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Mitsui Kinzoku Company (TSE:5706) is back in focus after entering a joint development and funding agreement with Gelion PLC to validate and scale NES™ cathode materials for high energy density sulfur batteries. See our latest analysis for Mitsui Kinzoku Company. The Gelion agreement lands during a sharp pullback in Mitsui Kinzoku Company’s share price, which is down 23.60% over 30 days and 45.22% over 90 days. However, the year-to-date share price return of 49.80% and a very large 1-year...

Leopalace21 (TSE:8848) has drawn fresh attention after reporting first quarter 2026 earnings, with sales of ¥115,902 million and net income of ¥7,034 million, compared with ¥111,717 million and ¥555 million a year earlier. See our latest analysis for Leopalace21. Despite the stronger first quarter, Leopalace21’s share price has softened, with a 1 day share price return of 6.68% lower and a 1 year total shareholder return of 15.25% lower, although the 5 year total shareholder return of 244.91%...

Kuraray earnings event and why it matters now Kuraray (TSE:3405) has come into focus after its half year earnings to June 30, 2026, with sales of ¥431,035 million and net income of ¥14,230 million compared with the same period last year. See our latest analysis for Kuraray. The earnings release appears to have been a key catalyst for Kuraray, with a 30 day share price return of 13.88% and a year to date share price return of 20.04% pointing to building momentum. The 5 year total shareholder...

Kanadevia Corporation recently held a board meeting on August 6, 2026, to consider extending the trust period for its share-based remuneration plan for directors and executive officers, while also reporting first-quarter 2026 sales of ¥141,745 million and net income of ¥94 million, compared with sales of ¥125,441 million and a net loss of ¥3,632 million a year earlier. This shift from a loss-making quarter to positive earnings, alongside improved basic earnings per share from continuing...

TISI (TSE:3626) drew investor attention on 30 July 2026 after reporting higher first quarter sales and net income, issuing detailed earnings guidance, and outlining increased dividend expectations for the current quarter and full fiscal year. See our latest analysis for TISI. TISI's recent first quarter update comes after a mixed period for investors, with the share price up 9.83% over 30 days and 10.25% over 90 days. Yet the year to date share price return is down 27.27%, while the 5 year...

Raised guidance gives fresh focus to Komatsu stock Komatsu (TSE:6301) raised its consolidated earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027, and now expects higher net sales, operating income, and net income attributable to the company than previously outlined. See our latest analysis for Komatsu. Alongside the raised guidance, Komatsu’s recent share price return of 10.15% over 7 days and 16.43% over 30 days suggests building momentum on top of a 46.95% year to date share price...

Duskin (TSE:4665) has called a board meeting for August 10, 2026, to discuss a notice concerning revisions to its financial and dividend forecasts, drawing fresh attention to the stock’s risk and income profile. See our latest analysis for Duskin. The board meeting comes after a period of firm share price momentum for Duskin, with a 90 day share price return of 16.52% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 15.33%, building on a 5 year total shareholder return of 104.41%. If this kind of...

Konami Group (TSE:9766) drew fresh attention after reporting first quarter revenue of ¥129,524 million and net income of ¥32,574 million, with basic earnings per share from continuing operations of ¥240.3. See our latest analysis for Konami Group. Since those first quarter numbers were released on 30 July 2026, Konami Group’s share price has picked up momentum, with a 1 month share price return of 16.89% and a 3 month share price return of 6.83%, even though the 1 year total shareholder...

A weaker yen, huge swings in global bond markets and fresh questions about Japan’s debt and interest rates are pulling Japanese exporters back into the spotlight. Currency moves can quickly reshape which stocks benefit or struggle, and the window to react can be short. This article looks at three large Japanese exporters exposed to these forces and explains how the current backdrop could either support or challenge each stock’s story. The three Japanese exporters discussed below are only a...

East Japan Railway (TSE:9020) has released a busy set of updates, including first quarter results, new guidance for the year to March 2027, and an increase in planned dividends, all announced together. See our latest analysis for East Japan Railway. At a share price of ¥3,453, East Japan Railway’s 1-year total shareholder return of 0.20% contrasts with a 3-year total shareholder return of 35.57% and a 5-year total shareholder return of 55.90%. This indicates that longer-term returns have been...

Sekisui Chemical (TSE:4204) updated its outlook on 31 July 2026, issuing revised guidance for the first half of fiscal 2026 and new full year targets that clarify expected sales, profit and earnings per share. See our latest analysis for Sekisui Chemical. The updated guidance has landed after a period of building momentum for Sekisui Chemical, with a 13.82% 90 day share price return and a 5 year total shareholder return of 64.29% signaling improving sentiment around the longer term story. If...

DTS Corporation recently issued earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027, forecasting net sales of ¥142,000 million, operating profit of ¥17,000 million, profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥11,700 million, and basic earnings per share of ¥75.00, alongside updated dividend expectations. The dividend outlook is mixed, with one guidance indicating a rise to ¥23.00 per share from ¥22.00, while another points to a sharp reduction to ¥15.00 per share from ¥60.00,...

