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Takeda Pharmaceutical stock has delivered an 83.5% return over the past five years, yet its current valuation checks paint a more nuanced picture that sits between clear bargain and clear premium. Takeda Pharmaceutical's 83.5% five year return suggests shareholders have already seen substantial value creation built into today's share price. The new AI driven drug discovery collaboration with Insilico Medicine can support expectations for the business over the longer term, while any setback...

In the past quarter, Asahi Kasei completed a share repurchase of 10,201,200 shares, or 0.75% of its stock, for ¥17,861.47 million under the buyback plan announced in November 2025, while Peptistar began operating Asahi Kasei’s forward osmosis–membrane distillation system at manufacturing scale for active pharmaceutical ingredient production. This client adoption highlights real-world use of Asahi Kasei’s FO–MD technology, which aims to enable gentle, efficient, GMP-compatible concentration...

With global data sending mixed signals on growth, inflation, and energy costs, many investors are looking for a steadier core to their portfolios. The Low-Risk Leaders screener focuses on resilient companies with strong balance sheets and lower model risk scores. This can help you stay invested through patchy PMIs, shifting trade patterns, and uneven consumer demand without relying on aggressive bets. In this article, you will see 3 of the best stocks highlighted from the screener, along with...

Earnings trigger puts and ST HDLtd in focus ST HDLtd (TSE:2685) has come into focus after reporting first quarter results to May 31, 2026, with higher sales but lower net income and basic earnings per share compared with a year earlier. The company reported sales of ¥80,318 million versus ¥77,464 million in the prior year period, while net income came in at ¥3,908 million compared with ¥4,374 million and basic earnings per share from continuing operations was ¥84.74 versus ¥94.70. See our...

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (TSE:8316) has just completed a ¥108,513.1 million share repurchase covering 17,614,900 shares, and has also promoted a new international class of Managing Directors across its core global regions. See our latest analysis for Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group. At a share price of ¥6,672.0, Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group has seen firm momentum recently, with a 30 day share price return of 8.52% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 86.91%, building on a very...

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, together with Kyoto University’s Institute of Advanced Energy and the National Institute for Fusion Science, recently developed and demonstrated an advanced microwave plasma measurement system for fusion energy using the Heliotron J experimental device. This collaboration highlights Mitsubishi Electric’s growing role in next-generation, carbon-free energy infrastructure and high-end measurement technologies that support Japan’s broader fusion and...

Inflation trends, shifting consumer demand and cautious central banks are keeping markets on edge, which makes dependable income especially valuable for dividend investors. The Dividend Powerhouses (3%+ Yield) screener focuses on companies with yields above 5% that are covered by current earnings, with dividends that are both growing and relatively stable. That combination can appeal if you want cash flow that does not rely on rapid economic growth, while services, trade and energy data...

Regulatory filing delay puts Nidec in focus Nidec (TSE:6594) is drawing renewed attention after receiving regulatory approval to extend the deadline for its Annual Securities Report, as internal investigations into product quality issues and improper conduct continue. See our latest analysis for Nidec. Despite the filing extension, Nidec’s 1-day share price return of 4.07% and 7-day share price return of 9.59% point to short term buying interest. However, the 5-year total shareholder return,...

Lens expansion event and why it matters for TamronLtd (TSE:7740) stock TamronLtd (TSE:7740) has expanded its 17-70mm f/2.8 DI III-A VC RXD APS-C zoom lens to Nikon Z and Canon RF mounts, a move that broadens its reach among photo and video creators. See our latest analysis for TamronLtd. While TamronLtd’s latest lens expansion is aimed squarely at active photo and video creators, the stock itself has seen mixed momentum recently, with a 30 day share price return of 9.06% and a 1 year total...

MTG (TSE:7806) is back in focus after reporting quarterly revenue that exceeded market estimates, highlighting investor interest in its AI driven products and setting the tone ahead of the August 11 earnings release. See our latest analysis for MTG. The recent earnings surprise seems to be feeding into strong momentum, with MTG’s share price return of 26.65% over 90 days and 63.56% year to date. Its 1 year total shareholder return of 125.56% and 3 year total shareholder return above 4x...

SoftBank Group (TSE:9984) is back in focus after outlining plans for SB Neo, a new U.S. AI compute venture, and reopening talks for a $10b loan backed by its OpenAI stake. See our latest analysis for SoftBank Group. SoftBank Group’s recent AI announcements come after a sharp pullback, with a 30 day share price return of down 26.9% following a strong 90 day share price return of 68.5% and a very large 1 year total shareholder return of 127.9%. Recent momentum has cooled even as longer term...

Why Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment’s New Borrowing Matters Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment (TSE:8953) has moved to secure fresh funding for a new real estate acquisition, pairing a new loan with refinancing that keeps its borrowing structure focused on medium term debt. The real estate investment corporation will borrow ¥2,400 million from SBI Shinsei Bank and refinance a ¥1,500 million facility with Mizuho Bank, both on 7 year, unsecured, floating rate terms linked to JBA 1 month yen...

