TSE:7011
TSE:7011Machinery

Mitsubishi Heavy (TSE:7011) Lifts Dividend and Guidance—Is a Greener Vision Driving the Shift?

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries recently increased its second quarter-end dividend to ¥12.00 per share for the fiscal year ending March 2026 and raised its consolidated earnings guidance, reflecting improved business performance over the first half of the year. Alongside updated forecasts, the company entered a new alliance with ICM, Inc. to advance ethanol dehydration technology, signaling a push into more energy-efficient and lower-carbon solutions. We'll examine how the upward revision to...
TSE:5713
TSE:5713Metals and Mining

Sumitomo Metal Mining (TSE:5713) Raises Guidance and Dividend: Taking a Fresh Look at Its Valuation

Sumitomo Metal Mining (TSE:5713) delivered two key updates: a sizable increase to its full-year profit guidance and a jump in its interim dividend payment. Both moves help paint a picture of renewed operating strength. See our latest analysis for Sumitomo Metal Mining. Following the news, Sumitomo Metal Mining’s momentum has accelerated, with a 44.5% share price return year to date and a 44.7% total shareholder return over the past year. This reflects renewed confidence as recent profit...
TSE:8572
TSE:8572Consumer Finance

Acom (TSE:8572): Evaluating Valuation After Profit Surge and Upbeat Financial Results

Acom (TSE:8572) just reported a sharp jump in its financial performance for the past half year, with profit attributable to shareholders up 71% compared to last year and strong revenue growth. Investors are taking notice because the company maintained its earnings forecast, supporting a sense of stability and focus. See our latest analysis for Acom. Acom’s steady execution is showing up in the numbers as well as the market. After a robust 70% profit surge, the share price has climbed over 21%...
TSE:8078
TSE:8078Trade Distributors

Hanwa (TSE:8078): Assessing Valuation Following Share Buyback Announcement

Hanwa (TSE:8078) just unveiled plans for a share repurchase program, aiming to buy back 1,000,000 shares, or about 3% of its share capital, by September 2026. This move highlights a clear focus on boosting shareholder value and improving capital efficiency. See our latest analysis for Hanwa. Hanwa's stock has been steadily gaining momentum, with a 37.7% share price return year-to-date, capped off by the company’s buyback announcement, which has likely boosted confidence among investors. Even...
TSE:1812
TSE:1812Construction

Kajima (TSE:1812) Valuation in Focus After Upgraded Earnings Forecasts and Dividend Hike

Kajima (TSE:1812) shares drew early attention after the company raised both its consolidated and non-consolidated earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 2026. The company also announced an increase in planned dividends. See our latest analysis for Kajima. Kajima’s decision to boost its earnings forecast and lift dividends has caught the market's attention, sparking strong momentum in the stock. The company’s 1-day share price return of 3.5% leads a sensational rally over the past...
TSE:1959
TSE:1959Construction

Kraftia’s Higher Dividend and New Guidance Might Change The Case For Investing In Kraftia (TSE:1959)

Kraftia Corporation declared a dividend of ¥90 per share for the second quarter ended September 30, 2025, up from ¥65 per share a year earlier, and also released updated earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026. This combination of a higher dividend and full-year financial forecasts provides investors with additional clarity on Kraftia’s capital return direction and operational outlook. We’ll examine how Kraftia’s increased dividend signals its confidence in future...
TSE:268A
TSE:268AElectronic

Rigaku Holdings’ Sharp Profit Drop and Upbeat Guidance Might Change The Case For Investing In TSE:268A

Rigaku Holdings reported its consolidated financial results for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, showing a 4.9% decline in revenue and a 47.2% drop in profit before tax compared to the previous year. Despite ongoing operational headwinds, management remains confident, forecasting a slight 3.8% revenue increase for the full fiscal year ending December 31, 2025. We'll explore how the company's forward guidance for revenue recovery shapes perceptions of Rigaku Holdings’ investment...
TSE:6501
TSE:6501Industrials

The Bull Case For Hitachi (TSE:6501) Could Change Following AAT’s IT Upgrade Using Hitachi Vantara’s Platform

Asia Airfreight Terminal (AAT) recently announced that it has modernized its IT infrastructure at Hong Kong International Airport by deploying Hitachi Vantara’s Virtual Storage Platform One to support uninterrupted cold chain logistics operations. This collaboration not only improved operational resilience with zero downtime but also delivered a threefold increase in storage capacity and cut energy consumption by over half, supporting sustainability in mission-critical air cargo...
TSE:7735
TSE:7735Semiconductor

Is SCREEN Holdings’ Higher Dividend Shaping the Investment Case for SCREEN (TSE:7735)?

SCREEN Holdings announced in the past that its second quarter dividend for fiscal 2026 was raised to ¥123 per share from ¥120 per share last year, with payment on December 1, 2025, and the board confirmed no changes to its full-year dividend forecast. Alongside reaffirmed earnings guidance, the combination of a higher dividend and steady outlook signals management's confidence in future financial performance. Now, we'll consider how SCREEN Holdings' increase in quarterly dividend informs its...
TSE:9201
TSE:9201Airlines

A Look at JAL (TSE:9201) Valuation Following Buyback and Dividend Hike for Shareholder Returns

Japan Airlines (TSE:9201) just announced plans to buy back up to 8 million shares and raised its second quarter dividend. Both moves are focused on boosting shareholder returns as part of its ongoing capital strategy. See our latest analysis for Japan Airlines. It’s been a busy year for Japan Airlines, with today’s fresh buyback announcement following a boost in its interim dividend and a series of capital moves aimed squarely at rewarding shareholders. Over the past 12 months, momentum has...
TSE:2768
TSE:2768Trade Distributors

Sojitz (TSE:2768): Evaluating Valuation Following the Latest Dividend Increase

Sojitz (TSE:2768) just revealed an increase in its second quarter dividend, rising to JPY 82.50 per share compared to JPY 75.00 last year. Payment is scheduled for December 1, 2025. See our latest analysis for Sojitz. Sojitz has caught the market’s attention lately, not just with its higher dividend but also with a strong run in its stock price. The shares have climbed 13.71% over the past month, adding to their impressive year-to-date gain of 36.64%. Over the long term, the total shareholder...