Japanese Insurance Stock News

If you are wondering whether Fujitsu's current share price reflects its true worth, it helps to step back and look at both recent returns and what the underlying valuation signals are saying. The stock last closed at ¥3,112, with returns of 5.9% over 1 year, 75.0% over 3 years, and 100.0% over 5 years. The year-to-date move of 27.8% and recent 7-day and 30-day declines of 4.8% and 13.3% highlight that sentiment can shift quickly. Recent headlines around Fujitsu have focused on its position...

Board meeting puts Kyushu Electric Power Company in focus Kyushu Electric Power Company (TSE:9508) has called a board meeting for March 26, 2026, to review a possible move to a holding company structure and potential changes to its Representative Director, drawing fresh attention to the stock. See our latest analysis for Kyushu Electric Power Company. The upcoming board meeting comes after a mixed stretch for the shares, with a 5.76% 7 day share price return but a 9.81% 30 day decline. The 1...

Japan Post Insurance has now completed the share repurchase program announced on November 14, 2025, buying back 10,216,800 shares, or 2.77% of its outstanding stock, for ¥44,999.71 million by March 24, 2026. This completed buyback meaningfully reduces the share count and highlights the company’s recent focus on returning surplus capital to shareholders. We’ll now examine how the completed buyback program, and its impact on share count, may influence Japan Post Insurance’s investment...

If you are wondering whether Kioxia Holdings is priced for perfection or still offers value, the recent share price is giving plenty to think about. The stock closed at ¥19,965 after a very large 1 year return of around 7x, even though the last 7 days and 30 days show 7.0% and 5.9% declines and the year to date gain sits at 75.9%. Recent coverage has circled around Kioxia's position in the semiconductor supply chain and its exposure to memory demand, with investors weighing how those themes...

If you are wondering whether Fuji Electric's current share price really reflects the underlying business, the next sections break down what the numbers are actually saying about value. The stock last closed at ¥10,810, with returns of 2.9% over 7 days, a 22.3% decline over 30 days, a 10.6% decline year to date, and gains of 73.3% over 1 year, 113.7% over 3 years, and 151.7% over 5 years. This gives plenty for valuation minded investors to think about. Recent coverage has focused on Fuji...

Board meeting focus and why it matters for Ito En shareholders Ito En (TSE:2593) has called a board meeting for March 27, 2026 to review the establishment of a new subsidiary via a company split, a structural move that naturally puts the share price under the microscope for investors. See our latest analysis for Ito En. The upcoming company split decision comes after a mixed price pattern, with a 6.44% 7 day share price return contrasting with a 2.62% 30 day decline and a 53.29% 5 year total...

As global markets navigate the complexities of Middle East conflicts and energy price volatility, investor sentiment remains cautious amid mixed performances across major indices. In this environment, identifying undervalued stocks—those trading below their intrinsic value—can offer potential opportunities for investors seeking resilience against geopolitical and economic uncertainties.

M3 (TSE:2413) has completed its previously announced share buyback, repurchasing 11,649,800 shares, or 1.72% of its stock, for ¥19,999.9 million. This move returns capital directly to shareholders. See our latest analysis for M3. The buyback completion comes after a period of weaker momentum, with the 30-day share price return of 8.35% and 90-day share price return of 25.52% contributing to a 1-year total shareholder return of 7.49% and a 5-year total shareholder return of 79.73%. If you are...

Nintendo recently showcased hands-on experiences for Super Mario Bros. Wonder – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park, Pokémon Pokopia, and Pokémon Champions at PAX East 2026 in Boston, highlighting new co‑op modes, crafting features, and online battle options for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch players. This event underlines how Nintendo is using major conventions as a stage to highlight exclusive Nintendo Switch 2 content and deepen engagement across its core Super...

Eisai and its partners recently reported real-world data at the AD/PD 2026 conference showing that most early Alzheimer’s patients in the U.S. remained on intravenous lecanemab beyond 18 months, with persistence still above two-thirds at 24 months, broadly aligning with outcomes seen in the Phase 3 Clarity AD trial and its long-term extension. The new findings, alongside expanding approvals and filings for more convenient maintenance and subcutaneous lecanemab dosing, reinforce the therapy’s...

Formentera Partners and Inpex (TSE:1605) have agreed to a joint venture focused on developing natural gas resources in Australia’s onshore Beetaloo Basin, including a staged acreage earn in and planned LNG export support. See our latest analysis for Inpex. The joint venture headlines arrive as momentum in Inpex’s shares has been strong, with a 1 month share price return of 28.95% and a year to date share price return of 57.25%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 141.57% points to...

The Asian markets have been navigating a complex landscape marked by energy price volatility and geopolitical tensions, with these factors significantly influencing investor sentiment and economic outlooks across the region. Amidst this backdrop, high growth tech stocks in Asia are drawing attention for their potential to offer robust returns despite broader market uncertainties. In such an environment, a good stock is often characterized by strong fundamentals, resilience to external shocks...

