Japanese Insurance Stock News

Mitsubishi Logistics (TSE:9301) has committed US$40 million to build two large distribution centers in Houston and Alabama, highlighting its push into overseas real estate and asset turnover projects. See our latest analysis for Mitsubishi Logistics. The latest US$40 million expansion moves come as Mitsubishi Logistics trades at ¥1,533, with a 1-day share price return of 1.49% and a year-to-date share price return of 25.55%, alongside a 1-year total shareholder return of 29.39% and a very...

Hikari Tsushin, Inc. recently reported first-quarter 2026 results showing higher sales of ¥192,563 million and net income of ¥36,656 million year-over-year, while also issuing earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027 and forecasting revenue of ¥775,000 million and profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥120,000 million. Alongside these results, the company lifted its quarterly and full-year dividend forecasts to an expected annual payout of ¥800 per share, underlining...

In August 2026, ASICS Corporation reported strong first-half 2026 results, raised its full-year sales and earnings guidance, and increased both interim and full-year dividend forecasts, including a second-quarter dividend of ¥20.00 per share versus ¥12.00 a year earlier. The company linked its upgraded outlook and higher dividends to robust demand for Onitsuka Tiger in Japan, SportStyle products in Europe, improved margins, and updated foreign-exchange assumptions, signalling management’s...

As of August 2026, Asian markets have been navigating a complex landscape marked by geopolitical tensions and fluctuating commodity prices, which have contributed to investor caution across the region. Despite these challenges, opportunities arise for discerning investors seeking value stocks that may be trading below their intrinsic worth. Identifying such stocks requires careful analysis of fundamentals and market conditions, offering potential for growth when broader economic factors...

Amidst a backdrop of economic challenges and fluctuating markets, Asia's growth landscape continues to capture investor interest with its potential for substantial earnings growth. In this environment, companies with high insider ownership often signal confidence in their own business prospects, making them intriguing candidates for those seeking robust investment opportunities.

Amidst a backdrop of geopolitical tensions and fluctuating market conditions, Asian markets have shown resilience with varying performances across key indices. As investors navigate this complex landscape, dividend stocks in Asia can offer potential stability and income generation, making them an attractive consideration for those looking to diversify their portfolios.

Panasonic Holdings (TSE:6752) has been in focus after Panasonic TV expanded its U.S. lineup for 2026, and Panasonic LUMIX introduced the Live Anywhere workflow with LiveU for mobile live content production. See our latest analysis for Panasonic Holdings. These launches come as Panasonic Holdings trades at ¥4,348, with a 30-day share price return of 11.98% but a 7-day decline of 9.19%. The 1-year total shareholder return of 188.49% and 5-year total shareholder return of 279.68% indicate strong...

Why Hitachi Construction Machinery stock is in focus after the new buyback Hitachi Construction Machinery (TSE:6305) has moved into the spotlight after announcing a share repurchase program of up to 6,420,000 shares, worth ¥34,000 million, running through November 30, 2026. The company describes the initiative as a way to support supply and demand for its stock, while targeting stronger shareholder returns, higher ROE, and better capital efficiency following the board approval on August...

Why Japan Prime Realty Investment’s latest earnings matter for unitholders Japan Prime Realty Investment (TSE:8955) recently reported half year results to June 30, 2026, with sales of ¥18,963.5 million, revenue of ¥20,760.3 million and net income of ¥9,607.34 million. Basic earnings per unit from continuing operations came in at ¥2,373. With the figures now public, investors can compare the recent performance of the real estate investment trust with its current unit price and historical...

Trend Micro (TSE:4704) updated investors on 13 August 2026 with half year results and a revised full year outlook. The company kept its sales guidance unchanged but lowered its projected operating income due to higher cloud and AI related costs. See our latest analysis for Trend Micro. Trend Micro's share price has been under pressure despite the recent earnings update and the launch of TrendLife Kaleida, with a 30 day share price return down 10.83% and a 1 year total shareholder return down...

In August 2026, Ebara Corporation reported half-year 2026 results showing sales of ¥490,760 million and net income of ¥33,574 million, both higher than a year earlier, alongside increased basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations. At the same time, Ebara raised its full-year 2026 revenue guidance to ¥1.05 trillion while keeping operating profit and profit attributable to owners of parent targets unchanged, underscoring confidence in top-line momentum. We’ll now...

