Japanese Insurance Stock News

Sumitomo Pharma (TSE:4506) drew investor attention after reporting first quarter 2026 earnings, with sales of ¥129,495 million, net income of ¥16,997 million and basic earnings per share of ¥39.02 from continuing operations. See our latest analysis for Sumitomo Pharma. The earnings release comes after a mixed price pattern for Sumitomo Pharma, with the share price up 3.86% over one day and 5.86% over seven days, yet down 45.35% on a year to date basis. The 3 year total shareholder return of...

KATITAS (TSE:8919) just released first quarter earnings for the period ended June 30, 2026, with investors reacting to fresh detail on sales, profitability and earnings per share in the core used housing refurbishment business. See our latest analysis for KATITAS. The share price of KATITAS has picked up short term momentum, with a 1 month share price return of 8.35% and a year to date share price return of 11.80%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 36.79% reflects a stronger longer term...

SMC stock reacts to earnings, guidance and dividend update SMC (TSE:6273) drew fresh attention after reporting first quarter 2027 results, issuing earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027, and reaffirming dividend plans at JPY 500 per share. See our latest analysis for SMC. The earnings beat and reaffirmed dividend guidance helped SMC’s 1 day share price return reach 5.59%, adding to a year to date share price return of 36.29% and a 1 year total shareholder return of...

MEC Company Ltd. held its H1 2026 earnings call on 10 August 2026, updating investors on recent financial performance and management priorities. The call offered fresh management commentary that could reshape how investors assess MEC’s operational progress and forward-looking business focus. We’ll now examine how MEC’s latest earnings commentary, particularly management’s updated priorities, influences the company’s broader investment narrative. Rare earth metals are an input to most...

Recent share performance and business backdrop for Chiyoda Chiyoda (TSE:6366) has drawn fresh attention after recent share price moves, with the stock gaining 2.5% over the past day and 7.6% over the past week, inviting a closer look at its fundamentals. Over the past month the stock is up 1.9%, although it is down 12.1% over the past 3 months and down 16.3% year to date. The current share price stands at ¥698 as of the latest close. Chiyoda operates an integrated engineering business that...

ZOZO, Inc. reported its first-quarter 2026 results, with sales rising to ¥56,132 million and net income reaching ¥11,895 million, alongside higher earnings per share versus a year earlier. At the same time, the company issued full-year 2027 guidance that outlines its expectations for net sales, operating profit and earnings per share, giving investors a clearer view of projected performance. We’ll now examine how this combination of quarterly earnings growth and full-year guidance may...

Oil prices remain elevated as the Strait of Hormuz situation keeps energy markets tight and inflation in focus. That keeps pressure on central banks and puts growth front and center for investors who want companies that can fund their own expansion. Fast growing stocks with high insider ownership sit squarely in that sweet spot. This article highlights three such stocks from the screener that stand out right now. The stocks covered below are just a sample, and the full screen surfaced 94 more...

Why Itochu EnexLtd (TSE:8133) is Back on Investor Radar Itochu EnexLtd (TSE:8133) has drawn fresh attention after issuing earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 2027, along with updated dividend plans that adjust both the full year and second quarter payouts. See our latest analysis for Itochu EnexLtd. The new guidance sits against a share price of ¥2,153, with a 1 month share price return of 5.59% and an 11.79% year to date share price return. The 5 year total shareholder return...

Q1 earnings setback and steady dividends put Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha in focus Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (TSE:9107) has come into focus after reporting lower first quarter net income and earnings per share, while reaffirming unchanged dividend guidance for both the second quarter and full year. See our latest analysis for Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha. Alongside the first quarter earnings setback and reaffirmed dividends, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha’s share price has gained 13.95% over the past month and its year...

Zensho Holdings (TSE:7550) updated investors on 7 August 2026 by revising its earnings guidance, reporting a lower forecast for net sales but higher expected operating profit and earnings per share for both the half year and full year. See our latest analysis for Zensho Holdings. The revised guidance lands after a strong run in Zensho Holdings’ stock, with a 1 month share price return of 31.87% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 47.67%. This reflects building momentum supported by...

Why Shikoku Electric Power Company stock is back on investor radars Shikoku Electric Power Company (TSE:9507) has just combined a new share repurchase program with higher dividend guidance and a fresh quarterly earnings update, giving investors several moving parts to weigh at once. See our latest analysis for Shikoku Electric Power Company. Against this backdrop of buybacks, higher dividend guidance and stronger quarterly earnings, Shikoku Electric Power Company’s 16.37% 1 month share price...

Furuya Metal (TSE:7826) has drawn fresh attention after releasing full year earnings on August 6, 2026, together with a board meeting that considered a dividend increase, putting both profitability and shareholder returns in focus. See our latest analysis for Furuya Metal. The combination of sharply higher full year earnings and a board meeting focused on a potential dividend increase has been met with strong buying interest in Furuya Metal, with the share price at ¥8,560 and a year to date...

