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In late July 2026, Disco Corporation raised its first-half earnings guidance and lifted its forecast quarterly dividend to ¥171.00 per share, while also approving stock option terms for executive officers and adding cybersecurity expert Andre Mintz to its board. Together, the upgraded profit and dividend outlook and strengthened governance profile highlight how Disco is emphasizing both shareholder returns and risk management. Next, we’ll examine how Disco’s higher earnings forecast shapes...

The rare joint currency intervention by the U.S. and Japan to support the yen has put Japanese exporters back in the spotlight. A weaker yen can often help overseas earnings, while sudden policy moves and currency swings can quickly change the risk and reward balance for investors. This article looks at how that backdrop connects to large, financially solid Japanese exporters and what this might mean for your watchlist today. You will see 3 stocks from our Japanese Exporters screener that...

In a board meeting held on 3 August 2026, Kotobuki Spirits Co., Ltd. approved partial revisions to its dividend policy, including the introduction of an interim dividend beginning with the fiscal year ending March 2027. This shift toward interim payouts signals a stronger emphasis on returning cash to shareholders and may reshape how investors view the company’s capital allocation priorities. Next, we will examine how the introduction of an interim dividend could influence Kotobuki Spirits'...

Global data is sending mixed signals. Manufacturing PMIs, inflation readings and energy prices are pulling in different directions, while central banks weigh their next moves and bond markets respond. In this kind of crosscurrent, many investors look beyond broad indices and focus on companies where management has meaningful skin in the game and where analysts see solid growth potential. That is exactly what the Fast Growing Stocks With High Insider Ownership screener targets. In this article...

FP Corporation earnings event and why it matters now FP Corporation (TSE:7947) recently reported first quarter results, with sales of ¥61,849 million and net income of ¥2,832 million. These earnings, and the slight uplift in earnings per share, are now in focus for investors. See our latest analysis for FP. The latest results appear to have been a near term catalyst, with FP Corporation’s 1 day share price return of 3.33% standing out against a more modest 90 day share price return of 10.19%...

Shareholders appeared unconcerned with Asahi Group Holdings, Ltd.'s ( TSE:2502 ) lackluster earnings report last week...

As you might know, HOYA Corporation ( TSE:7741 ) just kicked off its latest first-quarter results with some very strong...

It's been a mediocre week for Tokyo Electron Limited ( TSE:8035 ) shareholders, with the stock dropping 12% to...

In late July 2026, SoftBank Group Corp. completed two unsecured fixed‑rate bond offerings totaling ¥90 billion, including 3.270% notes due August 3, 2029 and 3.886% notes due August 4, 2031, both issued at 100% of principal. These new straight notes add medium‑term funding that can support SoftBank’s push into areas such as robotics and US listings without immediately diluting shareholders. We’ll now examine how this fresh ¥90 billion bond issuance could influence SoftBank Group’s investment...

Kyushu Electric Power Company (TSE:9508) is in focus after releasing first quarter results on 31 July 2026, alongside updated dividend guidance and full year earnings forecasts that give investors fresh data to assess the stock. See our latest analysis for Kyushu Electric Power Company. The latest first quarter figures and reaffirmed dividends appear to have supported sentiment around Kyushu Electric Power Company. A 1 month share price return of 7.87% and a 1 year total shareholder return of...

Last week, you might have seen that Fanuc Corporation ( TSE:6954 ) released its first-quarter result to the market. The...

Kyocera Corporation ( TSE:6971 ) defied analyst predictions to release its quarterly results, which were ahead of...

Canon Inc. recently reported half-year results for the period ended June 30, 2026, with sales rising to ¥2.27 trillion from ¥2.20 trillion and net income increasing to ¥171.18 billion from ¥155.90 billion a year earlier. The company also lifted basic earnings per share from continuing operations to ¥197.51, suggesting improved profitability relative to the prior-year period. With Canon reporting higher sales and earnings per share, we will examine how this earnings momentum shapes the...

Nippon Light Metal Holdings Company (TSE:5703) raised its earnings and dividend forecasts for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027, citing firm demand across key aluminum product segments. See our latest analysis for Nippon Light Metal Holdings Company. The raised guidance has arrived alongside firm price momentum, with Nippon Light Metal Holdings Company’s share price at ¥2,835 and a year to date share price return of 10.7%, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 64.91% points to...

