JACCS Co., Ltd. recently reported nine‑month results to December 31, 2025, showing slightly higher sales and revenue but lower net income year-on-year, and its board met on February 5, 2026 to consider acquiring 49% of Singapore-based CAR TIMES CAPITAL PTE. LTD. and joining its finance operations.
This potential acquisition would mark a meaningful expansion of JACCS’s presence in Southeast Asia by partnering with an established local automobile finance player in Singapore.
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In January 2026, Daido Steel Co., Ltd. reported nine‑month results to December 31, 2025, with sales of ¥430,230 million and net income of ¥21,767 million, both slightly lower than a year earlier, while basic earnings per share from continuing operations slipped to ¥107.67.
On the same day, the company raised its full‑year guidance, lifting expected net sales to ¥575,000 million and profit attributable to owners of parent to ¥25,500 million, citing strong orders, cost reduction efforts, and...
Hachijuni Nagano Bank (TSE:8359) has drawn investor attention after reporting nine-month earnings to December 31, 2025, with net income of ¥47,714 million and basic earnings per share of ¥104.11.
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The earnings release appears to have kept buying interest strong, with the latest share price at ¥2,133 and a 90 day share price return of 35.82%, alongside a very large 5 year total shareholder return that signals momentum building over the longer...
Fuso ChemicalLtd (TSE:4368) is back in focus after a February 6 board meeting to consider a stock split and related amendments to its articles of incorporation, a move that can reshape trading liquidity and investor access.
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The stock split discussion comes after a sharp run in the shares, with a 30 day share price return of 28.3% and a 90 day share price return of 44.0%, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 151.3% signals strong momentum...
Sankyu Inc. reported past nine‑month results to December 31, 2025, with sales of ¥472,376 million and net income of ¥23,599 million, alongside basic earnings per share of ¥457 from continuing operations.
Despite this operational improvement, the company guided for a lower year‑end dividend of ¥118 per share for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, compared with ¥130 per share previously paid, highlighting a more cautious capital return stance.
We will now examine how Sankyu’s improved...
Kureha (TSE:4023) has drawn fresh attention after announcing a reshuffle at the top, with CEO responsibilities set to shift and the chairmanship changing hands. This has prompted investors to reassess leadership continuity and priorities.
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The leadership changes have come at a time when Kureha’s share price has shown strong momentum, with a 22.36% 90 day share price return and a 65.11% total shareholder return over one year. This suggests recent optimism has...
Nitto Denko Corporation recently raised its full-year guidance for the year ending March 31, 2026, now projecting revenue of ¥1,027,000 million, operating profit of ¥186,000 million and profit attributable to owners of the parent of ¥136,000 million, alongside higher expected basic earnings per share of ¥200.56.
The company linked this upgraded outlook to stronger-than-expected demand for materials used in IT devices and high-end smartphones, while nine-month sales to December 2025 grew...
What Keiyo Bank’s new buyback and board decisions mean for shareholders
Keiyo Bank (TSE:8544) has outlined a fresh capital plan built around a sizeable share repurchase program, a higher dividend forecast, revised financial KPIs, and a shift to a new board governance structure.
The bank approved a buyback of up to 6,500,000 shares, or 5.41% of its issued shares excluding treasury stock, with a total limit of ¥11,000 million and an expiry date of January 29, 2027.
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Event driven snapshot of DIC
DIC (TSE:4631) has drawn attention after a period of solid share price performance, with the stock up around 2% over the past day, 9% over the week, and 12% over the past month.
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With the share price at ¥4,049.0 and a 30-day share price return of 11.57%, recent momentum looks firm, while the 1-year total shareholder return of 27.02% points to stronger progress over a longer stretch.
If this recent upswing has you thinking more...
Chugai Pharmaceutical (TSE:4519) has drawn fresh attention after reporting higher full year 2025 sales, revenue, and net income, along with plans for an increased year end dividend and a separate special dividend.
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The earnings release and richer dividend plans appear to have been met positively, with a 1 day share price return of 6.02% bringing Chugai Pharmaceutical to ¥9,126. That builds on a 30 day share price return of 8.37% and a 1 year...
In February 2026, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries reported nine‑month sales of ¥3,326,976 million and net income of ¥210,996 million, and raised its full‑year fiscal 2025–26 earnings guidance, while also announcing multiple executive and board changes effective from March 31 and April 1, 2026.
