Japanese Household Products Stock News

Subaru (TSE:7270) is on investor watch after recent share price softness, with the stock showing negative returns over the past month and past 3 months despite positive multi year total returns. See our latest analysis for Subaru. Despite the recent 30 day share price return of a 9.72% decline and a 90 day share price return of a 15.50% decline, Subaru’s longer term total shareholder returns of 11.19% over one year and 71.17% over five years suggest momentum has cooled after a stronger multi...

KOSE Holdings (TSE:4922) has just paired stronger full year results with a new share repurchase program, regular and commemorative dividends, and fresh earnings guidance, giving investors several concrete signals to reassess the stock. See our latest analysis for KOSE Holdings. Despite the latest share price of ¥6,123 coming off slightly in the last session, KOSE Holdings has seen a 30 day share price return of 10.17% and a 90 day share price return of 19.40%, even though its 1 year total...

HORIBA, Ltd. recently reported past full-year 2025 results showing higher sales of ¥333,081 million and net income of ¥37,090 million, alongside announcing an increased cash dividend of ¥210.00 per share for that year and setting out significantly higher planned dividends for fiscal 2026. The company also issued consolidated earnings guidance for 2026 that includes expected net sales of ¥345,000 million and net income attributable to shareholders of ¥40,500 million, highlighting management’s...

In February 2026, Toshiba Tec Corporation announced extensive leadership changes, appointing long‑time insider Yasuki Ohnishi as President, Chief Operating Officer and Representative Director, alongside a refreshed slate of Directors and Audit & Supervisory Board Members effective after the 101st Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for late June 2026. The reshuffle brings together deep internal retail solutions expertise and newly appointed independent directors with legal,...

Japan Post Insurance (TSE:7181) has drawn fresh attention after releasing nine month results to December 31, 2025, and issuing full year earnings guidance, giving investors updated profit figures and clearer expectations for the current fiscal year. See our latest analysis for Japan Post Insurance. The earnings release and new guidance came after a strong run in the shares, with a 30 day share price return of 5.77% and a 90 day share price return of 13.75%. The 1 year total shareholder return...

SoftBank Group stock: performance snapshot and business mix SoftBank Group (TSE:9984) has seen mixed share performance recently, with a 1 day return of 0.9%, a 7 day move of 6.2%, and a month change that is close to flat. Over the past 3 months, the stock shows a 3.6% decline, while the year to date return stands at a 12.1% decline. Over longer periods, total returns reach 86.5% over 1 year, roughly 2x over 3 years, and 58.9% over 5 years. The group reported revenue of ¥7.66b and net income...

Double Standard (TSE:3925) has reported Q3 2026 revenue of ¥1,798.3 million and basic EPS of ¥21.48, alongside net income of ¥290.4 million, putting fresh numbers behind a share price of ¥1,494. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥1,887 million in Q2 2025 to ¥2,363 million in Q4 2025, then to ¥1,530.5 million in Q1 2026, ¥1,652 million in Q2 2026 and now ¥1,798.3 million in Q3 2026. Basic EPS has ranged from ¥33.96 to ¥37.66 over 2025 and from ¥18.91 to ¥22.20 so far in 2026...

Toyota Motor (TSE:7203) has partnered with home services platform Treehouse to streamline at home EV charging installation for Toyota and Lexus drivers. The company is also investing in a major circular vehicle processing facility in Europe focused on end of life vehicle reuse, recycling, and parts recovery. Both developments align with Toyota’s wider electrification plans and sustainability priorities across production, ownership, and vehicle disposal. Toyota Motor, known for its hybrid...

Miura cuts revenue outlook while keeping profit target steady Miura (TSE:6005) reduced its full year revenue and operating profit guidance for the year ending March 31, 2026, citing softer Americas demand and higher raw material costs, while keeping net profit forecasts unchanged. See our latest analysis for Miura. Miura shares have climbed recently, with a 1-day share price return of 2.5% and a 7-day share price return of 3.99%. However, the 30-day share price return shows a 4.21% decline...

Stock performance snapshot With no single headline event driving trading, Panasonic Holdings (TSE:6752) is drawing attention for its recent share performance as investors reassess the group’s broad electronics and industrial footprint across global markets. See our latest analysis for Panasonic Holdings. At a share price of ¥2,522.5, Panasonic’s recent 1-month share price return of 15.31% and 90-day share price return of 30.46% sit alongside a 1-year total shareholder return of 36.60% and...

Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd. previously held a board meeting on February 16, 2026 to consider setting the conditions for issuing its twenty sixth series of share warrants via third-party allotment, aimed at funding an accelerated share repurchase program. This move highlights the company’s focus on actively managing its capital structure, as share warrants tied to an accelerated buyback can materially reshape future ownership and liquidity. Next, we’ll examine how Shin-Etsu Chemical’s use of...

MISUMI Group Inc. recently approved extensive leadership changes, appointing Arata Shimizu as President and Representative Director effective April 1, 2026, while shifting current President Ryusei Ono to Director and Chairman and preparing long-serving Chairman Kosuke Nishimoto for retirement after the June 2026 shareholder meeting. Alongside these boardroom moves, MISUMI’s first external 3PL logistics service for PUNCH INDUSTRY, backed by a government-recognized automation project,...

