Japanese Insurance Stock News

Dai-ichi Life Holdings: recent performance and what it means for investors Dai-ichi Life Holdings (TSE:8750) has drawn attention after a strong period for the shares, with the stock showing positive returns over the past month and past 3 months, and solid gains over the past year. See our latest analysis for Dai-ichi Life Holdings. At a share price of ¥1,540.0, Dai-ichi Life Holdings has recently pulled back over the past week after a strong run, with an 8.57% 1 month share price return...

Kirin Holdings Company (TSE:2503) is back in focus after its subsidiary Kyowa Kirin joined Cowellnex and Metagen to research gut microbiota based tests and personalized food recommendation algorithms for Japanese consumers. See our latest analysis for Kirin Holdings Company. The gut health partnership sits alongside a 30 day share price return of 8.44% and a 90 day share price return of 10.62%, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 29.85% points to momentum that has been building...

On 2 March 2026, Sumitomo Chemical Company’s board approved the filing of a shelf registration statement, paving the way for a potential issuance of new shares. This move opens the door to flexible future equity fundraising, which can affect existing shareholders’ ownership levels and the company’s capital structure planning. We’ll now examine how the newly approved shelf registration for potential share issuance could reshape Sumitomo Chemical’s broader investment narrative. Rare earth...

Nippon Ski Resort DevelopmentLtd (TSE:6040) has just posted its Q2 2026 numbers, with Q1 revenue sitting at ¥1,360 million and a net loss of ¥289 million, which translated into basic EPS of ¥6.29 loss per share. Over the past year, the company has seen trailing 12 month revenue move from ¥8,591 million to ¥10,461 million, while trailing EPS shifted from ¥24.84 to ¥34.67 and net income moved from ¥1,133 million to ¥1,586 million. This gives investors a clear look at how earnings power has...

Hi-Lex (TSE:7279) has kicked off its Q1 2026 reporting cycle following Q4 2025 revenue of ¥76.4 billion and basic EPS of ¥134.84. This rounded out a year where quarterly revenue ranged between ¥74.8 billion and ¥77.5 billion and EPS moved from ¥20.02 in Q1 2025 to ¥134.84 in Q4. Over the past several quarters, net income excluding extra items has shifted from ¥751 million in Q1 2025 to ¥5.0 billion in Q4 2025. The trailing twelve month figures in the supplied data point to higher...

Software Service (TSE:3733) has kicked off its Q1 2026 reporting cycle following a strong FY 2025, where Q4 revenue came in at ¥13.6b and basic EPS was ¥382.30, supported by net income of ¥2.0b. Over the last few reported quarters, the company has seen revenue move from ¥9.0b in Q1 2025 to ¥13.6b in Q4 2025, while basic EPS shifted from ¥240.88 to ¥382.30 over the same span. With trailing twelve month net margin sitting at 14.4% compared to 13.9% a year earlier, this set of results points to...

I'LL (TSE:3854) has put fresh numbers on the table for Q2 2026, with Q1 2026 revenue of ¥5.1 billion and basic EPS of ¥36.57, alongside trailing twelve month revenue of ¥19.8 billion and EPS of ¥148.20 that frame the latest half in a broader context. Over recent quarters, revenue has moved from ¥4.6 billion in Q4 2024 to ¥4.7 billion in Q2 2025, then to ¥5.1 billion in Q1 2026. Basic EPS has ranged from ¥28.08 in Q4 2024 through ¥32.50 in Q2 2025 to ¥45.36 in Q4 2025 and ¥36.57 in Q1 2026,...

First Juken (TSE:8917) has opened Q1 2026 reporting with Q4 2025 revenue of ¥11.7 billion and basic EPS of ¥32.27, setting the tone for how its recent earnings will be read against a year of shifting profitability. Over the past few quarters, revenue has moved from ¥8.6 billion in Q3 2024 to ¥8.99 billion in Q1 2025, then to ¥12.33 billion in Q2 2025, ¥9.91 billion in Q3 2025 and ¥11.65 billion in Q4 2025. Basic EPS stepped through ¥21.33, ¥13.60, ¥32.41, ¥24.87 and ¥32.27 respectively,...

Senshu Electric Ltd (TSE:9824) has put out its Q1 2026 scorecard, with recent quarters showing revenue running between ¥32.2 billion and ¥37.0 billion and Basic EPS ranging from ¥83.93 to ¥125.68. Over the past year, the company has seen total revenue move from ¥137.2 billion to ¥135.6 billion on a trailing basis, while trailing Basic EPS has hovered around the ¥387.62 to ¥432.66 range, giving investors a clear view of steady scale and earnings power even as margins have come under some...

Rock Field (TSE:2910) has put mixed earnings on the table, with Q2 2026 revenue at ¥12,592 million and a net loss of ¥90 million, equal to basic EPS of ¥3.44 in the red. The company has seen recent quarterly revenue move in a tight band between ¥11,662 million and ¥14,221 million across 2025 and early 2026, while EPS has swung from a profit of ¥19.25 to losses including ¥10.87 and ¥3.94. This sets up a story where solid top line scale is working through margin pressures and one off hits. See...

NIPPON PARKING DEVELOPMENT Ltd (TSE:2353) has put fresh numbers on the table for Q2 2026, with Q1 revenue at ¥9.2 billion and basic EPS of ¥4.34. Prior quarters over the past year show revenue ranging from ¥7.6 billion to ¥10.0 billion and EPS between ¥3.22 and ¥5.07 as earnings moved alongside shifting net income. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥8.8 billion in Q1 2025 to ¥9.2 billion in Q1 2026, with EPS during that stretch running in a band from ¥3.22 to ¥5.07. This sets...

