Japanese Household Products Stock News

Macnica Holdings (TSE:3132) updated its outlook after nine month results, lifting full year net sales guidance to ¥1,200b while trimming operating income expectations because its autonomous driving bus business is progressing more slowly than planned. See our latest analysis for Macnica Holdings. The guidance revision and nine month earnings sit against a share price of ¥2,586.5, with a 30 day share price return of 4.42% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 47%, suggesting momentum has...

Earnings and dividend revisions put Fujitsu (TSE:6702) in focus Fujitsu (TSE:6702) has drawn investor attention after reporting stronger nine month results to December 31, 2025, paired with higher full year earnings guidance and a revised dividend forecast reflecting increased free cash flow. See our latest analysis for Fujitsu. Despite the earnings and dividend revisions, Fujitsu’s recent share price performance has been softer, with a 7 day share price return showing a decline of 6.76% and...

Furukawa Electric (TSE:5801) has just posted its Q3 2026 numbers, with revenue of ¥338.2b and basic EPS of ¥320.65, alongside trailing 12 month revenue of ¥1.27t and EPS of ¥745.67 that sit against a reported 78.7% earnings growth over the past year. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥296.8b and EPS of ¥92.49 in Q2 2025 to ¥338.2b and EPS of ¥320.65 in Q3 2026. Trailing 12 month net income, including a ¥23.8b one off gain, stands at ¥52.5b. For investors, the key question is...

As global markets experience a mix of volatility and gains, with small-cap and value-oriented stocks showing strength amid cooling labor market signals in the U.S., investors are closely monitoring the impact of artificial intelligence on high-growth tech sectors. In this dynamic environment, identifying promising tech stocks involves considering not only their innovative potential but also how they navigate economic shifts and investor sentiment.

As global markets navigate a period of volatility, characterized by mixed performances across major indices and concerns over AI's disruptive potential, investors are increasingly seeking stability through value-oriented segments. In such an environment, dividend stocks can offer a reliable income stream and potential for capital appreciation, making them an attractive option for those looking to balance growth with income amidst economic fluctuations.

Nissan Chemical (TSE:4021) has released a detailed scorecard for Q3 2026, reporting revenue of ¥65,341 million and basic EPS of ¥90.67, supported by net income of ¥12,216 million for the quarter. The company’s revenue increased from ¥56,647 million in Q3 2025 to ¥65,341 million in Q3 2026, while EPS moved from ¥81.51 to ¥90.67 over the same period. Investors may weigh these higher headline figures against indications of slightly softer profit margins over the year. See our full analysis for...

SoftBank (TSE:9434) has just posted its Q3 2026 scorecard, with revenue of about ¥1.79t and basic EPS of ¥2.82, supported by trailing twelve month EPS of ¥11.88 on revenue of roughly ¥6.93t. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from about ¥1.66t in Q1 2026 to ¥1.74t in Q2 and now ¥1.79t in Q3, while quarterly EPS tracked at ¥3.00 in Q1, ¥4.22 in Q2 and ¥2.82 in Q3. This sets the stage for investors to weigh consistency against the latest headline numbers. With net profit margins...

Yamaha stock snapshot after recent price move Yamaha (TSE:7951) has drawn fresh attention after a recent share price move, with the stock up about 9% over the past month and 15% over the past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Yamaha. That 5.4% 7 day share price return and 9.0% 30 day move come on top of an 11.5% year to date share price return. However, the 3 year total shareholder return of about 21.9% decline and 5 year total shareholder return of about 34.6% decline show that longer...

Yokogawa Electric (TSE:6841) has drawn fresh investor attention after agreeing to supply control systems for Rolls-Royce SMR’s small modular reactor program, along with updated earnings guidance and a higher dividend outlook. See our latest analysis for Yokogawa Electric. The recent SMR agreement and upgraded guidance come after a mixed few months for the share price. A 7.76% 90 day share price return contrasts with a softer year to date move, while the 1 year total shareholder return of...