The reshuffle places new executive vice presidents in charge of Energy Systems, Nuclear Energy Systems, and Commercial Aviation Systems, signaling internal emphasis on these core business segments...
Capcom Co., Ltd. reported earnings for the nine months ended December 31, 2025, with sales of ¥115,315 million and net income of ¥38,885 million, both higher than the prior-year period.
The rise in basic earnings per share from continuing operations to ¥92.96, up from ¥55.15 a year earlier, highlights stronger profitability per share for investors to assess.
We will now examine how Capcom’s stronger earnings per share profile could influence the company’s broader investment narrative and...
Future Corporation has released its full-year results for the year ended December 31, 2025, reporting sales of ¥75,993 million and net income of ¥11,712 million, both higher than the prior year.
The uplift in basic earnings per share from continuing operations, rising to ¥132.11 from ¥116.49, highlights improving profitability on a per-share basis.
Next, we will examine how Future Corporation’s higher earnings per share shapes its broader investment narrative and potential long-term...
Why Sumitomo Bakelite (TSE:4203) is in focus after earnings and guidance
Sumitomo Bakelite (TSE:4203) is back on investors’ radar after reporting nine month earnings to December 31, 2025, and lifting its full year fiscal 2026 guidance on stronger semiconductor materials demand.
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The earnings beat and upgraded guidance appear to be feeding into steady momentum, with the 1 month share price return of 8.58% and year to date share price return of...
Toyota Motor reported earnings for the nine months ended December 31, 2025, with revenue rising to ¥38.09 trillion while net income and earnings per share from continuing operations declined versus a year earlier, and the company updated its full‑year guidance to reflect both tariff headwinds and higher‑than‑previously expected operating income.
At the same time, Toyota approved a leadership overhaul effective April 1, 2026, with Chief Financial Officer Kenta Kon promoted to president and...
ROHM Co., Ltd. has reported past nine‑month results to December 31, 2025, with sales rising to ¥369,515 million and net income reaching ¥14,822 million, lifting both basic and diluted earnings per share versus a year earlier.
Alongside these stronger earnings, ROHM recently introduced its BD9xxN5 Series LDO regulator ICs using Nano Cap (TM) technology, highlighting product innovation aimed at higher‑density automotive, industrial, and communications power supply applications.
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Nippon Sanso Holdings Corporation recently reported results for the nine months ended December 31, 2025, with sales of ¥997,719 million and net income of ¥93,140 million, both higher than the same period a year earlier.
At the same time, the company lifted its full-year 2026 guidance, highlighting the impact of yen depreciation, price management, and productivity efforts in offsetting inflation and soft sales volumes.
With this upgraded earnings outlook driven partly by currency gains and...
DENSO (TSE:6902) came into focus after the company reduced full year guidance for operating profit, net profit, and earnings per share, while also reporting lower nine month net income compared with the previous year.
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After the lowered guidance and softer nine month earnings, DENSO's 1 day share price return of 1.04% and 7 day return of 0.65% suggest some near term caution, while the 12.99% 1 year total shareholder return points to momentum that has not...
Food & Life Companies (TSE:3563) is back in focus after first quarter earnings showed sales of ¥122,656 million and net income of ¥8,545 million, compared with ¥99,141 million and ¥6,129 million a year earlier.
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The 1 year total shareholder return of 117.23% and 3 year total shareholder return of 187.84% suggest strong longer term gains. A 10.16% year to date share price return and recent 7 day share price move of 10.51% indicate momentum has...
JFE Holdings (TSE:5411) recently reported nine month earnings to December 2025, with both sales and net income lower than a year earlier. This combination appears to have influenced recent share price moves.
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Despite softer nine month earnings, the share price has shown strong momentum, with a 26.31% 90 day share price return and a 34.26% 1 year total shareholder return. Recent board changes and the planned equity investment and joint venture appear to...
As global markets navigate a period of mixed performance, with small-cap and value-oriented stocks gaining momentum amid cooling labor market signals and manufacturing rebounds, investors are increasingly attentive to the shifting dynamics favoring these segments over high-growth technology stocks. This evolving landscape presents an opportune moment to explore lesser-known equities that may offer potential growth, particularly those that demonstrate resilience and adaptability in response to...