Tokyo Steel Manufacturing (TSE:5423) put out a solid set of headline numbers for Q3 2026, reporting revenue of ¥67,952 million and basic EPS of ¥47.11, with net income of ¥4,831 million giving investors a clean read on quarterly profitability. The company has seen revenue move from ¥80,442 million in Q3 2025 to ¥67,952 million in Q3 2026, while basic EPS shifted from ¥66.02 to ¥47.11 over the same period, so the trend across recent quarters is front of mind as you weigh how much staying power...
In January 2026, Monogatari Corporation reported preliminary sales figures for December 2025 showing higher year-over-year net sales growth for the month, second quarter, and first half, and its board approved a capital increase for its Hong Kong restaurant subsidiary.
The combination of improving sales momentum and fresh investment into the Hong Kong business highlights the company’s focus on expanding its restaurant footprint in Asia.
We’ll now examine how this continued sales growth,...
Nippon Building Fund (TSE:8951) has completed a follow-on equity offering of ¥12.99527 billion, issuing multiple tranches of new units at ¥142,492 per unit, each priced with a ¥4,362 discount.
See our latest analysis for Nippon Building Fund.
The follow on offering comes after a board meeting earlier in January that considered issuing new units, and it lands in a period where momentum has cooled slightly in the short term. While the 7 day share price return is a 3.95% decline, the 90 day...
Activia Properties (TSE:3279) has updated investors with fresh earnings guidance for its May and November 2026 fiscal periods, along with a higher dividend forecast for May 2026, supported by operating revenue that exceeded prior expectations.
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At a share price of ¥145,700, Activia Properties has a 30 day share price return of 2.61% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 39.40%. This performance suggests that recent momentum has been building...
SoftBank Group (TSE:9984) is back in focus after a cluster of AI moves, including a higher OpenAI stake, fresh AI and energy funding rounds, and the launch of its Infrinia AI Cloud OS.
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These AI driven moves have coincided with sharp swings in SoftBank Group’s share price, including an 11.61% intraday jump on 23 January tied to AI deal activity. At the same time, the 90 day share price return shows a 28.41% decline, which contrasts with a very strong...
Saizeriya Ltd (TSE:7581) has announced a ¥1,000 million share repurchase program covering 200,000 shares, around 0.41% of its share capital, together with board approval to grant employee stock acquisition rights.
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SaizeriyaLtd’s ¥6,270 share price sits against a 30 day share price return of 14.63% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 32.99%. The new buyback and employee stock options are adding fresh attention to a trend that has already produced...
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation recently held a Board of Directors meeting on January 21, 2026, resolving to change its representative executive officers effective April 1, 2026, with Takao Kato becoming Representative Executive Officer, CEO and Keisuke Kishiura appointed Representative Executive Officer, President & COO.
Kishiura’s appointment brings to the top role an extensive background across corporate planning, overseas markets, and electric vehicle business development, potentially...
Japan Hotel REIT Investment Corporation recently reported past 2025 results and outlook, including JPY 7,160 million in December revenue and JPY 78,114 million year-to-date revenue, alongside updated occupancy and RevPAR metrics across its portfolio.
The REIT also raised its 2025 earnings and dividend forecasts, issued 2026 guidance, and refinanced existing debt with a new unsecured term loan, signalling a focus on income distribution and balance sheet management.
Next, we’ll examine how the...
Event overview and why it matters for CCI Group
CCI Group (TSE:7381) recently booked ¥4.98b in unrealized losses on held to maturity securities, while keeping its earnings and dividend forecasts unchanged for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026.
This combination of recognized losses and steady guidance puts the focus on how comfortably the group’s core banking and leasing operations, led by Hokkoku Bank, can support its current financial outlook.
See our latest analysis for CCI Group.
CCI...
Why Bridgestone’s Recent Performance Has Caught Investor Attention
Bridgestone (TSE:5108) has moved onto many investors’ watchlists after delivering a total return of 36.5% over the past year, with the past 3 months also in positive territory.
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While the recent 1 month share price return has been slightly negative, the 3 month share price return of 4.71% sits alongside a 1 year total shareholder return of 36.51%. This suggests momentum has largely been...
