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In May 2026, Subaru Corporation’s board approved a proposal to shift to a company with an Audit and Supervisory Committee, alongside authorizing a share repurchase of up to 80,000,000 shares for ¥150,000 million and proposing changes to dividends and governance, following full-year results showing sales of ¥4.78 trillion and net income of ¥90,842 million for the year ended March 31, 2026. While earnings and the proposed year-end dividend of ¥58.50 per share for fiscal 2026 softened from the...

How NTT’s recent performance frames today’s starting point NTT (TSE:9432) has seen its share price slip about 1% over the past week and just over 1% over the past month, with year to date returns also modestly lower. At the same time, the stock’s 1 year total return is slightly positive, and the 5 year total return is stronger. This gives you a mix of recent softness against a longer record of gains to assess. See our latest analysis for NTT. With the share price down 5.52% year to date but a...

In May 2026, Sumco Corporation reported first-quarter 2026 sales of ¥101,402 million, swinging from a ¥3,047 million net profit a year earlier to a ¥8,469 million net loss and issuing guidance for continued losses in the first half. Despite this weaker profitability outlook, the board kept its second-quarter dividend forecast at ¥10.00 per share and signaled an interim payout of the same level, while analysts reacted with mixed rating changes that reflected differing views on the company’s...

What MITSUI-SOKO HOLDINGS' New Guidance and Dividends Signal MITSUI-SOKO HOLDINGS (TSE:9302) has put fresh numbers on the table, releasing new earnings forecasts through fiscal 2027 alongside updated dividend plans. This gives you clearer visibility on expected profitability and shareholder cash returns. See our latest analysis for MITSUI-SOKO HOLDINGS. The new guidance and dividend outlook land after a strong period for the stock, with a 90 day share price return of 15.05%, a year to date...

New long term plan puts Vision 2035 and Dash 35 in focus YASKAWA Electric (TSE:6506) has released its Vision 2035 and Dash 35 plans, setting long term operating margin and dividend payout targets while highlighting expansion into physical AI applications. See our latest analysis for YASKAWA Electric. The Vision 2035 and Dash 35 announcements land at a time when momentum in the shares is strong, with a 30 day share price return of 45.26% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 129.28%. This...

As global markets navigate a complex landscape marked by inflation concerns and geopolitical tensions, Asian equities present a mixed picture with some indices showing resilience while others face growth challenges. In this environment, identifying stocks that may be trading below their estimated value becomes crucial for investors seeking opportunities amidst uncertainty. A good stock in such conditions often exhibits strong fundamentals and potential for recovery or growth despite broader...

EnBio Holdings, Inc's ( TSE:6092 ) recent soft profit numbers didn't appear to worry shareholders, as the stock price...

A lackluster earnings announcement from Kpp Group Holdings Co., Ltd. ( TSE:9274 ) last week didn't sink the stock...

The market for Shoei Co., Ltd.'s ( TSE:7839 ) shares didn't move much after it posted weak earnings recently. We think...

Investors were disappointed with Fuva Brain Limited's ( TSE:3927 ) earnings, despite the strong profit numbers. We did...

The subdued stock price reaction suggests that Ginza Renoir Co., Ltd.'s ( TSE:9853 ) strong earnings didn't offer any...

The market wasn't impressed with the soft earnings from Mipox Corporation ( TSE:5381 ) recently. We did some further...

In May 2026, Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group, Inc. announced a ¥50,000 million share repurchase of up to 14,000,000 shares, alongside full-year results showing higher net income and earnings per share, and approved a 4‑for‑1 stock split effective August 1, 2026. Together with planned amendments to its Articles of Incorporation to accommodate the stock split and preferred share structure, these steps highlight management’s focus on capital efficiency and broader investor access. We will now...

Shimizu Corporation reported past full-year results for the year ended March 31, 2026, with sales of ¥1,845,300 million, revenue of ¥2,057,802 million, and net income of ¥126,617 million, all higher than the prior year’s levels. The company’s basic earnings per share from continuing operations almost doubled year on year, while its board also met to discuss changes to directors and executive officers, underscoring both operational and governance shifts. We will explore how Shimizu’s sharp...

Even though MODEC, Inc. ( TSE:6269 ) posted strong earnings, investors appeared to be underwhelmed. We did some digging...

OPTEX GROUP Company (TSE:6914) drew investor focus after releasing first quarter 2026 results along with full year earnings guidance, combining fresh sales and profit data with management’s view on the rest of the year. See our latest analysis for OPTEX GROUP Company. The earnings release and full year guidance arrived after a strong run, with the share price up 58.16% over the past month and a 1 year total shareholder return of 207.07%, highlighting the momentum following recent results and...

We feel now is a pretty good time to analyse Quantum Solutions Co.,Ltd.'s ( TSE:2338 ) business as it appears the...

The stock was sluggish on the back of KOSAIDO Holdings Co., Ltd.'s ( TSE:7868 ) recent earnings report. Along with the...

Tokyo Energy & Systems Inc.'s ( TSE:1945 ) stock was strong after they recently reported robust earnings. We did some...

Yamazen Corporation ( TSE:8051 ) just reported some strong earnings, and the market reacted accordingly with a healthy...

Event context and recent stock move Daiichi Life Group (TSE:8750) has drawn investor attention after a strong recent run, with the stock up about 18% over the past month and about 10% over the past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Daiichi Life Group. That recent surge fits into a stronger run, with the share price delivering a 24.89% year to date return and one year total shareholder return of 61.03%, pointing to still firm momentum. If strong price moves have you thinking about what...

Makino Milling Machine (TSE:6135) has become a focal point after its Board of Directors opposed a shareholder proposal from Niro Securities for a targeted share buyback via ToSTNeT-3 on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. See our latest analysis for Makino Milling Machine. The opposition to a fixed price buyback comes after a strong run, with Makino Milling Machine’s 30 day share price return of 13.66% and 1 year total shareholder return of 38.31% building on a 5 year total shareholder return of...

Alsok Co.,Ltd. recently reported full-year results to March 31, 2026, issued earnings guidance for fiscal 2027, raised dividend payouts, and its board approved a share repurchase program of up to 9,000,000 shares for ¥10,000 million running through September 30, 2026. Taken together, the higher dividend guidance, planned buyback, and detailed earnings outlook highlight how Alsok is using its balance sheet and cash generation to support shareholder returns. With these capital allocation...

Kanto Denka Kogyo (TSE:4047) has drawn fresh attention after its FY2026 financial results briefing on May 25, 2026, where management discussed recent performance, business outlook, and anticipated industry trends. See our latest analysis for Kanto Denka Kogyo. The FY2026 briefing comes after a sharp re-rating in the stock, with a 30-day share price return of 100.79% and a 1-year total shareholder return of 302.48% that points to strong positive momentum. If you are looking beyond Kanto Denka...