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TSE:9434
TSE:9434Wireless Telecom

How Investors Are Reacting To SoftBank (TSE:9434) Rising Full-Year Sales And Earnings Per Share

SoftBank Corp. has reported past full-year results for the 12 months to March 31, 2026, with sales of ¥7.04 trillion and net income of ¥550.76 billion, both higher than the prior year. The improvement in both basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations highlights how incremental profitability gains can compound meaningfully at SoftBank’s scale. Now we’ll examine how this uptick in full-year sales and net income may influence SoftBank’s existing investment narrative and...
TSE:4516
TSE:4516Pharmaceuticals

Should Lawsuit Over Deramiocel Deal and Gazyva Expansion Efforts Require Action From Nippon Shinyaku (TSE:4516) Investors?

Earlier this month, Capricor Therapeutics filed a lawsuit in New Jersey seeking to unwind its U.S. distribution deal with Nippon Shinyaku’s subsidiary over alleged pricing flaws and launch-preparation failures for Duchenne muscular dystrophy therapy Deramiocel, while Nippon Shinyaku also reported revenue growth, softer profit and an unchanged dividend for the year to March 2026. Ahead of its forecast for higher earnings in fiscal 2027, Nippon Shinyaku and Chugai applied in Japan to expand...
TSE:6501
TSE:6501Industrials

Assessing Hitachi (TSE:6501) Valuation After New AI Energy Parks Alliance With X LABS

Why this new energy parks alliance matters for Hitachi stock Hitachi (TSE:6501) has drawn fresh attention after agreeing with X LABS LLC to co develop gigawatt scale energy parks for AI focused data centers in North America, targeting behind the meter power needs. See our latest analysis for Hitachi. At a share price of ¥4,812, Hitachi has seen the share price fall 7.8% over the past month and 7.6% over the past quarter, even as the 1 year total shareholder return stands at 27.4% and the 5...
TSE:4151
TSE:4151Pharmaceuticals

Is Kyowa Kirin (TSE:4151) Pricing Reflect Its Mixed Long Term Share Performance

If you are wondering whether Kyowa Kirin is attractively priced or not, the starting point is to understand what the current share price actually reflects about the business. Over the last week the stock is up 1.9%, although it is down 3.9% over the past month and down 5.7% year to date, while the 1 year return stands at 9.9% and the 5 year return shows a 22.0% decline. Recent coverage around Kyowa Kirin has focused on how investors interpret its long term prospects and the balance between...
TSE:4307
TSE:4307IT

Nomura Research Institute Dividend Hike Tests Balance Between Income And Growth

Nomura Research Institute (TSE:4307) has announced a significant full year dividend increase. The company reaffirmed its commitment to stable shareholder returns, maintaining its payout policy. Management highlighted strong domestic business performance, while acknowledging recent impairment charges. For investors watching Nomura Research Institute at a share price of ¥4,332.0, the larger dividend stands out against a mixed return profile. The stock is down 11.1% over the past month and...
TSE:9432
TSE:9432Telecom

A Look At NTT (TSE:9432) Valuation After New Buyback Plan And Full Year 2026 Earnings

NTT (TSE:9432) has announced a share repurchase program of up to 1,400,000,000 shares, alongside full year 2026 results reporting sales of ¥14,409,121 million and net income of ¥1,037,032 million. See our latest analysis for NTT. At a share price of ¥151.8, NTT has seen relatively soft short term share price performance, with the share price return down 4.83% year to date, while the 5 year total shareholder return of 53.99% points to longer term compounding as investors react to earnings,...
TSE:4704
TSE:4704Software

Trend Micro Leans Into AI Security With TrendAI And TrendLife Launch

Trend Micro (TSE:4704) has launched two new business units, TrendAI for enterprises and TrendLife for consumers, focused on AI-driven cybersecurity. The company announced partnerships with NVIDIA and Anthropic to support these AI-focused offerings. Trend Micro reported 50% growth in Vision One annual recurring revenue, reflecting momentum in its enterprise segment. For investors watching cybersecurity, this move positions Trend Micro more clearly around AI-based protection for both...
TSE:4755
TSE:4755Multiline Retail

Rakuten Group (TSE:4755) Valuation After Q1 2026 Sales Growth And Narrower Net Loss

Rakuten Group (TSE:4755) is back in focus after reporting first quarter 2026 results, with sales of ¥643,583 million and a net loss of ¥18,648 million, both changing meaningfully compared with a year earlier. See our latest analysis for Rakuten Group. The latest earnings release appears to have shifted sentiment, with the 1-day share price return of 2.34% and 7-day share price return of 4.06% contrasting with a year-to-date share price decline of 22.48% and a 3-year total shareholder return...
TSE:543A
TSE:543AMachinery

Archion Resets Truck Strategy With Hino Turnaround And New Partner Capital

Archion (TSE:543A) reports that newly acquired subsidiary Hino Motors has moved from losses to profit and strengthened its balance sheet following the acquisition. The turnaround at Hino Motors is expected to feed into Archion's consolidated results and inform the group's future business planning. Archion's board has approved and executed convertible bond agreements with Toyota and Daimler, adjusting the company's capital structure and opening the door to deeper industrial...
TSE:285A
TSE:285ASemiconductor

Kioxia Holdings (TSE:285A) Q3 EPS Surge To ¥162 Challenges Bearish Earnings Narratives

Kioxia Holdings (TSE:285A) has reported another strong quarter for FY 2026, with Q3 revenue of ¥543,631 million and basic EPS of ¥162.13, as investors weigh these figures against a current share price of ¥44,450. The company’s quarterly revenue moved from ¥347,094 million in Q4 FY 2025 to ¥342,799 million in Q1 FY 2026, then ¥448,346 million in Q2 and ¥543,631 million in Q3. Over the same period, basic EPS shifted from ¥37.61 to ¥33.90, then ¥75.36 and ¥162.13, giving a clear view of how the...
TSE:7211
TSE:7211Auto

Mitsubishi Motors (TSE:7211) Valuation After Revenue Growth And Profit Drop In Latest Full Year Results

What Mitsubishi Motors' Latest Earnings Mean For Stockholders Mitsubishi Motors (TSE:7211) has just released full year results, reporting higher sales along with a sharp drop in net income and earnings per share, and outlining fresh model launches and expansion plans. See our latest analysis for Mitsubishi Motors. The earnings release came as the share price closed at ¥347.0, with a 7 day share price return of 13.14% contrasting with a 90 day share price return that is down 21.85% and a 1...