Tokuyama Corporation recently resolved at its January 23, 2026 board meeting to implement a new management system from April 1, 2026, appointing Tomohiro Inoue as Representative Director, President and Executive Officer and moving Hiroshi Yokota to Representative Director, Chairman and Executive Officer.
This leadership reshuffle elevates an executive deeply involved in eco business, carbon-neutral initiatives and corporate planning, signaling management attention to sustainability-focused...
Kasumigaseki Capital Co., Ltd. recently issued consolidated earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2026, forecasting net sales of ¥150,000 million, operating profit of ¥26,500 million, profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥16,500 million and basic earnings per share of ¥694.35.
This detailed outlook offers investors a clearer view of the company’s profit profile and earnings power heading into the 2026 fiscal year.
Next, we’ll examine how this detailed earnings...
Why NSK (TSE:6471) Is On Investors’ Radar Today
NSK (TSE:6471) has attracted fresh attention after a stretch of mixed short term returns, with a small 1 day gain alongside a 7 day decline, contrasted against stronger month and past 3 months performance.
That recent pattern has some investors reassessing how the current ¥1,111 share price lines up with the company’s fundamentals, including its revenue of ¥811,274 and net income of ¥17,980.
See our latest analysis for NSK.
Looking beyond the...
Earnings guidance and dividend update set the tone
Heiwa Real Estate REIT (TSE:8966) has released earnings guidance for its May and November 2026 fiscal periods, while also confirming a semi annual dividend of ¥3,990 per unit for the period ending May 2026.
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The latest guidance and dividend announcement come after a softer patch for the units, with a 7 day share price return of 4.49% and a 1 month share price return of 1.27%. However, a 1...
Why HORIBA Stock Is Drawing Fresh Attention
Recent performance in HORIBA (TSE:6856) has caught investor interest, with the shares showing strong multi period total returns and solid reported revenue and net income figures that invite a closer look at the business.
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At a share price of ¥18,280, HORIBA’s recent 30 day share price return of 13.58% and 90 day gain of 36.27% sit alongside a 1 year total shareholder return of 94.47%. This indicates that strong...
Mitsubishi Materials (TSE:5711) has drawn fresh attention after its board agreed to end cement production at Kyushu Plant Kanda District 2 by March 2027 and convert the site into a waste recycling hub.
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The board decision on Kanda District 2 comes after a strong run in the shares, with a 30 day share price return of 22.26% and a 90 day share price return of 48.83% feeding into a 1 year total shareholder return of 89.42% and a 5 year total...
On January 14, 2026, SHIFT Inc. (TSE:3697) approved a share repurchase program of up to 7,900,000 shares, or 3% of its issued share capital (excluding treasury stock), for a total of ¥10,000 million, running through March 31, 2026, alongside board discussions on a subsidiary reorganization and paid share options.
An interesting aspect is that SHIFT is framing this buyback as a “growth strategy investment,” linking capital returns with broader group restructuring, including an absorption-type...
Why OMRON Stock Is Back On Investors’ Radar
OMRON (TSE:6645) is drawing attention after recent share price moves, with the stock roughly flat over the past month but showing a negative return over the past 3 months and year.
That contrast, alongside revenue of ¥820,563 and net income of ¥28,629, has some investors reassessing how this industrial automation and healthcare name fits into their portfolio and risk tolerance.
See our latest analysis for OMRON.
With the share price at ¥4,007 and a...
If you are wondering whether DENSO's current share price lines up with its underlying worth, you are not alone. This article is aimed squarely at that question.
DENSO shares last closed at ¥2,210.5, with returns over recent periods ranging from a 2.9% decline over 7 days to gains of 3.4% over 30 days, 1.4% year to date, 5.3% over 1 year, 37.5% over 3 years, and 72.0% over 5 years.
Recent attention on DENSO has been shaped by ongoing interest in the broader auto sector and its suppliers, as...
Konica Minolta (TSE:4902) has drawn attention after its recent share performance, with the stock showing mixed short term moves alongside a strong performance over the past 3 months and a solid multi year total return profile.
See our latest analysis for Konica Minolta.
At the latest share price of ¥708.8, Konica Minolta’s recent 29.04% 90 day share price return sits against a 1 year total shareholder return of 14.89%. This suggests that positive momentum has been building over the medium...