Japanese Insurance Stock News

Aeon Co., Ltd. recently reported full-year results for the period ended February 28, 2026, with sales of ¥9,841,676 million, revenue of ¥10,715,342 million, net income of ¥72,677 million, and basic earnings per share from continuing operations of ¥26.87, while also recording an impairment loss of ¥75,957 million on certain fixed assets. The company paired these stronger earnings with updated guidance, ordinary and commemorative dividend plans, and a board meeting on share consolidation,...

Recent share performance and business snapshot Asahi Kasei (TSE:3407) shares most recently closed at ¥1,613, with the stock showing mixed short term moves, a 4.7% gain over the past day and a small decline over the past week. Over the past month and past 3 months, returns of about 1.0% and 6.5% sit alongside a year to date gain of 13.6% and a 1 year total return of 73.3%, giving investors a sense of how the stock has traded recently. See our latest analysis for Asahi Kasei. The recent 1 day...

Trend Micro has recently reorganized its consumer business under the TrendLife™ brand, launching Kaleida™, an AI companion that focuses on cybersecurity, privacy, and digital governance for families. At the same time, its enterprise-focused TrendAI™ unit is partnering with Anthropic to embed Claude models into its platform, aiming to strengthen AI-native security operations and vulnerability research across AI systems. Next, we’ll explore how Trend Micro’s expanded use of Anthropic’s Claude...

In the lead-up to Kao Corporation’s recent Extraordinary General Meeting, Oasis Management, holding 12.5% of the company, publicly backed proxy advisor ISS’s call for shareholders to appoint independent investigators to examine Kao’s supply chain risks, regulatory exposure, and governance practices. This challenge from a major shareholder, combined with ISS’s support, puts Kao’s board oversight and risk management culture under intense scrutiny, potentially reshaping how the company...

Primo Global Holdings (TSE:367A) has just posted another solid set of numbers, with Q1 2026 revenue at ¥7.7b and net income of ¥797m, translating into basic EPS of ¥91.12, while trailing 12 month EPS reached ¥235.39 on revenue of ¥28.96b and net income of ¥2.06b, alongside reported earnings growth of 57.3% over the past year. Over recent quarters the company has seen revenue move from ¥6.70b and EPS of ¥59.91 in Q1 2025 to ¥7.53b with EPS of ¥16.46 in Q4 2025 and then to ¥7.07b with EPS of...

DIC (TSE:4631) is back in focus after recent share price moves and its current valuation metrics are drawing attention. Investors are weighing its global materials footprint against earnings, revenue mix, and recent return patterns. See our latest analysis for DIC. Recent trading has been relatively muted, with a 1 day share price return of 1.02% at ¥3,771 following softer 30 day share price performance. A 1 year total shareholder return of 53.74% points to stronger longer term momentum. If...

STUDIO ALICELtd (TSE:2305) has just posted a sharp turnaround in its latest quarter, with Q3 FY 2026 revenue of ¥10.3b and basic EPS of ¥90.37, compared with a Q2 FY 2026 revenue base of ¥6.5b and a loss per share of ¥31.56. Over recent quarters, revenue has moved from ¥11.5b in Q3 FY 2025 to ¥8.8b in Q4 FY 2025, then to ¥7.8b in Q1 FY 2026 and ¥6.5b in Q2 FY 2026 before this latest print. Basic EPS has shifted from ¥103.68 to ¥11.89, then ¥9.24 and a loss of ¥18.96 ahead of the recent Q3...

BASE FOOD (TSE:2936) has just put fresh numbers on the table for FY 2026, with third quarter revenue of ¥3.7b and basic EPS of ¥1.72, while trailing 12 month figures show revenue of ¥15.4b and EPS ranging from ¥2.05 to ¥10.67 across recent quarters. Over the past few reporting periods, quarterly revenue has moved between ¥3.7b and ¥4.0b and basic EPS has shifted from a loss of ¥1.88 per share to profits such as ¥7.25 and ¥4.38 per share, setting up a picture of earnings that have flipped from...

