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Square Enix announced FINAL FANTASY VII REVELATION, the third and final entry in the FINAL FANTASY VII Remake Series, scheduled for a simultaneous multi-platform release in Spring 2027 on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S and PC, while FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH has recently expanded to these platforms as well. This culmination of the remake project, with unified releases across all major modern platforms and new gameplay features, underscores Square Enix’s focus on deepening...

KanamotoLtd (TSE:9678) has posted Q2 2026 revenue of ¥52.8 billion and basic EPS of ¥94.26, with trailing twelve month EPS of ¥367.64 and net income of ¥12.8 billion framing the latest quarter in a broader upswing from last year’s levels. Over the past six reported quarters, revenue has ranged from ¥51.5 billion to ¥55.2 billion while quarterly basic EPS has moved between ¥55.49 and ¥107.42, giving you a clear view of how the top line and EPS have tracked together as earnings grew 20.8% over...

Aozora Bank, Ltd. announced a Quarterly dividend of ¥23.0000 per share, payable on September 2, 2026, with an ex-date of June 29, 2026 and a record date of June 30, 2026. This dividend declaration highlights how Aozora Bank is defining its current approach to shareholder returns through scheduled cash distributions. We will now examine how this clarified ¥23 per-share dividend policy shapes Aozora Bank’s investment narrative for current and prospective investors. The future of work is here...

Why Lion (TSE:4912) is back on investors’ radar Lion (TSE:4912) has attracted fresh attention after outlining plans to deepen its presence in Southeast Asia, South Asia, and China, focusing on untapped markets and higher-value-added consumer products. See our latest analysis for Lion. At a recent share price of ¥1,588.5, Lion’s short term share price return has been mixed, with a 2.22% gain over 30 days but a 9.23% decline over three months. Its 3 year total shareholder return of 22.10%...

Last week, you might have seen that Sekisui House, Ltd. ( TSE:1928 ) released its first-quarter result to the market...

AI is no longer just a big tech story. With credit demand still holding up, global bond markets reacting to interest rate expectations, and employment data pointing to ongoing economic activity, investors are looking for focused ways to gain exposure to AI without relying only on giants. The AI Small Caps screener targets smaller companies working in areas like machine learning, automation, and data intelligence, where early-stage progress can meaningfully change the long term story. In this...

If you are wondering whether ORIX at ¥6,113 still offers value after a strong run, this article walks through what the current price might be implying. The stock has been volatile in recent periods, with a decline of 2.0% over the last week, a 16.4% gain over the last 30 days, a 32.4% gain year to date, and a 107.1% gain over the last year, while the 3 year and 5 year returns are very large. Recent coverage has highlighted ORIX in the context of broader interest in Japanese financial stocks,...

With inflation, interest rates and bond yields all pulling investors in different directions, it can feel hard to know where to look next. One area that often gets less attention is smaller high quality companies that are not yet crowded with big institutional money. That is exactly what the High-Quality Undiscovered Gems screener aims to highlight. It focuses on strong fundamentals in a world of mixed growth signals and patchy sentiment. In this article, you will see 3 stocks from this...

Hi-Lex (TSE:7279) opened its Q2 2026 scorecard with revenue of ¥103.5b and basic EPS of ¥40.63, alongside trailing twelve month EPS of ¥1,116.54 that is heavily influenced by a ¥40.0b one off gain and a trailing net margin of 11.5% compared with 1.2% a year earlier. The company has seen revenue move from ¥74.8b in Q2 2025 to ¥103.5b in Q2 2026 and quarterly basic EPS shift from ¥27.40 to ¥40.63 over the same period. Trailing twelve month EPS has risen from ¥59.44 in Q1 2025 to ¥1,116.54 in Q2...

Software Service (TSE:3733) has put up another solid quarter, with Q2 2026 revenue at ¥14.9 billion and basic EPS of ¥364.38, backed by trailing 12 month EPS of ¥1,131.23 and net income of ¥5.9 billion on revenue of ¥46.5 billion. Over the last six reported quarters, revenue has ranged from ¥8.6 billion to ¥14.9 billion while quarterly basic EPS has moved between ¥170.77 and ¥382.30, giving you a clear view of how the earnings power has tracked the top line. With a trailing net profit margin...

Setting the scene for Sumitomo Pharma’s recent share performance Sumitomo Pharma (TSE:4506) has seen its share price move in different directions across timeframes, with a gain of 1.6% over the past day and a decline of 25.2% over the past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Sumitomo Pharma. At a share price of ¥1,437.0, the stock has recently fallen over shorter periods, with the 30 day share price return down 16.9% and the year to date share price return down 41.6%. However, the 1 year...