Okuma (TSE:6103) has drawn fresh attention after revising its earnings and dividend forecasts upward, alongside releasing first quarter results that show higher sales, net income, and basic earnings per share compared with a year earlier. See our latest analysis for Okuma. The recent decision by Okuma to raise its earnings and dividend guidance has arrived after a strong run in the stock, with a year to date share price return of 51.65% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 55.97%. That...

Nishimatsu Construction Co., Ltd. reported past first‑quarter 2026 results with sales and revenue of ¥102,629 million and net income of ¥4,651 million, both higher than a year earlier. The sharp rise in basic earnings per share from continuing operations, to ¥117.8 from ¥41.79, highlights a substantial improvement in profitability. Next, we’ll examine how this jump in profitability shapes Nishimatsu Construction’s investment narrative and what it might mean for investors. We've uncovered the...

Central banks are hinting at a more patient approach to interest rate moves, as softer US data leads markets to price fewer near term hikes. When policy stops tightening so quickly, investors often pay closer attention to companies where analysts expect earnings to grow. This article looks at three stocks from the Healthy high growth potential screener that stand out on expected earnings strength and balance sheet quality. The stocks covered below are just a small sample, and the full screen...

Why Rinnai’s latest earnings and board decisions matter now Rinnai (TSE:5947) has drawn fresh attention after its first quarter results showed year over year growth in both sales and net income, together with a board meeting on a restricted stock incentive plan. See our latest analysis for Rinnai. Rinnai’s share price has climbed over the past week and quarter, with a 7 day share price return of 2.23% and a 90 day share price return of 5.60%. However, the year to date share price return is...

Why Nisshin Seifun Group Stock Is In Focus After Treasury Share Plan Nisshin Seifun Group (TSE:2002) has drawn fresh attention after scheduling a July 30, 2026 board meeting to consider cancelling treasury shares under Article 178 of Japan’s Companies Act, a move that directly affects share supply. See our latest analysis for Nisshin Seifun Group. At a share price of ¥1,997.5, Nisshin Seifun Group has posted a 4.2% year-to-date share price return, while its 1-year total shareholder return of...

Central banks are now hinting that interest rates might not rise as quickly as markets once thought, after softer recent US payrolls data. When money feels less expensive, investors often look harder for companies where leadership is deeply invested in long term success. Founder-led businesses can fit that brief. This article highlights three stocks from our Founder Led Companies screener that stand out for further research. The three stocks below are just a small sample from this founder-led...

Central Japan Railway Company has already reported first-quarter 2026 results, with sales of ¥492,716 million and net income of ¥142,658 million, and has issued consolidated guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027, targeting operating revenues of ¥1,993.00 billion and net income attributable to owners of the parent of ¥447.00 billion. An interesting angle for investors is how the company’s guidance pairs relatively high expected operating income of ¥702.00 billion with only modest...

Why Tokyo Tatemono’s latest earnings and board meeting matter for investors Tokyo Tatemono (TSE:8804) reported half year earnings on August 6, 2026, with lower sales but higher net income and earnings per share. The board also met to review full year forecasts and the year end dividend. Sales for the half year came in at ¥194,415 million compared with ¥208,793 million a year earlier. Over the same period, net income was ¥23,364 million compared with ¥20,549 million, and basic earnings per...

Mitsui Kinzoku Company (TSE:5706) is back in focus after entering a joint development and funding agreement with Gelion PLC to validate and scale NES™ cathode materials for high energy density sulfur batteries. See our latest analysis for Mitsui Kinzoku Company. The Gelion agreement lands during a sharp pullback in Mitsui Kinzoku Company’s share price, which is down 23.60% over 30 days and 45.22% over 90 days. However, the year-to-date share price return of 49.80% and a very large 1-year...

Leopalace21 (TSE:8848) has drawn fresh attention after reporting first quarter 2026 earnings, with sales of ¥115,902 million and net income of ¥7,034 million, compared with ¥111,717 million and ¥555 million a year earlier. See our latest analysis for Leopalace21. Despite the stronger first quarter, Leopalace21’s share price has softened, with a 1 day share price return of 6.68% lower and a 1 year total shareholder return of 15.25% lower, although the 5 year total shareholder return of 244.91%...

Kuraray earnings event and why it matters now Kuraray (TSE:3405) has come into focus after its half year earnings to June 30, 2026, with sales of ¥431,035 million and net income of ¥14,230 million compared with the same period last year. See our latest analysis for Kuraray. The earnings release appears to have been a key catalyst for Kuraray, with a 30 day share price return of 13.88% and a year to date share price return of 20.04% pointing to building momentum. The 5 year total shareholder...

Kanadevia Corporation recently held a board meeting on August 6, 2026, to consider extending the trust period for its share-based remuneration plan for directors and executive officers, while also reporting first-quarter 2026 sales of ¥141,745 million and net income of ¥94 million, compared with sales of ¥125,441 million and a net loss of ¥3,632 million a year earlier. This shift from a loss-making quarter to positive earnings, alongside improved basic earnings per share from continuing...