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Iida Group Holdings (TSE:3291) has drawn fresh attention after reporting first quarter 2026 earnings, with sales of ¥380,523 million and net income of ¥15,172 million for the period ended June 30. See our latest analysis for Iida Group Holdings. The latest earnings release appears to have sharpened focus on Iida Group Holdings. However, the share price, at ¥2,239.5, still reflects a year to date share price return that is down 11.48%, even as the 1 year total shareholder return of 4.85% hints...

Yamada Holdings (TSE:9831) has just opened its new fiscal year with first quarter earnings that show higher sales, net income and earnings per share compared with the same period a year earlier. See our latest analysis for Yamada Holdings. Against this earnings backdrop, Yamada Holdings’ share price, which last closed at ¥674.2, has a 90 day share price return of 20.48% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 53.47%. This suggests that recent momentum has been building on top of longer term...

Fukuyama Transporting (TSE:9075) drew renewed investor attention after reporting first quarter results for the period ended June 30, 2026, with sales of ¥84,279 million and net income of ¥4,448 million on August 6. See our latest analysis for Fukuyama Transporting. The latest results came alongside a sharp shift in sentiment, with Fukuyama Transporting’s share price delivering a 36.24% year to date share price return and a 69.23% total shareholder return over the past year. This suggests...

In early August 2026, Yamato Holdings Co., Ltd. reported first-quarter sales of ¥443,332 million and a net loss of ¥5,887 million, while issuing new earnings forecasts through March 2027 and reaffirming its dividend plans. An interesting tension for investors is that Yamato projects a shift from current losses to full-year profit, yet plans to keep dividends flat at ¥23.00 per share. Next, we’ll examine how Yamato’s expectation of returning to full-year profitability, despite ongoing...

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (TSE:9104) has just combined a solid first quarter earnings report with an upward revision to its consolidated guidance, highlighting stronger than expected shipping markets and improved contributions from affiliate OCEAN NETWORK EXPRESS. See our latest analysis for Mitsui O.S.K. Lines. The recent guidance upgrade and first quarter earnings news come after a strong run in Mitsui O.S.K. Lines' share price, with a 30.6% year to date share price return and a 30.9% 1 year...

Japan Post Holdings (TSE:6178) drew fresh attention after releasing earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027, along with higher dividend forecasts for both the second quarter and full year. See our latest analysis for Japan Post Holdings. The earnings and dividend guidance arrived after a strong run in Japan Post Holdings’ share price, with a 30 day share price return of 4.07% and a 90 day share price return of 29.44%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 71.50%...

In August 2026, USS Co., Ltd. reported first-quarter results showing sales of ¥31,256 million and net income of ¥10,946 million, alongside higher basic earnings per share from continuing operations versus a year earlier. On the back of this performance, USS raised its interim and full-year earnings and dividend guidance, linking the revisions to stronger-than-expected auction volumes and a formal policy targeting at least a 60% dividend payout ratio and at least a 100% total payout ratio...

Nissan Motor (TSE:7201) is back in focus after reporting a return to net profit in the first quarter of fiscal 2026 and reaffirming its full year earnings guidance while trimming sales volume expectations. See our latest analysis for Nissan Motor. The reaffirmed full year profit guidance appears to have steadied sentiment, with a 9.76% 1 month share price return partly offsetting the year to date share price decline of 13.22%. However, the 5 year total shareholder return is down 41.20%,...

Toyo Suisan Kaisha (TSE:2875) shares moved after the company issued new consolidated earnings guidance for fiscal 2027, outlining expectations for net sales, operating profit, and earnings per share for both the half year and full year. See our latest analysis for Toyo Suisan Kaisha. The guidance has arrived alongside a shift in market tone, with Toyo Suisan Kaisha’s 1-day share price return of 3.14% following the announcement and a 1-year total shareholder return of 9.53%. The 5-year total...

What the latest quarterly earnings mean for Hankyu Hanshin Holdings stock Hankyu Hanshin Holdings (TSE:9042) opened its new fiscal year with first quarter earnings that showed higher sales and net income compared with the same period in 2025. The report gives investors fresh data to reassess expectations. See our latest analysis for Hankyu Hanshin Holdings. Hankyu Hanshin Holdings' share price has a year to date share price return of 14.55%, with the 1 year total shareholder return of 7.87%...

Nomura Research Institute, Ltd. reported first-quarter results for the period ended June 30, 2026, with year-over-year growth in sales, net income and earnings per share, while also issuing fiscal 2027 earnings guidance that includes expected revenue of ¥850,000 million and profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥119,000 million. The company also raised its second quarter-end dividend guidance to ¥42.00 per share, compared with ¥35.00 a year earlier, signaling management’s willingness to...

Resonac Holdings Corporation recently reported half-year results for the period ended June 30, 2026, with sales of ¥676,852 million and net income of ¥48,451 million, alongside a board decision to consider disposing of treasury shares for additional contributions to its stock benefit trusts. The sharp rise in net income and earnings per share compared with the prior year highlights a period of significantly stronger profitability for Resonac’s core operations. We’ll now examine how this...