TWOSTONE&Sons (TSE:7352) has just posted a fresh set of Q2 2026 numbers, with Q1 2026 giving investors a reference point of ¥5.7b in revenue and basic EPS of ¥8.44 as net income, excluding extra items, came in at ¥367m. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥4.1b in Q1 2025 to ¥5.7b in Q1 2026, while basic EPS shifted from ¥4.41 in Q1 2025 to ¥8.44 in Q1 2026. The trailing twelve month line shows EPS of ¥15.41 and net income of ¥670m on ¥19.7b of revenue. With net margin recently...

HITO-Communications HoldingsInc (TSE:4433) has just posted its Q2 2026 scorecard, with recent quarterly revenue sitting at ¥16,211 million and basic EPS at ¥3.98, while trailing twelve month figures show revenue of ¥63,379 million and EPS of ¥36.43. Over the past few reported periods, revenue has moved between ¥14,010 million in Q4 2024 and ¥16,764 million in Q3 2025, alongside EPS ranges from a loss of ¥25.73 in Q4 2024 to ¥16.31 in Q2 2025, giving investors a clearer view of how...

NEXTAGE Co., Ltd. recently reported first-quarter 2026 results, with sales rising to ¥181,069 million and net income reaching ¥3,962 million, alongside a prior board decision to transfer its Volvo business to ett Co., Ltd. via a simplified absorption-type company split. The sharp improvement in basic earnings per share from continuing operations to ¥50.63 highlights how NEXTAGE’s core business is contributing more effectively to profitability. Next, we will examine how this stronger...

JADE GROUPInc (TSE:3558) has put up a busy FY 2026 so far, with third quarter revenue of ¥4,419 million and basic EPS of ¥25.41, contributing to trailing twelve month revenue of ¥18.3 billion and EPS of ¥110.10 alongside year-on-year earnings growth of 192.9%. Revenue over the past few reported quarters has moved from ¥4,980 million in Q4 FY 2025 to ¥4,548 million in Q1 FY 2026, ¥4,366 million in Q2, and ¥4,419 million in Q3. Quarterly EPS has shifted from ¥27.28 to ¥36.56, ¥21.16, and ¥25.41...

Kitanotatsujin (TSE:2930) has reported its FY 2026 results with third quarter revenue of ¥2,769.3 million and basic EPS of ¥1.20, while trailing 12 month figures show revenue of ¥10.6 billion and EPS of ¥5.15. Over recent quarters the company has seen revenue move between ¥2,596.3 million and ¥3,213.0 million with quarterly EPS ranging from ¥1.21 to ¥2.88, giving investors a clear view of how top line and per share earnings have tracked alongside each other. With the trailing 12 month net...

Hioki E.E (TSE:6866) has kicked off its Q1 2026 reporting cycle with investors looking back at a solid run through fiscal 2025, where quarterly revenue moved from ¥9,415 million in Q3 2024 to ¥11,311.9 million in Q4 2025 and basic EPS shifted from ¥104.0 to ¥140.0. Over the same stretch, trailing twelve month EPS stayed in a band around the mid ¥400s and revenue hovered just above ¥40,000 million. This sets the scene for a results season in which growth expectations and margin trends take...

Daisyo (TSE:9979) Q2 2026 earnings snapshot Daisyo (TSE:9979) has opened Q2 2026 earnings season with Q1 revenue of ¥12,791 million and basic EPS of ¥1.95, set against trailing twelve month revenue of ¥52,777 million and EPS of ¥51.66 that reflect its broader run rate. Over the past reported quarters, revenue has moved from ¥12,570 million in Q1 2025 to ¥13,641 million in Q2 2025 and ¥13,104 million in Q4 2025, while basic EPS has ranged from ¥6.15 to ¥27.59 and then ¥2.81, giving investors a...

ToumeiLtd (TSE:4439) has put fresh numbers on the table for Q2 2026, with recent quarterly revenue of ¥7.2 billion and Basic EPS of ¥16.81, set against a trailing twelve month revenue base of ¥29.3 billion and EPS of ¥79.33. Over the past year, the company has seen revenue move from ¥27.4 billion to ¥29.3 billion and trailing EPS step up from ¥62.44 to ¥79.33, while earnings growth over the same period is stated at 27.3%. With a trailing net margin of 8.1% compared with 7.3% a year earlier,...

