Japanese Insurance Stock News

Last week, you might have seen that Taiyo Yuden Co., Ltd. ( TSE:6976 ) released its quarterly result to the market. The...

Meiji Holdings (TSE:2269) has drawn fresh attention after reporting first quarter 2026 earnings, with sales of ¥289,401 million and net income of ¥15,271 million for the period ended June 30. See our latest analysis for Meiji Holdings. The solid first quarter result has come alongside firm price momentum for Meiji Holdings, with a 7 day share price return of 8.47% and a year to date share price return of 16.46%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 38.61% points to gains that go beyond...

Subaru Corporation ( TSE:7270 ) shareholders are probably feeling a little disappointed, since its shares fell 5.5% to...

It's been a good week for Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. ( TSE:4183 ) shareholders, because the company has just released its...

Komatsu stock has delivered very strong gains over the past five years, while the latest intrinsic value work and market multiples both suggest the shares still trade at a discount to what the business may be worth. Komatsu has returned about 218% over the past 5 years, which puts current buyers in the position of assessing whether the share price has fully caught up with the company’s fundamentals. Future cash flow generation and capital investment needs can play a central role in how much...

As you might know, MINEBEA MITSUMI Inc. ( TSE:6479 ) just kicked off its latest quarterly results with some very strong...

Kikkoman Corporation ( TSE:2801 ) just released its quarterly report and things are looking bullish. Kikkoman beat...

As you might know, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. ( TSE:7011 ) just kicked off its latest quarterly results with...

Mazda Motor Corporation ( TSE:7261 ) investors will be delighted, with the company turning in some strong numbers with...

Suzuki Motor Corporation ( TSE:7269 ) just released its first-quarter report and things are looking bullish. The...

Toyota Motor Corporation ( TSE:7203 ) defied analyst predictions to release its first-quarter results, which were ahead...

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. ( TSE:7267 ) just released its quarterly report and things are looking bullish. It was overall a...

For beginners, it can seem like a good idea (and an exciting prospect) to buy a company that tells a good story to...

Kobe Steel, Ltd. ( TSE:5406 ) missed earnings with its latest quarterly results, disappointing overly-optimistic...

Izumi Co., Ltd. reported that a series of earthquakes in late July 2026 caused damage to facilities in Kumamoto Prefecture, leaving 19 of its 35 local stores only partially operational and 16 temporarily closed while safety checks and restoration work proceed. The company is still assessing the financial impact of these disruptions, underscoring how concentrated regional exposure to physical events can affect overall operations and earnings visibility. With operations in Kumamoto still being...

Shiseido Company, Limited recently reported past half-year results to June 30, 2026, with sales of ¥498,965 million and net income of ¥29,697 million, alongside announcing a planned ¥30.00 per-share cash dividend for the second quarter, payable from September 3, 2026. The sharp improvement in net income and earnings per share, combined with the higher dividend, highlights stronger profitability and a greater emphasis on direct shareholder returns. With this stronger profitability and higher...

Dividend guidance and earnings set the tone for Nomura Research Institute stock Nomura Research Institute (TSE:4307) has drawn investor attention after reporting first quarter results, updated dividend guidance, and a reaffirmed full year outlook on 30 July 2026. See our latest analysis for Nomura Research Institute. Nomura Research Institute’s share price has moved to ¥4,859, with a 1 day share price return of 2.55% and a 7 day share price return of 3.69%. However, the year to date share...

Central banks are signaling higher for longer interest rates, which keeps pressure on funding costs for many sectors. AI stocks linked to semiconductors, software and cloud stand out because their products sit at the core of the ChatGPT and large language model build out. This article walks through 3 stocks from the AI Stocks screener that illustrate how different parts of the AI chain could potentially benefit. The three stocks covered below are just a starting sample, and the full screen...

DAIHEN (TSE:6622) is back in focus after reporting first quarter earnings for the period to June 30, 2026, along with a board meeting agenda covering a planned share split and revised dividend forecasts. See our latest analysis for DAIHEN. The latest first quarter results and board announcements appear to be landing against a mixed backdrop for DAIHEN’s stock. The share price is down 6.5% over the past month and 20.0% over the past quarter, yet the year to date share price return of 29.7% and...

Kioxia Holdings (TSE:285A) is back in focus after record first quarter results, a new share repurchase program, and updated guidance linked to strong demand for its NAND flash memory products. See our latest analysis for Kioxia Holdings. At a share price of ¥47,730, Kioxia Holdings has seen strong momentum this year, with a year to date share price return of 320.53% and a very large 1 year total shareholder return. However, the 30 day share price return is down 33.59% as investors reassess...

Yokohama Financial Group (TSE:7186) has drawn investor attention after announcing a share repurchase program alongside first quarter results that showed higher net interest income and net income compared with a year earlier. See our latest analysis for Yokohama Financial Group. The buyback and stronger first quarter earnings come after a strong run in Yokohama Financial Group’s stock, with a 23.46% 90 day share price return and a 76.40% 1 year total shareholder return. However, the 30 day...

NANKAI (TSE:9044) drew fresh attention after issuing new earnings guidance, reporting first quarter results, and outlining higher dividend plans for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027. See our latest analysis for NANKAI. NANKAI’s recent guidance and dividend update come after a mixed price pattern, with the share price at ¥2,872 and recent 30 and 90 day share price returns declining, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 14.87% shows longer term momentum has held up. If you are...

Fudo Tetra stock came into this earnings print looking like a value play, trading on a P/E of 9.2x against higher market and sector multiples, and carrying a dividend that already raised questions about free cash flow cover. The Q1 2027 headline is clear. Profit growth that had impressed over the last year now looks more ordinary, with quarterly net income of ¥735 million and basic EPS of ¥48.52 essentially flat versus the same quarter a year ago. Is Fudo Tetra at 9.2x P/E and a 3.14%...

Why Hitachi’s Latest Quarterly Earnings Matter For Shareholders Hitachi (TSE:6501) has just released results for the quarter to June 30, 2026, reporting higher sales, slightly lower net income, and relatively stable earnings per share compared with the same period last year. See our latest analysis for Hitachi. Hitachi’s recent earnings update has landed alongside strong price momentum, with the share price at ¥5,620 after a 17.62% 1 month share price return and a 34.47% 1 year total...