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Kirin Holdings Company (TSE:2503) is drawing attention after partnering with GenerativeX Inc. to embed AI agents into its research activities, aiming to support creativity and the full research workflow across selected divisions. See our latest analysis for Kirin Holdings Company. The AI research partnership lands at a time when momentum in Kirin Holdings Company's shares has been building, with a 90 day share price return of 13.07% and a year to date share price return of 30.30%. The 1 year...

Comforia Residential REIT recently completed a follow-on equity offering of ¥10.85 billion and arranged a new ¥1,000 million two-year floating-rate loan from Resona Bank to refinance an existing fixed-rate facility maturing in August 2026. This combination of fresh equity capital and a like-for-like refinancing subtly reshapes the REIT’s funding mix without increasing total interest-bearing debt. We’ll now examine how the fresh equity injection, alongside the refinancing shift to...

Mitsubishi Logistics (TSE:9301) has committed US$40 million to build two large distribution centers in Houston and Alabama, highlighting its push into overseas real estate and asset turnover projects. See our latest analysis for Mitsubishi Logistics. The latest US$40 million expansion moves come as Mitsubishi Logistics trades at ¥1,533, with a 1-day share price return of 1.49% and a year-to-date share price return of 25.55%, alongside a 1-year total shareholder return of 29.39% and a very...

Hikari Tsushin, Inc. recently reported first-quarter 2026 results showing higher sales of ¥192,563 million and net income of ¥36,656 million year-over-year, while also issuing earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027 and forecasting revenue of ¥775,000 million and profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥120,000 million. Alongside these results, the company lifted its quarterly and full-year dividend forecasts to an expected annual payout of ¥800 per share, underlining...

In August 2026, ASICS Corporation reported strong first-half 2026 results, raised its full-year sales and earnings guidance, and increased both interim and full-year dividend forecasts, including a second-quarter dividend of ¥20.00 per share versus ¥12.00 a year earlier. The company linked its upgraded outlook and higher dividends to robust demand for Onitsuka Tiger in Japan, SportStyle products in Europe, improved margins, and updated foreign-exchange assumptions, signalling management’s...

Amidst a backdrop of economic challenges and fluctuating markets, Asia's growth landscape continues to capture investor interest with its potential for substantial earnings growth. In this environment, companies with high insider ownership often signal confidence in their own business prospects, making them intriguing candidates for those seeking robust investment opportunities.

Amidst a backdrop of geopolitical tensions and fluctuating market conditions, Asian markets have shown resilience with varying performances across key indices. As investors navigate this complex landscape, dividend stocks in Asia can offer potential stability and income generation, making them an attractive consideration for those looking to diversify their portfolios.

Panasonic Holdings (TSE:6752) has been in focus after Panasonic TV expanded its U.S. lineup for 2026, and Panasonic LUMIX introduced the Live Anywhere workflow with LiveU for mobile live content production. See our latest analysis for Panasonic Holdings. These launches come as Panasonic Holdings trades at ¥4,348, with a 30-day share price return of 11.98% but a 7-day decline of 9.19%. The 1-year total shareholder return of 188.49% and 5-year total shareholder return of 279.68% indicate strong...

Why Hitachi Construction Machinery stock is in focus after the new buyback Hitachi Construction Machinery (TSE:6305) has moved into the spotlight after announcing a share repurchase program of up to 6,420,000 shares, worth ¥34,000 million, running through November 30, 2026. The company describes the initiative as a way to support supply and demand for its stock, while targeting stronger shareholder returns, higher ROE, and better capital efficiency following the board approval on August...

Trend Micro (TSE:4704) updated investors on 13 August 2026 with half year results and a revised full year outlook. The company kept its sales guidance unchanged but lowered its projected operating income due to higher cloud and AI related costs. See our latest analysis for Trend Micro. Trend Micro's share price has been under pressure despite the recent earnings update and the launch of TrendLife Kaleida, with a 30 day share price return down 10.83% and a 1 year total shareholder return down...

In August 2026, Ebara Corporation reported half-year 2026 results showing sales of ¥490,760 million and net income of ¥33,574 million, both higher than a year earlier, alongside increased basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations. At the same time, Ebara raised its full-year 2026 revenue guidance to ¥1.05 trillion while keeping operating profit and profit attributable to owners of parent targets unchanged, underscoring confidence in top-line momentum. We’ll now...

Nippon Express Holdings has launched NX-VISTA, a platform that centralizes and visualizes customers' order, shipping and inventory data to provide end-to-end supply chain visibility across multiple systems and carriers. By aggregating transport and inventory information on a single dashboard, NX-VISTA aims to help users better manage PSI balances and proactively address stockout or excess inventory risks. We’ll now examine how this end-to-end supply chain visibility platform could influence...

In August 2026, Sumitomo Metal Mining Co., Ltd. raised its consolidated earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027, projecting net sales of ¥2.07 trillion, profit of ¥237 billion, profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥216 billion, and basic earnings per share of ¥803.95. The sharp uplift in guidance, driven by revised production and sales plans alongside more supportive non-ferrous metal prices and exchange rates, highlights how quickly the company’s earnings outlook...

V Technology Co., Ltd. ( TSE:7717 ), might not be a large cap stock, but it saw significant share price movement during...

Citizen Watch (TSE:7762) raised its earnings and dividend guidance on 14 August 2026 after reporting stronger than expected performance in its Watches, Machine Tools, and Devices & Components segments in the current fiscal year. See our latest analysis for Citizen Watch. Citizen Watch’s raised guidance on 14 August 2026 comes after strong recent momentum, with a 30 day share price return of 19.19% and a year to date share price return of 101.87%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 168.48%...

As global markets navigate a landscape marked by elevated Treasury yields, geopolitical tensions, and mixed economic signals, investors are increasingly seeking opportunities that may be undervalued amid the volatility. In this environment, identifying stocks with strong fundamentals and growth potential can be key to capitalizing on market fluctuations.

Dividend increase puts GMO internet group in focus GMO internet group (TSE:9449) has drawn fresh attention after announcing a second quarter dividend of ¥17.80 per share, compared with ¥16.80 a year earlier. Payment is scheduled from 16 September 2026. See our latest analysis for GMO internet group. The dividend news arrives as GMO internet group trades at ¥4,054 per share, with a 90 day share price return of 17.92% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 5.70%. Momentum has been positive in...

Pan Pacific International Holdings (TSE:7532) has drawn fresh attention after reporting full year 2026 results, together with new earnings guidance through June 2027 that outlines expectations for net sales, operating income and profit attributable to shareholders. See our latest analysis for Pan Pacific International Holdings. The latest earnings and dividend guidance has come after a softer share price patch for Pan Pacific International Holdings, with the stock down 10.8% year to date on a...

It looks like KOMEDA Holdings Co., Ltd. ( TSE:3543 ) is about to go ex-dividend in the next 3 days. The ex-dividend...

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No.1 Co.,Ltd ( TSE:3562 ) is about to trade ex-dividend in the next three days. The ex-dividend date is commonly two...

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