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FRONTEO (TSE:2158) has put up a solid Q3 2026 print, with revenue of ¥2,049 million and basic EPS of ¥7.52, giving investors fresh data on both the top and bottom line. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥1,585 million in Q3 2025 through ¥1,829 million in Q2 2026 to ¥2,049 million in Q3 2026. Over the same quarters, basic EPS shifted from ¥1.98 to ¥2.42 and then to ¥7.52, pointing to a sharper uplift in earnings than in sales. For investors, that earnings step up sets the stage...

Nippon Building Fund (TSE:8951) has released its H1 2026 numbers, with revenue at ¥48,547 million and basic EPS of ¥2,231.16, set against a trailing twelve month revenue base of ¥99,710 million and EPS of ¥4,995.01. The trust has reported revenue in a tight band from ¥50,793 million in H1 2025 to ¥51,163 million in H2 2025, while basic EPS moved from ¥2,665.03 to ¥2,768.39 over the same halves. This gives investors a clear read on how current margins compare with recent history. Against that...

Japan Prime Realty Investment (TSE:8955) has posted its FY 2025 second half numbers with revenue of ¥20.3b and basic EPS of ¥2,387.80, setting the tone for a year where investors are focused on how income from its portfolio is holding up. The trust has seen revenue move from ¥19.6b and EPS of ¥2,203.94 in FY 2024 second half to ¥20.8b and EPS of ¥2,602.03 in FY 2025 first half before landing at the latest figures, and the trailing twelve month data points to EPS of ¥4,990.20 on revenue of...

Frontier Real Estate Investment (TSE:8964) has released its H1 2026 numbers, posting revenue of ¥12.1 billion and basic EPS of ¥2,183.73, alongside net income of ¥5,907 million. The trailing twelve months show revenue of ¥11.5 billion, basic EPS of ¥1,954.64 and net income of ¥5,287.31 million. Over recent periods, revenue has moved from ¥12.3 billion in H1 2025 to ¥12.1 billion in H1 2026, with basic EPS shifting from ¥2,403.47 in H1 2025 to ¥2,183.73 in H1 2026. This may lead investors to...

Rigaku Holdings (TSE:268A) drew investor attention after its full year 2025 earnings release on February 13, alongside a sharp dividend increase and fresh 2026 earnings and dividend guidance. See our latest analysis for Rigaku Holdings. The earnings release, dividend hike and fresh 2026 guidance coincided with a sharp shift in trading, with an 8.06% 1 day share price return helping extend a 90 day share price return of 54.72% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 23.70%. This suggests that...

ikuyoLtd (TSE:7273) has reported Q3 2026 revenue of ¥8.1b and basic EPS of ¥0.79 loss, set against trailing 12 month basic EPS of ¥135.30 and an 11% net margin that was very large versus the prior year's 1.8% level once the one off gain is included. Over recent periods the company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥4.5b in Q3 2025 to ¥8.1b in Q3 2026, while basic EPS has swung from ¥1.05 loss to ¥0.79 loss on a quarterly basis and from ¥20.55 to ¥135.30 on a trailing 12 month basis,...

Port (TSE:7047) has put in a busy Q3 2026, reporting revenue of ¥7.3b and basic EPS of ¥68.94, with the trailing twelve months showing EPS of ¥206.67 on revenue of ¥27.0b as earnings grew 43.2% over the past year. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥5.2b in Q3 2025 to ¥7.3b in Q3 2026, while basic EPS has shifted from ¥27.14 to ¥68.94 over the same period. Those results sit alongside a net profit margin of 10.1% versus 9% a year ago. For investors, that combination of higher...

Japan Animal Referral Medical Center (TSE:6039) has reported Q3 2026 revenue of ¥1.6b and basic EPS of ¥20.27, with trailing twelve month EPS at ¥60.80 and net income of ¥785.79m framing the latest quarter against a fuller year of performance. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥1.3b in Q2 2025 to ¥1.6b in Q3 2026, while basic EPS has shifted from ¥10.78 to ¥20.27 over the same stretch, setting up this update in the context of a year where reported earnings growth over the last...

Odakyu Electric Railway (TSE:9007) has come into focus after reporting higher passenger volumes and preliminary rail revenue for the nine months to December 2025, alongside lower sales, net income and earnings per share year on year. See our latest analysis for Odakyu Electric Railway. Odakyu Electric Railway's recent operating update, with higher passenger volumes and rail revenue, has coincided with a 1 month share price return of 5.98% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 24.50%...

JEOL Ltd. recently reported results for the nine months ended December 31, 2025, with sales of ¥129,804 million and net income of ¥17,491 million, both lower than the same period a year earlier. The decline in basic earnings per share from continuing operations, from ¥390 to ¥341.95, highlights pressure on profitability even as JEOL continues to engage investors through events such as its February 2026 special call. Against this backdrop, we will examine how the earnings-driven decrease in...

