Japanese Insurance Stock News

Saizeriya Ltd (TSE:7581) has announced a ¥1,000 million share repurchase program covering 200,000 shares, around 0.41% of its share capital, together with board approval to grant employee stock acquisition rights. See our latest analysis for SaizeriyaLtd. SaizeriyaLtd’s ¥6,270 share price sits against a 30 day share price return of 14.63% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 32.99%. The new buyback and employee stock options are adding fresh attention to a trend that has already produced...

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation recently held a Board of Directors meeting on January 21, 2026, resolving to change its representative executive officers effective April 1, 2026, with Takao Kato becoming Representative Executive Officer, CEO and Keisuke Kishiura appointed Representative Executive Officer, President & COO. Kishiura’s appointment brings to the top role an extensive background across corporate planning, overseas markets, and electric vehicle business development, potentially...

Japan Hotel REIT Investment Corporation recently reported past 2025 results and outlook, including JPY 7,160 million in December revenue and JPY 78,114 million year-to-date revenue, alongside updated occupancy and RevPAR metrics across its portfolio. The REIT also raised its 2025 earnings and dividend forecasts, issued 2026 guidance, and refinanced existing debt with a new unsecured term loan, signalling a focus on income distribution and balance sheet management. Next, we’ll examine how the...

Event overview and why it matters for CCI Group CCI Group (TSE:7381) recently booked ¥4.98b in unrealized losses on held to maturity securities, while keeping its earnings and dividend forecasts unchanged for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026. This combination of recognized losses and steady guidance puts the focus on how comfortably the group’s core banking and leasing operations, led by Hokkoku Bank, can support its current financial outlook. See our latest analysis for CCI Group. CCI...

Why Bridgestone’s Recent Performance Has Caught Investor Attention Bridgestone (TSE:5108) has moved onto many investors’ watchlists after delivering a total return of 36.5% over the past year, with the past 3 months also in positive territory. See our latest analysis for Bridgestone. While the recent 1 month share price return has been slightly negative, the 3 month share price return of 4.71% sits alongside a 1 year total shareholder return of 36.51%. This suggests momentum has largely been...

Tokuyama Corporation recently resolved at its January 23, 2026 board meeting to implement a new management system from April 1, 2026, appointing Tomohiro Inoue as Representative Director, President and Executive Officer and moving Hiroshi Yokota to Representative Director, Chairman and Executive Officer. This leadership reshuffle elevates an executive deeply involved in eco business, carbon-neutral initiatives and corporate planning, signaling management attention to sustainability-focused...

Kasumigaseki Capital Co., Ltd. recently issued consolidated earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2026, forecasting net sales of ¥150,000 million, operating profit of ¥26,500 million, profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥16,500 million and basic earnings per share of ¥694.35. This detailed outlook offers investors a clearer view of the company’s profit profile and earnings power heading into the 2026 fiscal year. Next, we’ll examine how this detailed earnings...

Why NSK (TSE:6471) Is On Investors’ Radar Today NSK (TSE:6471) has attracted fresh attention after a stretch of mixed short term returns, with a small 1 day gain alongside a 7 day decline, contrasted against stronger month and past 3 months performance. That recent pattern has some investors reassessing how the current ¥1,111 share price lines up with the company’s fundamentals, including its revenue of ¥811,274 and net income of ¥17,980. See our latest analysis for NSK. Looking beyond the...

Earnings guidance and dividend update set the tone Heiwa Real Estate REIT (TSE:8966) has released earnings guidance for its May and November 2026 fiscal periods, while also confirming a semi annual dividend of ¥3,990 per unit for the period ending May 2026. See our latest analysis for Heiwa Real Estate REIT. The latest guidance and dividend announcement come after a softer patch for the units, with a 7 day share price return of 4.49% and a 1 month share price return of 1.27%. However, a 1...

Why HORIBA Stock Is Drawing Fresh Attention Recent performance in HORIBA (TSE:6856) has caught investor interest, with the shares showing strong multi period total returns and solid reported revenue and net income figures that invite a closer look at the business. See our latest analysis for HORIBA. At a share price of ¥18,280, HORIBA’s recent 30 day share price return of 13.58% and 90 day gain of 36.27% sit alongside a 1 year total shareholder return of 94.47%. This indicates that strong...

Mitsubishi Materials (TSE:5711) has drawn fresh attention after its board agreed to end cement production at Kyushu Plant Kanda District 2 by March 2027 and convert the site into a waste recycling hub. See our latest analysis for Mitsubishi Materials. The board decision on Kanda District 2 comes after a strong run in the shares, with a 30 day share price return of 22.26% and a 90 day share price return of 48.83% feeding into a 1 year total shareholder return of 89.42% and a 5 year total...

On January 14, 2026, SHIFT Inc. (TSE:3697) approved a share repurchase program of up to 7,900,000 shares, or 3% of its issued share capital (excluding treasury stock), for a total of ¥10,000 million, running through March 31, 2026, alongside board discussions on a subsidiary reorganization and paid share options. An interesting aspect is that SHIFT is framing this buyback as a “growth strategy investment,” linking capital returns with broader group restructuring, including an absorption-type...

