Japanese Industrials Stock News

Electric Power Development Co., Ltd. announced that President and CEO Hitoshi Kanno resigned for health reasons and moved to a Special Counselor role, with long-time insider Hideaki Kato set to assume the Representative Director, President and Chief Executive Officer positions from April 1, 2026, following Board approval. On the same day, the company reported that while sales and revenue for the nine months to December 31, 2025 declined year-on-year, net income and earnings per share...

SHIMAMURA (TSE:8227) has just completed a sizeable share buyback, repurchasing 4,300,000 shares, or 5.85% of its issued share capital, for ¥45,666 million. The company stated that the objective is to improve per share indicators. See our latest analysis for SHIMAMURA. SHIMAMURA’s latest buyback and recent board changes have come alongside a 7 day share price return of 3.33%, a 30 day share price return of 4.53%, and a 1 year total shareholder return of 23.16%, which together suggest firm but...

Earnings-triggered interest in Kyushu Electric Power Company stock Kyushu Electric Power Company (TSE:9508) just posted nine month results to December 31, 2025, with sales and revenue lower than a year earlier but net income and basic EPS higher. This has put profitability in focus for investors. The company reported sales of ¥1,382,875 million and revenue of ¥1,649,342 million for the period, alongside net income of ¥161,065 million and basic earnings per share from continuing operations of...

What Makita’s new buyback and guidance update mean for investors Makita (TSE:6586) has announced a share repurchase program alongside higher full year financial guidance. These moves directly affect how existing and potential shareholders might think about the stock today. The buyback authorization covers up to 10,000,000 shares, or 3.78% of issued share capital, with a ceiling of ¥40,000 million and a program end date of May 31, 2026. See our latest analysis for Makita. The raised full year...

Shibaura Mechatronics (TSE:6590) has called a board meeting for February 5, 2026, to review its consolidated earnings and dividend forecasts, consider a stock split, and amend its Articles of Incorporation accordingly. See our latest analysis for Shibaura Mechatronics. At a share price of ¥25,390, Shibaura Mechatronics has seen a 21.89% 1 month share price return and a 55.67% 3 month share price return, while its 1 year total shareholder return of 186.62% is likely to be a key topic at the...

JTEKT Corporation recently reported earnings for the nine months to December 31, 2025, with sales of ¥1,403,324 million and net income of ¥21,349 million, while its board met on February 3, 2026 to consider tendering all Toyota Industries Corporation shares it holds into an ongoing offer. Beyond the modest increase in sales, the key takeaway is the strong rebound in profitability and the board’s willingness to reallocate capital through a potential divestment of its Toyota Industries...

Marubeni (TSE:8002) has put out its Q3 2026 scorecard, with quarterly revenue at roughly ¥1.97 trillion and the latest trailing twelve month EPS at ¥309.04 on revenue of about ¥8.24 trillion, setting a clear benchmark for how the business is running right now. Over the past few reported periods, revenue has moved between about ¥1.83 trillion and ¥2.16 trillion a quarter, while EPS has ranged from ¥46.90 to ¥112.80 and TTM EPS has held in the ¥273.74 to ¥314.77 band. This gives investors a...

Earnings event and why it matters for Toyo Suisan Kaisha (TSE:2875) Toyo Suisan Kaisha (TSE:2875) reported earnings for the nine months to December 31, 2025, with sales of ¥402,636 million and net income of ¥53,430 million, both above the prior year period. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations came in at ¥541.02, compared with ¥505.70 a year earlier. This gives investors fresh data on how the business is translating higher sales into profit per share. See our latest analysis...

Q3 2026 earnings snapshot Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (TSE:8306) has put out its Q3 2026 numbers with total revenue of ¥2.2b and basic EPS of ¥45.79, giving investors a fresh read on profitability in its core banking operations. The bank has seen total revenue move from ¥1.8b in Q2 2025 to ¥2.2b in Q3 2026, while quarterly basic EPS has ranged from ¥60.22 to ¥65.59 and now ¥45.79 over the same stretch, setting a clear baseline for how the income line is tracking through the year. With...

Q3 2026 results set up a complex picture for Konica Minolta (TSE:4902) Konica Minolta (TSE:4902) has put up a mixed Q3 2026 print, with revenue of ¥267,954 million and basic EPS of ¥10.78, while the company remains loss making on a trailing twelve month basis. The business has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥296,042 million in Q4 2025 to ¥251,204 million in Q1 2026, ¥261,956 million in Q2, and now ¥267,954 million in Q3. EPS has moved from a loss of ¥114.52 in Q4 2025 to ¥8.70, ¥20.17 and...

Mitsubishi Motors (TSE:7211) has just posted Q3 2026 results with revenue of ¥715.3b and basic EPS of ¥3.54, as the market weighs these numbers against a share price of ¥435.7. The company has seen revenue move from ¥681.9b in Q3 2025 to ¥715.3b this quarter, while quarterly EPS has swung between a loss of ¥3.37 in Q3 2025 and ¥3.54 in Q3 2026. This sets up a story where modest top line progress sits alongside tight margins and a mixed earnings profile. See our full analysis for Mitsubishi...