SBS Holdings (TSE:2384) drew investor attention after its board approved higher dividends for 2025 and 2026, issued fresh earnings guidance through 2030, and outlined its new Harmonized Growth 2030 mid term plan. See our latest analysis for SBS Holdings. Those announcements appear to have coincided with stronger momentum, with the share price at ¥4,270 and a 30 day share price return of 8.93%, feeding into a 1 year total shareholder return of 54.50% and 5 year total shareholder return of...

Fresh guidance puts Nichias earnings expectations in focus Nichias (TSE:5393) has issued full year guidance for the period ending March 31, 2026, projecting net sales of ¥254,000 million, operating income of ¥36,500 million, and profit attributable to owners of ¥25,800 million. See our latest analysis for Nichias. The new full year guidance lands after a strong share price run, with Nichias posting a 42.12% 3 month share price return and a 100.20% 1 year total shareholder return. This...

If you are wondering whether Kubota's share price still offers value after a strong run, this article will walk through what the numbers actually say about the stock. Kubota's share price closed at ¥3,132, with returns of 4.2% over 7 days, 32.0% over 30 days, 39.7% year to date, 69.0% over 1 year, 64.1% over 3 years and 39.9% over 5 years. These gains naturally raise questions about how much of the value case is already reflected in the price. Recent coverage of Kubota has focused on its...

Nishi-Nippon Railroad (TSE:9031) shares are back in focus after the company updated its earnings guidance, flagging expectations for ¥472,700 million in operating revenue and ¥31,000 million in profit attributable to owners for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026. See our latest analysis for Nishi-Nippon Railroad. The updated guidance arrives after a strong run, with a 30 day share price return of 9.40% and a year to date share price return of 12.20%. The 1 year total shareholder return of...

Why Itoki (TSE:7972) is in Focus After Its February Board Meeting Itoki (TSE:7972) has jumped onto investors radars after its February 13 board meeting paired strong full year 2025 earnings with a higher dividend and guidance that points to further shareholder returns. See our latest analysis for Itoki. The share price reaction has been strong, with a 1-day share price return of 2.96% around the board meeting and a 30-day share price return of 29.16%. The 1-year total shareholder return of...

In February 2026, NOF Corporation announced higher full-year earnings and dividend guidance, alongside authorization of a ¥5,000 million share repurchase program covering up to 1,800,000 shares, or 0.79% of shares outstanding excluding treasury stock. The combination of upgraded profit outlook, a year-end dividend forecast lifted to ¥35.00 per share, and a new buyback underscores management’s focus on shareholder returns and capital efficiency despite mixed segment trends. With these changes...

Sumitomo Electric’s latest price move Sumitomo Electric Industries (TSE:5802) recently pushed to an all time high, advancing 4.59% in a session where the Nikkei 225 fell 1.07%. This performance highlights a sharp contrast with broader Japanese equities. See our latest analysis for Sumitomo Electric Industries. That all time high sits on top of strong recent momentum, with a 30 day share price return of 54.5% and a year to date gain of 54.8%, while the 1 year total shareholder return is very...

GMO Payment Gateway, Inc. reported past first-quarter results for the period ended December 31, 2025, with sales of ¥22,491 million and net income of ¥5,149 million, both higher than a year earlier, alongside improved basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations. On the same day, the board also considered introducing a shareholder benefit program, adding a potential new perk that could enhance the overall appeal of holding the company’s shares. We’ll now examine how this...

Why SECOM’s latest earnings and guidance matter for investors SECOM (TSE:9735) has just reported nine month earnings to December 31, 2025, alongside fresh guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, giving you updated visibility on revenue, profit and earnings per share. See our latest analysis for SECOM. SECOM’s share price has moved to ¥5,946, with a 90 day share price return of 9.3% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 18.37%, suggesting steady momentum as investors absorb the...

Sony Group stock snapshot after recent performance Sony Group (TSE:6758) has drawn fresh attention after a period of weaker share performance, with the stock showing negative returns over the past week, month, past 3 months, year to date, and past year. For investors, that recent stretch sits alongside longer term total returns over the past 3 and 5 years, and current fundamentals that include annual revenue of ¥13.17b and net income of ¥1.25b. See our latest analysis for Sony Group. At a...

In February 2026, Unicharm Corporation announced a ¥19,000 million share repurchase program covering 30,000,000 shares, alongside full-year 2025 results and refreshed 2026 earnings guidance and dividend plans. The combination of a new buyback, reduced 2025 year-end dividend, and higher 2026 dividend guidance highlights a recalibration of how Unicharm balances reinvestment needs with cash returns to shareholders. With Unicharm’s shares posting a modest 7-day gain, we’ll examine how the new...

MIRAIT ONE earnings spark fresh look at valuation MIRAIT ONE (TSE:1417) reported nine month results to December 31, 2025, with sales of ¥412,102 million and net income of ¥11,101 million, alongside higher basic earnings per share from continuing operations. See our latest analysis for MIRAIT ONE. MIRAIT ONE's latest earnings update comes after a strong run in the share price, with the stock at ¥3,952 and a 90 day share price return of 19.98%, supported by a 1 year total shareholder return of...