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TSE:5992
TSE:5992Auto Components

Chuo Spring (TSE:5992) One Off Gain Lifts Q3 EPS And Tests Bullish Margin Narrative

Chuo Spring (TSE:5992) has put up a headline grabbing Q3 2026 print, with quarterly revenue of ¥29,071 million and basic EPS of ¥402.70, set against trailing 12 month revenue of ¥111,035 million and EPS of ¥417.58, where trailing earnings are reported to have risen 215.3% year over year. Over the past few quarters the company has seen revenue move from ¥27,736 million in Q2 2025 to ¥27,751 million in Q2 2026 and then to ¥29,071 million in Q3 2026. Over the same period, quarterly basic EPS...
TSE:3401
TSE:3401Chemicals

Teijin (TSE:3401) Valuation Check After Strong 3 Month Share Price Momentum

Why Teijin’s recent share performance is drawing attention Teijin (TSE:3401) has attracted fresh interest after a strong month and past 3 months in the market, prompting investors to reassess how its current share price lines up with its fundamentals. See our latest analysis for Teijin. That recent strength follows a 24.07% 3 month share price return and a 12.00% year to date share price return. The 1 year total shareholder return of 22.34% points to momentum that has been building rather...
TSE:3132
TSE:3132Electronic

Macnica Holdings (TSE:3132) Margin Squeeze Persists As Q3 EPS Undercuts Bullish Growth Narratives

Macnica Holdings (TSE:3132) has put up another busy quarter, with Q3 2026 revenue of ¥312.7b and basic EPS of ¥41.00 anchoring its latest update to the market. The company has seen revenue move from ¥262.8b in Q3 2025 to ¥312.7b in Q3 2026, while quarterly EPS shifted from ¥41.28 to ¥41.00 over the same period, giving investors a clear view of how the top and bottom lines are tracking through the cycle. With trailing net margins currently compressed versus a year ago, this set of results...
TSE:4676
TSE:4676Media

How Investors Are Reacting To Fuji Media Holdings (TSE:4676) Massive Buyback, Dividend Hike And ROE Push

Fuji Media Holdings has overhauled its shareholder return policy, replacing a completed buyback of 3,857,700 shares for ¥14,045.55 million with authorization for repurchases of up to 71,000,000 shares for ¥235,000 million and sharply higher dividends, alongside revisions to its full-year earnings forecast as of February 3, 2026. By pairing a very large new buyback with higher dividends and plans to tap outside capital for its Urban Development, Hotels & Resort business, management is...
TSE:9434
TSE:9434Wireless Telecom

Will SoftBank’s (TSE:9434) New Infrinia AI Cloud OS Redefine Its AI Infrastructure Ambitions?

In January 2026, SoftBank Corp.’s Infrinia Team announced it had developed “Infrinia AI Cloud OS,” a software stack for AI data centers designed to automate GPU cloud infrastructure management, optimize performance, and reduce total cost of ownership, with initial deployment in SoftBank’s own GPU cloud services and plans for overseas expansion. This launch positions SoftBank not just as a telecom operator but as an AI infrastructure platform provider, offering OpenAI-compatible, fully...
TSE:5933
TSE:5933Machinery

Alinco (TSE:5933) Q3 EPS Strength Challenges Concerns Over Softer 2.9% TTM Margin

Alinco (TSE:5933) has posted its Q3 2026 numbers with revenue of ¥16.5 billion and basic EPS of ¥35.91, set against a trailing 12 month net profit margin of 2.9%. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥16.3 billion in Q2 2026 to ¥16.5 billion in Q3 2026, while basic EPS has shifted from ¥25.99 to ¥35.91 over the same period. This gives investors a clear view of how recent earnings sit against a five year earnings growth record of 10.2% per year and a softer margin profile in the...
TSE:7480
TSE:7480Electronic

Suzuden (TSE:7480) Margin Compression To 3.5% Tests Long Term Earnings Growth Story