Why OMRON Stock Is Back On Investors’ Radar OMRON (TSE:6645) is drawing attention after recent share price moves, with the stock roughly flat over the past month but showing a negative return over the past 3 months and year. That contrast, alongside revenue of ¥820,563 and net income of ¥28,629, has some investors reassessing how this industrial automation and healthcare name fits into their portfolio and risk tolerance. See our latest analysis for OMRON. With the share price at ¥4,007 and a...

If you are wondering whether DENSO's current share price lines up with its underlying worth, you are not alone. This article is aimed squarely at that question. DENSO shares last closed at ¥2,210.5, with returns over recent periods ranging from a 2.9% decline over 7 days to gains of 3.4% over 30 days, 1.4% year to date, 5.3% over 1 year, 37.5% over 3 years, and 72.0% over 5 years. Recent attention on DENSO has been shaped by ongoing interest in the broader auto sector and its suppliers, as...

Konica Minolta (TSE:4902) has drawn attention after its recent share performance, with the stock showing mixed short term moves alongside a strong performance over the past 3 months and a solid multi year total return profile. See our latest analysis for Konica Minolta. At the latest share price of ¥708.8, Konica Minolta’s recent 29.04% 90 day share price return sits against a 1 year total shareholder return of 14.89%. This suggests that positive momentum has been building over the medium...

Token (TSE:1766) has just wrapped up a sizeable share buyback, repurchasing 2,342,600 shares, or 17.43% of its stock, for ¥29,580.01 million, with the plan closing on January 19, 2026. See our latest analysis for Token. The buyback arrives after a gradual build in total shareholder returns, with a 26.69% 1 year total shareholder return and triple digit gains over 3 and 5 years. Recent share price returns have been steadier, suggesting momentum has cooled in the short term. If this kind of...

Toyota Australia expands its hydrogen fuel cell infrastructure partnership with Hydrexia. The collaboration adds relocatable hydrogen refuelling stations to support hydrogen powered mobility in Australia. The agreement builds on previous work between the two companies, indicating further commitment to commercial hydrogen use. For investors tracking Toyota Motor (TSE:7203), this move ties directly into the group’s long standing focus on alternative powertrains, including hybrids, battery...

Marubeni is seeking a judicial review of an Indonesian Supreme Court ruling, challenging a decision that affects its legal position in the country. The company has announced broad management reshuffling and organizational restructuring across several divisions. Marubeni is closing its Luanda office in Angola as part of changes to its regional footprint. The company is expanding its presence in Canadian mining through a three way joint venture with Hudbay Minerals and JOGMEC. For investors...

How Nintendo’s recent performance frames the stock today Nintendo (TSE:7974) has delivered revenue of ¥1.74b and net income of ¥369.08m, with shares closing at ¥10,400. Recent returns are mixed, including a 19% decline over the past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Nintendo. The recent 4.52% 1 day share price gain comes after a 19% 90 day share price decline, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 6.32% and 3 year total shareholder return of 97.73% suggest longer term holders have...

Central Japan Railway recently announced plans to extend its TOICA cashless IC card to 19 additional stations in Mie Prefecture by spring 2027 and enable ticketless boarding on the Limited Express Nanki via JR West’s e5489 app, aiming to streamline travel on key regional lines. By deepening digital ticketing in a tourism-heavy area and linking with a partner’s app, JR Central is signaling a push toward leaner operations and more seamless passenger flows across company boundaries. Next, we’ll...

Premium growth puts Lifenet Insurance in focus Lifenet Insurance (TSE:7157) has drawn fresh attention after reporting monthly premium figures for December 2025, with annualized premiums of policies in force at ¥36,387 million, compared with ¥33,348 million a year earlier. Individual insurance premiums were ¥28,154 million, versus ¥26,434 million, while group credit life insurance reached ¥8,232 million, compared with ¥6,914 million. This gives investors updated insight into how both core...

What Honda Motor’s Recent Share Performance Tells You With no single headline event driving trading, Honda Motor (TSE:7267) has quietly delivered mixed short term moves alongside stronger multi year returns, giving investors a useful snapshot of how the stock has recently behaved. See our latest analysis for Honda Motor. At a share price of ¥1,616.0, Honda Motor’s recent 1 day and 7 day share price declines sit alongside a 30 day share price return of 4.02% and a 1 year total shareholder...

Why Morgan Stanley’s downgrade put Calbee (TSE:2229) under the microscope Morgan Stanley’s downgrade of Calbee, tied to higher fixed costs at the Setouchi Hiroshima plant due to potato shortages, has sharpened attention on the snack maker’s near term profit resilience. See our latest analysis for Calbee. Against this earnings reset, Calbee’s share price has a 90 day share price return of 4.74% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 6.8%, suggesting moderate momentum rather than a sharp...

New debt arrangements draw attention to capital structure Comforia Residential REIT (TSE:3282) has set up new loan agreements totaling ¥4,090 million with several major Japanese banks. This move puts its funding profile and capital management choices in focus for unitholders. The borrowing is tied to a JBA 1 month yen TIBOR reference rate of 0.321% and is scheduled to begin accruing interest from February 27, 2026, with payments due on the last business day of each month. One key tranche is a...