Japanese Insurance Stock News

Kinden (TSE:1944) caught investor attention after reporting nine-month earnings to December 31, 2025, with sales of ¥499,267 million and net income of ¥40,257 million, along with basic EPS of ¥203.16. See our latest analysis for Kinden. Despite the strong nine month earnings update, Kinden's recent share price has been under pressure, with a 1 day share price return of 3.11% decline and a 7 day share price return of 12.16% decline. However, the 1 year total shareholder return of 107.65% and a...

Tokuyama (TSE:4043) is back in focus after reporting nine month earnings to December 31, 2025, with net income of ¥18,870 million on sales of ¥251,524 million, as well as an upcoming management reshuffle. See our latest analysis for Tokuyama. Despite the latest nine month earnings update and the upcoming management reshuffle, Tokuyama's recent share price performance has cooled, with a 7 day share price return of 16.20% decline and a year to date share price return of 10.03% decline, while...

Suzuki Motor (TSE:7269) is back in focus after reports that it is falling behind the UK's net zero emissions targets and will need to buy emissions credits from electric vehicle heavyweights. See our latest analysis for Suzuki Motor. The latest UK emissions headlines arrive after a softer run for Suzuki Motor, with a 1 month share price return of 10.56% and a year to date share price return of 12.69% in the red. However, the 1 year total shareholder return of 14.14% and 3 year total...

Sumitomo Pharma (TSE:4506) has released its nine-month results to 31 December 2025, reporting sales of ¥347,746 million and net income of ¥107,677 million, with basic EPS of ¥271.03. See our latest analysis for Sumitomo Pharma. The earnings update comes after a softer near-term share price period, with a 7-day share price return of 3.39% and a year-to-date share price decline of 8.49%. At the same time, the 1-year total shareholder return of about 3x and strong multi-year total shareholder...

Why this new carbon capture shipping deal matters for Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (TSE:9107) just moved into liquefied carbon dioxide shipping, signing a 10 year time charter with Northern Lights JV DA for a new 12,000 cubic metre LCO2 carrier. A second carrier contract is expected in April 2026. Together, the two vessels are planned to support Phase 2 of Norway's Northern Lights carbon capture and storage project and cross border CO2 transport from European customers to...

Tokyo Metro (TSE:9023) is back in focus after its Q3 2026 earnings call, where it reported higher year-on-year revenue and profit, reaffirmed full year guidance, and raised its annual dividend forecast. See our latest analysis for Tokyo Metro. The earnings announcement and dividend increase come after a period of relatively muted share price moves, with a 30 day share price return of 2.60% and a 1 year total shareholder return decline of 1.63%. This points to modest near term momentum,...

On January 29, 2026, Casio Computer Co.,Ltd. announced a new share repurchase program of up to 3,800,000 shares for ¥5,000 million, alongside revised full-year guidance and strong earnings for the nine months ended December 31, 2025. The combination of higher sales and profit, improved earnings per share, and the decision to cancel repurchased shares highlights management’s focus on capital efficiency and shareholder returns. Next, we’ll examine how Casio’s earnings momentum and newly...

As global markets navigate a complex landscape marked by steady interest rates in the U.S., mixed economic signals from Europe, and geopolitical uncertainties, investors are increasingly turning to reliable income sources like dividend stocks. In an environment where consumer confidence is sliding and certain sectors face headwinds, dividend stocks can offer a measure of stability and income potential, making them an attractive option for those seeking to bolster their portfolios amidst...

Nitto Denko Corporation recently reported results for the nine months ended December 31, 2025, with sales of ¥786,195 million and net income of ¥105,703 million, and also issued revised earnings guidance for the year ending March 31, 2026, including expected revenue of ¥1,027,000 million and basic earnings per share of ¥200.56. The combination of slightly higher year-on-year sales with lower net income, alongside refreshed full-year profit expectations, gives investors a clearer view of how...

Konami Group Corporation recently reported past nine-month results to December 31, 2025, showing higher revenue and net income year on year, alongside raising its full-year 2026 earnings guidance on the back of strong performance in digital entertainment titles such as eFootball. At the same time, Konami lifted its year-end dividend forecast to ¥107.50 per share, taking total expected annual dividends to ¥190.50 per share and underlining its focus on maintaining a payout ratio above 30%...

