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Sumitomo Metal Mining (TSE:5713) has wrapped up FY 2026 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥490.9 billion and basic EPS of ¥251.70, capping a year in which trailing 12 month EPS reached ¥649.55 on revenue of ¥1.74 trillion. Over recent periods the company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥392.7 billion and basic EPS of ¥61.45 in FY 2025 Q3 to ¥400.5 billion and EPS of ¥59.99 in FY 2025 Q4, then to ¥379.6 billion and EPS of ¥100.27 in FY 2026 Q1, ¥403.8 billion and EPS of ¥97.84 in Q2, ¥467.4...

Mercari (TSE:4385) has just posted Q3 2026 results with revenue of ¥61.0b and basic EPS of ¥53.63, set against trailing twelve month revenue of ¥215.9b and EPS of ¥205.31 that came alongside 105.7% earnings growth year on year and a net margin of 15.7% versus 8.6% a year earlier. Over recent quarters, revenue has stepped up from ¥49.4b in Q1 2026 to ¥56.8b in Q2 and now ¥61.0b in Q3. Quarterly basic EPS moved from ¥30.30 to ¥33.98 and then ¥53.63, giving investors a view of profitability...

Daiichi Sankyo Company (TSE:4568) has just wrapped up FY 2026 with Q4 revenue of ¥589.6 billion and basic EPS of ¥23.03, adding to a trailing twelve month picture that shows revenue of ¥2.1 trillion and EPS of ¥140.44. Over the past six reported quarters, quarterly revenue has ranged from ¥474.6 billion to ¥589.6 billion, while basic EPS has moved between ¥23.03 and ¥46.80. This gives investors a clearer view of how the top and bottom lines have been tracking into the latest release. With...

Nippon Sheet Glass Company (TSE:5202) has rounded out FY 2026 with Q4 revenue of ¥238.9b and basic EPS of ¥94.49, underpinned by net income of ¥10.8b that contrasts with losses earlier in the year. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥207.5b in FY 2025 Q3 to ¥210.4b in FY 2025 Q4, then to ¥210.2b, ¥210.6b, ¥219.8b and finally ¥238.9b through FY 2026. EPS swung from a loss of ¥73.56 in FY 2025 Q3 and ¥46.45 in FY 2025 Q4 to a loss of ¥7.02, ¥47.75 and ¥12.90 in the first three...

THK (TSE:6481) opened Q1 2026 with revenue of ¥69,043 million and Basic EPS of ¥44.65, while trailing twelve month figures show revenue of ¥224,541 million and EPS of ¥132.41, backed by a 68.6% earnings lift over the past year and a net profit margin of 6.6% versus 2.5% a year ago. Over recent quarters the company has seen revenue move from ¥87,629 million in Q4 2024 to ¥84,946 million in Q1 2025, then to ¥91,300 million in Q2 2025 and ¥91,981 million in Q3 2025. Over the same period, EPS...

SoftBank (TSE:9434) has wrapped up FY 2026 with Q4 revenue of ¥1.84 trillion and basic EPS of ¥1.32, while trailing 12 month revenue sits at ¥7.04 trillion and EPS at ¥11.35, alongside a net profit margin of 7.7%. The company has seen quarterly revenue range from ¥1.66 trillion in Q1 2026 to ¥1.84 trillion in Q4, with basic EPS moving between ¥3.00 and ¥4.22 over the first three quarters before landing at ¥1.32 in Q4, giving investors a clearer view of how the full year has translated into...

Chugoku Marine Paints (TSE:4617) has wrapped up FY 2026 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥37.4 billion and basic EPS of ¥44.26, rounding out a trailing twelve month line of ¥139.4 billion in revenue and EPS of ¥221.66 as investors assess how the latest quarter fits into the broader trend. Over recent periods, the company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥35.1 billion in FY 2025 Q4 to ¥37.4 billion in FY 2026 Q4, while basic EPS shifted from ¥61.12 to ¥44.26. This sets a clear backdrop for...

Ajinomoto Co., Inc. recently reported full-year results for the period ended March 31, 2026, with sales of ¥1,583,719 million and net income of ¥134,675 million, while also sharing its biopharma capabilities at the 22nd Annual PEGS Boston Summit through a presentation by Yumi Nagase. The sharp improvement in earnings per share, alongside Ajinomoto’s emphasis on bio-pharma and functional materials at an industry conference, highlights how its higher-value healthcare and technology-oriented...

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...

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...