Japanese Food and Staples Retail Stock News

Kirin Holdings Company (TSE:2503) has opened Q1 2026 with revenue of ¥573.0 billion and basic EPS of ¥33.46, setting the tone for another closely watched year of results. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥545.9 billion in Q1 2025 to ¥573.0 billion in Q1 2026, while basic EPS over that same period went from ¥30.05 to ¥33.46, with trailing 12 month EPS at ¥185.55 on revenue of ¥2.5 trillion. Against that backdrop of higher trailing profitability and a current share price of...

Hamamatsu Photonics K.K (TSE:6965) raised its full year outlook after reporting year on year sales growth in industrial and semiconductor segments, backed by strong orders but weighed by margin pressure and higher R&D spending. See our latest analysis for Hamamatsu Photonics K.K. The stock has swung sharply higher in recent weeks, with a 1-month share price return of 35.56% and a year to date share price return of 55.61%. However, the 1-year total shareholder return of 85.55% contrasts with...

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. has reported past full-year results to March 31, 2026, with sales of ¥10,689.89 billions and a net loss of ¥533.10 billions, narrowing losses per share from ¥187.08 to ¥152.58 year on year. Alongside these weaker top-line figures, Nissan outlined an upbeat outlook featuring cost savings, new models, and a projected return to profit, marking a potential inflection point in its turnaround plan. Against this backdrop, we'll explore how Nissan's expectation of a profit...

Daikin IndustriesLtd (TSE:6367) drew investor attention after its recent share price moves, with the stock showing positive total returns over the past year and over multiple-year periods, alongside reported revenue and net income growth. See our latest analysis for Daikin IndustriesLtd. Recent trading has been strong, with a 1 month share price return of 25.28% and a 3 month share price return of 30.98%, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 61.23% contrasts with a slightly declining...

Kubota Corporation recently reported its first quarter 2026 results, with sales rising to ¥810,012 million and net income reaching ¥73,285 million, both higher than the same period a year earlier. The jump in basic earnings per share from continuing operations to ¥64.45, compared with ¥35.97 a year ago, highlights a substantial improvement in profitability per share. We’ll now look at how this stronger profitability, reflected in higher earnings per share, may influence Kubota’s broader...

Fukuoka Financial Group, Inc. has reported full-year results for the period ended March 31, 2026, with net interest income rising to ¥262,821 million and net income reaching ¥85,428 million, alongside higher basic earnings per share and an increased annual dividend. Beyond the stronger headline profits, management raised net income guidance and highlighted balance-sheet strength, signalling confidence in sustaining earnings and supporting shareholder returns. With earnings guidance raised...

Dowa Holdings Co., Ltd. has reported its full-year results for the period ended March 31, 2026, with sales rising to ¥745,410 million from ¥678,672 million and net income increasing to ¥62,458 million from ¥27,128 million a year earlier. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations more than doubled to ¥1,049.83 from ¥455.60, highlighting a sharp improvement in profitability over the prior year. We will examine how this strong earnings rebound, especially the surge in net income,...

What Kaneka’s New Share Buyback Means for Investors Kaneka (TSE:4118) has announced a share repurchase program of up to 1,400,000 shares, or 2.32% of outstanding stock, allocating ¥7,000 million to the plan running through March 2027. See our latest analysis for Kaneka. The buyback approval follows a period of solid momentum, with a 1-day share price return of 2.18%, a 7-day share price return of 8.33% and a 1-year total shareholder return of 47.40%, suggesting sentiment has been improving...

In May 2026, AEON Co., Ltd. outlined its FY2026–FY2030 medium-term management plan, aiming to streamline its portfolio, boost food retail profitability, and improve capital efficiency while reinforcing cash generation and reducing debt. A particularly important element of the plan is AEON’s intention to cut loss-making and overlapping entities and channel resources into higher value-added areas such as Health & Wellness, developer and entertainment operations, and its Vietnam business. We’ll...

On May 14, 2026, Honda Motor Co., Ltd. reported full-year sales of ¥18,263.87 billion and a net loss of ¥423.94 billion, marking its first annual loss since listing as heavy electric-vehicle restructuring charges pushed earnings from profit to loss. Alongside scrapping key EV goals and suspending a large Canada EV plant, Honda is pivoting toward hybrid vehicles and cost cuts while still guiding for a return to profitability, signaling a reset of its long-term electrification roadmap. Next,...

