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TSE:8377
TSE:8377Banks

Hokuhoku Financial Group (TSE:8377) Looks Fully Valued Following Q1 Earnings And Share Split

Hokuhoku Financial Group (TSE:8377) is back in focus after its first quarter to June 30, 2026, reporting net interest income of ¥39,483 million and net income of ¥23,581 million, alongside earnings per share above ¥190. See our latest analysis for Hokuhoku Financial Group. The earnings release and upcoming share split have arrived after a strong run in Hokuhoku Financial Group's stock, with a 65.51% year-to-date share price return and a 1 year total shareholder return of 141.93% pointing to...
TSE:6504
TSE:6504Electrical

Is Fuji Electric (TSE:6504) Cheap After Strong Earnings And Raised Guidance?

Why Fuji Electric’s latest earnings and guidance matter for investors Fuji Electric (TSE:6504) has just reported first quarter results to June 30, 2026, with sales of ¥273,259 million and net income of ¥20,696 million. The company also raised its six month and full year earnings guidance, which is drawing fresh attention to the stock. See our latest analysis for Fuji Electric. The raised earnings guidance appears to have fed directly into recent momentum in Fuji Electric’s stock, with the...
TSE:2181
TSE:2181Professional Services

3 Japanese Dividend Stocks Yielding Over 5% With Room Below Fair Value

Dividend Fortresses stocks aim to combine resilience with income at a time when many economies are expanding while inflation and bond yields show signs of easing. With services and manufacturing activity holding up in regions like the Eurozone, UK and parts of Asia, and central banks signalling more measured policy moves, reliable cash flows and 5%+ yields can look particularly appealing. Dividend Fortresses focuses on companies that have the potential to support substantial payouts through...
TSE:7278
TSE:7278Auto Components

EXEDY (TSE:7278) Reports Stronger First Quarter Earnings, Is The Premium P/E Already Priced In?

Why EXEDY’s Latest Earnings Matter For Shareholders EXEDY (TSE:7278) has drawn fresh attention after reporting first quarter results for the period to June 30, 2026, with sales of ¥75,136 million and net income of ¥3,395 million. Basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations came in at ¥93.27, compared with ¥74.41 a year earlier. This helps frame how the company’s profitability trends may influence views on the stock today. See our latest analysis for EXEDY. EXEDY’s latest...
TSE:6507
TSE:6507Electrical

AI Small Cap Stocks In Japan With Fast Earnings Growth

AI Small Caps can be an interesting hunting ground for investors who want exposure to artificial intelligence without relying only on giants like Nvidia or Microsoft. Global growth signals are improving, inflation pressures are easing in several regions, and services sectors are holding up even where manufacturing looks softer. That mix supports a wide range of business models that use machine learning, automation, or data intelligence to solve real problems. This article highlights 3 stocks...
TSE:6777
TSE:6777Electronic

3 Japanese Small Caps Quietly Posting Strong Earnings Growth

With growth signals flickering back on across Europe, the UK and parts of Asia, many investors are rethinking where to find the next wave of quality stocks before they appear in every fund manager’s quarterly letter. That is exactly where the High-Quality Undiscovered Gems screener comes in. It focuses on smaller companies with solid fundamentals that have not yet attracted heavy institutional ownership. For investors who want to use today’s gradually stabilising global backdrop to build...
TSE:7201
TSE:7201Auto

Nissan Motor (TSE:7201) Is Down 8.0% After Returning To Quarterly Profit And Reaffirming Guidance

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. reported first-quarter 2026 results showing sales of ¥2,601,556 million and net income of ¥3,761 million, a shift from a net loss in the same period a year earlier. The company’s return to profit, achieved alongside reaffirmed full-year operating profit guidance despite weaker demand in China and earthquake-related disruption, highlights the growing impact of its Re:Nissan cost-cutting and turnaround efforts. We’ll now examine how Nissan’s return to quarterly...
TSE:6857
TSE:6857Semiconductor

Why Advantest (TSE:6857) Is Up 34.2% After Raising AI Tester Outlook And Disposing Treasury Stock

In late July 2026, Advantest Corporation reported first-quarter results showing higher sales of ¥367,473 million and net income of ¥174,780 million compared with a year earlier, and its board later met on July 31, 2026 to consider disposing of treasury stock as restricted stock. The company also raised its full-year guidance on July 29, 2026, citing stronger-than-expected demand for semiconductor testers linked to AI-related and inference AI chips, while preparing to showcase its technology...
TSE:6988
TSE:6988Chemicals

