TSE:2379
TSE:2379Professional Services

DIP (TSE:2379) Margin Compression Fuels Bearish Narratives After Q3 2026 Results

DIP (TSE:2379) has put out its Q3 2026 scorecard with revenue of ¥13.5b and basic EPS of ¥35.97, giving investors a fresh read on how the business is translating its topline into earnings. Over the past few quarters, revenue has moved between ¥13.1b and ¥15.8b while quarterly EPS has ranged from about ¥27.15 to ¥43.86. This latest print lands in the middle of its recent run rate and keeps attention firmly on how margins are evolving rather than on sheer growth. With that in mind, the story...
TSE:2734
TSE:2734Oil and Gas

Sala (TSE:2734) Earnings Growth Of 11.8% Tests Market Discount Narrative

Sala (TSE:2734) has wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥64.6 billion and basic EPS of ¥13.00, alongside trailing twelve month EPS of ¥91.43 and net income of ¥5,870 million that reflect the latest run rate in earnings power. Over recent periods, the company has seen quarterly revenue move between ¥55.7 billion and ¥65.9 billion with EPS ranging from ¥13.00 to ¥37.01, while trailing net profit margin sat at 2.3% compared with 2.2% a year earlier. This gives a clear read on how...
TSE:7270
TSE:7270Auto

Subaru (TSE:7270) Is Up 7.3% After EyeSight HD Mapping Deal Is Announced Has The Bull Case Changed?

Subaru Corporation recently selected Dynamic Map Platform North America to supply high-definition map data for its Advanced EyeSight Driver Assist Technology on the 2026 Subaru Outback, expanding features such as Highway Hands-Free Assist and Emergency Stop Assist with Safe Lane Selection. This move underscores Subaru’s push to enhance assisted-driving capabilities through detailed geospatial data, potentially sharpening its competitive edge in advanced safety technology. We’ll now examine...
TSE:9661
TSE:9661Real Estate

Kabuki-Za (TSE:9661) Q3 EPS Slowdown Challenges Bullish Earnings Momentum Narrative

Kabuki-Za (TSE:9661) has released its Q3 2026 numbers with revenue of ¥905 million and basic EPS of ¥5.78, set against a backdrop of 36.9% earnings growth over the past year and a trailing net profit margin of 10.9%. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥746 million in Q3 2025 to ¥905 million in Q3 2026. Over the same period, trailing twelve month EPS has shifted from ¥23.76 to ¥31.52, giving a clearer sense of how the top line and per share profitability have evolved through the...
TSE:2462
TSE:2462Professional Services

Like Co (TSE:2462) Earnings Growth Softly Challenges Long Run Profit Decline Narrative

LIKE (TSE:2462) has put up a steady Q2 2026 scorecard, with revenue at about ¥16.0b and EPS of ¥20.58, backed by trailing twelve month EPS of ¥120.74 and revenue of roughly ¥65.2b. The company has seen revenue move from about ¥60.6b to ¥65.2b on a trailing basis, while EPS has shifted from ¥114.42 to ¥120.74. This gives investors a clearer picture of how earnings are tracking through the current cycle. With net profit margins holding at 3.6% over the past year, the latest numbers point to a...
TSE:3659
TSE:3659Entertainment

ARC Raiders Surge and Buyback Program Could Be A Game Changer For NEXON (TSE:3659)

NEXON Co., Ltd. has completed a share repurchase of 4,205,800 shares, or 0.53% of its stock, for ¥15,687.56 million, while ARC Raiders from Embark Studios has surpassed 12.4 million units sold and reached 960,000 concurrent players within ten weeks of its October 30, 2025 launch. The rapid commercial traction and award recognition for ARC Raiders underline NEXON’s push to build large global game communities alongside returning capital through buybacks. We’ll now examine how ARC Raiders’...
TSE:8244
TSE:8244Multiline Retail

