Japanese Diversified Financial Stock News

Kinden Corporation recently raised its full-year 2026 earnings guidance and lifted its dividend forecast to ¥65.00 per share, up from prior guidance of ¥60.00 and a payout of ¥50.00 a year earlier, citing stronger profitability and subsidiary performance. The company linked its higher dividend outlook directly to its medium-term plan for growth investment and corporate value enhancement, underlining a stronger alignment between earnings, capital allocation, and shareholder returns. With this...

Kewpie Corporation's ( TSE:2809 ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 21.1x might make it look like a sell right now...

Murata Manufacturing (TSE:6981) drew investor attention after raising its full year revenue guidance to ¥1,800,000 million, while at the same time trimming operating profit expectations and releasing nine month results to December 2025. See our latest analysis for Murata Manufacturing. Murata Manufacturing's latest guidance update and earnings release arrived after a period of mixed trading, with the share price at ¥3,269 on a 7 day share price return of 5.96% and a 1 year total shareholder...

The market was pleased with the recent earnings report from Toyota Boshoku Corporation ( TSE:3116 ), despite the profit...

What Shimadzu’s Latest Earnings Tell You Shimadzu (TSE:7701) has drawn fresh attention after reporting nine month results to December 31, 2025, with sales of ¥398,722 million and net income of ¥39,087 million compared with the same period a year earlier. See our latest analysis for Shimadzu. The latest earnings update appears to have kept interest in Shimadzu steady, with a 7 day share price return of 1.70% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 5.43%. This suggests modest momentum rather...

Japan Exchange Group, Inc. reported past earnings for the nine months ended December 31, 2025, with sales of ¥139,626 million, revenue of ¥139,883 million, net income of ¥54,993 million, and basic earnings per share of ¥53.33, all higher than a year earlier. The simultaneous rise in sales, revenue, and earnings suggests the exchange operator converted higher business activity into stronger profitability over the period. Next, we examine how Japan Exchange Group’s improved net income profile...

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As Asian markets navigate a landscape marked by volatility in global technology stocks and geopolitical tensions, investors are increasingly looking towards value-oriented segments that have shown resilience. In this environment, dividend stocks can offer stability and income potential, making them an attractive option for those seeking to enhance their portfolios amidst the current market dynamics.

Sojitz (TSE:2768) just released nine-month earnings to December 31, 2025, reporting revenue of ¥1,985,795 million and net income of ¥80,421 million, both higher than in the same period a year earlier. See our latest analysis for Sojitz. The earnings update comes after a strong run in the shares, with a 42.27% 90 day share price return and a 90.00% 1 year total shareholder return. This suggests momentum has been building around Sojitz’s recent execution and outlook. If this kind of move has...

SCREEN Holdings (TSE:7735) has given investors plenty to digest, with nine month results showing lower sales and net income, a planned stock split, and reaffirmed full year earnings guidance, all landing on January 30. See our latest analysis for SCREEN Holdings. The reaffirmed full year guidance and planned stock split sit alongside a strong run in the shares, with a 30 day share price return of 34.64% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 116.24%. This suggests momentum has been building...

Tayca Corporation ( TSE:4027 ) shareholders would be excited to see that the share price has had a great month, posting...

Shindengen Electric Manufacturing Co.,Ltd.'s ( TSE:6844 ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.4x might make it look...

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Tokyo Electron Device Limited ( TSE:2760 ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of ¥64.00 per share on the 1st of...

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Daiichi Sankyo Company (TSE:4568) shares are in focus after the U.S. FDA accepted and granted Priority Review to a supplemental Biologics License Application for DATROWAY in advanced triple negative breast cancer. See our latest analysis for Daiichi Sankyo Company. At a share price of ¥2,952.0, Daiichi Sankyo’s 1 day share price return of 2.89% and 7 day gain of 1.22% contrast with a 30 day share price decline of 16.66% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 19.19% in the red. This suggests...

Olympus (TSE:7733) has reshaped its senior leadership by appointing Simone Berger as Chief Human Resources Officer and David Shan as Chief Manufacturing and Supply Officer, effective April 1, 2026, following a board meeting that reviewed executive roles. See our latest analysis for Olympus. The executive reshuffle comes after a softer patch for the stock, with a 30 day share price return decline of 7.05% and a 1 year total shareholder return decline of 11.96%, while the recent 7 day share...

Why Mitsui’s latest earnings and Buffett link are back in focus Mitsui (TSE:8031) is back on investor watchlists after renewed attention on Warren Buffett’s Japanese trading house holdings, combined with the company’s latest nine month earnings and fresh full year profit guidance. See our latest analysis for Mitsui. The share price has moved to ¥5,364 after a 3.63% 1 day share price return and 35.22% 90 day share price return. The 1 year total shareholder return of 96.65% suggests strong...