TSE:7936
TSE:7936Luxury

ASICS (TSE:7936) Is Down 5.1% After Share Buyback and Upgraded Earnings Guidance - Has The Bull Case Changed?

On November 12, 2025, ASICS Corporation announced a share repurchase program of up to 10 million shares worth ¥30 billion, alongside an increased dividend forecast and raised full-year earnings guidance. This series of shareholder-focused actions highlights ASICS' commitment to returning value to investors and optimizing capital allocation under its Mid-term Management Plan 2026. We’ll explore how the combination of the share buyback and higher earnings outlook influences ASICS’ overall...
TSE:5706
TSE:5706Metals and Mining

Does Mitsui Kinzoku’s Higher Dividend Guidance Signal Lasting Growth for TSE:5706 Investors?

On November 11, 2025, Mitsui Kinzoku Company announced increases to both its interim and full-year dividend guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, alongside a significant upward revision in earnings forecasts due to strengthened demand and improved market conditions. The company is adopting a progressive dividend policy targeting a dividend on equity of about 3.5%, reflecting its reinforced confidence in sustained profitability and growth within engineered materials and metals...
TSE:8698
TSE:8698Capital Markets

Is Monex Group (TSE:8698) Using Its Dividend Hike to Signal Changing Priorities?

Monex Group recently reported earnings for the half year ended September 30, 2025, with revenue reaching ¥44,435 million and net income at ¥4,549 million, alongside an increase in its second-quarter dividend to ¥15.30 per share and updated full-year dividend guidance. This marks a slight uptick in returns to shareholders, suggesting the company’s willingness to share improved performance directly with investors. We’ll explore how Monex Group’s higher dividend guidance and earnings results...
TSE:9147
TSE:9147Logistics

Nippon Express (TSE:9147): Assessing Valuation After Major Buyback and Upcoming Treasury Stock Decision

Nippon Express Holdings (TSE:9147) has just wrapped up a major share buyback and is now weighing the retirement of some of its treasury stock in an upcoming board meeting. These steps can draw attention from value-focused investors. See our latest analysis for Nippon Express Holdings. The upbeat tone from Nippon Express Holdings’ sizable buyback is apparent when you look at its performance, with a running year-to-date share price return of 32.5% and a strong 12-month total shareholder return...
TSE:4578
TSE:4578Pharmaceuticals

Will Positive Phase 3 Results for Sibeprenlimab Shift Otsuka Holdings' (TSE:4578) Investment Narrative?

On November 9, 2025, Otsuka Pharmaceutical reported 12-month interim results from its Phase 3 VISIONARY trial of sibeprenlimab for IgA nephropathy at the American Society of Nephrology Kidney Week, with summary data published in The New England Journal of Medicine. The interim analysis showed sibeprenlimab achieved a substantial reduction in proteinuria versus placebo, supporting Otsuka's recent U.S. FDA Priority Review and highlighting its innovative approach to tackling a rare kidney...
TSE:8386
TSE:8386Banks

Hyakujushi Bank (TSE:8386): Valuation Insights Following Upgraded Earnings, Dividend Hikes, and New Buyback Plan

Hyakujushi Bank (TSE:8386) made a splash by rolling out several shareholder-focused moves at once, including boosting its full-year earnings guidance, raising dividend forecasts, and announcing a share repurchase program. See our latest analysis for Hyakujushi Bank. Hyakujushi Bank’s recent series of shareholder-friendly announcements comes alongside strong share price momentum, with a year-to-date return of 74.5% and a 1-year total shareholder return of nearly 98%. Investors appear to be...