In April 2026, SoftBank Corp. and TOPPAN Holdings announced they had jointly developed an ultra-light, durable wing skin and stratosphere-simulating test method for solar HAPS aircraft, targeting commercial deployment on SoftBank’s HTA-type HAPS from 2029.
This collaboration strengthens SoftBank’s push into stratospheric “base stations in the sky,” potentially broadening its future communications infrastructure beyond traditional ground networks and satellites.
Next, we’ll explore how this...
What recent returns say about Bridgestone stock
Bridgestone (TSE:5108) has had a mixed run recently, with a 1 day return of 1.04% decline, about 1.64% decline over the past week, and roughly 2.65% decline over the past month.
Over the past 3 months the stock shows about 7.29% decline, and year to date it is down roughly 8.47%, set against a 1 year total return of 11.21%.
See our latest analysis for Bridgestone.
At a share price of ¥3,231.0, Bridgestone’s recent negative short term share price...
Hokkaido Electric Power Company, Incorporated held a board meeting on April 28, 2026 to consider a notice regarding an increase in the year-end dividend from surplus.
This focus on dividend policy is material for investors because shifts in payout decisions can reshape how the company’s capital allocation priorities are perceived.
We will now examine how the potential year-end dividend increase could influence Hokkaido Electric Power’s broader investment narrative and appeal.
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On April 27, 2026, Shin-Etsu Polymer Co., Ltd. reported full-year results for the period ended March 31, 2026, posting sales of ¥115,116 million and net income of ¥9,899 million, alongside basic earnings per share of ¥123.15 and diluted earnings per share of ¥122.28.
At the same board meeting, the company moved to consider revising its dividend forecast for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, highlighting how earnings outcomes may influence its future shareholder payout policy.
With the...
How Mizuho Financial Group stock has been moving
Mizuho Financial Group (TSE:8411) shares have seen mixed returns recently, with a 0.3% decline over the past day, a 4.3% gain over the past week, and a small loss across the past 3 months.
Over longer periods, the stock shows a 14.1% gain year to date. It has also delivered a very large 3 year and 5 year total return multiple, while the past year total return is around 100%.
See our latest analysis for Mizuho Financial Group.
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Why Advantest’s latest earnings matter for shareholders
Advantest (TSE:6857) just reported full year sales of ¥1,128,610 million and net income of ¥375,353 million for the period to March 2026, alongside fresh product and partnership updates tied to AI and high performance computing.
See our latest analysis for Advantest.
Despite a 1-day share price return of 1.57% decline and a 7-day share price return of 5.52% decline, Advantest’s 30-day share price return of 31.67% and very large 1-year...
Canon Marketing Japan (TSE:8060) is back on investors’ radar after its Q1 2026 results, reporting higher sales, net income, and earnings per share, along with full year guidance and dividend plans for 2026.
See our latest analysis for Canon Marketing Japan.
The stock’s 1 day share price return of 1.45% came after the Q1 earnings release. The 30 day and 90 day share price returns of 5.04% and 7.63% point to building momentum on top of a 47.45% 1 year total shareholder return.
If Canon...
Why the Afeela 1 decision matters for Sony Group (TSE:6758) shareholders
Sony Group (TSE:6758) and Honda have scrapped plans for the Afeela 1 electric vehicle, shifting their joint venture toward non EV products that could reuse developed technologies such as AI assistants and audio systems.
See our latest analysis for Sony Group.
At a share price of ¥3,127.0, Sony Group has a 1-day share price return of 0.45%, but weaker recent momentum with a 30-day share price return showing a 6.07%...
KDDI (TSE:9433) received a compliance and governance improvement order from the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
The exchange also issued a listing rule violation penalty related to KDDI's governance and compliance practices.
KDDI issued a public apology and stated it will strengthen governance and introduce measures to prevent a repeat of the issue.
KDDI, a major Japanese telecom operator, sits at the center of mobile, broadband, and enterprise connectivity, where reliability and regulatory...
DENSO, ticker TSE:6902, is reportedly considering withdrawing its acquisition proposal for power semiconductor maker ROHM.
The potential withdrawal follows ROHM’s move to explore an integration with Toshiba and Mitsubishi Electric.
This development affects earlier expectations around consolidation in Japan’s power semiconductor sector.
DENSO is a major auto parts supplier with a growing focus on power semiconductors, which are used in electric vehicles, advanced driver assistance systems...
If you are wondering whether Mazda Motor's current share price still offers value, it helps to step back and look at what the recent returns and fundamentals are really telling you.
The stock last closed at ¥1,008.5, with a 1.5% decline over the past week and a 3.5% decline over the past month, while still showing a 21.4% return over the past year and 40.4% over five years.
Recent coverage has focused on Mazda Motor's share price performance over different time frames, highlighting the...
Nissan Motor cancelled plans for two electric SUVs in the U.S., shifting its North American product roadmap.
The company plans to refocus its regional manufacturing toward hybrids and adjust to slower EV adoption.
This change affects Nissan’s future product mix, plant utilization, and EV positioning in the U.S. market.
Nissan Motor (TSE:7201) is making this shift while its share price stands at ¥350.7 and its longer term returns remain mixed. The stock is down 27.6% over 3 years and 33.1%...
Shimizu Corporation recently raised its consolidated and non-consolidated earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, projecting net sales of ¥2.06 billion and higher operating and net income, supported by stronger domestic construction activity and an expected special gain from acquiring Aomi Construction as a subsidiary.
The company also lifted its full-year dividend forecast to ¥50.00 per share, signaling management’s confidence in the improved profitability of its...
Astellas Pharma Inc. recently reported full-year results to March 31, 2026, with sales rising to ¥2.14 trillion and net income to ¥291.54 billion, alongside an FDA Priority Review for a broader PADCEV plus Keytruda indication in muscle-invasive bladder cancer.
Together with upcoming retinal-disease data presentations and board-level changes under consideration, these developments underscore how oncology and ophthalmology innovation are increasingly central to Astellas’ business mix.
We’ll...
SoftBank Group (TSE:9984) is back in focus after outlining Roze, a new AI and robotics venture planned for a high profile U.S. IPO, alongside securing a US$40b loan earmarked for OpenAI investment.
See our latest analysis for SoftBank Group.
Those Roze and OpenAI moves come after a sharp 50.5% 30 day share price return, helping SoftBank Group reach a ¥5,424 share price, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 193.7% signals strong longer term momentum.
If the AI theme around Roze has...
Seiko Epson (TSE:6724) has put out a solidly detailed FY 2026 update, with third quarter revenue at ¥376.5 billion and basic EPS at ¥52.37, while trailing 12 month figures show revenue at about ¥1.38 trillion and EPS at ¥134.84. Over recent periods the company has seen revenue move from ¥339.1 billion in Q4 FY 2025 to ¥376.5 billion in Q3 FY 2026, with quarterly EPS shifting from ¥24.56 to ¥52.37 as net income moved from ¥7,798 million to ¥16,781 million over the same stretch. For investors,...
With inflation pressures, tighter central bank policy and mixed growth signals across major economies, many investors are looking for companies that can keep compounding value without depending on easy money or booming demand. A focus on high return on equity, solid past performance and strong balance sheets can help concentrate on businesses that have already shown they can turn every dollar of capital into meaningful profits while keeping debt in check. This article highlights 3 stocks from...