Kintetsu Department Store (TSE:8244) One Off Gain Puts 5.2% Margin Narrative Under Scrutiny

Kintetsu Department Store (TSE:8244) has released its Q3 2026 numbers, reporting revenue of ¥30.3b and basic EPS of ¥27.14, compared with a trailing twelve month EPS of ¥163.53 on revenue of ¥124.8b. Over recent quarters the company has seen revenue range from ¥27.4b in Q3 2025 up to ¥32.8b in Q2 2026. Quarterly basic EPS has moved from ¥7.42 in Q3 2025 to ¥105.96 in Q2 2026 and ¥27.14 in the latest quarter. This sets up a story where the focus is firmly on how margins are holding up through...
TSE:7888
TSE:7888Machinery

Sanko Gosei (TSE:7888) Margin Improvement Reinforces Bullish Earnings Narratives

Sanko Gosei (TSE:7888) has just posted its Q2 2026 scorecard, reporting revenue of ¥26.5b and basic EPS of ¥44.75, alongside trailing twelve month EPS of ¥131.28. The company recorded revenue of ¥24.4b in Q2 2025 and ¥26.5b in Q2 2026, while basic EPS over the same quarters moved from ¥41.14 to ¥44.75. These figures highlight a period of higher reported earnings over the last year and firmer margins, which may be key points for investors reviewing this update. See our full analysis for Sanko...
TSE:6770
TSE:6770Electronic

Alps Alpine (TSE:6770) Valuation Check After Recent Share Price Momentum

Alps Alpine (TSE:6770) has caught investor attention after its recent share performance, with the stock showing positive returns over the past week, month, and past 3 months, prompting closer scrutiny of its fundamentals. See our latest analysis for Alps Alpine. That short term share price strength, including a 2.90% 1 day share price return and 10.09% 3 month share price return at a latest share price of ¥2,039.5, sits alongside a 36.03% 1 year total shareholder return and 79.79% 3 year...
TSE:5246
TSE:5246Software

Elements (TSE:5246) Losses Narrow In Q4 FY 2025 Challenging Persistent Bearish Narratives

ELEMENTS (TSE:5246) closed out FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥1,174 million and a net income loss of ¥78 million, equal to basic EPS of ¥3.02 in the red. Over recent periods, the company has seen revenue move from ¥649 million in FY 2024 Q3 to ¥688 million in FY 2024 Q4 and to ¥715 million in FY 2025 Q1, alongside quarterly EPS that ranged from a loss of ¥3.20 to a loss of ¥16.25. For investors, the latest print keeps the focus squarely on how quickly margins can tighten and how...
TSE:5018
TSE:5018Chemicals

MORESCO (TSE:5018) Margin Improvement To 4% Challenges Long Term Earnings Decline Concerns

MORESCO (TSE:5018) has put up a solid set of numbers for Q3 2026, with revenue of ¥8.7b and basic EPS of ¥72.90, underscoring a period where trailing 12 month EPS reached ¥149.23 and net profit margins sat at 4% compared with 2.3% a year earlier. The company has seen quarterly revenue move in a fairly tight band between ¥8.3b and ¥8.8b over the last six reported quarters. Over the same period, basic EPS has ranged from about ¥21.15 to ¥72.90, setting the scene for investors to focus on the...
TSE:7607
TSE:7607Machinery

Shinwa (TSE:7607) Margin At 4% Tests Bearish Multi Year Earnings Narrative

Shinwa (TSE:7607) has kicked off Q1 2026 with total revenue of ¥19.7 billion and basic EPS of ¥60.52, alongside trailing twelve month EPS of ¥260.14 and revenue of ¥86.6 billion that sit against a 21.1% earnings growth rate and a 4% net margin over the last year. The company has seen quarterly revenue move between ¥19.3 billion and ¥23.0 billion since Q1 2025, while basic EPS has ranged from ¥46.87 to ¥76.48 over the same period. This gives investors a clear view of how the latest print fits...
TSE:2726
TSE:2726Specialty Retail