Toda stock: what recent performance tells you now Toda (TSE:1860) has drawn fresh attention after a 0.1% one day move, against a 1.7% decline over the past week, while the share price shows a 6.7% gain over the past month. See our latest analysis for Toda. For Toda, the recent 30 day share price return of 6.7% sits within a stronger 90 day share price gain of 28.7%, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 53.2% points to momentum that has been building rather than fading. If you are...

Daito Trust Construction Ltd (TSE:1878) raised its full year earnings and dividend guidance, pointing to stronger profit expectations supported by high occupancy in leasing, progress in development projects, cost reductions, and higher dividend income from subsidiaries. See our latest analysis for Daito Trust ConstructionLtd. The guidance update and higher planned dividend arrived alongside a 1 day share price return of 4.22%, while the 90 day share price return of 8.99% sits against a 5 year...

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group, Inc. reported past nine‑month results to December 31, 2025, showing net interest loss of ¥38,032 million but net income of ¥266,673 million, with basic earnings per share from continuing operations rising to ¥378.37. The combination of reduced net interest loss and higher earnings per share points to more efficient operations despite continued pressure on interest income. Next, we’ll examine how this stronger earnings performance, particularly the rise in basic...

Tokyo GasLtd (TSE:9531) is back in focus after reporting nine month sales of ¥2,039,636 million and net income of ¥166,268 million, along with higher full year earnings guidance that has sharpened investor attention. See our latest analysis for Tokyo GasLtd. The strong nine month results and higher full year guidance have come alongside a 30 day share price return of 10.33% and a 90 day share price return of 26.73%. Meanwhile, the 1 year total shareholder return of 58.81% and 5 year total...

Nippon Air conditioning Services Co., Ltd.'s ( TSE:4658 ) dividend will be increasing from last year's payment of the...

TOTO LTD. has reported past earnings for the nine months ended December 31, 2025, with sales rising slightly to ¥547,099 million from ¥542,304 million, while net income declined to ¥28,540 million from ¥36,402 million. Despite higher revenue, the drop in basic earnings per share from continuing operations to ¥171.85 from ¥214.58 highlights pressure on profitability. We will now examine how TOTO’s weaker earnings and margin pressure shape the company’s investment narrative over the coming...

Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...

Traders Holdings Co.,Ltd.'s ( TSE:8704 ) dividend will be increasing from last year's payment of the same period to...

San-in Godo BankLtd (TSE:8381) has drawn investor attention after reporting robust nine-month results with double digit growth in income, profit and earnings per share, alongside a higher dividend and ongoing share buybacks. See our latest analysis for San-in Godo BankLtd. The latest nine month results appear to sit against a backdrop of firm long term interest in the shares, with a 30 day share price return of 5.98% and a 90 day share price return of 16.46% contributing to a 1 year total...

Kraftia (TSE:1959) drew fresh attention after its board approved higher full year earnings guidance and a richer dividend outlook. This is a material move that can reshape how income focused investors view the stock. See our latest analysis for Kraftia. Even with the upgraded earnings and dividend guidance, Kraftia’s 1 day share price return of a 3.23% decline and 7 day share price return of a 5.12% decline show some near term profit taking, while its 1 year total shareholder return of 57.02%...

Daikin Industries in Japan has announced its Multijet air conditioner for large spaces, capable of delivering air up to 20m and compatible with VRV7 and other multi-split systems, with flexible installation options and cloud-based control via DK-Connect. The Multijet’s combination of long-range airflow, centralized and cloud connectivity, and outlet temperature control positions it as a tailored solution for factories, gymnasiums, and other large commercial environments. We’ll now examine...

Key Insights Significant insider control over Kusuri No Aoki Holdings implies vested interests in company growth A...

Electric Power Development (TSE:9513) is entering a leadership transition after President and CEO Hitoshi Kanno resigned for health reasons, with long time insider Hideaki Kato scheduled to assume the top role in April 2026. See our latest analysis for Electric Power Development. The CEO succession news comes after a period of strong share performance, with a 12.06% 90 day share price return and a 38.95% 1 year total shareholder return. However, the 7 day share price return of negative 2.29%...

Mitsubishi Logistics (TSE:9301) drew fresh attention after raising its earnings guidance for the fiscal year to March 2026, while also flagging gains from security sales and impairment charges related to its U.S. subsidiary. See our latest analysis for Mitsubishi Logistics. The revised guidance and plans to reduce cross shareholdings come after a 30 day share price return of 10.19% and a 90 day gain of 17.92%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 22.39% sits alongside a very large 3 year...