What Seino Holdings’ Latest Earnings Tell You Seino Holdings (TSE:9076) recently reported first quarter earnings that drew attention to both its sales and profitability. The company posted quarterly sales of ¥213,765 million and net income of ¥8,612 million. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations came in at ¥52.98 for the quarter, compared with ¥37.91 in the same period a year earlier. This earnings release on 5 August 2026 is a key reference point for investors reviewing the...

On August 7, 2026, Nakanishi Inc. held a board meeting that considered a two-for-one stock split and increased its share repurchase authorization to 2,000,000 shares, with a total budget of ¥4,000 million, representing 2.41% of its issued share capital excluding treasury stock. Together, the expanded buyback and potential stock split highlight management’s focus on capital return and making the shares more accessible to a wider investor base. Next, we’ll examine how the enlarged share...

Daiichi Life Group (TSE:8750) has updated investors with fresh earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027, along with higher second quarter and full year dividend forecasts compared with the previous year. See our latest analysis for Daiichi Life Group. The guidance and higher dividend forecasts have arrived after a strong run in Daiichi Life Group’s stock, with the share price up 24.37% over 90 days and 37.89% year to date. The 1 year total shareholder return of 58.41% and 5...

Why Mitsubishi Materials Stock Is Back On Earnings Watch Mitsubishi Materials (TSE:5711) is back on investor radar after first quarter 2026 results showed sales of ¥597,005 million and net income of ¥51,284 million, reversing a loss in the prior year period. The quarter also saw basic earnings per share from continuing operations at ¥392.35, compared with a basic loss per share of ¥31 a year earlier. This gives investors fresh numbers to reassess the stock. See our latest analysis for...

Bridgestone (TSE:5108) is in focus after its H1 2026 earnings call on 7 August, which reported higher half-year sales and net income along with full-year guidance and detailed dividend plans. See our latest analysis for Bridgestone. The earnings update and detailed dividend guidance have arrived alongside strong price momentum for Bridgestone, with a 30 day share price return of 21.04% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 36.43%, suggesting improving sentiment after recent results and...

Mitsubishi Motors earnings trigger fresh look at the stock Mitsubishi Motors (TSE:7211) posted first quarter results on 3 August 2026 that showed higher sales and net income than a year earlier, while keeping full year earnings and dividend guidance unchanged. See our latest analysis for Mitsubishi Motors. Despite the stronger first quarter result and confirmed guidance, Mitsubishi Motors' recent trading tells a mixed story. The share price is up 8.54% over 90 days, but the 1 year total...

NIKKON Holdings Ltd (TSE:9072) reported first quarter results to June 30, 2026, with sales of ¥68,510 million compared with ¥65,826 million a year earlier and net income of ¥1,348 million versus ¥2,721 million. See our latest analysis for NIKKON HoldingsLtd. NIKKON HoldingsLtd’s recent first quarter earnings release on 7 August 2026, which showed higher sales but lower net income and earnings per share, comes after a strong year to date share price return of 54.77% and a 1 year total...

Toagosei Co., Ltd. recently raised its consolidated earnings guidance for the year ending December 31, 2026 and increased both interim and year-end dividend forecasts, following stronger-than-expected first-half performance in semiconductor-related, polymer, and plastics businesses. This combination of upgraded profit expectations and a higher payout, aligned with Toagosei’s Medium-Term Management Plan, highlights management’s emphasis on converting business strength into enhanced...

SG HoldingsLtd (TSE:9143) has drawn fresh attention after reporting first quarter results on 7 August 2026, alongside updated dividend guidance that includes a higher second quarter payout and an affirmed full year forecast. See our latest analysis for SG HoldingsLtd. The earnings and dividend updates appear to have fed into short term momentum for SG HoldingsLtd, with a 1 day share price return of 4.28% and a 90 day share price return of 16.41%, even though the 1 year total shareholder...

InabataLtd first quarter earnings put recent share performance in focus InabataLtd (TSE:8098) has drawn fresh attention after reporting first quarter results to June 30, 2026, with sales of ¥243,655 million and net income of ¥6,376 million. See our latest analysis for InabataLtd. The latest figures appear to have fed into a steadily improving picture for InabataLtd, with a 1-day share price return of 1.48% and a year-to-date share price return of 9.75%. The 1-year total shareholder return of...

Nissin Foods HoldingsLtd (TSE:2897) shares are in focus after the company reported first quarter results, issued full year guidance, reaffirmed dividend forecasts, and outlined plans to dispose of treasury stock for a Board Benefit Trust. See our latest analysis for Nissin Foods HoldingsLtd. Nissin Foods HoldingsLtd shares have picked up momentum recently, with a 1-day share price return of 1.41% and a 90-day share price return of 9.56%, while the 3-year total shareholder return declined...

In late July 2026, Shimano Inc. raised its full-year 2026 guidance, reported stronger half-year results with higher net income, and announced an increased interim dividend of ¥181.50 per share, up from ¥169.50 a year earlier. The company linked its upgraded outlook to progress in trimming market inventories, currency tailwinds, and higher non-operating income from foreign-exchange valuation gains. With these guidance upgrades and profit drivers in mind, we’ll now examine how Shimano’s...