TSE:3563
TSE:3563Hospitality

Will Food & Life (TSE:3563) Earnings Insights Shape Investor Confidence in Its Long-Term Strategy?

Food & Life Companies recently held its 2025 earnings call on November 7, 2025, providing investors with updates on its financial and operational performance. This regular event serves as a key opportunity for stakeholders to assess the company's progress and reassess expectations going forward. With the earnings call drawing attention, we'll explore how updated financial insights may influence Food & Life Companies’ investment narrative. We've found 16 US stocks that are forecast to pay a...
TSE:2730
TSE:2730Specialty Retail

EDION (TSE:2730) Valuation in Focus After Profits Drop Despite Modest Sales Growth

EDION (TSE:2730) has released its mid-year earnings for September 2025, showing net sales grew 1% compared to last year. However, profits declined across the board. The results highlight ongoing cost pressures affecting overall profitability. See our latest analysis for EDION. Shares of EDION have seen momentum fluctuate over the past year, with investors weighing the solid year-to-date share price return of 10.3% against near-term volatility. The company’s one-year total shareholder return...
TSE:4307
TSE:4307IT

Did Nomura Research Institute’s (TSE:4307) Dividend Hike and Outlook Just Shift Its Investment Narrative?

Nomura Research Institute recently announced a second-quarter dividend of ¥35.00 per share, up from ¥29.00 a year ago, and provided full-year dividend guidance of ¥39.00 per share alongside detailed earnings forecasts for the year ending March 31, 2026. This dividend growth and clear earnings outlook highlight management’s confidence in future performance and enhance visibility for shareholders. We’ll explore how the company’s higher dividend and earnings guidance update could strengthen its...
TSE:4202
TSE:4202Chemicals

Will Daicel’s (TSE:4202) Buyback Plan Mark a Shift in Its Capital Efficiency Strategy?

On November 6, 2025, Daicel Corporation's Board of Directors announced a share repurchase program, authorizing the buyback of up to 11,000,000 shares, equivalent to 4.14% of its issued share capital, for a maximum total of ¥15,000 million by March 31, 2026. This move is part of Daicel's medium-term capital policy, aiming to enhance shareholder returns and promote more efficient use of capital. We'll explore how Daicel's substantial buyback initiative shapes the company's investment narrative...
TSE:4733
TSE:4733Software

OBIC Business Consultants (TSE:4733): How Does the Latest Dividend Hike Reflect on Its Current Valuation?

OBIC Business Consultants (TSE:4733) just announced a hike in its second quarter dividend, raising it to ¥53 per share from ¥50 last year. This move signals the company’s continued focus on shareholder returns and financial strength. See our latest analysis for OBIC Business Consultants. The latest dividend increase adds to a year already marked by strong momentum, with the share price climbing over 29% year-to-date and a total shareholder return of nearly 23% over the past year. In addition,...
TSE:8604
TSE:8604Capital Markets

Should Nomura Holdings' (TSE:8604) Dividend Increase Spark a Closer Look at Its Earnings Quality?

Nomura Holdings announced a dividend increase to ¥27 per share for shareholders of record as of September 30, with payment set for December 1, 2025, up from the previous year’s ¥23 per share dividend. This heightened payout reflects the firm's willingness to share a larger portion of profits with investors, potentially highlighting confidence in its current financial position or future prospects. We’ll explore how this dividend boost may influence views on Nomura’s earnings quality and...