Japanese Food and Staples Retail Stock News

Asahi Kasei Corporation recently reported nine‑month results to December 31, 2025, with sales of ¥2,261,263 million and net income rising to ¥120,607 million, alongside basic earnings per share of ¥88.82 from continuing operations. At the same time, the company revised its full-year guidance to forecast net sales of ¥3.07 trillion, operating income of ¥225,000 million, and net income attributable to owners of the parent of ¥145,000 million, implying full-year earnings per share of...

In February 2026, Sanrio Company, Ltd. raised its full-year guidance for the year ending March 31, 2026, lifting net sales expectations to JPY 190,600 million, operating profit to JPY 75,100 million, profit attributable to owners of parent to JPY 52,000 million (JPY 215.84 EPS), and increasing its planned year-end dividend to JPY 35.00 per share while approving a stock split and related amendments to its Articles of Incorporation effective April 1, 2026. The company linked these upgrades and...

Hitachi stock moves after recent performance data Hitachi (TSE:6501) has drawn fresh attention after recent price moves, including a 3.7% decline over the past day and a 13.3% pullback over the past week, prompting investors to reassess the stock's recent run. See our latest analysis for Hitachi. Despite the recent pullback, which includes a 13.3% 7 day share price decline from a last close of ¥4,900 and softer 30 day momentum, Hitachi’s longer term picture still reflects a 14.1% 1 year total...

Nisshinbo Holdings (TSE:3105) has drawn fresh attention after releasing full year 2025 results, affirming cash dividends, and outlining 2026 earnings guidance. This gives investors a single snapshot of recent performance and management expectations. See our latest analysis for Nisshinbo Holdings. The earnings release and steady dividend guidance appear to have reinforced confidence in Nisshinbo Holdings, with a 90 day share price return of 36.09% and a 1 year total shareholder return of...

Guidance cut and nine month earnings set the context for Iwatani shares Iwatani (TSE:8088) recently reduced its full year earnings guidance while also reporting steady nine month results. This combination puts the stock in focus for how investors weigh risk in its core businesses. See our latest analysis for Iwatani. Iwatani's share price is at ¥1,887.5, with a 1 day share price return of 1.72% but a 7 day share price return showing a 4.62% decline. Its 1 year total shareholder return of...

Yamada Holdings (TSE:9831) has proposed raising its final dividend to ¥17 per share for the fiscal year ending March 2026, tying this move to asset efficiency efforts and its mid term management plan. See our latest analysis for Yamada Holdings. The dividend proposal and asset efficiency plan follow a 90-day share price return of 22.64% and a 1-year total shareholder return of 32.39%, with momentum building compared to shorter-term moves. If this dividend news has you looking beyond a single...

What THK’s recent performance could mean for investors THK (TSE:6481) has drawn fresh attention after a recent move in its share price, with the stock showing mixed short term swings but positive returns over the month and past 3 months. See our latest analysis for THK. At the current share price of ¥4,768, THK’s recent 9.5% 1 month share price return and 26.2% 3 month share price return sit alongside a 36.0% 1 year total shareholder return. This suggests that momentum has been building over...

PeptiDream (TSE:4587) has wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥5,663.6 million and a basic EPS loss of ¥4.11. Trailing twelve month figures show revenue of ¥18,521 million and a basic EPS loss of ¥28.99, underlining that the business is still operating at a loss. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥5,071.7 million in Q4 FY 2024 to ¥5,663.6 million in Q4 FY 2025, alongside quarterly basic EPS moving from a loss of ¥20.11 to a loss of ¥4.11, as investors weigh that...

Sumco (TSE:3436) is back in focus after reporting full year 2025 results, with sales of ¥409,670 million, a net loss of ¥11,751 million, and a higher year-end dividend of ¥10 per share. See our latest analysis for Sumco. The earnings release and guidance appear to have cooled some of the recent enthusiasm, with a 7 day share price return of a 12.21% decline and a 30 day share price return of a 3.73% decline, even though the 90 day share price return of 33.53% and 1 year total shareholder...

Toyo Tanso (TSE:5310) has wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥12.1b and basic EPS of ¥44.49, capping a year in which trailing twelve month revenue came in at ¥46.2b and EPS at ¥260.53. Over the past few quarters, the company has seen revenue move from ¥14.0b and EPS of ¥132.13 in Q4 FY 2024 to ¥11.1b and EPS of ¥88.21 in Q3 FY 2025, before landing at the latest Q4 figures. This sets up a results season in which investors are closely watching how margins are holding up against...

Why Tokai Carbon’s latest earnings matter for shareholders Tokai Carbon (TSE:5301) just reported full year 2025 earnings, shifting from a net loss to net income of ¥20,078 million, even as sales came in at ¥322,960 million, a move closely watched by investors. See our latest analysis for Tokai Carbon. At a share price of ¥1,033.0, Tokai Carbon’s recent 1 day share price return of 0.58% sits against a 7 day share price return of a 7.69% decline and a 90 day share price return of 4.84%, while...

Soken Chemical & Engineering (TSE:4972) has put out its Q3 2026 scorecard, reporting revenue of ¥12.1b and basic EPS of ¥74.11, alongside net income of ¥1,230m. The company’s quarterly revenue has moved from ¥10.9b in Q3 2025 to ¥12.4b in Q4 2025 and then to ¥12.1b this quarter. Over the same period, basic EPS has shifted from ¥69.48 to ¥25.45 and then to ¥74.11, leaving investors to weigh earnings momentum against pressure on margins and to consider how durable that trend appears. See our...

