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It's been a good week for Koito Manufacturing Co., Ltd. ( TSE:7276 ) shareholders, because the company has just...

There's been a notable change in appetite for SMC Corporation ( TSE:6273 ) shares in the week since its yearly report...

Tokyo Tatemono Co., Ltd. ( TSE:8804 ) just released its latest quarterly report and things are not looking great...

The latest analyst coverage could presage a bad day for Mitsubishi HC Capital Inc. ( TSE:8593 ), with the analysts...

This article looks at whether Sony Group's current share price still offers value, or if most of the opportunity is already priced in, by breaking down what the numbers say about the stock. Sony Group's stock recently closed at ¥3,576, with returns of 14.8% over the last 7 days and 5.0% over the last 30 days, while the return over the year to date is down 12.3% and the 1 year return is 4.8%, compared to gains of 40.7% over 3 years and 83.9% over 5 years. These moves sit against a backdrop of...

There's been a notable change in appetite for Sumitomo Realty & Development Co., Ltd. ( TSE:8830 ) shares in the week...

Shareholders might have noticed that Nissin Foods Holdings Co.,Ltd. ( TSE:2897 ) filed its yearly result this time last...

It's been a good week for Isuzu Motors Limited ( TSE:7202 ) shareholders, because the company has just released its...

It's been a good week for Bridgestone Corporation ( TSE:5108 ) shareholders, because the company has just released its...

The investors in Sumitomo Chemical Company, Limited 's ( TSE:4005 ) will be rubbing their hands together with glee...

SoftBank Group Corp. ( TSE:9984 ) shareholders are probably feeling a little disappointed, since its shares fell 6.3...

LY Corporation (TSE:4689) and Bain Capital plan to jointly acquire Kakaku.com through a take private transaction. The deal structure includes a cash tender offer followed by a squeeze out of remaining shareholders. The move targets Kakaku.com's data assets and user base for generative AI and new revenue models in Japan's digital platform sector. LY Corporation sits at the intersection of messaging, payments, advertising and other digital services in Japan, where scale and data are central...

Kirin Holdings Company (TSE:2503) has opened Q1 2026 with revenue of ¥573.0 billion and basic EPS of ¥33.46, setting the tone for another closely watched year of results. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥545.9 billion in Q1 2025 to ¥573.0 billion in Q1 2026, while basic EPS over that same period went from ¥30.05 to ¥33.46, with trailing 12 month EPS at ¥185.55 on revenue of ¥2.5 trillion. Against that backdrop of higher trailing profitability and a current share price of...

Hamamatsu Photonics K.K (TSE:6965) raised its full year outlook after reporting year on year sales growth in industrial and semiconductor segments, backed by strong orders but weighed by margin pressure and higher R&D spending. See our latest analysis for Hamamatsu Photonics K.K. The stock has swung sharply higher in recent weeks, with a 1-month share price return of 35.56% and a year to date share price return of 55.61%. However, the 1-year total shareholder return of 85.55% contrasts with...

Daikin IndustriesLtd (TSE:6367) drew investor attention after its recent share price moves, with the stock showing positive total returns over the past year and over multiple-year periods, alongside reported revenue and net income growth. See our latest analysis for Daikin IndustriesLtd. Recent trading has been strong, with a 1 month share price return of 25.28% and a 3 month share price return of 30.98%, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 61.23% contrasts with a slightly declining...

Kubota Corporation recently reported its first quarter 2026 results, with sales rising to ¥810,012 million and net income reaching ¥73,285 million, both higher than the same period a year earlier. The jump in basic earnings per share from continuing operations to ¥64.45, compared with ¥35.97 a year ago, highlights a substantial improvement in profitability per share. We’ll now look at how this stronger profitability, reflected in higher earnings per share, may influence Kubota’s broader...

Fukuoka Financial Group, Inc. has reported full-year results for the period ended March 31, 2026, with net interest income rising to ¥262,821 million and net income reaching ¥85,428 million, alongside higher basic earnings per share and an increased annual dividend. Beyond the stronger headline profits, management raised net income guidance and highlighted balance-sheet strength, signalling confidence in sustaining earnings and supporting shareholder returns. With earnings guidance raised...

Dowa Holdings Co., Ltd. has reported its full-year results for the period ended March 31, 2026, with sales rising to ¥745,410 million from ¥678,672 million and net income increasing to ¥62,458 million from ¥27,128 million a year earlier. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations more than doubled to ¥1,049.83 from ¥455.60, highlighting a sharp improvement in profitability over the prior year. We will examine how this strong earnings rebound, especially the surge in net income,...

What Kaneka’s New Share Buyback Means for Investors Kaneka (TSE:4118) has announced a share repurchase program of up to 1,400,000 shares, or 2.32% of outstanding stock, allocating ¥7,000 million to the plan running through March 2027. See our latest analysis for Kaneka. The buyback approval follows a period of solid momentum, with a 1-day share price return of 2.18%, a 7-day share price return of 8.33% and a 1-year total shareholder return of 47.40%, suggesting sentiment has been improving...

In May 2026, AEON Co., Ltd. outlined its FY2026–FY2030 medium-term management plan, aiming to streamline its portfolio, boost food retail profitability, and improve capital efficiency while reinforcing cash generation and reducing debt. A particularly important element of the plan is AEON’s intention to cut loss-making and overlapping entities and channel resources into higher value-added areas such as Health & Wellness, developer and entertainment operations, and its Vietnam business. We’ll...

On May 14, 2026, Honda Motor Co., Ltd. reported full-year sales of ¥18,263.87 billion and a net loss of ¥423.94 billion, marking its first annual loss since listing as heavy electric-vehicle restructuring charges pushed earnings from profit to loss. Alongside scrapping key EV goals and suspending a large Canada EV plant, Honda is pivoting toward hybrid vehicles and cost cuts while still guiding for a return to profitability, signaling a reset of its long-term electrification roadmap. Next,...

Recent reports suggest DENSO (TSE:6902) is increasing investment in automotive digital cockpit technology, centering on in-car displays, connectivity, and software-rich interiors. The company is placing a clear focus on Asia Pacific adoption trends. See our latest analysis for DENSO. At a share price of ¥1,944.0, DENSO has seen short term share price gains, with a 1-day return of 3.18%, while the 90-day share price return is down 12.98%. The 5-year total shareholder return stands at 20.25%,...

If you are wondering whether Astellas Pharma stock still offers value after a strong run, or if the easier gains may already have occurred, this article breaks down what the current price could be indicating. The stock is priced at ¥2,324.5, with returns of 1.1% over the last 7 days, down 10.8% over the past month, up 9.1% year to date and up 76.9% over the past year. This raises fair questions about how much of the story may already be reflected in the share price. Recent news coverage has...

Investors may be wondering whether Hitachi at ¥4,812 is offering good value right now, or whether the recent share price performance already reflects much of its potential. The share price is down 2.6% over the past week and 7.8% over the past month, yet it is still 5.1% higher year to date and has delivered a 27.4% gain over the last year and a very large return over the past 5 years. Recent coverage around Hitachi has kept attention on how this diversified industrial group fits into long...