NTT (TSE:9432) has posted its Q3 2026 numbers, with revenue at ¥3.6 trillion and basic EPS of ¥4.03, while trailing twelve month revenue sits at ¥14.1 trillion and EPS at ¥13.02. Over recent quarters, revenue has moved from ¥3.5 trillion in Q2 2026 and ¥3.3 trillion in Q1 2026, alongside EPS of ¥4.06 and ¥3.14 respectively. This sets up a picture where investors are weighing modest top line progress against shifts in profitability. With trailing net income of ¥1.1 trillion reflecting a 7.5%...

Ricoh Company: Recent Performance Snapshot Ricoh Company (TSE:7752) has drawn fresh attention after recent share price moves, with the stock up over the past week, month, and past 3 months, putting its recent performance into focus for investors. See our latest analysis for Ricoh Company. That sharp 4.86% 1 day and 10.13% 7 day share price return comes against a year to date share price return of 8.85%. The 1 year total shareholder return is a 10.73% loss and the 5 year total shareholder...

Nikon (TSE:7731) Q3 2026 earnings snapshot Nikon (TSE:7731) has just posted Q3 2026 results with revenue of ¥171.0b and a basic EPS loss of ¥281.23, putting a sharp quarterly loss in focus for shareholders. The company has seen revenue move from ¥168.9b in Q2 2025 to ¥202.6b in Q4 2025 and then track in a ¥154.8b to ¥171.0b range through 2026 so far. Quarterly EPS has swung from a profit of ¥9.58 in Q3 2025 to a loss of ¥12.50 in Q2 2026 and now a much deeper loss in Q3 2026, framing a...

Seven & i Holdings (TSE:3382) is back in focus after longtime 7-Eleven leader Joseph DePinto announced his retirement, just as the group prepares for a planned IPO of its North American business. See our latest analysis for Seven & i Holdings. The leadership transition around 7 Eleven and the planned North American IPO comes after a 16.11% 90 day share price return, while the 1 year total shareholder return is slightly negative. This suggests that shorter term momentum has picked up even as...

Kanematsu (TSE:8020) is participating in the Tokyo Metropolitan Government's eVTOL aircraft demonstration project. The company is involved in installing and operating vertiport infrastructure for Tokyo's first eVTOL demonstration flights. The project is being carried out in collaboration with SkyDrive and Mitsubishi Estate. Kanematsu, trading at ¥2,073.5, is taking a direct role in urban air mobility through this vertiport initiative. For investors, the move comes after very large 3 year...

Shikoku Electric Power Company (TSE:9507) has put a new share buyback in motion, approving the repurchase of 2,000,000 shares for ¥3,500 million to address a corporate shareholder’s sale and improve capital efficiency. See our latest analysis for Shikoku Electric Power Company. The buyback announcement and recent earnings release have arrived alongside solid price momentum, with a 13.92% 90 day share price return and a 43.92% 1 year total shareholder return suggesting interest in Shikoku...

With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 30.1x GMO Payment Gateway, Inc. ( TSE:3769 ) may be sending very bearish...

In January 2026, Takeda Pharmaceutical reported nine‑month results to December 31, 2025, with sales of ¥3.41 trillion and slightly higher net income of ¥216.08 billion versus the prior year, while also raising its full‑year 2025 revenue, profit and EPS guidance. The company additionally signalled confidence by guiding to a higher full‑year dividend of ¥100 per share, up from ¥98 a year earlier, alongside the upgraded outlook. We’ll now examine how Takeda’s raised full‑year guidance,...

Subaru (TSE:7270) reports record January sales for its Forester model. The Forester is now fully produced at Subaru’s Indiana plant. Overall vehicle sales for the month were affected by severe winter storms. Retailers continued operating through major weather disruptions. For you as an investor, this combination of record Forester sales and softer overall volumes highlights how model mix and production footprint can matter as much as headline unit totals. Subaru, best known for all wheel...

As global markets navigate a complex economic landscape, small- and mid-cap stocks have faced challenges, with indices like the S&P MidCap 400 and Russell 2000 reflecting recent declines. In Asia, where technology innovation continues to drive growth despite broader market uncertainties, identifying high-growth tech companies involves evaluating their resilience to economic shifts and potential for sustainable expansion in dynamic sectors.

In recent weeks, the Asian markets have shown mixed performance, with China's CSI 300 Index remaining relatively stable and Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index experiencing notable gains. As investors navigate these fluctuating conditions, identifying undervalued stocks can present opportunities for those looking to capitalize on potential market inefficiencies.

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Sony Group (TSE:6758) is showcasing its most advanced technology and imaging solutions to date at Super Bowl LX. The company’s products span NFL Coach’s Headsets, broadcast cameras, in-venue production tools, and AI-powered tracking systems. This is a major deployment across multiple broadcast and in-game applications at the most-watched live broadcast event in the U.S. Sony Group enters Super Bowl LX with a broad technology footprint, putting its professional imaging and live production...