Suzuden (TSE:7480) has released its Q3 2026 results, reporting revenue of ¥11.5 billion and basic EPS of ¥30.63, while trailing twelve month revenue stands at ¥44.5 billion and EPS at ¥115.30. Over recent quarters the company’s revenue has ranged from ¥11.9 billion in Q4 2025 to ¥10.3 billion in Q1 2026, with EPS moving between ¥32.65 and ¥21.60. Investors are weighing these earnings against a trailing net profit margin of 3.5% compared with 3.9% a year earlier. That change in profitability,...
TSE:1946
TSE:1946Construction

Toenec (TSE:1946) Q3 Net Margin Improvement Tests Modest Growth Narratives

Q3 2026 earnings snapshot Toenec (TSE:1946) has posted Q3 2026 revenue of ¥67.4b and basic EPS of ¥39.93, with net income excluding extra items at ¥3.7b, setting the tone for its latest update. The company has seen revenue move from ¥71.5b and basic EPS of ¥34.36 in Q3 2025 to ¥67.4b and ¥39.93 in Q3 2026, while trailing twelve month EPS stands at ¥168.41. With net margin now at 5.9% versus 3.7% a year earlier, the focus this quarter is on how profitability is tracking through the income...
TSE:6622
TSE:6622Electrical

Assessing DAIHEN (TSE:6622) Valuation After The New Share Buyback Announcement

DAIHEN (TSE:6622) has announced a new share repurchase program, aiming to buy back up to 300,000 shares for ¥4,000 million by March 31, 2026, with all repurchased stock to be cancelled. See our latest analysis for DAIHEN. DAIHEN’s buyback news lands after a strong run, with a 30 day share price return of 17.02% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 66.96%. This suggests momentum has been building over both shorter and longer periods. If this kind of capital allocation gets you thinking...
TSE:7241
TSE:7241Auto Components

Futaba Industrial (TSE:7241) Net Margin Improvement Tests Low‑Margin Narrative In Q3 2026

Futaba Industrial (TSE:7241) has reported a clean Q3 2026 result, with revenue of ¥173.1b and EPS of ¥50.69, supported by net income of ¥4,527m. The company’s revenue increased from ¥162.9b in Q2 2025 to ¥173.1b in Q3 2026, while quarterly EPS moved from a loss of ¥8.75 in Q2 2025 to ¥50.69 in the latest quarter, and trailing twelve month EPS reached ¥160.23. With year over year earnings growth reported at 195% and margins at 2.1%, this set of results places profitability and execution firmly...
TSE:4118
TSE:4118Chemicals

Assessing Kaneka (TSE:4118) Valuation After Active Share Repurchase Program Spurs Investor Interest

Share repurchase drives focus on capital efficiency Kaneka (TSE:4118) has been actively buying back its own shares, with more than 2.16 million repurchased by January 31, 2026, bringing the company close to its board approved upper limit. See our latest analysis for Kaneka. Kaneka’s share repurchase sits alongside firm price momentum, with a 30-day share price return of 8.49% and a 90-day share price return of 12.53%. The 1-year total shareholder return of 35.44% points to building interest...
TSE:7337
TSE:7337Banks

Hirogin Holdings (TSE:7337) Net Margin Improvement Tests Bearish Risk Narratives

Hirogin Holdings (TSE:7337) has put up another solid quarter, with Q3 2026 revenue of ¥54,153 million and basic EPS of ¥41.97, while trailing twelve month EPS sits at ¥132.43 on revenue of ¥173,377 million and net income of ¥39,773 million. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥37,223 million in Q4 2025 to ¥42,154 million in Q1 2026, ¥39,847 million in Q2 2026 and now ¥54,153 million in Q3 2026. Over the same period, basic EPS shifted from ¥22.71 to ¥38.84, ¥28.94 and ¥41.97. With...
TSE:7267
TSE:7267Auto

Is Honda Motor (TSE:7267) Pricing Reflect Recent Auto Sector Debates Accurately?