In late May 2026, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation and Toshiba Corporation launched two quantum-driven diversified equity indices for Japanese and U.S. stocks, while Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group reported ongoing progress in its large-scale share repurchase program authorized through July 2026. This combination of advanced quantum optimization for portfolio construction and active capital management highlights Sumitomo Mitsui’s push to integrate cutting-edge technology with balance...

Marui Group (TSE:8252) reported fourth quarter fiscal 2026 results that surpassed earnings expectations, with record operating profit in its FinTech segment supported by higher merchant commission rates and continued SUKI-centric and digital transformation initiatives. See our latest analysis for Marui Group. At a share price of ¥2,734.5, the stock has seen its 1 day share price return rise 1.77%, but its 30 day return is down 8.56% and the year to date share price return is down 15.08%. The...

Asahi Group Holdings stock performance snapshot Asahi Group Holdings (TSE:2502) has seen its share price under pressure recently, with the stock down 0.8% on the day, 3.2% over the past week and 4.8% over the past month. The weakness has extended further, with the share price falling about 10.5% over the past 3 months and about 11.4% year to date, leaving the 1 year total return down roughly 19.8%. See our latest analysis for Asahi Group Holdings. That pattern of weakness, with a declining 3...

In early June 2026, Intermedia Intelligent Communications announced the general availability of Cloud Calling for UNIVERGE BLUE, linking KDDI’s nationwide voice services with NEC’s cloud communications platform so Japanese organizations can use KDDI-issued numbers across multiple sites without on-premises voice equipment. This three-way integration between Intermedia, NEC, and KDDI materially eases large-scale migration from NEC’s extensive legacy PBX base to full-cloud communications in...

New 2029 guidance puts long term profitability in focus Mitsubishi Motors (TSE:7211) set out fresh earnings guidance for fiscal 2029, projecting operating profit of ¥160 billion and an operating margin of 4.5%, giving investors a clearer view of its medium term profit targets. See our latest analysis for Mitsubishi Motors. The ¥338.0 share price has seen mixed momentum recently, with a 30 day share price return of 11.40% but a 90 day share price return that declined 11.26%, and a 1 year total...

Tokio Marine Holdings has recently advanced its previously approved share repurchase program, buying back over 16 million shares within its remaining authorization of up to about 48 million shares, as part of its ongoing capital return efforts in 2026. This progress in repurchases underlines management’s emphasis on capital efficiency and shareholder returns, potentially altering how investors view its balance between growth investments and excess capital deployment. We’ll now examine how...

Investor activism puts EXEO Group in focus Oasis Management’s shareholder proposal to appoint Tomoshiro Takemoto as an outside director at EXEO Group (TSE:1951) has pushed governance and board expertise to the forefront ahead of the upcoming AGM. See our latest analysis for EXEO Group. At a share price of ¥2,830.5, EXEO Group has delivered a 7.2% year to date share price return, while its 1 year total shareholder return of 58.0% and 5 year total shareholder return of 148.95% suggest strong...

Board approved buyback puts Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha in focus Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (TSE:9107) has drawn investor attention after its Board approved a share repurchase program of up to 44,429,000 shares, or 6.96% of share capital, with repurchased shares set for cancellation. See our latest analysis for Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha. The buyback decision comes after a period of strong market interest in Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, with a 24.06% year to date share price return and a 1 year total shareholder...

In recent months, Kioxia Holdings has rapidly emerged as one of Japan’s most valuable companies as investors focus on its role supplying memory chips and SSDs for AI data centers and enterprise infrastructure. This shift highlights how Japan’s equity market is increasingly anchored by AI-related semiconductor and infrastructure names rather than its traditional manufacturing leaders. With this backdrop, we’ll explore how Kioxia’s push into AI-focused infrastructure and enterprise storage...

Takeda Pharmaceutical (TSE:4502) is in the spotlight after appointing Julie Kim as CEO and outlining a transformation plan focused on cost savings, margin improvements, and upcoming product launches that could reshape how investors view the stock. See our latest analysis for Takeda Pharmaceutical. At a share price of ¥4,926, Takeda’s recent 30 day share price return is down 6% and the 90 day share price return is down 13%, yet the 1 year total shareholder return of 19% signals longer term...

If you are wondering whether Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group at ¥3,219 is still reasonably priced after a strong run, the key question is how that share price lines up against its underlying value. The stock has returned 7.3% over the past week, 15.0% over the last month and 26.5% year to date, with a 69.6% return over the past year and a very large gain over five years. These moves sit against a backdrop of ongoing interest in large Japanese banks, with investors tracking how major lenders...

Soft earnings didn't appear to concern Arigatou Services Company, Limited's ( TSE:3177 ) shareholders over the last...

Natoco Co., Ltd. ( TSE:4627 ) recently posted some strong earnings, and the market responded positively. We have done...