In the wake of geopolitical tensions and energy price volatility impacting global markets, Asian equities have experienced mixed performance, with investor sentiment swayed by external pressures and regional economic responses. Amidst these challenges, growth companies with high insider ownership in Asia stand out as potentially resilient options, as such ownership can align management interests with shareholder value during uncertain times.

On March 24, 2026, SHIFT Inc.’s board approved the past decision to incorporate Secure One Co. Ltd. in Tokyo as a wholly owned subsidiary focused on security services, including vulnerability assessments, with planned share capital of ¥10,000,000 and overlapping directors and auditor from SHIFT. The creation of Secure One alongside planned mergers among existing subsidiaries points to a tighter, security‑centric group structure and closer internal service integration between SHIFT and its...

In March 2026, J. Front Retailing Co., Ltd. reported that its consolidated sales for February rose 13.2%, with year‑to‑date sales up 3.2%. This acceleration in monthly and year‑to‑date sales offers a fresh data point on how the group’s renovation, inbound and content initiatives may be resonating with customers. With February’s strong 13.2% consolidated sales growth as a backdrop, we’ll now examine how this update influences J. Front Retailing’s investment narrative. Invest in the nuclear...

In March 2026, T&D Holdings, Inc. raised its fiscal 2026 ordinary revenue forecast to ¥3.42 trillion and lifted expected earnings per share to ¥237.45, citing stronger-than-anticipated insurance premium income from higher sales of single premium products, while leaving profit guidance unchanged. The company also increased its year-end dividend guidance to ¥68 per share and introduced a new policy targeting cash dividends of about 60% of five-year average Group adjusted profit, signaling a...

Board meeting puts Kanadevia’s group structure in focus Kanadevia (TSE:7004) has called a board meeting for March 26, 2026, to review and approve a potential share transfer involving a consolidated subsidiary, bringing attention to how any change might affect the wider group. See our latest analysis for Kanadevia. The upcoming board meeting lands after a mixed period for the stock, with a 7.92% year to date share price return and a 10.11% one year total shareholder return suggesting that...

K.R.S (TSE:9369) has opened Q1 2026 with revenue of ¥50.1b and basic EPS of ¥23.58, alongside trailing 12 month EPS of ¥106.09 on revenue of ¥204.2b. This keeps the earnings profile in focus for anyone watching margin resilience. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥48.5b in Q1 2025 through ¥51.9b in Q4 2025 to ¥50.1b in the latest quarter, while basic EPS has ranged from ¥24.02 to ¥35.00 over that period. This sets up this release as a check on how much profit the business can...

Amidst a backdrop of geopolitical tensions and fluctuating energy prices, Asian markets are navigating a complex landscape that influences investor sentiment. In this environment, dividend stocks can offer stability and potential income, making them an attractive option for those seeking to balance risk with consistent returns.

Recent share performance and earnings snapshot Without a single headline event driving attention, ROHM (TSE:6963) has still been on many investors’ radars after a 44.64% return over the past 3 months and a 12 month total return of 119.12%. That share performance sits alongside annual revenue of ¥473,339.0 and a reported net income loss of ¥35,478.0. This presents a mixed picture of growth and profitability to weigh when assessing the stock. See our latest analysis for ROHM. The 12 month total...

Trend Micro (TSE:4704) is back in focus after unveiling its TrendAI Agentic Governance Gateway, a product aimed at securing autonomous AI agents across complex workflows, following research that underscores rising AI adoption despite unresolved risk controls. See our latest analysis for Trend Micro. The new AI security launches sit against mixed recent trading, with the share price at ¥5,338 after a 2.32% 1 day share price return, a 21.11% 90 day share price decline, and a 46.82% 1 year total...

Board meeting and treasury share cancellation Ogaki Kyoritsu Bank (TSE:8361) has scheduled a March 25, 2026 board meeting to consider cancelling treasury shares under Article 178 of the Companies Act, an action that would reduce outstanding shares. See our latest analysis for Ogaki Kyoritsu Bank. The planned treasury share cancellation comes after a strong period for investors, with Ogaki Kyoritsu Bank’s 90 day share price return of 33.76% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 160.42%...

Yamaha’s recent performance snapshot With no single event driving headlines, Yamaha (TSE:7951) has still given investors plenty to think about, from recent share price moves to its mix of musical instruments, audio equipment and other businesses. The stock’s return over the past month reflects some pullback compared with the past 3 months, and the past year has also been weaker, even as annual revenue and net income figures of ¥452,404 and ¥19,252 indicate a sizeable, diversified...

Daiichi Sankyo Company (TSE:4568) shares are in focus after a new collaboration with Tempus AI to apply foundation models and real-world oncology data to an antibody drug conjugate program. See our latest analysis for Daiichi Sankyo Company. The AI collaborations, ENHERTU approval in Japan and completion of the latest buyback tranche come as the share price trades at ¥2,930 following a 1 day share price return of 1.93%. However, the 1 year total shareholder return of 19.20% and 3 year total...