Japanese Insurance Stock News

Nippon Sanso Holdings recently announced an increase in its interim dividend to ¥29 per share for the second quarter ended September 30, 2025, and revised its annual dividend forecast to ¥58 per share, with payments scheduled to begin on December 1, 2025. This dividend action reflects the company's ongoing focus on delivering stable, performance-linked shareholder returns while balancing internal reserves for business expansion and resilience. We'll examine how Nippon Sanso Holdings'...

NTN (TSE:6472) has just updated investors with a lower full-year earnings outlook, citing currency changes and U.S. trade policy effects. At the same time, it reaffirmed guidance on interim and year-end dividends. See our latest analysis for NTN. Despite guiding for lower full-year earnings, NTN’s stock price has shown robust momentum this year, climbing over 45% year-to-date. Recent confirmation of stable dividends and clarity around guidance have sustained investor confidence, reflected in...

SoftBank Group (TSE:9984) has announced plans to redeem its 4th unsecured subordinated notes, initially due in 2056, at the earliest possible date in February 2026. This decision puts a spotlight on the company’s approach to managing its debt and liquidity. See our latest analysis for SoftBank Group. This announcement comes on the heels of a remarkable run for SoftBank Group. The stock’s year-to-date share price return is an impressive 145.72%, with momentum accelerating over the past quarter...

Daiwa Securities Group Inc. recently raised its second quarter dividend to ¥29 per share and affirmed a minimum full-year dividend of ¥44 per share through to March 2027, following a board meeting to approve interim payouts. This move signals the company’s assurance in its earnings outlook and deepens its focus on shareholder value through stable and increasing returns. We’ll examine how the company's pledge of a minimum dividend influences Daiwa’s investment narrative and outlook for...

Canon Marketing Japan Inc. ( TSE:8060 ) will increase its dividend from last year's comparable payment on the 30th of...

On October 31, 2025, SBI Holdings announced a second-quarter dividend increase to ¥40.00 per share, up from ¥30.00 a year earlier, and the board approved a stock split and amendments to the company’s Articles of Incorporation. This combination of a higher dividend payout and a stock split reflects growing management confidence and may broaden appeal for a more diverse investor base. We'll examine how the board-approved stock split and dividend hike could shape SBI Holdings' investment...

In recent trading, TOWA shares were actively purchased to their maximum limit after the company posted first-half consolidated operating profit results that, while down year-on-year, significantly outperformed internal forecasts. This strong investor response highlights how positive surprises in financial reporting can outweigh a drop in profits, especially when sentiment for technology and semiconductor stocks is high across the broader market. With first-half profits exceeding...

On October 31, 2025, TIS Inc. raised its consolidated earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, projecting net sales of ¥588.00 billion and operating profit of ¥75.00 billion, alongside announcing a second-quarter dividend increase to ¥38 per share, payable December 5, 2025. This combination of upward earnings revision and a higher dividend signals management’s increased optimism about the company's outlook and operational momentum. We’ll examine how the raised full-year...

When close to half the companies in Japan have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") below 14x, you may consider santec...

The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...

Japan Exchange Group, Inc. recently announced a share repurchase program, raised its full-year earnings guidance, and declared higher year-end dividends, following improved half-year financial results with sales of ¥89.32 billion and net income of ¥34.55 billion. This series of shareholder return initiatives, combined with stronger earnings, underlines the company’s focus on rewarding shareholders amid ongoing business growth. To explore how these developments shape the company’s investment...

Sharp (TSE:6753) caught investor attention after announcing its H1 2026 earnings, revealing a significant profit improvement despite a 13% drop in net sales. The positive forecast revision signals renewed confidence in future performance. See our latest analysis for Sharp. After a tough start to the year, Sharp’s share price has been sliding, with a 10.4% decline year-to-date, while its 1-year total shareholder return is down just 2.8%. This shows recent losses are somewhat cushioned by...

Advantest (TSE:6857) lifted its full-year earnings forecast, reflecting strong momentum in the semiconductor sector fueled by AI chip demand. The new guidance signals growing confidence about the company’s outlook and underlying business drivers. See our latest analysis for Advantest. Momentum has clearly built for Advantest this year, with a stunning 122.75% share price return year to date and a 1-year total shareholder return of 111.92%. Recent product launches, a substantial share...

SanBio (TSE:4592) has announced plans to issue new shares through an international offering, following a board meeting held on November 6. The move aims to raise ¥14.9 billion in fresh capital. See our latest analysis for SanBio. SanBio’s recent decision to raise ¥14.9 billion via an international share offering comes after a year of exceptional momentum, with the stock posting a 237.67% year-to-date share price return. Despite a sharp 33.87% decline in the last 30 days, the longer-term...

JustSystems (TSE:4686) released its financial results for the six months ended September 30, 2025. The company reported a 17% rise in net sales and a 23% increase in operating profit compared to the prior year. See our latest analysis for JustSystems. JustSystems’ upbeat earnings have helped fuel a remarkable run for the stock, with a year-to-date share price return of 48.3% and an impressive 53.2% total shareholder return over the past year. Recent momentum has accelerated, highlighted by a...

UBE (TSE:4208) shares have shown steady momentum recently, climbing just under 6% over the past week and about 8% over the past month. Investors are taking note of these gains as the stock trends upward. See our latest analysis for UBE. Zooming out, UBE’s recent streak follows a year in which its share price has barely budged. However, with a 1-year total shareholder return of around 8% and a strong 41% over three years, momentum appears to be rebuilding. That renewed buying interest could...

The board of Pole To Win Holdings, Inc. ( TSE:3657 ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 27th of April...

ERI Holdings Co., Ltd.'s ( TSE:6083 ) dividend will be increasing from last year's payment of the same period to ¥35.00...

The board of Ohba Co., Ltd. ( TSE:9765 ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of ¥21.00 per share on the 4th of...

Olympus Corporation recently unveiled new consolidated earnings guidance, discussed a global personnel optimization program at its Board meeting, and confirmed upcoming executive leadership changes following its completed share buyback program. This transition includes the succession planning for the Gastrointestinal Solutions Division, highlighting Olympus’s commitment to innovation and leadership continuity amid its transformation as a global medtech company. We'll explore how the...

On October 29, 2025, Disco Corporation held its board meeting and announced increased interim dividends along with updated consolidated and non-consolidated earnings guidance for the nine months ending December 31, 2025, reflecting performance-linked payout policies and continued sector volatility. The company set its interim dividend at ¥129.00 per share, up from ¥124.00 last year, signaling confidence despite ongoing demand fluctuations in the semiconductor and electronics...

Kubota Corporation ( TSE:6326 ) will pay a dividend of ¥25.00 on the 24th of March. This means the dividend yield will...

On November 4, 2025, Hirose Electric Co., Ltd. announced its second quarter dividend of ¥245 per share, unchanged from the previous year, and raised its full-year revenue and profit forecasts for the fiscal year ending March 2026, crediting positive foreign exchange trends and a strong general industries outlook. The upward revision to earnings guidance reflects the company's expectation that its core industrial business will outperform earlier projections, highlighting management's...

Mitsubishi (TSE:8058) has recently seen its stock shift, prompting renewed attention from investors seeking value opportunities. Over the past month, Mitsubishi shares climbed by 3%, reflecting steady interest in Japan’s capital goods sector. See our latest analysis for Mitsubishi. Zooming out, Mitsubishi's one-year total shareholder return stands at an impressive 39.5%, confirming strong momentum that has only accelerated this year. The share price alone is up 41.8% year-to-date, suggesting...