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Honda Motor (TSE:7267) has started manufacturing the first test unit of its HondaJet 2600 business jet. The prototype marks Honda Aircraft's move into the global business jet market. The HondaJet 2600 project puts Honda Motor, best known for its cars and motorcycles, into a very different part of the transportation industry. Business jets sit at the intersection of premium travel and aviation technology, and interest in private air travel has been supported by demand from corporate and high...

Shareholders might have noticed that Nintendo Co., Ltd. ( TSE:7974 ) filed its full-year result this time last week...

As Asian markets show resilience amid global economic shifts, investors are increasingly eyeing the region's small-cap sector for hidden opportunities. In this dynamic environment, identifying stocks with strong fundamentals and growth potential can be key to uncovering promising investments.

Konami Group Corporation ( TSE:9766 ) just released its annual report and things are looking bullish. The company beat...

Hokkaido Electric Power Company (TSE:9509) has put out a full set of updates for investors, combining its March 31, 2026 annual earnings report with new guidance and revised dividend plans. See our latest analysis for Hokkaido Electric Power Company. The stock has softened in recent months, with a 30 day share price return of 5.75% and a 90 day return of 7.48% on the back of mixed dividend guidance. However, longer term total shareholder returns of 34.66% over one year and more than double...

While Daiichi Kigenso Kagaku Kogyo Co., Ltd. ( TSE:4082 ) might not have the largest market cap around , it received a...

Ricoh Leasing Company (TSE:8566) has called a board meeting for 8 May 2026 to review its shareholder return policy, drawing attention from investors who are watching how future dividends and buybacks might be shaped. See our latest analysis for Ricoh Leasing Company. The planned review of the shareholder return policy comes after the stock logged a 5.95% year to date share price return and a 1 year total shareholder return of 18.97%, while the 3 year total shareholder return of 68.91%...

Japan Tobacco Inc. ( TSE:2914 ) just released its latest quarterly results and things are looking bullish. Japan...

Investors in Mitsubishi Motors Corporation ( TSE:7211 ) had a good week, as its shares rose 8.4% to close at JP¥329...

JTEKT’s latest earnings, guidance and dividend move JTEKT (TSE:6473) has drawn fresh attention after releasing full year results, issuing earnings guidance for the year ending March 31, 2027, and announcing a higher dividend with updated dividend forecasts. See our latest analysis for JTEKT. JTEKT’s share price has picked up recently, with a 1-day share price return of 2.00% and a 7-day return of 5.14%, while the 30-day share price return of 11.22% contrasts with a 90-day period where the...

In April 2026, Fuji Electric Co., Ltd. announced past-year results showing higher sales and net income, lifted its year-end and interim dividends, issued new earnings guidance through March 2027, and approved a share repurchase program of up to 2,500,000 shares for ¥21,000 million running until March 31, 2027. This combination of stronger earnings, rising cash returns, and a multi-year buyback plan highlights management’s confidence in the balance sheet and future cash generation...

Earnings jump and dividend plans put TOTO (TSE:5332) in focus TOTO (TSE:5332) is back on many investors’ screens after full year results to March 31, 2026, and a board meeting on dividends coincided with a sharp pickup in trading activity. For the year, TOTO reported sales of ¥737,441 million and net income of ¥40,257 million, with basic earnings per share from continuing operations at ¥243.01 and diluted earnings per share at ¥242.91. See our latest analysis for TOTO. The share price has...

Sony Group (TSE:6758) has formed a joint venture with TSMC in Japan to develop and manufacture next generation image sensors. The partnership targets advanced sensor demand from applications such as AI, vehicles, and robotics. The move aligns with Sony's shift toward content, sensors, and IP driven businesses and away from lower margin hardware manufacturing. Sony Group, trading at around ¥3,372.0, sits at an interesting point in its stock performance. The share price is up 7.8% over the...

