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Food prices tracked by the FAO are at multiyear highs, which keeps inflation worries alive for many households and central banks. In that setting, steady dividend income looks more attractive than ever. High-yielding companies that keep paying and aim to grow their dividends can help smooth the bumps of market swings. This article looks at three stocks from the Dividend Powerhouses screener that fit that brief. The three featured stocks are just a starting sample from this idea, and the full...

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (TSE:7011) has drawn investor attention after reporting first quarter earnings on 4 August 2026, along with higher dividend guidance and updated forecasts for revenue, profit and earnings per share. See our latest analysis for Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries' recent first quarter update and higher dividend guidance have arrived alongside a sharp 7-day share price return of 7.44% and a 1-month share price return of 6.28%, although the 90-day...

Why Kubota stock is back in focus after a busy August 4 announcement Kubota (TSE:6326) put out a cluster of updates on August 4 that matters for shareholders. The company raised full year earnings guidance, lifted its interim dividend and approved a sizable share buyback. See our latest analysis for Kubota. The latest guidance upgrade, dividend lift and share repurchase plan have kept Kubota in focus, with the share price up 23.10% year to date and a 1 year total shareholder return of 56.56%...

Oriental Land Co., Ltd. reported past first-quarter 2027 results on July 30, 2026, with net sales of ¥180,734 million and net income of ¥41,297 million, both higher than a year earlier, and basic earnings per share from continuing operations of ¥25.18. The company also issued full-year guidance for the period ending March 31, 2027, targeting net sales of ¥724,312 million and profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥113,797 million, offering investors a clearer view of its earnings...

In August 2026, Honda Motor Co., Ltd. reported that first-quarter sales rose to ¥5,034.48 billion from ¥4,507.63 billion a year earlier, while net income more than doubled to ¥450.92 billion, with basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations increasing to ¥115.84 from ¥46.80. Honda also raised its full-year earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027, citing a weaker yen against the US dollar and expecting higher sales revenue of ¥24,150.00 billion,...

Unicharm earnings update and guidance shift Unicharm (TSE:8113) has just combined a half year earnings update with a higher interim dividend and a revised full year outlook, a mix that gives you several moving parts to weigh. For the half year to June 30, 2026, Unicharm reported sales of ¥487,133 million compared with ¥464,170 million a year earlier. Net income was ¥41,031 million versus ¥41,813 million, while basic earnings per share from continuing operations came in at ¥23.75 compared with...

Why Shizuoka Financial GroupInc stock is in focus today Shizuoka Financial GroupInc (TSE:5831) has drawn fresh attention after announcing a share repurchase program of up to 10,000,000 shares for ¥30,000 million, alongside first quarter results that report higher net interest income and net income year on year. See our latest analysis for Shizuoka Financial GroupInc. The latest move has come on top of strong price momentum for Shizuoka Financial GroupInc, with a 90 day share price return of...

Earthquake related shutdown at Yatsushiro Plant puts Nippon Paper Industries in focus Nippon Paper Industries (TSE:3863) drew fresh investor attention after an earthquake prompted a suspension of operations at its Yatsushiro Plant. The company responded by activating backup production and crisis management measures. See our latest analysis for Nippon Paper Industries. Nippon Paper Industries' share price has shown mixed momentum, with a 6.52% 1 month share price return and a decline of 3.17%...

US Treasury yields recently fell sharply after weaker jobs data, which lifted hopes that interest rates might not rise as quickly. Growth stocks often react strongly when borrowing costs look less restrictive, especially where insiders already own meaningful stakes. That combination can point to businesses where management is highly aligned with shareholders. This article highlights three fast growing stocks with high insider ownership from the screener that fit this moment. The three stocks...

What the latest earnings and guidance mean for Stanley Electric stock Stanley Electric (TSE:6923) has drawn fresh attention after reporting first quarter 2026 results that paired higher sales with lower net income, along with new earnings guidance and planned dividend increases for the current fiscal year. See our latest analysis for Stanley Electric. The latest earnings and higher dividend guidance have been met with steady buying interest in Stanley Electric, with a 90 day share price...

Why Cosmo Energy Holdings Stock Is In Focus After Q1 Results Cosmo Energy Holdings (TSE:5021) moved into the spotlight after reporting first quarter earnings on August 6, 2026. The company posted higher sales, a swing to net income and stronger earnings per share. See our latest analysis for Cosmo Energy Holdings. The sharp Q1 improvement at Cosmo Energy Holdings has come alongside a 7.27% 1 day share price return and a 5.69% 30 day share price return. A 1 year total shareholder return of...

First quarter earnings and updated guidance at NEC stock NEC (TSE:6701) has come into focus after reporting first quarter results for the period ended June 30, 2026, alongside updated full year revenue guidance through March 31, 2027, giving investors fresh financial reference points. See our latest analysis for NEC. NEC's latest earnings update has arrived alongside a share price that has risen 10.85% over the past month and 15.76% over the past quarter, while the year to date share price...

