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For beginners, it can seem like a good idea (and an exciting prospect) to buy a company that tells a good story to...

Okumura Q1 earnings and what they mean for shareholders Okumura (TSE:1833) has drawn fresh attention after first quarter earnings showed lower sales, revenue, and net income compared with a year earlier. The market is now reassessing what this updated snapshot of performance implies. See our latest analysis for Okumura. Okumura’s share price has softened in recent months, with a 90 day share price return of 4.37% and a year to date decline of 9.68%, even though the 1 year total shareholder...

As Asian markets navigate a landscape marked by geopolitical shifts and economic resilience, investors are increasingly eyeing opportunities in dividend stocks that offer stable returns amid fluctuating conditions. In this environment, selecting stocks with strong fundamentals and reliable dividend yields can be a prudent strategy for those seeking to balance risk and reward in their portfolios.

Shareholders in Sompo Holdings, Inc. ( TSE:8630 ) may be thrilled to learn that the analysts have just delivered a...

MINATO HOLDINGS INC. ( TSE:6862 ), is not the largest company out there, but it received a lot of attention from a...

Shareholders of Milbon Co., Ltd. ( TSE:4919 ) will be pleased this week, given that the stock price is up 15% to...

In August 2026, Osaka Soda Co., Ltd. raised its earnings and dividend guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027, after reporting first-quarter sales of ¥28,749 million and net income of ¥4,947 million, both higher than a year earlier. The company highlighted a temporary spike in Allyl Ether prices, a weaker yen, and steady healthcare-related demand as key factors supporting the upgraded outlook and higher dividends. We’ll now explore how the upgraded earnings guidance, underpinned...

Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. ( TSE:9684 ) investors will be delighted, with the company turning in some strong...

It's common for many investors, especially those who are inexperienced, to buy shares in companies with a good story...

As you might know, SHO-BOND Holdings Co.,Ltd. ( TSE:1414 ) recently reported its annual numbers. Revenues came in 2.0...

Last week, you might have seen that Sanrio Company, Ltd. ( TSE:8136 ) released its quarterly result to the market. The...

Investors are often guided by the idea of discovering 'the next big thing', even if that means buying 'story stocks...

Kyushu Electric Power Company reported past first-quarter 2026 results showing higher sales of ¥447,622 million and revenue of ¥532,687 million, with net income rising to ¥61,098 million and basic earnings per share reaching ¥126.17. Alongside reaffirming a ¥25.00 interim and year-end dividend per share, the company issued full-year guidance targeting ¥2.30 billions in net sales, ¥210,000 million in operating profit and profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥130,000 million, signaling...

With US producer price data pointing to softer inflation and a cautious central bank outlook, growth stories are back in focus for investors who want earnings to do the heavy lifting rather than relying on cheaper money. The Healthy high growth potential screener zeroes in on companies where analysts see robust earnings momentum and solid balance sheets. This article highlights three of the most interesting stocks from that list for further research. The three stocks below are just a starting...

In July 2026, Niterra Co., Ltd.’s board approved a stock split effective October 1, 2026, along with related amendments to its Articles of Incorporation and revised dividend guidance, including a new full-year forecast of ¥52.50 per share after the split versus the earlier ¥112.00. The company also raised its second-quarter dividend forecast to ¥105.00 per share from ¥93.00, highlighting how the stock split and dividend policy adjustments are being coordinated through board-level decisions...

Hirose ElectricLtd (TSE:6806) has drawn fresh attention after unveiling a new share repurchase program and lifting its full year earnings forecast, while also closing a prior buyback plan. See our latest analysis for Hirose ElectricLtd. Hirose ElectricLtd shares trade at ¥27,715, with a 1 day share price return of 2.57% and a year to date share price return of 57.07%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 49.48% points to strong momentum that has built steadily over the past few years. If...

Tokyo Electron (TSE:8035) has drawn fresh attention after reporting first quarter results that showed higher sales and net income year on year, alongside raised earnings and interim dividend guidance for the current fiscal half. See our latest analysis for Tokyo Electron. Tokyo Electron's share price has pulled back over the past month, with a 1 month share price return of -16.39%. However, momentum over longer periods remains strong, including a 61.03% year to date share price return and a 1...

Earlier this month, Harmonic Drive Systems Inc. raised its consolidated and non-consolidated earnings guidance for the six months to September 30, 2026, and the full year to March 31, 2027, increasing forecasts for net sales, operating profit, profit attributable to owners, and basic earnings per share. The upgraded guidance highlights stronger-than-previously-expected profit expectations across both group and parent company levels, underscoring improved confidence in the underlying business...

Yokogawa Electric Corporation reported first-quarter 2026 results with sales of ¥141,348 million, while net income and earnings per share were lower than a year earlier. Separately, Frontieras North America selected Yokogawa Corporation of America as main automation contractor for its zero-waste FASform™ Solid Carbon Fractionation facility in West Virginia, underlining Yokogawa’s role in advanced energy and process technologies. Next, we will examine how Yokogawa’s role in automating...

Central banks are rethinking interest rates, currencies are swinging and new rules are reshaping global finance. That mix can punish weaker companies while giving sturdier balance sheets more room to stand out. If you care about preserving capital and staying exposed to potential upside when conditions shift, this matters. This article walks through three stocks from a Global Quality Defensive Stocks screener that appear closely tied to these events. The three stocks highlighted below are...

Seven Bank (TSE:8410) has drawn fresh attention after raising its earnings guidance for the fiscal year, following an extension of ATM useful life that reduced depreciation and lifted reported profits. See our latest analysis for Seven Bank. At a share price of ¥331.5, Seven Bank has seen momentum build over recent months, with a 30 day share price return of 9.80% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 29.02%. This sits alongside the upgraded guidance and steady dividend outlook. If you are...

MINEBEA MITSUMI (TSE:6479) is back in focus after reporting first quarter earnings on August 5, 2026, together with raised interim and full year guidance that appears to have lifted investor interest. See our latest analysis for MINEBEA MITSUMI. MINEBEA MITSUMI’s recent 1 day share price return of 1.15% and 7 day share price return of 1.61% sit against a 30 day decline of 8.55%, while the year to date share price return of 19% and 1 year total shareholder return of 52.97% suggest momentum has...

Sumitomo Metal Mining (TSE:5713) drew fresh investor attention on 10 August 2026 after its Q1 2027 earnings call and a raised full year earnings forecast that increased expectations for sales and profit. See our latest analysis for Sumitomo Metal Mining. The raised guidance has followed a strong run in Sumitomo Metal Mining’s share price, with a 30 day share price return of 34.08% and a year to date share price return of 48.04%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 181.98% points to strong...

Nitto Boseki Co., Ltd. reported past first-quarter 2026 earnings, with sales rising to ¥34,033 million and net income reaching ¥5,797 million, alongside higher basic earnings per share from continuing operations compared with a year earlier. The sharp year-on-year uplift in both revenue and profitability underlines stronger operational efficiency and earnings power across Nitto Boseki’s continuing businesses. We’ll now examine how this strong earnings expansion, particularly the jump in net...