, potentially reshaping how basic chemicals are...
TSE:7951
TSE:7951Leisure

Yamaha Finance Leaders Spotlighted As New Creator Tech Fund Opens Opportunities

Yamaha Music Innovations executives have been recognized on Billboard’s 2026 Finance 50 list. The company has launched a major venture capital fund focused on music and creative technologies. These developments highlight Yamaha’s role in supporting the broader creator ecosystem across music and related fields. For investors tracking TSE:7951, this combination of leadership recognition and a new fund illustrates how Yamaha is positioning itself within the music and creator technology space...
TSE:6586
TSE:6586Machinery

Makita (TSE:6586) Q3 Earnings Highlight Stable 10% Net Margin Narrative

Makita (TSE:6586) has put out its Q3 2026 scorecard, with revenue at ¥190,357 million and basic EPS at ¥70.76, while trailing 12 month EPS sits at ¥281.53 on revenue of ¥753,353 million and net income of ¥75,011 million. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥184,575 million in Q4 2025 to ¥191,807 million in Q2 2026 before landing at ¥190,357 million in Q3, with basic EPS tracking from ¥65.03 to ¥73.75 over the same stretch, and its net profit margin on a trailing 12 month basis...
TSE:4204
TSE:4204Industrials

Sekisui Chemical (TSE:4204) Margin Compression Reinforces Bearish Narratives After Q3 2026 Results

Sekisui Chemical (TSE:4204) has released its Q3 2026 numbers, reporting total revenue of ¥330.1b and basic EPS of ¥39.16. This gives investors another data point on how the year is shaping up. Over the past six reporting periods, the company’s quarterly revenue has moved between ¥324.7b and ¥342.4b, while basic EPS has ranged from ¥31.60 to ¥61.12. This quarter sits somewhere in the middle, keeping margins and earnings quality in focus. See our full analysis for Sekisui Chemical. With the...
TSE:5401
TSE:5401Metals and Mining

Nippon Steel BlueScope Talks Raise Questions On Growth Versus Balance Sheet

Nippon Steel (TSE:5401) has been in discussions with BlueScope after BlueScope rejected a separate takeover offer from another party. The talks reportedly cover options such as a full acquisition of BlueScope or the purchase of a minority stake. If a deal progresses, it would mark a significant cross border move in the global steel sector. Nippon Steel is one of Japan's largest steel producers, with operations that span flat steel products, long products and related processing. Any...