If you are wondering whether Honda Motor's current share price truly reflects its underlying value, this article walks through the key checks investors often use to think about that question. Honda Motor shares most recently closed at ¥1,578, with returns of 2.7% over the last week and month, 1.3% year to date, and 19.1%, 63.9% and 92.3% over the past 1, 3 and 5 years respectively, which may have caught the attention of long term holders and new investors alike. Recent coverage has focused...
TSE:5332
TSE:5332Building

Assessing TOTO (TSE:5332) Valuation After Earnings Show Sales Growth But Weaker Profitability

Why TOTO’s latest earnings matter for current shareholders TOTO (TSE:5332) recently posted earnings for the nine months to December 31, 2025, with slightly higher sales alongside lower net income and earnings per share compared with the same period a year earlier. For investors already following the stock, this mix of top line growth and weaker profitability raises practical questions about margins, cost pressures, and how the business is translating sales into earnings as the current fiscal...
TSE:4746
TSE:4746Professional Services

Toukei Computer TSE 4746 Margin Expansion Reinforces Bullish Earnings Narratives

Toukei Computer (TSE:4746) closed out FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥5.2 billion and basic EPS of ¥88.95, capping a twelve month period in which revenue on a trailing basis sat at ¥20.8 billion and EPS reached ¥299.86. Over that same trailing twelve month window, net income excluding extraordinary items totaled ¥5,374 million compared with ¥4,495 million a year earlier, while quarterly net income moved from ¥1,272 million in Q4 FY 2024 to ¥1,597 million in Q4 FY 2025. For investors,...
TSE:4203
TSE:4203Chemicals

Sumitomo Bakelite Q3 Net Margin Improvement Tests Views On Profit Quality

Sumitomo Bakelite (TSE:4203) has released its Q3 2026 results with revenue of ¥81.3 billion and basic EPS of ¥73.06, while trailing 12 month revenue stands at ¥311.5 billion and EPS at ¥296.24. Over recent quarters the company has reported revenue of ¥73.7 billion in Q4 2025, ¥78.3 billion in Q1 2026, ¥78.9 billion in Q2 2026 and ¥81.3 billion in Q3 2026. Over the same period, basic EPS came in at ¥71.60, ¥75.82, ¥66.66 and ¥73.06 respectively, outlining a results season where margins and...
TSE:8601
TSE:8601Capital Markets

Daiwa Securities Group (TSE:8601) Net Margin Slide Challenges Bullish Earnings Narratives

Daiwa Securities Group (TSE:8601) has posted its Q3 2026 numbers with revenue of ¥271,228 million and basic EPS of ¥33.66, giving investors fresh detail on how the business is tracking through the fiscal year. The company has seen revenue move from ¥160,018 million in Q3 2025 to ¥271,228 million in Q3 2026, while basic EPS shifted from ¥33.12 to ¥33.66 over the same period. This sets the stage for a results read that puts the focus squarely on how margins are holding up through the...
TSE:6762
TSE:6762Electronic

TDK (TSE:6762) Margin And EPS Strength Test Valuation Concerns After Q3 2026 Results

TDK (TSE:6762) has reported Q3 2026 revenue of ¥675.2 billion and basic EPS of ¥36.77, with trailing twelve month EPS at ¥98.80. Over recent quarters, revenue has moved from ¥570.7 billion in Q2 2025 to ¥581.0 billion in Q3 2025, then to ¥534.3 billion in Q4 2025, ¥535.8 billion in Q1 2026, ¥647.6 billion in Q2 2026 and now ¥675.2 billion in Q3 2026. Over the same periods, quarterly EPS has shifted from ¥24.29 to ¥29.07, then ¥3.32, ¥21.85, ¥36.86 and ¥36.77. With net income also tracking...
TSE:9955
TSE:9955Food

