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Honda Motor Co., Ltd. reported first-quarter 2026 results with sales rising to ¥5,034.48 billions and net income to ¥450.92 billions, significantly higher than a year earlier. The company also raised its full-year fiscal 2027 guidance, expecting higher sales, operating profit, and earnings per share, largely due to a weaker yen against the U.S. dollar and improved profit expectations. We’ll now examine how Honda’s stronger first-quarter earnings and upgraded full-year profit outlook...

Mitsui Kinzoku Company (TSE:5706) has set out a cluster of corporate changes that give investors fresh information to work with. The company announced a stock split, updated earnings and dividend guidance, and a new battery materials partnership. See our latest analysis for Mitsui Kinzoku Company. The latest announcements appear to have brought fresh attention to Mitsui Kinzoku Company, with a 7.54% 1 day share price return and 13.41% 7 day share price return, although the 90 day move is down...

Sumco Corporation reported past half-year results for the period ended June 30, 2026, with sales rising to ¥215,016 million while shifting from prior net income to a net loss of ¥12,895 million and a basic loss per share of ¥36.87. Despite this swing into loss and guidance pointing to further operating pressure, Sumco maintained its second-quarter dividend at ¥10.00 per share, funded from retained earnings. With these results and guidance highlighting ongoing profitability challenges, we...

ROHM (TSE:6963) is back in focus after releasing first quarter results, updated earnings and dividend guidance, and details of a new 2nd Generation terahertz device for sensing and imaging applications. See our latest analysis for ROHM. ROHM’s recent announcements on earnings, guidance and terahertz products arrive alongside strong momentum, with a 30 day share price return of 15.63% and a year to date share price return of 130.03%, while the 1 year total shareholder return is 156.77%. If...

TBS Holdings Inc (TSE:9401) has drawn fresh attention after raising its second quarter dividend guidance and issuing new full year forecasts, while reporting first quarter results that showed lower net income than a year earlier. See our latest analysis for TBS HoldingsInc. The latest dividend guidance and full year outlook arrive as TBS HoldingsInc trades at ¥5,919, with a 1 day share price return of 1.68% and 7 day share price return of 3.66%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 9.79%...

In August 2026, Nishimatsu Construction Co., Ltd. reported first-quarter results showing higher revenue and net income than a year earlier, issued consolidated earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027, and forecast full-year net sales of ¥440,000 million, operating profit of ¥28,500 million, and profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥20,500 million, equivalent to basic earnings per share of ¥519.19. The company also guided for higher dividends, planning to raise the...

TOWA Corporation recently reported first-quarter 2026 results, with sales rising to ¥16,183.49 million and net income reaching ¥1,657.52 million, reversing a net loss a year earlier. The swing from a basic loss per share of ¥7.05 to earnings of ¥22.09 from continuing operations underscores a marked turnaround in profitability. With this sharp improvement in earnings quality, we now examine what it means for TOWA Corporation’s broader investment narrative. We've uncovered the 33 dividend...

COMSYS Holdings (TSE:1721) drew fresh attention on 7 August 2026 after reporting higher first quarter sales and net income, along with guidance for a larger second quarter dividend and updated full year forecasts. See our latest analysis for COMSYS Holdings. The latest update from COMSYS Holdings comes after a steady build in momentum, with a year to date share price return of 16.59% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 52.02% that points to strong underlying investor interest over a...

CKD (TSE:6407) drew fresh attention on 10 August 2026 after reporting stronger first quarter results and lifting its full year sales, profit and dividend forecasts for the year ending March 2027. See our latest analysis for CKD. CKD’s raised guidance and higher dividend forecast come after a strong run, with a year to date share price return of 95.91% and a one year total shareholder return of 147.85%. This suggests momentum has been building ahead of these results. If you are looking for...

As the Asian markets navigate a landscape marked by resilient economic data and geopolitical uncertainties, investors are increasingly focused on identifying opportunities within this dynamic region. In such an environment, stocks that analysts estimate may be trading below their intrinsic value can offer potential for growth, making them appealing to those seeking to capitalize on market inefficiencies.

Amidst a backdrop of easing inflation concerns and mixed performance in major indices like the S&P MidCap 400 and Russell 2000, the Asian market continues to present intriguing opportunities for investors seeking to diversify their portfolios. In this environment, identifying stocks with strong fundamentals and growth potential can be crucial for enhancing portfolio performance, as exemplified by companies such as Shandong Weifang Rainbow Chemical.

Furuya Metal Co., Ltd. recently reported past full-year results to June 30, 2026, with sales rising to ¥100,139 million and net income reaching ¥16,034 million, alongside higher earnings per share and an increased dividend proposal of ¥165.00 per share funded from retained earnings. The company also issued guidance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, targeting slightly higher sales and net income and signalling a further planned dividend increase to ¥180.00 per share, underlining its...