In early March 2026, Ono Pharmaceutical expanded its drug discovery collaborations with Congruence Therapeutics in neurology and immunology and partnered with Sinopia Biosciences on rare metabolic disorders, while also moving to transfer its Japanese Forxiga distribution back to AstraZeneca and introducing a long-term incentive stock plan for Deciphera employees. Together, these moves highlight Ono’s push to diversify its pipeline into areas of significant unmet medical need while refining...

Capcom has reported that Resident Evil Requiem, released on 27 February 2026, has already surpassed 5 million units sold worldwide, alongside a collaboration announced by GIGABYTE on 3 March 2026 featuring a themed PC rig and game-bundle campaign tied to the title. The rapid sales milestone and high-visibility GIGABYTE hardware partnership highlight how Capcom can deepen monetization and audience reach around its core Resident Evil franchise. We’ll now examine how Resident Evil Requiem’s...

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (TSE:8316) has drawn fresh attention after its board approved the appointment of Takeshi Mikami as Deputy President and Representative Executive Officer. This leadership shift could influence how investors view the bank. See our latest analysis for Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group. That appointment lands after a choppy few weeks, with a 1 day share price return of 0.43% to ¥5,415 following a 9.70% 7 day decline. A 90 day share price return of 9.42% sits against...

Money Forward stock moves on heavy trading ahead of earnings Money Forward (TSE:3994) drew attention after a 12.95% gain on heavy volume, as trading picked up ahead of its April 14, 2026 earnings report and directed investor focus toward cloud accounting and B2B payment expectations. See our latest analysis for Money Forward. At a share price of ¥3,709.0, Money Forward pairs a 1 day share price return of 9.64% and a 7 day gain of 16.27% with a year to date decline of 20.63% and a 1 year total...

If you are wondering whether Okuma's current share price still offers value, you are not alone. This article walks through what that price might really imply. Okuma's stock closed at ¥4,170, with returns of 2.6% over 30 days, 14.6% year to date and 21.5% over 1 year, while the 7 day return of a 10.6% decline may have some investors reassessing the recent enthusiasm. Recent coverage has focused on Okuma's position in the capital goods sector and how investors are reacting to changing...

Toyota Industries faces a proposed US$299.5m class action settlement tied to emissions certification issues for Toyota IC Forklifts in the US. Elliott Investment Management has agreed to tender its shares after a revised buyout offer from Toyota Fudosan, effectively ending its activist campaign. These developments affect customers, governance and control at Toyota Industries, TSE:6201, and come as the company trades at ¥20,525.0 per share. Toyota Industries, TSE:6201, sits at the center of...

Mebuki Financial Group Inc (TSE:7167) lifted its dividend outlook for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, planning a year end payout of ¥16.00 per share, up from ¥14.00 previously. See our latest analysis for Mebuki Financial GroupInc. At a share price of ¥1,260.5, Mebuki Financial GroupInc has seen a 21.96% 90 day share price return and a very large 5 year total shareholder return, which points to momentum that has been building rather than fading. If the higher dividend guidance has you...

Recent share performance and business snapshot Sony Group (TSE:6758) has seen mixed share performance recently, with a 2.5% gain over the past day, a 4.9% decline over the past week, and a 3.6% rise over the past month. Over the past 3 months the stock shows a 20.0% decline, while the 1 year total return is 2.4%. Over longer periods, 3 year and 5 year total returns stand at 58.3% and 65.3% respectively. The company reports annual revenue of ¥13.17b and net income of ¥1.25b, with revenue...

Nitto Kogyo (TSE:6651) has put leadership firmly in focus after a February 24 Board meeting to consider changes to its Representative Directors and Directors, including the planned retirement of its current President and COO. See our latest analysis for Nitto Kogyo. Investor attention is already shifting to how these leadership changes could intersect with recent market momentum, with the share price at ¥4,560 and a 30 day share price return of 7.80% supporting a stronger backdrop. At the...

T&D Holdings (TSE:8795) has called a board meeting for February 27, 2026 to consider a change of Representative Director, putting leadership and potential shifts in direction in focus for shareholders. See our latest analysis for T&D Holdings. At a share price of ¥3,952.0, T&D Holdings has seen a 13.47% 90 day share price return. Its 1 year total shareholder return of 32.08% and 5 year total shareholder return of 227.09% point to momentum that has built over time, despite a recent 6.22% 7 day...

Nissan Motor is dealing with large vehicle recalls in North America tied to mechanical issues affecting hundreds of thousands of cars. The company is also in urgent discussions over potential EU trade rules that could put its UK manufacturing presence at risk. These developments come as Nissan Motor (TSE:7201) trades at ¥386.5 and faces questions about its operations in two important markets. For investors watching Nissan Motor, the combination of widespread recalls and uncertainty around...

Hikari Tsushin, Inc. recently completed an unsecured corporate bond issuance of ¥91 billion, issuing 2.52% fixed-rate notes priced at 100% and maturing on March 12, 2030. This sizeable fixed-income offering signals a meaningful shift in how Hikari Tsushin is choosing to fund its operations and future initiatives through debt markets. We will now examine how this large unsecured bond issuance, and its fixed 2.52% coupon, may influence Hikari Tsushin’s investment narrative. This technology...

In February 2026, Nissan Chemical’s board met to approve the cancellation of its own shares and address other corporate matters. The company also announced a broad reshuffle of senior research and divisional leadership, signaling a refreshed governance and operational structure. Next, we’ll explore how the planned share cancellation shapes Nissan Chemical’s investment narrative and what it may imply for investors. Capitalize on the AI infrastructure supercycle with our selection of the 35...