YonkyuLtd (TSE:9955) Earnings Lean On ¥3.5b One Off Gain Challenging Bullish Narratives

YonkyuLtd (TSE:9955) has posted its Q3 2026 numbers with revenue of ¥13,183 million, net income of ¥598 million and basic EPS of ¥48.79, set against a trailing twelve month net income of ¥3,636 million and EPS of ¥296.86. Over recent quarters, the company has seen revenue range from ¥10,458 million to ¥13,183 million and quarterly basic EPS move between ¥20.75 and ¥203.49. This gives investors a fuller view of how the latest print sits within the recent run of results. With a trailing net...
TSE:4659
TSE:4659Commercial Services

AJIS (TSE:4659) Margin Improvement To 7% Challenges Longstanding Bearish Earnings Narrative

AJIS (TSE:4659) opened Q3 2026 with revenue of ¥9.3 billion and basic EPS of ¥76.66, set against a 16.8% earnings lift over the past 12 months and a net profit margin that moved to 7% from 6.5% the prior year. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥8.1 billion in Q3 2025 to ¥9.3 billion in Q3 2026, while basic EPS over the same quarters went from ¥29.64 to ¥76.66, giving investors a results set where higher profitability, not just top line performance, is doing more of the work...
TSE:5911
TSE:5911Construction

Yokogawa Bridge Holdings (TSE:5911) Net Margin Improvement Tests Cautious Earnings Narratives

Yokogawa Bridge Holdings (TSE:5911) has posted Q3 2026 revenue of ¥35.0b and basic EPS of ¥73.19, with net income excluding extra items at ¥2.9b setting the tone for its latest update. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥42.3b in Q3 2025 to ¥35.0b in Q3 2026, while basic EPS shifted from ¥78.16 to ¥73.19 over the same period as trailing twelve month EPS reached ¥301.43. With net profit margin recently cited at 8.1% and earnings growth outpacing the longer term trend, these...
TSE:8411
TSE:8411Banks

Mizuho Financial Group Q3 EPS Strength Reinforces Bullish Margin Narrative

Mizuho Financial Group (TSE:8411) just posted its Q3 2026 numbers, with total revenue of ¥1.1 trillion and basic EPS of ¥132.99, alongside trailing twelve month revenue of ¥4.0 trillion and EPS of ¥420.40. The bank has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥818.1 billion in Q4 2025 to ¥1.1 trillion in Q3 2026, while basic EPS shifted from ¥11.96 to ¥132.99 over the same stretch. This development sets the stage for investors to focus on how efficiently those earnings are being generated. Overall,...
TSE:2760
TSE:2760Electronic

Tokyo Electron Device Q3 Net Margin Compression Tests Bullish Growth Narrative

Q3 2026 headline numbers and earnings context Tokyo Electron Device (TSE:2760) has put Q3 2026 on the board with revenue of ¥50.5b and basic EPS of ¥83.34, alongside net income of ¥2.45b, giving investors a clear look at how the year is shaping up so far. The company has seen quarterly revenue move between ¥45.1b and ¥55.1b since Q2 2025, while basic EPS has ranged from ¥41.21 to ¥110.79 over the same period, with trailing twelve month EPS sitting at ¥281.61 against revenue of ¥201.0b. With...
TSE:4272
TSE:4272Chemicals

Nippon Kayaku Q3 Net Margin Uplift Challenges Bearish Earnings Narratives

Nippon Kayaku (TSE:4272) has put out its Q3 2026 scorecard with quarterly revenue of ¥61,023 million and basic EPS of ¥37.31, set against a current share price of ¥1,794. The company has seen revenue move from ¥54,629 million in Q4 2025 to ¥58,817 million in Q2 2026 and up again to ¥61,023 million in Q3 2026, while quarterly EPS has ranged from ¥26.14 to ¥47.99 over the same stretch, giving investors a clear read on how the top and bottom lines are tracking. With trailing net margin running...