Kumagai Gumi Ltd (TSE:1861) released first quarter results for the period to June 30, 2026, reporting sales of ¥100,018 million and net income of ¥1,432 million, attracting fresh attention from investors. See our latest analysis for Kumagai GumiLtd. Kumagai GumiLtd’s recent report, which combined lower sales with higher net income and earnings per share, comes as the share price trades at ¥1,313. The 1-year total shareholder return of 15.88% contrasts with a year-to-date share price decline...

In August 2026, Navitas Semiconductor filed a patent infringement lawsuit in the US against Renesas Electronics over its SuperGaN power semiconductors, while Ryoyo Ryosan confirmed a court-mediated settlement that will end its authorized distributor agreement with Renesas on March 31, 2027. Together, these actions highlight rising legal and commercial pressures around Renesas’ GaN technology and sales channels, with potential implications for product positioning and customer...

Shizuoka Financial Group Inc (TSE:5831) has drawn investor attention after raising full year earnings guidance, lifting dividend forecasts, reporting higher first quarter profit, and launching a sizeable share repurchase program. See our latest analysis for Shizuoka Financial GroupInc. These announcements come on top of strong recent performance, with Shizuoka Financial GroupInc’s share price returning 42.6% year to date and 20.27% over 90 days. The 1 year total shareholder return of 90.49%...

In August 2026, MEGMILK SNOW BRAND Co., Ltd. reported first-quarter fiscal 2027 results showing higher sales of ¥155,129 million and stronger profitability, while also issuing earnings guidance that projected net sales of ¥323,000 million for the second quarter and ¥645,000 million for the full year ending March 31, 2027. The company also guided for full-year profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥24,500 million, earnings per share of ¥413.03, and maintained its dividend outlook at ¥100...

Global energy market risk is back in focus as investors watch how Middle East developments influence inflation expectations and long term bond yields. Reliable, low carbon power like nuclear energy is back on many watchlists as part of the response. This article walks through three nuclear energy stocks from our screener that show how different parts of the sector approach this theme and where some investors are looking today. The stocks covered next are just a starting sample, and the full...

Kajima (TSE:1812) has drawn investor attention after releasing first quarter results, issuing consolidated and non-consolidated guidance for the year to March 2027, and outlining revised dividend plans. See our latest analysis for Kajima. The share price is now ¥4,981, with a 1 day share price return of 0.89% and a 7 day share price return of 1.61%. It is down 17.12% year to date and the 30 and 90 day share price returns have also fallen. This contrasts with a 1 year total shareholder return...

Noritake (TSE:5331) is back on investor radars after first quarter results on 7 August 2026 showed higher sales and net income year on year, along with raised earnings and dividend guidance. See our latest analysis for Noritake. The earnings release and raised guidance appear to have fed into strong momentum in Noritake’s stock, with a 30 day share price return of 19.27% and a year to date share price return of 35.42%. Over a longer horizon, total shareholder return sits at 79.81% over one...

Energy prices and Middle East conflict risks are keeping inflation worries alive, which keeps attention on interest rates and future cash flows. That makes genuinely undervalued, cash-rich stocks particularly interesting. Investors are looking for companies where the price does not fully reflect their long-term cash potential. This article highlights 3 of the most compelling ideas from the Undervalued Stocks Based On Cash Flows screener. The three stocks below are just a sample from this...

What AGC’s latest earnings and dividend announcement means for shareholders AGC (TSE:5201) has drawn investor attention after reporting half year results to June 30, 2026, along with a dividend affirmation of ¥105.00 per share. This highlights a mix of income and earnings focused news for shareholders. See our latest analysis for AGC. AGC’s earnings and dividend update has come after a mixed period for the stock, with a 14.76% year to date share price return but a share price decline of 2.27%...

Q1 2026 earnings snapshot Musashi Seimitsu Industry (TSE:7220) released first quarter 2026 results that showed sales of ¥89,157 million and net income of ¥1,849 million, compared with ¥83,076 million and ¥1,666 million a year earlier. See our latest analysis for Musashi Seimitsu Industry. Musashi Seimitsu Industry shares have moved up in the short term with a 21.62% 1 month share price return and a 42.17% year to date share price return. However, the 3 year total shareholder return of 134.08%...

Energy markets remain sensitive to Middle East conflict, which keeps inflation expectations in focus and central banks cautious. That backdrop is pushing companies to look for productivity gains from AI rather than rely on cheap money. Investors watching AI stocks can see a clear theme: capital is flowing toward tools that cut costs and automate work. This article highlights 3 AI stocks from our screener that reflect that shift. The three stocks below are just a starting sample from this AI...

NEXON Co., Ltd. recently reported higher second-quarter and six-month sales and net income, while its Board approved doubling the ordinary dividend to ¥30 per share, effective September 25, 2026. The company also announced plans for a special dividend of ¥415 per share, totaling about ¥324.00 billion (US$2.00 billion), signaling a significant shift toward returning surplus capital to shareholders and emphasizing capital efficiency. We’ll now examine how this large special dividend and higher...