How Investors May Respond To Nitto Denko (TSE:6988) Upgrading Earnings Guidance On Chip And Data Center Demand

Nitto Denko Corporation previously raised its consolidated earnings guidance for the first half of fiscal 2026 and the full year to March 31, 2027, lifting expected revenue to ¥564,000 million and operating profit to ¥108,000 million for the half, and to ¥1.11 billion and ¥200,000 million respectively for the year. The company attributed this upgraded outlook to stronger demand for its materials used in data centers, semiconductors, and high-end smartphones, alongside support from a weaker...
TSE:7267
TSE:7267Auto

Honda Motor (TSE:7267) Could Be 22% Undervalued Following Raised Earnings Guidance

Honda Motor (TSE:7267) raised its consolidated earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027, after reassessing foreign exchange assumptions and the broader market environment, drawing fresh attention to the stock. See our latest analysis for Honda Motor. Honda Motor’s share price has climbed strongly over the past quarter, with a 90 day share price return of 28.42%, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 7.98% reflects more moderate longer term gains. If stronger earnings...
TSE:4443
TSE:4443Software

3 Japanese Software Stocks With Founder Led Growth And Rising Margins

Founders who still run their companies often think like long term owners, not short term managers. That mindset can matter when global growth looks uneven, inflation pressures are softening in many regions and central banks are edging toward a pause. The Founder-Led Companies screener focuses on leaders with personal skin in the game and a clear legacy at stake, rather than executives cycling through roles. For investors, this theme is a way to target alignment and accountability across...
TSE:4578
TSE:4578Pharmaceuticals

Will Otsuka’s Upgraded 2026 Guidance and Higher Dividend Change Otsuka Holdings' (TSE:4578) Narrative?

In July 2026, Otsuka Holdings Co., Ltd. raised its full-year 2026 consolidated forecast, projecting revenue of ¥2.73 trillion and profit attributable to owners of the company of ¥355.00 billion, and simultaneously lifted its annual dividend plan to ¥200.00 per share following stronger-than-expected first-half results. The upgrade highlights the continued contribution of key drugs such as REXULTI, LONSURF, and VOYXACT, alongside later-than-anticipated generic competition for JYNARQUE and...
TSE:4091
TSE:4091Chemicals

Stronger Q1 2026 Earnings Could Be A Game Changer For Nippon Sanso Holdings (TSE:4091)

Nippon Sanso Holdings Corporation has already reported first-quarter 2026 results, posting sales of ¥361,763 million and net income of ¥43,716 million, both higher than a year earlier. The sharp rise in basic earnings per share from continuing operations, to ¥101 from ¥65.6, highlights improved profitability across the business. With this strong earnings momentum as a backdrop, we will now examine how the improved profitability profile shapes Nippon Sanso Holdings’ investment...
TSE:7564
TSE:7564Specialty Retail

WorkmanLtd (TSE:7564) Posted Robust First Quarter Growth, Is The Stock Pricey?

WorkmanLtd (TSE:7564) has reported first quarter results for the period ended June 30, 2026, with sales and revenue of ¥51,812 million and net income of ¥7,792 million, attracting fresh investor attention. See our latest analysis for WorkmanLtd. Despite the strong first quarter, WorkmanLtd’s share price has softened in recent months, with a 90 day share price return that declined 21.01%, even though the 1 year total shareholder return is 5.42%. This points to moderating momentum after...
TSE:7013
TSE:7013Machinery

IHI (TSE:7013) Revises Guidance As Undervalued Narrative Faces A Fresh Test

Revised guidance puts IHI stock in focus IHI (TSE:7013) drew fresh attention on 5 August 2026 after revising consolidated earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending 31 March 2027, outlining updated expectations for revenue, profit and earnings per share. See our latest analysis for IHI. The revised guidance comes after a sharp move in IHI's share price, which fell 6.03% on the day to ¥2,706 and is down around 12% on a 1 month share price return basis, while also showing a very large 5 year...
TSE:6526
TSE:6526Semiconductor

Socionext (TSE:6526) Could Be 48% Below Fair Value After First Quarter Loss

Socionext (TSE:6526) recently reported first quarter results that combined higher sales with a swing into loss, which drew investor attention and appeared to influence the latest stock price move. See our latest analysis for Socionext. The latest first quarter result appears to have added pressure to a share price that is already under strain, with a 30 day share price return of down 23.02% and a 1 year total shareholder return of down 23.50%. At the same time, the 90 day share price return...
TSE:6323
TSE:6323Semiconductor