Recent reports suggest DENSO (TSE:6902) is increasing investment in automotive digital cockpit technology, centering on in-car displays, connectivity, and software-rich interiors. The company is placing a clear focus on Asia Pacific adoption trends. See our latest analysis for DENSO. At a share price of ¥1,944.0, DENSO has seen short term share price gains, with a 1-day return of 3.18%, while the 90-day share price return is down 12.98%. The 5-year total shareholder return stands at 20.25%,...

If you are wondering whether Astellas Pharma stock still offers value after a strong run, or if the easier gains may already have occurred, this article breaks down what the current price could be indicating. The stock is priced at ¥2,324.5, with returns of 1.1% over the last 7 days, down 10.8% over the past month, up 9.1% year to date and up 76.9% over the past year. This raises fair questions about how much of the story may already be reflected in the share price. Recent news coverage has...

Canon (TSE:7751) drew fresh attention after recent share price moves, with the stock up about 4.1% over the past week but down around 4.5% over the past month. See our latest analysis for Canon. That short-term rebound sits against a weaker backdrop, with the share price down 10.55% year to date and the 1-year total shareholder return declining 2.76%. Over the longer term, 3-year and 5-year total shareholder returns of 37.67% and 98.51% respectively show the stock has historically rewarded...

Investors may be wondering whether Hitachi at ¥4,812 is offering good value right now, or whether the recent share price performance already reflects much of its potential. The share price is down 2.6% over the past week and 7.8% over the past month, yet it is still 5.1% higher year to date and has delivered a 27.4% gain over the last year and a very large return over the past 5 years. Recent coverage around Hitachi has kept attention on how this diversified industrial group fits into long...

If you are trying to work out whether Fujitsu stock offers good value today, the recent share price performance gives a useful starting point but not the full story. The stock last closed at ¥3,217, with the share price down 4.9% over the past week, down 11.4% over the past month, down 25.3% year to date, while still up 84.5% over three years and up 89.3% over five years. These moves sit against a backdrop of ongoing interest in large Japanese technology companies and continued focus on how...

Rigaku Holdings Corporation ( TSE:268A ) missed earnings with its latest quarterly results, disappointing...

There's been a notable change in appetite for Kokusai Electric Corporation ( TSE:6525 ) shares in the week since its...

Last week, you might have seen that Medley, Inc. ( TSE:4480 ) released its first-quarter result to the market. The...

Last week, you might have seen that Suntory Beverage & Food Limited ( TSE:2587 ) released its first-quarter result to...

Investors in Inpex Corporation ( TSE:1605 ) had a good week, as its shares rose 3.5% to close at JP¥3,921 following the...

Nittetsu Mining (TSE:1515) closed FY 2026 with Q4 revenue of ¥58.7b and basic EPS of ¥60.31, capping off a year in which trailing twelve month revenue reached ¥209.7b and EPS came in at ¥178.36, alongside earnings growth of 55.6% over the last year. Over recent periods, the company has seen revenue move from ¥188.0b on a trailing basis in FY 2025 Q3 to ¥196.8b in FY 2025 Q4 and then to ¥209.7b by FY 2026 Q4, while quarterly EPS ranged from ¥8.99 in FY 2025 Q4 to ¥60.31 in FY 2026 Q4. With net...

In May 2026, SBI Holdings, Inc. reported full-year results for the period ended March 31, 2026, with sales of ¥1,896,607 million and net income of ¥427,577 million, alongside a sharp increase in earnings per share from continuing operations compared with the prior year. On the same day, the board met to discuss dividend payments, highlighting how stronger profitability is feeding directly into SBI Holdings’ capital return considerations. We’ll now examine how this profit surge and the...

Last week's profit announcement from Shima Seiki Mfg.,Ltd. ( TSE:6222 ) was underwhelming for investors, despite...

There's been a notable change in appetite for Capcom Co., Ltd. ( TSE:9697 ) shares in the week since its full-year...