What the latest earnings and guidance mean for Kadokawa stock Kadokawa (TSE:9468) reported first quarter results on 13 August 2026 that included a net loss driven by an extraordinary charge from a special early retirement program, and the company also lowered full year earnings guidance. See our latest analysis for Kadokawa. The net loss and lowered guidance appear to have tempered enthusiasm, yet Kadokawa’s share price return of 16.35% year to date and 14.48% over 90 days suggests momentum...

Nippon Express Holdings has launched NX-VISTA, a platform that centralizes and visualizes customers' order, shipping and inventory data to provide end-to-end supply chain visibility across multiple systems and carriers. By aggregating transport and inventory information on a single dashboard, NX-VISTA aims to help users better manage PSI balances and proactively address stockout or excess inventory risks. We’ll now examine how this end-to-end supply chain visibility platform could influence...

In August 2026, Sumitomo Metal Mining Co., Ltd. raised its consolidated earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027, projecting net sales of ¥2.07 trillion, profit of ¥237 billion, profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥216 billion, and basic earnings per share of ¥803.95. The sharp uplift in guidance, driven by revised production and sales plans alongside more supportive non-ferrous metal prices and exchange rates, highlights how quickly the company’s earnings outlook...

WingArc1st Inc. ( TSE:4432 ) is about to trade ex-dividend in the next three days. The ex-dividend date is commonly two...

V Technology Co., Ltd. ( TSE:7717 ), might not be a large cap stock, but it saw significant share price movement during...

Citizen Watch (TSE:7762) raised its earnings and dividend guidance on 14 August 2026 after reporting stronger than expected performance in its Watches, Machine Tools, and Devices & Components segments in the current fiscal year. See our latest analysis for Citizen Watch. Citizen Watch’s raised guidance on 14 August 2026 comes after strong recent momentum, with a 30 day share price return of 19.19% and a year to date share price return of 101.87%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 168.48%...

Rakus (TSE:3923) drew fresh attention after reporting first quarter earnings to June 30, 2026, with sales of ¥14,210 million and net income of ¥14,631 million. Basic earnings per share reached ¥41.32. See our latest analysis for Rakus. Rakus shares last closed at ¥1,134, with a 30 day share price return of 18.03% and a 90 day share price return of 19.12%. However, the 1 year total shareholder return declined 13.15%, which points to improving recent momentum following the strong first quarter...

NSD stock reacts to preliminary July sales update NSD (TSE:9759) drew fresh attention after reporting preliminary unaudited consolidated net sales of ¥10,585 million for July 2026 and ¥40,515 million for the year to date, both above the prior year figures. See our latest analysis for NSD. The preliminary sales update comes after a mixed run for NSD’s stock, with a 90 day share price return of 13.57% and a year to date share price decline of 15.13%. The 5 year total shareholder return of...

JEOL Ltd. recently reported first-quarter 2026 results, with sales falling to ¥24,465 million from ¥40,145 million a year earlier and swinging from a ¥4,669 million net profit to a ¥1,710 million net loss. The quarter also saw a sharp reversal in per-share performance, with basic earnings of ¥91.32 turning into a basic loss of ¥35.12 from continuing operations. We will now examine how this sharp revenue contraction and move to a quarterly loss could influence JEOL’s broader investment...

As global markets navigate a landscape marked by elevated Treasury yields, geopolitical tensions, and mixed economic signals, investors are increasingly seeking opportunities that may be undervalued amid the volatility. In this environment, identifying stocks with strong fundamentals and growth potential can be key to capitalizing on market fluctuations.

Tokio Marine Holdings, Inc. has released its past first-quarter results for the period ended June 30, 2026, reporting net income of ¥264,300 million, up from ¥255,959 million a year earlier, with both basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations improving to ¥138.25 and ¥138.16 respectively. The steady gains in net income and earnings per share suggest that Tokio Marine’s underlying operations and profitability have continued to hold up well year on year. We will now...

Recent share performance for ANA Holdings ANA Holdings (TSE:9202) has drawn investor attention after recent share price moves, including a small decline over the past week as well as gains over the past month and the past three months. See our latest analysis for ANA Holdings. At a share price of ¥3,040.0, ANA Holdings shows short term share price momentum with a 30 day share price return of 3.02% and a 90 day share price return of 5.76%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 3.99% and 3...

Dividend increase puts GMO internet group in focus GMO internet group (TSE:9449) has drawn fresh attention after announcing a second quarter dividend of ¥17.80 per share, compared with ¥16.80 a year earlier. Payment is scheduled from 16 September 2026. See our latest analysis for GMO internet group. The dividend news arrives as GMO internet group trades at ¥4,054 per share, with a 90 day share price return of 17.92% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 5.70%. Momentum has been positive in...