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TSE:4118
TSE:4118Chemicals

Kaneka (TSE:4118) Valuation Check After New Share Buyback Authorization

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...
TSE:8267
TSE:8267Consumer Retailing

Did Aeon's FY2026–2030 Portfolio Overhaul Just Recast Its Capital Story (TSE:8267)?

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...
TSE:7267
TSE:7267Auto

Honda Motor (TSE:7267) Is Up 12.7% After First-Ever Annual Loss and EV Strategy Reset

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,...
TSE:6902
TSE:6902Auto Components

Assessing DENSO (TSE:6902) Valuation As Digital Cockpit Investments And Asia Pacific Focus Draw Investor Attention

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%,...
TSE:4503
TSE:4503Pharmaceuticals

Is It Too Late To Consider Astellas Pharma (TSE:4503) After Its 77% One-Year Surge

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...
TSE:6501
TSE:6501Industrials

Is Now The Moment To Reassess Hitachi (TSE:6501) After The Recent Share Price Pullback

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...
TSE:6702
TSE:6702IT

Is Fujitsu (TSE:6702) Offering An Opportunity After Its Recent Share Price Pullback?

If you are trying to work out whether Fujitsu stock offers good value today, the recent share price performance gives a useful starting point but not the full story. The stock last closed at ¥3,217, with the share price down 4.9% over the past week, down 11.4% over the past month, down 25.3% year to date, while still up 84.5% over three years and up 89.3% over five years. These moves sit against a backdrop of ongoing interest in large Japanese technology companies and continued focus on how...
TSE:1515
TSE:1515Metals and Mining

Nittetsu Mining (TSE:1515) Margin Expansion And 55.6% Earnings Growth Challenge Valuation Caution

Nittetsu Mining (TSE:1515) closed FY 2026 with Q4 revenue of ¥58.7b and basic EPS of ¥60.31, capping off a year in which trailing twelve month revenue reached ¥209.7b and EPS came in at ¥178.36, alongside earnings growth of 55.6% over the last year. Over recent periods, the company has seen revenue move from ¥188.0b on a trailing basis in FY 2025 Q3 to ¥196.8b in FY 2025 Q4 and then to ¥209.7b by FY 2026 Q4, while quarterly EPS ranged from ¥8.99 in FY 2025 Q4 to ¥60.31 in FY 2026 Q4. With net...
TSE:8473
TSE:8473Capital Markets

Should SBI Holdings’ FY 2026 Profit Surge and Dividend Talks Require Action From SBI (TSE:8473) Investors?

In May 2026, SBI Holdings, Inc. reported full-year results for the period ended March 31, 2026, with sales of ¥1,896,607 million and net income of ¥427,577 million, alongside a sharp increase in earnings per share from continuing operations compared with the prior year. On the same day, the board met to discuss dividend payments, highlighting how stronger profitability is feeding directly into SBI Holdings’ capital return considerations. We’ll now examine how this profit surge and the...