Global data right now paints a mixed picture, with some regions seeing stronger factory activity and others cooling, while inflation pressures ease in several countries and bond markets reset expectations. That kind of patchy backdrop often rewards companies that can grow earnings from their own business momentum rather than depending on perfect conditions. The Healthy high growth potential screener focuses on stocks where analysts expect solid earnings growth over the next 3 years and where...

Earthquake related store closures and operational impact and ST HDLtd (TSE:2685) has temporarily closed all 18 stores in Kumamoto Prefecture and halted some regional e-commerce deliveries after an earthquake, while it assesses the impact on its financial results. The company reported a few minor employee injuries and no fatal or serious cases. Deliveries across Kumamoto and parts of Miyazaki are on hold, with possible delays for other Kyushu prefectures as operations are reviewed with local...

Fast Retailing (TSE:9983) is in focus after reporting record third quarter earnings to May 2026, with revenue up 17.1% and profit up 45.7%, alongside higher full year operating profit guidance and dividend. See our latest analysis for Fast Retailing. Fast Retailing’s share price has climbed 9.21% over the past 90 days and 39.21% year to date, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 76.67% points to strong momentum around the stock following the record earnings and upgraded guidance. If...

In late July 2026, Casio Computer Co., Ltd. raised its first-half and full-year fiscal 2027 guidance after reporting stronger first-quarter results, with net sales of ¥74,511 million and net income of ¥9,377 million, supported by robust demand for its G-SHOCK and CASIO WATCH timepieces and a refund of U.S. tariffs. The company’s upgraded forecasts for net sales, operating profit, and earnings per share suggest that its focus on premium watches and marketing via brand ambassadors is currently...

RS Technologies (TSE:3445) drew attention after a 24 July 2026 board meeting concluded discussions on a proposed third party share allotment in Jiangxi Shinetech Precision Optical, raising fresh questions about potential expansion paths. See our latest analysis for RS Technologies. The board decision on Jiangxi Shinetech comes after a sharp 24.5% decline in the 30 day share price return and a 10.1% fall over seven days, although the year to date share price return of 65.3% and 1 year total...

How Konica Minolta’s Q1 earnings set the tone for investors Konica Minolta (TSE:4902) recently released first quarter results that showed year-on-year improvements in sales, net income and earnings per share. These earnings are a key reference point for investors assessing the stock. See our latest analysis for Konica Minolta. Konica Minolta’s Q1 earnings release on 30 July has arrived after a mixed share price run, with the stock at ¥595.5 and a recent 7 day share price return that declined...

Sanwa Holdings (TSE:5929) has drawn attention after reporting first quarter results that showed lower sales and net income than a year earlier, along with fresh earnings guidance through the fiscal year ending March 2027. See our latest analysis for Sanwa Holdings. The first quarter update and fresh guidance appear to have coincided with a sharp reset in sentiment, with the 7-day share price return down 9.46% and the year-to-date share price return down 14.38%, even though the 5-year total...

Investor attention is on Itoham Yonekyu Holdings (TSE:2296) after the company issued fresh earnings guidance for the cumulative second quarter and the full fiscal year to March 31, 2027, detailing expected sales and profit metrics. See our latest analysis for Itoham Yonekyu Holdings. The updated guidance lands as Itoham Yonekyu Holdings’ share price has recently picked up, with a 1-month share price return of 5.08%, even though the year to date share price return is still down 12.68% and the...

Why Zeon Stock Is Back In Focus After First Quarter Earnings Zeon (TSE:4205) is drawing fresh attention after reporting first quarter figures to June 30, 2026, with sales of ¥109,466 million and net income of ¥12,711 million, both above last year’s levels. See our latest analysis for Zeon. Even with the strong first quarter update, Zeon’s short term share price performance has cooled slightly. The 30 day share price return is down 2.73%, while the 90 day share price return of 19.20% and 1...

Ferrotec stock snapshot and recent share performance Ferrotec (TSE:6890) has drawn fresh attention after recent trading saw its share price at ¥8,190, with the stock down about 1% over the past day and roughly 5% over the past week. Over the past month, Ferrotec shares have declined about 12%. Over the past 3 months the stock shows a modest gain, while longer term total returns over 1, 3 and 5 years remain significantly positive. See our latest analysis for Ferrotec. The recent pullback,...