JACCS Co., Ltd. recently reported nine‑month results to December 31, 2025, showing slightly higher sales and revenue but lower net income year-on-year, and its board met on February 5, 2026 to consider acquiring 49% of Singapore-based CAR TIMES CAPITAL PTE. LTD. and joining its finance operations.
This potential acquisition would mark a meaningful expansion of JACCS’s presence in Southeast Asia by partnering with an established local automobile finance player in Singapore.
We’ll now examine...
In January 2026, Daido Steel Co., Ltd. reported nine‑month results to December 31, 2025, with sales of ¥430,230 million and net income of ¥21,767 million, both slightly lower than a year earlier, while basic earnings per share from continuing operations slipped to ¥107.67.
On the same day, the company raised its full‑year guidance, lifting expected net sales to ¥575,000 million and profit attributable to owners of parent to ¥25,500 million, citing strong orders, cost reduction efforts, and...
Hachijuni Nagano Bank (TSE:8359) has drawn investor attention after reporting nine-month earnings to December 31, 2025, with net income of ¥47,714 million and basic earnings per share of ¥104.11.
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The earnings release appears to have kept buying interest strong, with the latest share price at ¥2,133 and a 90 day share price return of 35.82%, alongside a very large 5 year total shareholder return that signals momentum building over the longer...
Fuso ChemicalLtd (TSE:4368) is back in focus after a February 6 board meeting to consider a stock split and related amendments to its articles of incorporation, a move that can reshape trading liquidity and investor access.
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The stock split discussion comes after a sharp run in the shares, with a 30 day share price return of 28.3% and a 90 day share price return of 44.0%, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 151.3% signals strong momentum...
Sankyu Inc. reported past nine‑month results to December 31, 2025, with sales of ¥472,376 million and net income of ¥23,599 million, alongside basic earnings per share of ¥457 from continuing operations.
Despite this operational improvement, the company guided for a lower year‑end dividend of ¥118 per share for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, compared with ¥130 per share previously paid, highlighting a more cautious capital return stance.
We will now examine how Sankyu’s improved...
Kureha (TSE:4023) has drawn fresh attention after announcing a reshuffle at the top, with CEO responsibilities set to shift and the chairmanship changing hands. This has prompted investors to reassess leadership continuity and priorities.
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The leadership changes have come at a time when Kureha’s share price has shown strong momentum, with a 22.36% 90 day share price return and a 65.11% total shareholder return over one year. This suggests recent optimism has...
Nitto Denko Corporation recently raised its full-year guidance for the year ending March 31, 2026, now projecting revenue of ¥1,027,000 million, operating profit of ¥186,000 million and profit attributable to owners of the parent of ¥136,000 million, alongside higher expected basic earnings per share of ¥200.56.
The company linked this upgraded outlook to stronger-than-expected demand for materials used in IT devices and high-end smartphones, while nine-month sales to December 2025 grew...
What Keiyo Bank’s new buyback and board decisions mean for shareholders
Keiyo Bank (TSE:8544) has outlined a fresh capital plan built around a sizeable share repurchase program, a higher dividend forecast, revised financial KPIs, and a shift to a new board governance structure.
The bank approved a buyback of up to 6,500,000 shares, or 5.41% of its issued shares excluding treasury stock, with a total limit of ¥11,000 million and an expiry date of January 29, 2027.
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Event driven snapshot of DIC
DIC (TSE:4631) has drawn attention after a period of solid share price performance, with the stock up around 2% over the past day, 9% over the week, and 12% over the past month.
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With the share price at ¥4,049.0 and a 30-day share price return of 11.57%, recent momentum looks firm, while the 1-year total shareholder return of 27.02% points to stronger progress over a longer stretch.
If this recent upswing has you thinking more...
Chugai Pharmaceutical (TSE:4519) has drawn fresh attention after reporting higher full year 2025 sales, revenue, and net income, along with plans for an increased year end dividend and a separate special dividend.
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The earnings release and richer dividend plans appear to have been met positively, with a 1 day share price return of 6.02% bringing Chugai Pharmaceutical to ¥9,126. That builds on a 30 day share price return of 8.37% and a 1 year...
In February 2026, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries reported nine‑month sales of ¥3,326,976 million and net income of ¥210,996 million, and raised its full‑year fiscal 2025–26 earnings guidance, while also announcing multiple executive and board changes effective from March 31 and April 1, 2026.
The reshuffle places new executive vice presidents in charge of Energy Systems, Nuclear Energy Systems, and Commercial Aviation Systems, signaling internal emphasis on these core business segments...
Capcom Co., Ltd. reported earnings for the nine months ended December 31, 2025, with sales of ¥115,315 million and net income of ¥38,885 million, both higher than the prior-year period.
The rise in basic earnings per share from continuing operations to ¥92.96, up from ¥55.15 a year earlier, highlights stronger profitability per share for investors to assess.
We will now examine how Capcom’s stronger earnings per share profile could influence the company’s broader investment narrative and...
Future Corporation has released its full-year results for the year ended December 31, 2025, reporting sales of ¥75,993 million and net income of ¥11,712 million, both higher than the prior year.
The uplift in basic earnings per share from continuing operations, rising to ¥132.11 from ¥116.49, highlights improving profitability on a per-share basis.
Next, we will examine how Future Corporation’s higher earnings per share shapes its broader investment narrative and potential long-term...
Central Japan Railway (TSE:9022) has drawn fresh attention after reporting nine month results to December 31, 2025, alongside new earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026.
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The fresh guidance and stronger nine month figures have come alongside a 19.09% 90 day share price return and 72.27% one year total shareholder return. Together, these figures point to momentum building rather than fading around Central Japan Railway at...
Buyback and earnings draw fresh attention to EXEO Group
EXEO Group (TSE:1951) has landed on investors’ radar after approving a ¥4,000 million share repurchase program, alongside reporting nine month sales of ¥520,995 million and net income of ¥19,525 million.
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The fresh buyback authorization and stronger nine month earnings arrive as momentum has been picking up, with a 20.96% 90 day share price return and a 60.95% 1 year total shareholder return...
Why Sumitomo Bakelite (TSE:4203) is in focus after earnings and guidance
Sumitomo Bakelite (TSE:4203) is back on investors’ radar after reporting nine month earnings to December 31, 2025, and lifting its full year fiscal 2026 guidance on stronger semiconductor materials demand.
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The earnings beat and upgraded guidance appear to be feeding into steady momentum, with the 1 month share price return of 8.58% and year to date share price return of...
