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Taiyo Yuden (TSE:6976) is back in focus after first quarter results showed a return to profitability, an upward revision to full year guidance, and reaffirmed dividends that may interest income focused investors. See our latest analysis for Taiyo Yuden. The latest earnings release, upgraded guidance and reaffirmed dividends appear to sit behind a sharp shift in sentiment, with Taiyo Yuden’s share price returning 197.71% year to date and its 1 year total shareholder return at 292.40%. This...

Nippon Densetsu Kogyo (TSE:1950) has just wrapped up a share buyback and provided fresh dividend and earnings guidance, giving investors several new data points to reassess the stock. See our latest analysis for Nippon Densetsu Kogyo. Nippon Densetsu Kogyo’s share price has eased over the past three months, with a 90 day share price return that declined 15.24%. However, the 1 year total shareholder return of 43.63% still points to strong longer term momentum. If the recent buyback and...

Infcurion went into this earnings print priced for perfection, with the stock at ¥931 and trading on a P/E of 83.3x. The quarter told a tougher story. Q1 2027 basic earnings per share came in at ¥0.92 on revenue of ¥2,419.53m, setting a very different tone from the strong trailing 12 month growth narrative that had driven the premium tag. The real pressure point is valuation strain. Trailing net margin sits at 2.3% while a discounted cash flow estimate of ¥199.08 is far below the current...

INFRONEER Holdings (TSE:5076) just reported sharply stronger first quarter results, raised its full year earnings outlook, and lifted dividend guidance, giving investors fresh information on growth, profitability, and shareholder returns. See our latest analysis for INFRONEER Holdings. INFRONEER Holdings’ latest guidance upgrade and dividend hike come after a strong run in the stock, with a year to date share price return of 26.31% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 111.93%, suggesting...

Hamamatsu Photonics K.K (TSE:6965) is back in focus after reporting higher sales and net income for the nine months to June 30, 2026, and revising its full year earnings guidance upward. See our latest analysis for Hamamatsu Photonics K.K. Those better nine month results and the upgraded guidance in early August arrived alongside firm share price momentum, with a 49.19% year to date share price return and a 57.31% one year total shareholder return. However, the three year total shareholder...

SoftBank Group (TSE:9984) is back in focus after reporting first quarter earnings for the period ended June 30, 2026, with higher sales but lower net income and earnings per share year on year. See our latest analysis for SoftBank Group. Over the past month SoftBank Group’s share price return fell 15.2%, although the year to date share price return is 20.8% and the 1 year total shareholder return is 44.01%, with multi year total shareholder returns also remaining very strong. If SoftBank...

Central banks are keeping interest rates restrictive as inflation sits above target in many regions. That keeps borrowing costs elevated and puts steady, large scale energy projects in the spotlight for investors seeking clearer visibility on demand. Nuclear energy stocks sit at the center of that story, tied to long term power contracts and infrastructure. This article highlights three nuclear energy stocks from our screener that may warrant a closer look. The stocks covered below are just a...

As central banks stress targeted support instead of broad stimulus, investors are looking for companies that can grow on their own rather than relying on easy money. The AI stocks screener zeroes in on businesses directly tied to the ChatGPT and AI build out, from chips to cloud. This article walks through three stand-out AI stocks from the screener that may deserve a closer look now. The three AI stocks below are just a sample, as the full screen surfaced 62 more companies directly tied to...

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (TSE:8306) drew fresh attention after reporting higher first quarter net interest income and net income year on year, as well as filing a new shelf registration for debt securities in early August 2026. See our latest analysis for Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group. The first quarter earnings update and fresh debt shelf filing come after a strong run in Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group’s stock, with a 26.63% 90-day share price return and a very large 5-year total...

Kikkoman (TSE:2801) has issued consolidated earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027, outlining expected revenue of ¥799.1b, business profit of ¥82.3b, and basic earnings per share of ¥66.16. See our latest analysis for Kikkoman. Alongside this earnings outlook, Kikkoman’s share price has shown firm momentum, with a 30 day share price return of 8.61%, a 90 day share price return of 26.35%, and a 1 year total shareholder return of 37.35%. Taken together, these figures point...

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...