What MEITEC Group Holdings’ latest earnings and guidance tell you MEITEC Group Holdings (TSE:9744) has just combined a first quarter earnings update with fresh guidance for the current half year and full year, while also flagging planned dividend reductions for both periods. The quarter to 30 June 2026 came with sales of ¥34,600 million and net income of ¥3,574 million, alongside updated forecasts that set out management’s current expectations for revenue, profit and shareholder payouts. See...

Dai Nippon Toryo stock came into this earnings season with a rich 24.4x trailing P/E and a solid 4.03% dividend yield that was not well covered by recent profits. That set the bar high. The headline from this quarter is margin strain. Net profit margin over the last year sat at only 1.8% compared with 13% in the prior year, pulled down by a sizeable ¥944.0m one off loss. For a coatings and chemicals business that relies on steady profitability, this earnings print challenges the comfort that...

Why the latest earnings and guidance matter for Keisei Electric Railway Keisei Electric Railway (TSE:9009) drew fresh attention after its first quarter results, updated full year guidance and mixed dividend outlook gave investors new information on profit expectations and shareholder returns. On 31 July 2026, the company reported first quarter sales of ¥86,639 million compared with ¥83,334 million a year earlier. Net income was ¥15,410 million compared with ¥12,714 million, with basic...

Why Mazda Motor stock is back on investors’ radar Mazda Motor (TSE:7261) drew fresh attention this week after reporting first quarter 2026 results that swung from a loss to net income, along with updated full year earnings guidance and reaffirmed dividend plans. See our latest analysis for Mazda Motor. The latest results appear to have shifted sentiment around Mazda Motor, with the share price at ¥1,168.5 and a 90 day share price return of 17.92%, while the 1 year total shareholder return is...

Nittoc Construction stock has barely budged in recent weeks, yet the latest earnings land as a sentiment check on whether investors trust the profit story. The headline is clear. Net profit margin has moved to 5% from 3.6% a year earlier and earnings over the past year have jumped about 73%. The market seems to be treating that improvement as business as usual, even though the shares trade on an 11.4x P/E with a 4.41% dividend yield. The real question now is whether that combination reflects...

What EDION’s Latest Quarterly Earnings Mean For Shareholders EDION (TSE:2730) has drawn fresh investor attention after reporting first quarter results on 5 August 2026. The company reported JPY 201,494 million in sales and net income of JPY 7,573 million for the quarter. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations were JPY 71.62 for the period ended 30 June 2026. That compares with JPY 30.43 a year earlier, which gives investors a clearer view of how EDION’s profitability per share...

SRS HoldingsLtd walked into this earnings season with a hot stock and a rich story, trading on a 37x P/E after a strong 90 day run. The market now has to reconcile that optimism with an earnings print that still rests on very thin margins, with net margin at 2.2%. For a restaurant operator that lives or dies on small shifts in profitability, every basis point matters. The core question for you is simple: Does this level of earnings power justify a share price of ¥1,515, or has the valuation...

In July 2026, Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd. updated its first-half fiscal 2026 guidance, slightly raising projected net sales to ¥690,500 million and operating profit to ¥48,000 million, while keeping profit attributable to owners of parent broadly unchanged, and also issued full-year 2026–27 guidance that includes expected net sales of ¥1.41 trillion and operating profit of ¥115,000 million. The guidance revision highlights how higher raw material and parts costs are being largely offset by...

Traders had already nudged Nihon Tokushu Toryo higher in recent months, yet today’s earnings land squarely on the question that really drives sentiment. Is the stock a value play or a value trap? The share price sits well below a discounted cash flow estimate while the latest trailing price to earnings multiple stays above peers. That clash between apparent cheapness and richer P/E is the fault line in today’s reaction. For now, the market seems more focused on what it is paying for each yen...

In July 2026, East Japan Railway Company reported first-quarter results showing sales of ¥772,721 million and net income of ¥68,017 million, while also issuing full-year earnings guidance and raising both interim and year-end dividend forecasts to ¥42.00 per share. The combination of higher revenues but lower quarterly earnings, alongside an increased dividend payout plan, highlights management’s focus on balancing reinvestment needs with enhanced cash returns to shareholders. Next, we will...

With US bond yields retreating as markets scale back expectations of further rate hikes, investors are paying closer attention to companies where earnings growth, not just cheap money, does the heavy lifting. That puts our Healthy high growth potential screener in the spotlight. It filters for stocks where analysts see strong earnings momentum and acceptable financial health. This article highlights three standouts that fit that profile today. The three stocks below are just a first cut from...

Why Ezaki Glico’s latest half year earnings matter for shareholders Ezaki Glico (TSE:2206) has just posted half year results to June 30, 2026, with sales of ¥180,369 million and net income of ¥4,973 million. Basic EPS from continuing operations reached ¥79.32. This earnings update, released on August 5, 2026, gives investors fresh insight into how the confectionery and food producer is currently performing across its domestic and overseas segments, and how the stock might compare with recent...