EAT&HOLDINGSLtd (TSE:2882) has just posted another quarter of modest profitability, with Q3 FY 2026 revenue of ¥10,631 million, basic EPS of ¥13.82, and net income of ¥157 million setting the tone for its latest update. Over the past few periods, revenue has moved from ¥9,872 million in Q4 FY 2025 to ¥10,112 million in Q1 FY 2026, ¥9,811 million in Q2, and now ¥10,631 million in Q3. Basic EPS has ranged from a loss of ¥20.98 in Q4 FY 2025 to positive readings of ¥12.08, ¥8.72, and ¥13.82...

As global markets experience a resurgence in investor confidence following a U.S.-Iran ceasefire agreement and easing oil prices, attention is turning to the potential of small-cap stocks amid this "risk-on" environment. In such conditions, undiscovered gems like Shanghai Emperor of Cleaning Hi-Tech offer intriguing opportunities for investors seeking growth potential beyond the well-trodden paths of large-cap equities.

SERAKU (TSE:6199) has put fresh Q2 2026 numbers on the table, with Q1 2026 revenue of ¥6.3b and basic EPS of ¥26.93, alongside trailing 12 month revenue of ¥24.8b and EPS of ¥118.49 as the broader context investors are watching. Over recent quarters, the company has seen revenue move from ¥5.8b in Q4 2024 to around ¥6.1b to ¥6.3b through 2025, while quarterly EPS has ranged from ¥31.05 to ¥35.61 in 2024 and early 2025 before landing at ¥26.93 in Q1 2026. This sets up a story where recent...

CEL (TSE:5078) has reported its FY 2026 numbers with third quarter revenue of ¥4,581 million and basic EPS of ¥51.95, set against a share price of ¥4,760. Over recent periods, the company has seen quarterly revenue range from ¥4,581 million to ¥6,810 million, while basic EPS has moved between ¥51.95 and ¥166.58, giving investors a clear view of how the top line and per share earnings have been tracking. With a current net margin of 5.2% compared with last year’s 5.9%, the latest results...

Why SAN-ALTD’s latest board decisions matter for shareholders SAN-ALTD (TSE:2659) has put capital returns in focus by pairing a sizeable share buyback authorization with higher ordinary and commemorative dividends, and by outlining earnings guidance for the current and next fiscal periods. See our latest analysis for SAN-ALTD. These moves have come alongside a 30 day share price return of 12.96% and a year to date share price return of 16.00%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 25.72%...

Earlier this month, Nissan Motor’s INFINITI division reshaped its U.S. organization by promoting Mark Lubbers to lead sales regional operations and appointing Rob Martin to head marketing communications media, both reporting to INFINITI Americas vice president Eric Ledieu. These leadership moves, alongside Lubbers’ retailer-focused sales background and Martin’s media portfolio experience, align with Nissan’s broader push toward AI-enabled, electrified products and a more focused global...

Event context and recent share performance Honda Motor (TSE:7267) has recently seen its shares give up some ground, with a roughly 4% decline over the past month and a sharper fall of about 22% over the past 3 months. For investors tracking this move, Honda Motor now trades around ¥1,285 per share, with recent returns over the past year close to flat, while 3 year and 5 year total returns remain in positive territory. See our latest analysis for Honda Motor. Recent share price returns,...

Rakuten Wallet’s XRP Listing Puts FinTech Operations in Focus Rakuten Group (TSE:4755) is back in the spotlight after Rakuten Wallet introduced XRP spot trading, allowing millions of Rakuten Pay users to convert loyalty points into the cryptocurrency within a regulated setting. See our latest analysis for Rakuten Group. At a share price of ¥790.7, Rakuten Group has a 90 day share price return of 21.64% decline and a year to date share price return of 21.25% decline. The 1 year total...