TSE:3287
TSE:3287Hotel and Resort REITs

Hoshino Resorts REIT (TSE:3287): Evaluating Valuation Following Expo-Fueled Surge in Occupancy and RevPAR

Hoshino Resorts REIT (TSE:3287) released figures for August 2025 showing that occupancy climbed 9% and revenue per available room rose 10%. These increases were driven by higher demand from the Osaka-Kansai World Expo. See our latest analysis for Hoshino Resorts REIT. Investor optimism has been building as Hoshino Resorts REIT’s success with Expo-driven demand helps offset earlier challenges from Kyushu’s natural disasters. After a strong year-to-date share price return of nearly 19%, the...
TSE:9974
TSE:9974Consumer Retailing

Belc (TSE:9974): Assessing Valuation Following Increased Dividend Declaration

Belc (TSE:9974) just declared a higher dividend for the second quarter, raising payouts to JPY 62.00 per share from JPY 58.00 a year ago. Dividend payments are scheduled to begin on November 4. See our latest analysis for Belc. Belc’s announcement of a higher interim dividend follows steady long-term progress, with its 1-year total shareholder return at 10.1% and an impressive 37% over the past three years. While momentum has cooled recently, the board’s decision suggests ongoing confidence...
TSE:3659
TSE:3659Entertainment

NEXON (TSE:3659): Evaluating Shareholder Value After Recent Volatility

NEXON (TSE:3659) shares have experienced some swings lately, leaving investors thinking carefully about what is driving the movement. The stock logged a 10% gain over the past 3 months, but this comes after a nearly 10% slide over the past month. See our latest analysis for NEXON. After a run-up earlier this year, NEXON's momentum has cooled a bit with a recent pullback. Yet the stock’s year-to-date share price return still sits at a robust 32.8%. The longer-term picture also looks healthy,...
TSE:4661
TSE:4661Hospitality

Oriental Land (TSE:4661): Assessing Valuation After ¥100 Billion Fixed-Income Raise

Oriental Land (TSE:4661) just raised a combined ¥100 billion through several fixed-income offerings, each with different maturities. Moves like this often hint at upcoming investments, capital structure adjustments, or refinancing strategies. See our latest analysis for Oriental Land. That fundraising move comes as Oriental Land’s share price sits at ¥3,590, following a solid 15.25% share price return over the last quarter. While the company’s momentum has picked up recently, its 1-year total...
TSE:9434
TSE:9434Wireless Telecom

SoftBank (TSE:9434) Valuation in Focus as Investors Monitor Sustained Performance and Strategy Shifts

SoftBank (TSE:9434) shares saw mild movement this week, catching the attention of investors who are tracking its recent performance. While there is no single news event driving the shift, the valuation continues to generate conversation. See our latest analysis for SoftBank. SoftBank’s shares have traded sideways after their recent dips, but the bigger picture is hard to ignore. While momentum has cooled over the past month, the stock’s solid year-to-date price return and a robust 19% total...
TSE:2726
TSE:2726Specialty Retail

PAL GROUP Holdings (TSE:2726) Valuation in Focus After Strong Half-Year Earnings Growth

PAL GROUP Holdings (TSE:2726) released its half-year earnings, reporting growth in both sales and net income. The company also increased its basic earnings per share compared to the same period last year. Investors are watching these results closely. See our latest analysis for PAL GROUP Holdings. The stock has seen impressive momentum this year, with a year-to-date share price return of nearly 28% and a remarkable 5-year total shareholder return of 637%. Following the latest robust earnings...
TSE:4544
TSE:4544Healthcare

Assessing H.U. Group Holdings (TSE:4544) Valuation After UBS Upgrade and Surging Alzheimer’s Blood Test Sales

UBS upgraded H.U. Group Holdings (TSE:4544) to Buy after strong demand for its Alzheimer’s disease blood test in the US. Regulatory approval led to a doubling of year-over-year sales in the latest quarter. See our latest analysis for H.U. Group Holdings. H.U. Group Holdings has enjoyed strong momentum lately, with a 45.6% year-to-date share price return and a 47.1% total shareholder return for the past 12 months. The recent surge has been fueled by the successful US launch of its Alzheimer’s...
TSE:7974
TSE:7974Entertainment

How Investors Are Reacting To Nintendo (TSE:7974) Ramping Up Switch 2 Production Targets

In recent news, Nintendo has requested its suppliers to ramp up Switch 2 production to as many as 25 million units by March 2026, well above its earlier sales forecasts and covering anticipated high demand through the holiday season and into the following year. This manufacturing push suggests strong confidence from Nintendo’s management in the momentum and appeal of its next-generation gaming console. We’ll consider how Nintendo’s aggressive Switch 2 production plan underpins its investment...