Pal Group Holdings (TSE:2726) Margin Improvement Reinforces Bullish Community Narratives

PAL GROUP Holdings (TSE:2726) just posted its Q3 2026 numbers, with revenue of ¥59,270 million and basic EPS of ¥27.72, supported by net income, excluding extra items, of ¥4,814 million. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥51,272 million in Q3 2025 to ¥55,294 million in Q4 2025 and then into the ¥58,000 million range through the first three quarters of 2026. Basic EPS has ranged from ¥7.44 in Q3 2025 to ¥27.72 in the latest quarter, alongside trailing twelve month EPS of ¥97.26...
TSE:3922
TSE:3922Interactive Media and Services

PR TIMES (TSE:3922) Margin Expansion Reinforces Bullish Profitability Narratives

PR TIMES (TSE:3922) has just posted its Q3 2026 numbers, with revenue of ¥2,534 million and basic EPS of ¥55.57 anchoring the latest update. The company has seen revenue move from ¥2,017.82 million in Q4 2025 to ¥2,534 million in Q3 2026, while basic EPS has gone from ¥8.15 to ¥55.57 over the same stretch. This sets up a story where higher earnings and a trailing net profit margin of 23.1% put profitability at the center of this quarter’s read-through for investors. See our full analysis for...
TSE:4992
TSE:4992Chemicals

Hokko Chemical Industry (TSE:4992) Margin Improvement Reinforces Quality Earnings Narrative

Hokko Chemical Industry (TSE:4992) has wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥7.5 billion and basic EPS of ¥12.57, while trailing twelve month EPS stands at ¥169.89 on revenue of ¥49.1 billion and net income of ¥4.5 billion. The company has seen quarterly revenue range from ¥15.4 billion in Q1 FY 2025 to ¥7.5 billion in Q4, with basic EPS moving from ¥53.55 in Q1 to ¥12.57 in Q4, alongside earnings growth of 11.1% over the past year and a trailing net margin of 9.1% compared with...
TSE:1377
TSE:1377Food

Sakata Seed (TSE:1377) Margin Compression To 11.8% Tests Bullish Valuation Narratives

Sakata Seed (TSE:1377) has reported Q2 2026 revenue of ¥24.7b and basic EPS of ¥77.51, alongside net income of ¥3,353m, giving investors a clear view of the latest quarter. The company reported revenue of ¥21.3b and EPS of ¥91.13 in Q2 2025, compared with ¥24.7b and EPS of ¥77.51 in Q2 2026, while net income moved from ¥3,996m to ¥3,353m over the same period. This places margin quality at the center of attention for investors assessing the current earnings profile. See our full analysis for...
TSE:3546
TSE:3546Specialty Retail

Alleanza Holdings (TSE:3546) Q3 EPS Slump Tests Bullish High Earnings Quality Narrative

Alleanza Holdings (TSE:3546) has reported Q3 2026 revenue of ¥36.2 billion and basic EPS of ¥7.89, alongside net income of ¥237 million, setting a cautious tone for the latest quarter. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥33.4 billion in Q3 2025 to ¥36.2 billion in Q3 2026, with basic EPS shifting from ¥20.59 to ¥7.89 over the same period, while trailing twelve month EPS sits at ¥83.64 on net income of ¥2.5 billion. For investors, the story this quarter is about modest margins,...
TSE:6432
TSE:6432Machinery

Takeuchi Mfg (TSE:6432) Margin Decline Reinforces Cautious Earnings Narrative After Q3 Results

Takeuchi Mfg (TSE:6432) has posted Q3 2026 results with revenue of ¥58.7 billion and basic EPS of ¥138.94, putting fresh numbers on the table for investors watching how its profitability story develops. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥54.4 billion in Q2 2025 to ¥63.5 billion in Q2 2026, and basic EPS shift from ¥176.01 to ¥208.59 over the same span, giving useful context for today’s Q3 snapshot and the trailing twelve month patterns in EPS and net income. With margins coming...
TSE:2975
TSE:2975Real Estate