Japanese Founder Led Stocks With Strong Earnings Growth Investors May Want To Watch

Founder led companies sit at the crossroads of ownership and accountability, which can be especially interesting when global signals are mixed and yet slowly improving. Services and manufacturing activity in major regions is stabilizing, inflation pressures are easing in several markets and bond yields are cooling as oil prices soften. That backdrop can reward businesses that use capital carefully and keep leaders closely aligned with shareholders. This article focuses on a Top Founder Led...
TSE:1812
TSE:1812Construction

Will Mixed Dividend Guidance and New Bond Issues Change Kajima's (TSE:1812) Capital Allocation Narrative?

Kajima Corporation has recently issued earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027, alongside updated dividend forecasts that include a higher second-quarter payout of ¥73.00 per share but a lower full-year dividend of ¥73.00 per share compared with ¥90.00 a year earlier. The company also held a board meeting to address share cancellation and treasury stock disposal for a stock remuneration plan, while raising fresh funding through two unsecured fixed-rate bond issues...
TSE:9001
TSE:9001Transportation

Tobu Railway (TSE:9001) Stock Can Steady Margins Revive Fading Momentum

Tobu Railway stock has drifted recently, with the share price down about 9.5% over the past week, yet the latest quarter tells a calmer story. Q1 2027 net income of ¥14,193 million and basic earnings per share of ¥72.59 keep the railway operator on a steady earnings track rather than a dramatic rerating moment. The real headline is margin resilience. Trailing net profit margin sits at 8.4%, up from 8.0% a year earlier. For investors, the tension is clear. Earnings quality looks solid while...
TSE:4732
TSE:4732Specialty Retail

USS (TSE:4732) Stock Commands A Premium As Margins Ease

USS stock came into this earnings print looking tired, with the share price roughly flat over the past month after a strong 90 day run. Yet behind that muted mood sits a business that continues to produce solid profits, with trailing twelve month earnings per share of ¥90.88 and a net profit margin of 35.7%. The real tension for investors is not about whether USS is profitable. It is about paying a premium price for that stability. At a P/E of 20.9x and a dividend yield of 2.91%, today is a...
TSE:6954
TSE:6954Machinery

Stronger Q1 Earnings Momentum Might Change The Case For Investing In Fanuc (TSE:6954)

Fanuc Corporation recently reported past first-quarter results for the period ended June 30, 2026, with sales rising to ¥231,035 million and net income reaching ¥50,981 million. The sharp year-over-year increase in basic earnings per share from continuing operations, to ¥54.63 from ¥40.56, highlights improved profitability and operational efficiency. With stronger earnings momentum underscored by higher sales and profits, we will now examine how this shapes Fanuc’s broader investment...
TSE:6088
TSE:6088Professional Services

SIGMAXYZ Holdings (TSE:6088) Stock Sinks Despite Steady Profit Margins

Investors came into this SIGMAXYZ Holdings print already bruised, with the stock down over the past week, month and quarter, yet today's Q1 2027 headline landed cleaner than that price trend suggests. Revenue sat at ¥5,612.6m and basic earnings per share reached ¥10.85, while net income excluding one off items was ¥882.3m. The real story is not breakneck growth or collapse; it is a consulting and professional services business that just printed solid profit in a market that has been marking...
TSE:6472
TSE:6472Machinery

NTN (TSE:6472) Stock Recovery Gains Ground But Durability Questions Remain

NTN entered this earnings season with a stock that had drifted down about 5% over the past three months and a reputation for a powerful rebound story after earlier losses. The latest Q1 2027 numbers keep that profit narrative intact, with basic earnings per share of ¥3.24 and net income of ¥1,928m supporting a trailing twelve month earnings figure of ¥13,609m. With the shares closing at ¥386.5 and the stock trading on a P/E near 17, the market now has to decide how much of that recovery is...
TSE:5334
TSE:5334Auto Components

Niterra (TSE:5334) Is Up 11.7% After Stock Split And Dividend Reset Announcement What’s Changed

On July 31, 2026, Niterra Co., Ltd. approved a stock split, amended its Articles of Incorporation to raise authorized shares to 780,000,000, and revised dividend forecasts linked to the split, effective October 1, 2026. The company’s move combines a completed share repurchase program with a stock split and reset dividend guidance, reshaping how cash returns to shareholders are structured. Next, we will examine how Niterra’s stock split and adjusted dividend guidance affect the company’s...