Japanese Industrials Stock News

Kandenko Co., Ltd. has announced a significant increase in its interim dividend, raising it to ¥45.00 per share for the second quarter of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, compared to ¥24.00 per share a year earlier, with payment scheduled for December 5, 2025. This move highlights the company’s strengthened financial position and its increased emphasis on returning value to shareholders through higher dividends. We’ll now consider how the substantially higher interim dividend shapes...

NOF Corporation (TSE:4403) just announced a share buyback program approved by its Board of Directors, authorizing the repurchase of up to 2 million shares. This move is intended to boost shareholder returns as part of their Mid-Term Management Plan. See our latest analysis for NOF. NOF’s share price has climbed an impressive 28% year-to-date and surged over 5% in the past month, suggesting that the momentum from its new buyback program and the board’s review of earnings and dividends has...

Nifco (TSE:7988) has announced a new share repurchase program, targeting up to 1.57% of its outstanding shares, in addition to a dividend increase for the second quarter. These moves highlight management's focus on capital efficiency and shareholder returns. See our latest analysis for Nifco. Nifco’s share price has been reflecting growing investor confidence lately, especially after the buyback and dividend hike announcement, with a 14.5% share price return over the past 90 days and a robust...

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Taiyo Yuden Co., Ltd. ( TSE:6976 ) shares have continued their recent momentum with a 25% gain in the last month alone...

On October 30, 2025, Fuji Electric Co., Ltd. announced an increase to its interim dividend to ¥91.00 per share and revised its consolidated earnings guidance upward for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026. This dual move signals that management is increasingly confident in the company’s financial outlook and its ability to deliver enhanced returns to shareholders. Given the upward revision of earnings guidance, we will examine how this development impacts Fuji Electric's investment...

SoftBank Group and OpenAI recently announced the formation of a joint venture, 'SB OAI Japan', to bring OpenAI's 'Crystal Intelligence' AI product exclusively to the Japanese market, starting in 2026. This collaboration highlights a focused expansion of advanced AI applications in Japan, emphasizing the country’s growing role in global AI innovation. We'll now explore how this joint venture could influence SoftBank Group's investment narrative, particularly with its deeper commitment to AI...

Kanadevia Corporation recently submitted an interim report to Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism about inappropriate conduct at its Mukaishima Works, admitting that welding was carried out by operators lacking necessary qualifications but assuring safety is not significantly compromised. This event underscores the potential impact that compliance issues and regulatory scrutiny can have on both company operations and stakeholder confidence. We’ll explore how...

Casio Computer Ltd (TSE:6952) is making headlines with its announcement of the GST-B1000D, the latest G-STEEL G-SHOCK release. The new watch blends minimalist aesthetics, improved comfort, and updated tech to attract a broader audience. See our latest analysis for Casio ComputerLtd. The new GST-B1000D announcement comes as Casio ComputerLtd’s share price has seen mixed momentum. Despite a one-year total shareholder return of nearly 12%, signaling longer-term value, the stock is still working...

In November 2025, Dai-ichi Life Holdings reported that it did not repurchase any of its shares in October, despite possessing a board-approved authorization to buy back up to 200 million shares by May 2026. This lack of buyback activity may reflect a cautious approach or shifting priorities by the company, which could alter how investors view its capital management strategy. We'll explore how this pause in share repurchases could influence Dai-ichi Life Holdings' investment narrative and...

Japan Exchange Group (TSE:8697) revealed a fresh share buyback plan along with stronger half-year results. The company reported higher revenue and net income, raised earnings guidance, and released updated dividend expectations for the year. See our latest analysis for Japan Exchange Group. Momentum appears to be building for Japan Exchange Group, with a string of upbeat announcements sparking a 15% share price return over the past 90 days. While the latest results and buyback plan have...

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Mazda Motor Corporation recently unveiled two concept vehicles, the MAZDA VISION X-COUPE and MAZDA VISION X-COMPACT, showcasing innovative hybrid and AI-driven technologies, alongside the European debut of the all-new MAZDA CX-5 featuring advanced vehicle architecture and design. These announcements highlight Mazda's commitment to sustainable mobility and emotional connectivity, blending next-generation powertrains with smart, human-centered technologies. We'll explore how Mazda's...

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Prime Strategy Co., Ltd.'s ( TSE:5250 ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 30.7x might make it look like a strong...

On November 6, 2025, IHI Corporation announced that its second quarter cash dividend will increase to ¥70.00 per share, up from ¥50.00 a year earlier, and also revised its consolidated earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, projecting revenue of ¥1.64 trillion and profit attributable to owners of ¥125 billion. This double update reflects both a direct reward to shareholders and management's confidence in the company's improving financial outlook. We'll now explore how...

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Nintendo Co., Ltd. ( TSE:7974 ) just released its interim report and things are looking bullish. Nintendo delivered a...

The board of Ichigo Inc. ( TSE:2337 ) has announced that it will be paying its dividend of ¥11.50 on the 26th of May...

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The board of Kao Corporation ( TSE:4452 ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of ¥77.00 per share on the 24th of...

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings Inc. ( TSE:2579 ) will increase its dividend from last year's comparable payment on...

The board of Itoki Corporation ( TSE:7972 ) has announced that it will be paying its dividend of ¥68.00 on the 27th of...