Star Mica Holdings (TSE:2975) Margin Improvement Supports Bullish Narratives Despite Mixed Quarterly EPS

Star Mica Holdings (TSE:2975) has wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥20.6b and basic EPS of ¥22.25, against a backdrop of 34.7% earnings growth over the past year and a trailing twelve month EPS of ¥124.38. The company has seen revenue step up from ¥15.2b in Q4 FY 2024 to ¥20.6b in Q4 FY 2025, while quarterly basic EPS moved from ¥14.11 to ¥22.25 over the same period. This sets the scene for investors to focus on how a 6% net margin and improving profitability filter through...
TSE:7211
TSE:7211Auto

Assessing Mitsubishi Motors (TSE:7211) Valuation After Recent Results And Mixed Fair Value Signals

Mitsubishi Motors (TSE:7211) has attracted attention after its latest financial figures showed annual revenue of ¥2.74b and a net loss of ¥6,195, alongside annual net income growth of 61.79% from a low base. See our latest analysis for Mitsubishi Motors. The recent figures arrive after a period where the share price has shown modest positive momentum, with a 7 day share price return of 3.95% and a year to date share price return of 3.79%, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 16.75%...
TSE:5243
TSE:5243Interactive Media and Services

Note (TSE:5243) EPS Surge Tests Bullish Profitability Narratives

note (TSE:5243) has just wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥1,094.4 million and basic EPS of ¥13.61, capping a year in which trailing twelve month revenue reached ¥4,141 million and EPS came in at ¥26.79 while earnings grew 349% year over year. The company has seen revenue move from ¥3,312 million and basic EPS of ¥6.38 in the year to Q4 2024 to ¥4,141 million and EPS of ¥26.79 in the latest trailing twelve month period, alongside a trailing net profit margin of 10.6% compared...
TSE:3562
TSE:3562Commercial Services

No.1Ltd (TSE:3562) Quarterly Loss Challenges Prior Bullish Earnings Narratives

No.1Ltd (TSE:3562) has just posted its Q3 2026 numbers, reporting revenue of ¥4.7b and a net loss of ¥92m. This translates into basic EPS of ¥14.08, which presents a sharp contrast to the prior quarter’s EPS of ¥42.07 on revenue of ¥3.9b and net income of ¥282m. Over recent quarters the company has reported revenue moving from ¥3.4b in Q3 2025, through the ¥3.6b to ¥4.0b range, and into today’s ¥4.7b figure. At the same time, basic EPS has fluctuated between ¥11.07 and ¥42.07 before shifting...
TSE:8515
TSE:8515Consumer Finance

Is Aiful (TSE:8515) Share Price Reflecting Its Strong Five Year Return Performance?

If you are wondering whether Aiful’s current share price still offers value, you are not alone. This article focuses squarely on what that price might imply for investors. Aiful recently closed at ¥569, with returns of 1.4% over 7 days, 6.4% over 30 days, 3.8% year to date, 85.1% over 1 year and 51.9% and 128.1% over 3 and 5 years respectively. This naturally raises questions about how much of the story is already reflected in the price. Recent market attention on Aiful has been shaped by...
TSE:9168
TSE:9168Professional Services

Rise Consulting Group Q3 Margin Compression Tests Bullish Growth Narrative

Rise Consulting Group (TSE:9168) has just posted its Q3 2026 numbers, with revenue of ¥2,020 million and basic EPS of ¥10.68, giving investors another data point on how the year is shaping up. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥1,901 million in Q2 2025 to ¥2,175 million in Q4 2025, then to ¥2,207 million in Q1 2026 and ¥2,154 million in Q2 2026. Basic EPS has ranged from around ¥13.32 to ¥21.24 over that stretch, setting the stage for current results to be judged against a...