Japanese Healthtech Stock News

Pacific Industrial (TSE:7250) posted average annual earnings growth of 15.5% over the last five years, but its current earnings margin slipped to 6% from 8.2% a year earlier. Revenue is forecast to grow by 3.3% per year, slower than the overall Japanese market’s projected 4.5%, while earnings are expected to expand at 5.8% per year, also lagging the market’s 8% outlook. Despite the recent margin compression and negative earnings growth in the latest period, the company trades at ¥2,920 per...

Koei Tecmo Holdings (TSE:3635) posted revenue growth forecasts of 6.6% per year, outpacing the broader Japanese market’s 4.5% annual pace. EPS is projected to rise 5.67% per year, and although net profit margins held at 37.4%, they declined from last year’s 44%, alongside negative earnings growth that interrupted a previously steady five-year run of 4.2% annual growth. Investors are weighing attractive valuation multiples and reliable dividend rewards against a slower earnings outlook and a...

Nippn (TSE:2001) just unveiled a new buyback program, planning to repurchase up to 2,200,000 shares by March 2026. This move is intended to boost shareholder returns and improve capital efficiency. See our latest analysis for Nippn. Momentum around Nippn has been mixed lately, with the share price slipping 6.95% over the past month but earning a 1-year total shareholder return of 5.36%. The buyback announcement follows a steady multi-year uptrend, with three- and five-year total returns of...

KVK (TSE:6484) posted net profit margins of 7.4%, up from 6.7% last year, reflecting improved operational efficiency. EPS growth reached 12.9% for the most recent period, surpassing its 1.6% annual average over the past five years and highlighting robust momentum. With shares trading at ¥2,305, well below an estimated fair value of ¥3,523.5 and at a price-to-earnings ratio of 8.2x compared to a peer average of 11.5x, investors are likely to view the combination of stronger margins and...

GLP J-REIT (TSE:3281) updated its earnings and dividend guidance for the coming year, signaling that both net income per unit and dividends are expected to dip compared to previous periods. As a result, investors responded by reevaluating potential returns. See our latest analysis for GLP J-REIT. GLP J-REIT’s updated guidance prompted investors to reassess the outlook, but that hasn't stopped momentum building. Its share price is up over 12% year-to-date. The 1-year total shareholder return...

Tokyo Gas Ltd (TSE:9531) has signed a Letter of Intent with Glenfarne Alaska LNG, LLC to secure one million tonnes per year of LNG from the Alaska LNG project. This move highlights Tokyo Gas's ongoing strategy to strengthen its access to reliable global energy supplies. See our latest analysis for Tokyo GasLtd. Tokyo GasLtd shares have been on a strong run lately, notching a year-to-date share price return of nearly 23% and an impressive 68.7% total return over the past year. Momentum has...

SoftBank Group recently authorized a major share repurchase program and confirmed its final US$22.5 billion investment in OpenAI, solidifying a total US$30 billion commitment to the AI leader pending a restructuring aimed at facilitating a future public offering. This unprecedented investment not only marks one of the largest private funding rounds in the tech sector but also underscores SoftBank’s aim to be a significant force in the evolving global AI landscape. We'll examine how...

Yamaha (TSE:7951) has just unveiled its MODX M series, a new lineup of mid-range synthesizers. The series brings pro-level features and flexible sound engines into a lighter, more accessible form, targeting both stage and studio musicians. See our latest analysis for Yamaha. Amid the buzz over its new MODX M synthesizer lineup, Yamaha’s 1-year total shareholder return stands at -18.2%, reflecting a tougher stretch for the stock even as it continues to innovate and expand its core offerings...

Par Pacific Holdings recently closed a US$100 million deal to construct Hawai’i’s largest renewable fuels manufacturing facility, forming a joint venture with Mitsubishi Corporation and Eneos, in which Mitsubishi and Eneos hold a 36.5% equity stake. This investment marks a significant step for Mitsubishi, bolstering its presence in advanced renewable energy production and reflecting growing commitment to low-carbon transition efforts. We’ll examine how Mitsubishi’s increased exposure to...

Hogy MedicalLtd (TSE:3593) booked a one-off loss of ¥733.0 million over the twelve months to September 30, 2025, dragging net profit margins down to 3.2% from last year’s 7.5%. Earnings have declined by 18.7% per year over the past five years, and the company now trades on an 88.1x Price-To-Earnings Ratio, which is well above the Japanese medical equipment industry average of 15.8x and the peer average of 22.6x. Despite these setbacks, forecasts call for earnings to rebound, with growth...

Izumi (TSE:8273) has just released new earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending February 28, 2026. The company shared detailed projections on revenue, profit, and earnings per share. This update clarifies management’s outlook to investors. See our latest analysis for Izumi. Izumi’s new earnings guidance comes as the share price has faced some pressure, dropping 11.5% over the past month and closing at ¥2,952.50 most recently. Looking at the longer arc, the one-year total shareholder...

METAWATER (TSE:9551) is forecasting annual earnings growth of 7.65% and revenue growth of 5%, putting it a bit ahead of the broader Japanese market’s 4.5% yearly pace. Over the past five years, the company has delivered a steady 2% annual increase in earnings, though its net profit margin slipped from 4.2% to 4% year-on-year as short-term earnings growth (3.3%) outperformed the longer-term average. Investors reviewing these results will note the balance between ongoing profit and revenue...

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Senshu Electric Co.,Ltd. ( TSE:9824 ) is about to trade ex-dividend in the next couple of days. Typically, the...

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Nitto Denko (TSE:6988) caught investors’ attention after the company boosted its full-year earnings outlook and announced a dividend increase for the upcoming quarter. These moves indicate stronger profit expectations and a commitment to rewarding shareholders. See our latest analysis for Nitto Denko. Nitto Denko's upbeat earnings outlook and higher dividend have helped fuel strong momentum in its shares, with a 15.6% 1-month share price return and an eye-catching 70.2% total return over the...

Earlier this week, Tosoh Corporation announced it will recognize an impairment loss on the fixed assets of its U.S. semiconductor subsidiary Tosoh SMD, Inc., citing reduced shipments in that market. This move, while improving operating and ordinary income projections through related business segments, is expected to lower overall net income for the period. Let's consider how the impairment charge in Tosoh's U.S. semiconductor operations informs the company’s broader investment narrative...

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