Fisher-Price has launched a Little People My Mario toddler toy line in collaboration with Nintendo. The partnership brings Super Mario characters into preschool-focused toys, targeting younger children than Nintendo’s traditional audience. The new range broadens merchandising for the Mario franchise and extends the brand into early childhood play. Nintendo (TSE:7974) is adding another piece to its merchandising puzzle with this Fisher-Price tie up, as the company works to keep the Mario...

Despite announcing strong earnings, Yamato Holdings Co., Ltd.'s ( TSE:9064 ) stock was sluggish. We think that the...

Despite an already strong run, Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. ( TSE:5802 ) shares have been powering on, with a...

It's been a sad week for Internet Initiative Japan Inc. ( TSE:3774 ), who've watched their investment drop 10% to...

Kinden Corporation recently raised its full-year 2026 earnings guidance and lifted its dividend forecast to ¥65.00 per share, up from prior guidance of ¥60.00 and a payout of ¥50.00 a year earlier, citing stronger profitability and subsidiary performance. The company linked its higher dividend outlook directly to its medium-term plan for growth investment and corporate value enhancement, underlining a stronger alignment between earnings, capital allocation, and shareholder returns. With this...

Kewpie Corporation's ( TSE:2809 ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 21.1x might make it look like a sell right now...

Murata Manufacturing (TSE:6981) drew investor attention after raising its full year revenue guidance to ¥1,800,000 million, while at the same time trimming operating profit expectations and releasing nine month results to December 2025. See our latest analysis for Murata Manufacturing. Murata Manufacturing's latest guidance update and earnings release arrived after a period of mixed trading, with the share price at ¥3,269 on a 7 day share price return of 5.96% and a 1 year total shareholder...

The market was pleased with the recent earnings report from Toyota Boshoku Corporation ( TSE:3116 ), despite the profit...

What Shimadzu’s Latest Earnings Tell You Shimadzu (TSE:7701) has drawn fresh attention after reporting nine month results to December 31, 2025, with sales of ¥398,722 million and net income of ¥39,087 million compared with the same period a year earlier. See our latest analysis for Shimadzu. The latest earnings update appears to have kept interest in Shimadzu steady, with a 7 day share price return of 1.70% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 5.43%. This suggests modest momentum rather...

Japan Exchange Group, Inc. reported past earnings for the nine months ended December 31, 2025, with sales of ¥139,626 million, revenue of ¥139,883 million, net income of ¥54,993 million, and basic earnings per share of ¥53.33, all higher than a year earlier. The simultaneous rise in sales, revenue, and earnings suggests the exchange operator converted higher business activity into stronger profitability over the period. Next, we examine how Japan Exchange Group’s improved net income profile...

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As Asian markets navigate a landscape marked by volatility in global technology stocks and geopolitical tensions, investors are increasingly looking towards value-oriented segments that have shown resilience. In this environment, dividend stocks can offer stability and income potential, making them an attractive option for those seeking to enhance their portfolios amidst the current market dynamics.

Sojitz (TSE:2768) just released nine-month earnings to December 31, 2025, reporting revenue of ¥1,985,795 million and net income of ¥80,421 million, both higher than in the same period a year earlier. See our latest analysis for Sojitz. The earnings update comes after a strong run in the shares, with a 42.27% 90 day share price return and a 90.00% 1 year total shareholder return. This suggests momentum has been building around Sojitz’s recent execution and outlook. If this kind of move has...

SCREEN Holdings (TSE:7735) has given investors plenty to digest, with nine month results showing lower sales and net income, a planned stock split, and reaffirmed full year earnings guidance, all landing on January 30. See our latest analysis for SCREEN Holdings. The reaffirmed full year guidance and planned stock split sit alongside a strong run in the shares, with a 30 day share price return of 34.64% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 116.24%. This suggests momentum has been building...

Tayca Corporation ( TSE:4027 ) shareholders would be excited to see that the share price has had a great month, posting...