Amid the dynamic landscape of Asian markets, investors are keenly observing economic developments and geopolitical shifts that could influence regional indices. As the market navigates these complexities, dividend stocks yielding over 3.2% offer a potential avenue for those seeking income in their portfolios. In this context, identifying reliable dividend payers becomes crucial for investors looking to balance growth with steady returns.

Why Sapporo Breweries Stock Is Back in Focus After Earnings and Board Moves Sapporo Breweries (TSE:2501) has drawn fresh attention after its half year results to June 30, 2026 showed a major swing in earnings per share, alongside a board meeting on shareholder returns and the 2027 to 2030 management plan. See our latest analysis for Sapporo Breweries. At a share price of ¥1,960, Sapporo Breweries has had a 1 day share price return of 1.77%, while the 90 day share price return of 11.81% and 1...

Seria stock reacts to fresh earnings and dividend guidance Seria (TSE:2782) has put out new earnings guidance through March 2027 alongside updated dividend plans, including a higher second quarter payout. This provides investors with fresh information on profitability and shareholder returns. See our latest analysis for Seria. Seria's updated guidance and dividend plans have come alongside strong share price momentum, with a 30 day share price return of 14.76% and a 1 year total shareholder...

Akatsuki Games Inc., co-producing with Toho and Production I.G, has been marking the 1st anniversary of KAIJU NO. 8 THE GAME with new high-rarity characters, weapons, story content, and a packed slate of livestreams, in-game events, and anime tie-ins rolling from early August 2026 onward. This coordinated push across mobile gaming, streaming animation, and live events highlights how Toho is extending the Kaiju No. 8 franchise beyond traditional film and TV into a broader, monetizable...

Ricoh Company, Ltd. previously issued guidance for the fiscal years ending March 31, 2026 and March 31, 2027, indicating higher interim and year-end dividends of ¥22.00 per share compared with ¥20.00 a year earlier, alongside projected consolidated sales of ¥2.70 trillion and profit attributable to owners of the parent of ¥62.00 billion. The combination of increased dividend guidance and detailed earnings forecasts highlights management’s confidence in Ricoh’s cash generation and earnings...

Pigeon (TSE:7956) is in focus after reporting half year 2026 earnings, with sales of ¥58,977 million, net income of ¥5,221 million, and basic EPS of ¥43.66 from continuing operations. See our latest analysis for Pigeon. The latest half year results appear to have reinforced interest in Pigeon, with the share price at ¥2,092.5 and a 90 day share price return of 19.26%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 26.92% sits against a weaker 5 year total shareholder return that declined 21.54%,...

Why Sojitz Stock Is Back on Investor Radars Sojitz (TSE:2768) has drawn fresh attention after reporting first quarter results, issuing profit guidance for the fiscal year ending March 2027, and outlining higher dividend plans for both the second quarter and year end. See our latest analysis for Sojitz. The recent guidance and dividend news comes after a strong run in Sojitz’s share price this year, with a year to date share price return of 14.04% and a 1 year total shareholder return of...

Why the latest earnings and board decisions matter for Japan Petroleum Exploration Japan Petroleum Exploration (TSE:1662) has drawn fresh attention after reporting first quarter 2026 results that showed lower sales and net income compared with a year earlier, alongside plans to record extraordinary income from selling investment securities. See our latest analysis for Japan Petroleum Exploration. Despite the weaker first quarter and the plan to sell investment securities, Japan Petroleum...

Nippon Express Holdings, Inc. reported past half-year results for the period ended June 30, 2026, with sales rising to ¥1,356,614 million from ¥1,271,989 million and net income improving to ¥24,282 million from ¥8,467 million a year earlier. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations tripled to ¥100.42 from ¥33.21, highlighting a sharp upswing in profitability over the prior year period. We’ll now consider how this strong earnings rebound, especially the surge in net income, may...

Tekscend Photomask Corp. ( TSE:429A ) shareholders are probably feeling a little disappointed, since its shares fell...

Why Mitsui Fudosan’s Latest Earnings Matter For Investors Mitsui Fudosan (TSE:8801) has stepped into the spotlight after its Q1 2027 earnings call on August 7, 2026, alongside fresh full year guidance and a board discussion on retiring treasury shares. The company now projects revenue from operations of ¥2,800,000m, operating income of ¥410,000m, net income attributable to shareholders of ¥285,000m and basic earnings per share of ¥105.77 for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027. See our...

Why MonotaRO’s latest earnings and dividends matter now MonotaRO (TSE:3064) has drawn fresh attention after its H1 2026 earnings call on 4 August, updated dividend guidance for 2026, and new full year forecasts that outline expected sales, profits, and payouts. See our latest analysis for MonotaRO. Despite the upbeat H1 2026 earnings, stronger dividend guidance and fresh full year forecasts, MonotaRO’s recent share price momentum has been mixed. The stock is down 19.93% year to date on a...