Datasection (TSE:3905) has just posted its Q3 2026 scorecard, with revenue of ¥14.2b and basic EPS of ¥34.02, alongside trailing twelve month revenue of ¥16.8b and a trailing EPS loss of ¥38.54. Over the past few quarters the company has seen revenue shift from ¥701m in Q3 2025 to ¥14.2b in Q3 2026, while quarterly EPS has moved from a loss of ¥8.90 to a profit of ¥34.02. This sets up a debate around how sustainable these margin moves really are. See our full analysis for Datasection. With...

Metaplanet (TSE:3350) closed FY 2025 with Q4 revenue of ¥4.4 billion and a basic EPS loss of ¥94.68, alongside trailing twelve month revenue of ¥8.9 billion and a basic EPS loss of ¥131.34. Over recent quarters the company has seen revenue move from ¥877.24 million in Q1 2025 to ¥1.24 billion in Q2, ¥2.4 billion in Q3 and ¥4.4 billion in Q4. Quarterly EPS moved from a loss of ¥12.35 in Q1 to profits of ¥19.91 in Q2 and ¥9.56 in Q3, before dropping back into a deeper loss in Q4. This keeps the...

KeePer Technical Laboratory (TSE:6036) just posted Q2 2026 results with revenue of ¥7.2b and basic EPS of ¥231.83, against a backdrop where trailing twelve month revenue sits at ¥24.0b and EPS at ¥343.63. Over the past year, the company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥6.7b in Q2 2025 to ¥7.2b in Q2 2026, while quarterly EPS shifted from ¥63.32 to ¥231.83. This sets up a picture of earnings power that is also influenced by richer margins and a sizeable one off gain. See our full analysis...

Bridgestone (TSE:5108) has wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥1.19t and basic EPS of ¥88.55, setting the tone for a year in which trailing twelve month revenue came in at ¥4.43t and EPS reached ¥238.37. Over recent quarters, revenue has moved from ¥1.05t in Q1 2025 to ¥1.19t in Q4 2025, while quarterly EPS has ranged from ¥29.27 in Q2 to ¥88.55 in Q4. This gives investors a clearer view of how earnings have tracked alongside a larger sales base. With trailing net margins...

DIC (TSE:4631) posts FY 2025 results with steady top line and stronger earnings run rate DIC (TSE:4631) has wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥266.3b and basic EPS of ¥112.19, capping a year where trailing twelve month revenue came in at ¥1.05t and EPS at ¥341.71. The company has seen quarterly revenue move in a tight band from ¥262.6b in Q1 FY 2025 to ¥266.3b in Q4, while basic EPS stepped up from ¥64.42 to ¥112.19 over the same stretch, against a trailing twelve month net...

Key Coffee (TSE:2594) has put up a solid set of Q3 2026 numbers, with revenue of ¥26.5b and basic EPS of ¥25.02, alongside quarterly net income of ¥536m. The company has seen revenue move from ¥21.7b in Q1 2026 and ¥23.2b in Q2 2026 to ¥26.5b in Q3, while quarterly EPS shifted from ¥14.05 and ¥13.12 to ¥25.02 over the same stretch. This gives investors a clearer view of how the income line is tracking through the year. With a trailing 12 month net profit margin of 0.2% and the share price at...

Ai Holdings (TSE:3076) has released its Q2 2026 results with revenue of ¥20,508 million and basic EPS of ¥38.87, while net income excluding extra items came in at ¥2,071 million. The company’s quarterly revenue moved from ¥21,097 million in Q2 2025 to ¥20,508 million in Q2 2026, with EPS over the same quarters shifting from ¥81.20 to ¥38.87. This sets up a results season in which investors are likely to focus on how sustainable the current earnings profile and margins appear from here. See...

ROYAL HOLDINGS (TSE:8179) closed out FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥43.4b and net income of ¥2.2b, set against a year in which a ¥2.2b one off loss weighed on overall earnings. The company’s quarterly revenue moved from ¥39.7b in Q4 FY 2024 to ¥43.4b in Q4 FY 2025, while quarterly net income shifted from ¥1.5b to ¥2.2b over the same period. Trailing 12 month EPS stands at ¥114.95 and revenue at ¥165.5b, providing a snapshot of the recent top and bottom line. With margins easing from...

NEXON (TSE:3659) is back in focus after its latest earnings release, new quarterly guidance, and a sharply higher dividend plan that doubles the payout per share compared with the previous year. See our latest analysis for NEXON. Despite the fresh guidance and higher dividends, NEXON’s recent price action has been weak, with a 7 day share price return of 14.6% and a 30 day share price return of 24.3%, even though the 1 year total shareholder return stands at 57.9%. If this mix of earnings...

In recent weeks, global markets have experienced a mix of volatility and cautious optimism, with U.S. stocks declining amid concerns over AI disruptions and stronger-than-expected job gains dampening hopes for near-term rate cuts. Amid these fluctuating conditions, investors are increasingly on the lookout for undervalued stocks that may offer potential value in a market where indices like the Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 have faced downward pressure. Identifying such opportunities often...

As global markets grapple with concerns over AI disruption and mixed economic signals, small-cap stocks have shown resilience, with the S&P MidCap 400 Index experiencing a relatively modest decline compared to larger indices. In this environment, identifying promising small-cap companies can be crucial for investors seeking growth opportunities; these undiscovered gems often exhibit strong fundamentals and innovative potential that may not yet be fully recognized by the broader market.

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