Sumitomo Forestry (TSE:1911) has approved entering a loan agreement to finance an acquisition. The board decision signals an intention to expand the business through inorganic growth. The planned funding structure is expected to affect the company’s balance sheet and future capital allocation choices. Sumitomo Forestry, a diversified player in housing and timber-related businesses, is already exposed to long-term themes such as urbanization, resource efficiency, and changing housing needs...

Mercari’s latest earnings and why the stock moved Mercari (TSE:4385) reported record Q3 revenue and profit, with Marketplace and Fintech as key contributors, and raised its full year forecasts while flagging a Q4 profit decline due to higher investments. See our latest analysis for Mercari. Following the Q3 release, Mercari’s share price has been volatile in the short term, with a 1 day decline of 3.5%, but the 1 month and year to date share price returns of 8.0% and 24.8% suggest momentum...

JFE Holdings, Inc. has reported past full-year results for the year ended March 31, 2026, with sales of ¥4.54 trillion and net income of ¥70.17 billion, both lower than the previous year. The drop in basic earnings per share from ¥144.43 to ¥110.3 highlights how weaker profitability filtered through directly to shareholder-level results. We’ll now consider how this weaker revenue and earnings profile may shape JFE Holdings’ investment narrative and future risk-reward balance. The future of...

Nintendo’s May 8 earnings call revealed that annual operating profit rose sharply, but guidance pointed to weaker Switch 2 sales ahead amid memory chip shortages and higher component costs. The company responded to these cost pressures by announcing Switch 2 price increases across Japan, the US, Canada and Europe, highlighting how supply constraints are reshaping console economics. We’ll now explore how Nintendo’s decision to raise Switch 2 prices in response to higher memory costs...

Nikon Corporation recently reported full-year results for the period ended March 31, 2026, with sales of ¥677,163 million versus ¥715,285 million a year earlier and a swing from ¥6,123 million in net income to a ¥86,088 million net loss. This shift from earnings per share of ¥17.86 to a basic loss per share of ¥261.57 highlights how sharply profitability deteriorated even on only modestly lower sales. We’ll now examine how this full-year net loss reshapes Nikon’s existing investment...

Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. recently approved a share repurchase program of up to 75,000,000 shares, or 4.12% of its outstanding stock excluding treasury shares, for up to ¥150,000 million, alongside full-year results to March 31, 2026, showing higher sales and broadly stable net income. At the same time, Murata began mass production of ultra‑low‑power AMR sensors aimed at healthcare, wearable, and IoT devices, underlining how its capital allocation plans are occurring alongside product...

Tokio Marine Newa Insurance, a Taiwan subsidiary of Tokio Marine Holdings (TSE:8766), received a strong credit rating and stable outlook from AM Best. The assessment highlights TMNewa's position as a key non life insurer in Taiwan and reflects AM Best's view of its balance sheet, operating profile, and risk management. Tokio Marine Holdings, through TMNewa, gives investors exposure to Taiwan's non life insurance market, which is influenced by protection needs across property, auto, and...

It's been a good week for Ajinomoto Co., Inc. ( TSE:2802 ) shareholders, because the company has just released its...

Sumitomo Corporation ( TSE:8053 ) just released a solid earnings report, and the stock displayed some strength...

As Asian markets experience a period of growth, buoyed by resilient domestic demand and optimism in technology sectors, investors are increasingly looking toward dividend stocks as a strategic addition to their portfolios. In this environment, selecting stocks with strong dividend yields can provide stability and potential income amidst market fluctuations.

Toyota Boshoku (TSE:3116) has just paired full year results with fresh guidance and an affirmed dividend, giving investors new data on earnings power, expected revenue and upcoming cash returns. See our latest analysis for Toyota Boshoku. At the latest share price of ¥2,279.5, Toyota Boshoku’s 1 day share price return of 2.27% and 7 day share price return of 3.28% sit against a 90 day share price return decline of 22.89%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 15.38% points to longer term...