Japanese Insurance Stock News

The RAIZNEXT Corporation ( TSE:6379 ) share price has done very well over the last month, posting an excellent gain of...

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...

Investors are often guided by the idea of discovering 'the next big thing', even if that means buying 'story stocks...

Kurita Water Industries Ltd. ( TSE:6370 ) shareholders have had their patience rewarded with a 26% share price jump in...

Kokusai Co., Ltd. ( TSE:7722 ) shares have had a really impressive month, gaining 27% after a shaky period beforehand...

Despite posting some strong earnings, the market for Takara Standard Co.,Ltd.'s ( TSE:7981 ) stock hasn't moved much...

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...

Despite posting some strong earnings, the market for Kaga Electronics Co.,Ltd.'s ( TSE:8154 ) stock hasn't moved much...

Most readers would already be aware that Takamatsu Construction Group's (TSE:1762) stock increased significantly by 11...

Advanex Inc. ( TSE:5998 ) shares have continued their recent momentum with a 28% gain in the last month alone. The...

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%...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Yamato Kogyo Co., Ltd. recently announced an upward revision to its fiscal 2026 earnings guidance, citing improved results from its domestic subsidiaries and reduced foreign exchange losses, while also launching a fresh share buyback program approved by its board in late October 2025. This combination of enhanced financial outlook and share repurchase underscores management's intention to optimize capital allocation and demonstrate confidence in the company's longer-term prospects. We'll...

Yamato Holdings recently announced its earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 2026, projecting operating revenue of ¥1.88 trillion, operating profit of ¥40 billion, and maintaining a dividend of ¥23 per share, with payments scheduled to begin on December 10, 2025. This affirmation of both earnings and dividend stability offers investors a clearer outlook on Yamato's financial expectations amid a period of operational visibility. We’ll explore how Yamato’s reaffirmed dividend...

Maruha Nichiro (TSE:1333) just announced a 3-for-1 stock split, a revised dividend policy, and flagged a likely drop in full-year profit. This follows modest growth in sales and operating income but a nearly 10% profit decline. See our latest analysis for Maruha Nichiro. Maruha Nichiro’s latest moves come on the back of strong positive momentum. The stock notched a 20.4% year-to-date share price return, outpacing many peers, and its 23.8% one-year total shareholder return highlights...

Chugoku Electric Power (TSE:9504) has raised both its full-year earnings and dividend guidance for the fiscal year ending March 2026, attributing the improved projections to stronger supply and demand profit as well as fuel cost adjustments. See our latest analysis for Chugoku Electric Power. After boosting its guidance, Chugoku Electric Power has seen momentum gather pace, notching a 13.4% share price gain over the past month and 7.5% year-to-date. Even with market volatility, its three-year...

On November 7, 2025, Penta-Ocean Construction Co., Ltd. announced that its board authorized a share buyback program of up to 4,500,000 shares, or 1.63% of issued share capital, with a budget of ¥5,000 million, set to run through March 31, 2025. This move aims to strengthen management, improve profitability, and enhance both shareholder returns and capital efficiency by investing in technology and capital projects. We'll explore how this focus on strengthening the capital base and supporting...