As global markets navigate mixed economic signals, from a cooling U.S. labor market to resilient manufacturing activity in China, investors are keenly assessing the potential for undervalued opportunities amidst these fluctuations. In such an environment, identifying stocks that may be trading below their intrinsic value can provide a compelling opportunity for growth and diversification within an investment portfolio.

Hikari Tsushin recently revealed it is studying a reduction in its investment unit to make its shares more accessible to individual investors, though specific methods and timing remain under review. This potential move highlights management’s focus on broadening the shareholder base and improving liquidity, which can influence how retail investors engage with the stock. We’ll now examine how Hikari Tsushin’s consideration of a lower investment unit shapes its investment narrative and...

Ferrotec (TSE:6890) has been drawing investor attention after recent share price moves, with the stock down 7.9% over the past day but higher over the past month and the past three months. See our latest analysis for Ferrotec. Despite the sharp 7.9% share price decline over the past day and a 12.8% drop over the past week, Ferrotec still shows strong momentum, with a 30 day share price return of 11.7% and a year to date share price return of 74.1%. The 1 year total shareholder return of...

Mazda Motor (TSE:7261) is back in focus after reporting a 5.7% year-on-year rise in global passenger vehicle sales in May 2026, led by 7.5% growth in overseas markets. See our latest analysis for Mazda Motor. The recent 1 day share price return of 1.9% and 90 day share price return of 7.6% contrast with a year to date decline of 10.6%. At the same time, the 1 year total shareholder return of 30.6% points to momentum that has been building over a longer window as investors react to Mazda...

Starts Corporation Inc. recently held board meetings on June 19 and June 26, 2026, confirming the retirement of Vice Chairman and Representative Director Kazuo Isozaki for health reasons and addressing related changes in the director lineup. This leadership transition, while health-driven and leaving the board size compliant with legal and charter requirements, underscores a period of governance adjustment that investors often watch closely. Next, we will examine how this upcoming change in...

Japan’s renewed push to deepen trade links with Mercosur and India, while easing reliance on the US market, is reshaping the outlook for export oriented Japanese industrials. For investors, that mix of new supply lines in critical minerals, potential pressure on domestic agriculture, and fresh demand for vehicles and machinery abroad creates both openings and risks across large cap stocks. This article spotlights 3 Japanese exporters from a broad industrial screener that appear well placed to...

In June 2026, Oracle Corporation Japan announced for the prior fiscal year a special dividend of ¥660 per share and raised its regular dividend to ¥198 per share, with both scheduled for payment from August 10, 2026. At the same time, the company issued earnings guidance for the year to May 31, 2027, targeting higher net sales and basic earnings per share of ¥525 to ¥540, underlining management’s confidence in ongoing cash generation and capital return capacity. We’ll now explore how Oracle...

What Wacoal Holdings’ Long Range Guidance Tells Investors Wacoal Holdings (TSE:3591) has released long range earnings guidance, outlining projected revenue, profit and earnings per share targets for the fiscal years ending March 2029 and March 2031. The company is guiding for revenue of ¥201.0b in the year to March 2029 and ¥217.0b in the year to March 2031, alongside targets for Business Profit, operating profit and earnings per share at each horizon. See our latest analysis for Wacoal...

Recently, Joby Aviation and Toyota Motor Corporation formed the Joby Toyota Aero Manufacturing Preparation Company joint venture, giving Toyota a majority stake and exclusive manufacturing rights for Joby’s S4 electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft as they prepare for commercial air taxi production. This move extends Toyota’s role beyond traditional autos and financial backing into hands-on production of electric air taxis, potentially reshaping how investors view its long-term...

ITOCHU (TSE:8001) is in focus after recent profit growth was driven mainly by its non resource businesses, supported by high return on equity, solid cash flows, and management’s efforts toward downstream expansion and progressive dividends. See our latest analysis for ITOCHU. At a share price of ¥1,886.0, ITOCHU’s recent 7 day share price return of 3.97% contrasts with a 90 day share price return that declined 7.64%, while its 1 year total shareholder return of 27.02% and 5 year total...

Sony Group has moved to issue US$1.00 billion of senior unsecured notes in two tranches and registered an additional US$44.61 million in common shares for an ESOP-related offering, alongside confirming a refreshed board structure with Wendy Becker as Chair and a new CFO, Lin Tao, at its June 2026 shareholder meeting. In parallel, Sony’s decision to end physical discs for new PlayStation games from 2028 and close legacy PlayStation Stores underscores a deeper pivot toward digital distribution...

Hitachi (TSE:6501) has completed a share repurchase of 20,346,300 shares, representing 0.45% of its outstanding stock, spending ¥99,999.58 million under the buyback program announced on April 27, 2026. See our latest analysis for Hitachi. Against a backdrop of new investments at Hitachi Energy and continued recognition for Hitachi Vantara, Hitachi's 1 day share price return of 3.85% contrasts with a 30 day share price decline of 8.14%. At the same time, the 5 year total shareholder return of...