Monex Group, Inc. reported earnings for the nine months ended December 31, 2025, with revenue rising to ¥67,982 million and net income reaching ¥8,012 million, reversing a loss a year earlier. The sharp swing from a loss per share to basic earnings per share of ¥31.86 highlights a clear turnaround in the company’s profitability profile. We will now examine how this turnaround in profitability shapes Monex Group’s broader investment narrative and what it may signal for investors. AI is about...

Nichias Corporation recently raised its year-end dividend forecast to ¥88 per share and issued full-year guidance for the period ending March 31, 2026, including expected net sales of ¥254,000 million and profit attributable to owners of the parent of ¥25,800 million. The higher dividend, framed within a policy targeting a 5.0% or higher dividend-on-equity and a total return ratio of at least 50%, underlines management’s emphasis on shareholder returns alongside its updated earnings...

Honda Motor (TSE:7267) is back in focus after reporting softer nine month results to December 2025, alongside lower full year guidance that points to reduced profitability and ongoing operational challenges into March 2026. See our latest analysis for Honda Motor. The latest nine month results and reduced guidance appear to have cooled enthusiasm, with a 7 day share price return of a 5.93% decline and a 30 day share price return of a 3.97% decline. This is despite the 1 year total shareholder...

As February 2026 unfolds, Asian markets are navigating a complex landscape influenced by global economic shifts and regional developments. Amidst these dynamics, growth companies with high insider ownership stand out as potentially resilient players, often demonstrating strong alignment between management and shareholder interests.

As global markets navigate the challenges posed by AI disruption and fluctuating economic indicators, investors are increasingly turning their attention to smaller, promising opportunities that may not yet be on the radar of mainstream analysts. In this environment, companies like Guangzhou Metro Design & Research Institute offer intriguing prospects for those seeking undiscovered gems in Asia's dynamic market landscape.

As global markets grapple with concerns over AI disruptions and economic uncertainties, Asian stock markets have shown resilience, with Japan experiencing a notable surge following political developments and China maintaining modest gains ahead of the Lunar New Year. In this context, dividend stocks in Asia can offer a compelling opportunity for investors seeking income stability amid market volatility.

Why Mitsui Fudosan (TSE:8801) is back on investors’ radar Mitsui Fudosan (TSE:8801) has drawn fresh interest after revising its full year earnings forecast upward and reporting higher sales and net income for the nine months to December 31, 2025. See our latest analysis for Mitsui Fudosan. Alongside the earnings upgrade and new joint venture in Bengaluru, Mitsui Fudosan’s share price has delivered a 19.55% 90 day share price return and a 57.67% 1 year total shareholder return, suggesting...

Why Toyota Motor (TSE:7203) is on investors’ radar today Toyota Motor (TSE:7203) continues to attract attention after a period where the share price has moved modestly over the past month but more strongly over the past 3 months and year. With the stock last closing at ¥3,713 and a value score of 3, many investors are looking at how this automaker’s global footprint and financial profile fit into a diversified portfolio. See our latest analysis for Toyota Motor. Recent trading has been fairly...

Isuzu Motors (TSE:7202) has drawn fresh attention after its Q3 2026 earnings call, where the company reported nine month sales of ¥2,511,521 million and issued full year revenue and profit guidance. See our latest analysis for Isuzu Motors. The earnings update and new full year guidance appear to sit alongside building momentum in the shares, with a 90 day share price return of 22.91% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 46.38% pointing to stronger sentiment recently than earlier in the...

Why TOPPAN Holdings’ latest earnings matter for shareholders TOPPAN Holdings (TSE:7911) has drawn fresh attention after reporting nine month results to December 31, 2025, with sales of ¥1,322,805 million and net income of ¥58,125 million, compared with higher profit a year earlier. See our latest analysis for TOPPAN Holdings. The earnings release appears to be feeding into a mixed share price trend, with a 22.51% 90 day share price return contrasting with a 1.10% decline in the 1 year total...

Why Taiyo Yuden’s latest earnings matter for shareholders Taiyo Yuden (TSE:6976) has drawn fresh attention after reporting Q3 2026 earnings and issuing full year guidance. The company outlined expectations for net sales of ¥354,000 million and operating profit of ¥21,000 million. See our latest analysis for Taiyo Yuden. The Q3 2026 earnings call and full year guidance landed alongside a sharp shift in sentiment, with Taiyo Yuden’s 1 day share price return of 8.71% feeding into a 30 day share...

Why Aeon’s shareholder perk update matters for investors Aeon (TSE:8267) has clarified how its shareholder benefits will work after its September 2025 stock split, confirming continued perks for holders with at least 100 shares and expanded lounge access for larger investors. See our latest analysis for Aeon. The clarification on shareholder perks comes after a mixed stretch for Aeon, with the share price at ¥2,360 following a 1 month share price return of 11.53% but a 90 day share price...

Investors were disappointed by Shimano Inc.'s ( TSE:7309 ) latest earnings release. Our analysis has found some reasons...

Even though SOLXYZ Co., Ltd. ( TSE:4284 ) posted strong earnings, investors appeared to be underwhelmed. We did some...