Japanese Healthtech Stock News

Last week, you might have seen that BRONCO BILLY Co.,LTD. ( TSE:3091 ) released its quarterly result to the market. The...

As you might know, Disco Corporation ( TSE:6146 ) just kicked off its latest annual results with some very strong...

Asahi Kasei (TSE:3407) has completed its acquisition of German biopharmaceutical company Aicuris Anti-infective Cures. The company has also initiated a Phase I clinical trial for AK1940, a new therapy candidate for autoimmune diseases. Both developments mark a shift in focus toward infectious and autoimmune disease treatments within Asahi Kasei's pharmaceutical operations. Asahi Kasei, traditionally known for chemicals, materials, and health care businesses, is steadily building out its...

Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. has announced it will begin mass production in April 2026 of a new decorative film for automotive displays that combines woodgrain-style design with advanced optical performance, initially targeting the Chinese market before moving into Europe, Japan, the United States, South Korea, India and other regions. An interesting angle is DNP’s plan to apply this microfabricated, Electron Beam-coated film beyond car interiors, including exterior auto components and...

Nintendo recently reported rising memory component costs that it cannot pass on to customers, pressuring margins and forcing a cut in quarterly Switch 2 production from 6 million to 4 million units amid softer demand. An interesting angle is that, despite these operational headwinds, the company is leaning on its sizeable cash reserves to support its longer-term business plans. We’ll now explore how rising memory costs and reduced Switch 2 production are shaping Nintendo’s investment...

If you are wondering whether Toyota Tsusho at ¥6,100 still offers value, the key is understanding how its current price lines up with different valuation checks. The stock is up 10.8% year to date, with a 142.7% return over the past year, even though the last 7 and 30 days show modest declines of 2.3% and 2.1%. Recent coverage has focused on Toyota Tsusho as part of broader discussions around major Japanese trading houses and their roles in global supply chains, resource sourcing, and...

B-R 31 Ice CreamLtd (TSE:2268) has opened Q1 2026 earnings season with recent quarterly revenue of ¥8,432 million in Q4 2025 and a basic EPS loss of ¥22.62, set against trailing twelve month EPS of ¥183.69 on revenue of ¥34.29 billion that grew from ¥30.69 billion a year earlier. The company has seen revenue move from ¥29,088 million in Q3 2024 to ¥34,285 million in the latest trailing twelve month reading, while quarterly EPS has ranged from ¥75.03 in Q3 2024 to ¥93.09 in Q3 2025, giving...

In April 2026, global markets are experiencing strong upward momentum, fueled by de-escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and positive economic indicators from major regions like the U.S. and China. As key indices such as the Nasdaq Composite and Russell 2000 reach record highs, investors are increasingly focused on high-growth tech stocks that demonstrate robust earnings potential and innovation-driven growth, making them attractive in this buoyant market environment.

Canon (TSE:7751) opened 2026 by extending its recent momentum, with Q4 2025 revenue at ¥1.32t and basic EPS of ¥124.48, wrapping up a trailing twelve month EPS of ¥367.48 and revenue of ¥4.62t alongside earnings growth of 107.5% over the past year. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥1.06t in Q1 2025 to ¥1.10t in Q3 and ¥1.32t in Q4, while basic EPS shifted from ¥77.27 to ¥71.51 and then ¥124.48 over the same stretch, underpinned by a trailing net profit margin of 7.2% versus...

Yamaha stock performance snapshot Yamaha (TSE:7951) has attracted investor attention after recent price moves, with the share price at ¥1,194 and mixed return patterns over the past day, week, month, past 3 months, and year. See our latest analysis for Yamaha. Yamaha's recent 1-month share price return of 6.18% and year to date gain of 8.69% contrast with a weaker 3-year total shareholder return of 26.75% and 5-year total shareholder return of 36.01%. This suggests near term momentum...

Macbee Planet, Inc. ( TSE:7095 ) stock is about to trade ex-dividend in three days. Typically, the ex-dividend date is...

It looks like Umenohana Group Co.,Ltd. ( TSE:7604 ) is about to go ex-dividend in the next 4 days. The ex-dividend date...

Some investors rely on dividends for growing their wealth, and if you're one of those dividend sleuths, you might be...

Readers hoping to buy Hi-Lex Corporation ( TSE:7279 ) for its dividend will need to make their move shortly, as the...

Frontier International Inc. ( TSE:7050 ) stock is about to trade ex-dividend in four days. The ex-dividend date is...

Wondering if ORIX at ¥4,850 is still good value after such a strong run, or if most of the upside is already reflected in the price. The stock has seen a 76.1% return over the last year, 136.7% over three years and 229.2% over five years, with a recent 4% gain over 30 days despite a 4.3% decline in the last week and a 5.1% return year to date. Recent coverage has focused on ORIX as a major player in diversified financials in Japan, with attention on how its mix of financing, leasing and...

ANYCOLOR Inc. ( TSE:5032 ) stock is about to trade ex-dividend in 4 days. The ex-dividend date is usually set to be two...

Readers hoping to buy TORQ Inc. ( TSE:8077 ) for its dividend will need to make their move shortly, as the stock is...

Investors in OBIC Co.,Ltd. ( TSE:4684 ) had a good week, as its shares rose 3.3% to close at JP¥4,264 following the...

Why the Sony Honda EV setback matters for Honda Motor (TSE:7267) The cancellation of the Afeela 1 project at Sony Honda Mobility has refocused attention on how Honda Motor (TSE:7267) allocates capital between electric vehicles, adjacent technologies, and its established auto and motorcycle operations. See our latest analysis for Honda Motor. At a share price of ¥1,312, Honda Motor has a 90 day share price return of an 18.81% decline and a 1 year total shareholder return of a 3.58% decline...

If you are wondering whether Hitachi's share price still offers value after a strong run, it helps to line up the recent returns against what the current valuation is actually saying. The stock last closed at ¥5,230, with returns of 0.2% over 7 days, 8.7% over 30 days, 3.2% year to date, 48.6% over 1 year and a very large gain over 5 years. Recent coverage has focused on Hitachi's role in capital goods and infrastructure, which keeps attention on how its core businesses are positioned, and...

Aisin has begun contract manufacturing Mazda Motor's six speed automatic transmission in Indiana. The new production is aimed at improving Mazda's transmission supply and responsiveness within North America. This move expands Mazda's manufacturing footprint closer to its key regional customers. Mazda Motor (TSE:7261) is drawing fresh attention with this new North American transmission production, coming at a time when the shares trade at ¥1,058.0. The stock has seen a 30.4% gain over the...

Canon Marketing Japan (TSE:8060) has opened Q1 2026 with total revenue of ¥171.7 billion and basic EPS of ¥120.18, setting a clear marker for the new fiscal year. The company has seen revenue move from ¥167.3 billion in Q1 2025 to ¥171.7 billion in Q1 2026, while basic EPS over the same quarters shifted from ¥40.44 to ¥120.18, giving investors a clear view of how the top line and EPS have tracked together as margins have evolved. See our full analysis for Canon Marketing Japan. With the...

Disco (TSE:6146) closed out FY 2026 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥133.1 billion and basic EPS of ¥395.40, while trailing twelve month revenue sat at ¥436.9 billion and EPS at ¥1,249.83, setting a clear earnings benchmark for investors tracking its momentum. Over recent periods the company has seen revenue move from ¥393.3 billion to ¥436.9 billion and trailing EPS shift from ¥1,143.26 to ¥1,249.83, alongside year-over-year earnings growth of 9.4%, which puts the spotlight firmly on how...