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What Wacoal Holdings’ Long Range Guidance Tells Investors Wacoal Holdings (TSE:3591) has released long range earnings guidance, outlining projected revenue, profit and earnings per share targets for the fiscal years ending March 2029 and March 2031. The company is guiding for revenue of ¥201.0b in the year to March 2029 and ¥217.0b in the year to March 2031, alongside targets for Business Profit, operating profit and earnings per share at each horizon. See our latest analysis for Wacoal...

Recently, Joby Aviation and Toyota Motor Corporation formed the Joby Toyota Aero Manufacturing Preparation Company joint venture, giving Toyota a majority stake and exclusive manufacturing rights for Joby’s S4 electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft as they prepare for commercial air taxi production. This move extends Toyota’s role beyond traditional autos and financial backing into hands-on production of electric air taxis, potentially reshaping how investors view its long-term...

ITOCHU (TSE:8001) is in focus after recent profit growth was driven mainly by its non resource businesses, supported by high return on equity, solid cash flows, and management’s efforts toward downstream expansion and progressive dividends. See our latest analysis for ITOCHU. At a share price of ¥1,886.0, ITOCHU’s recent 7 day share price return of 3.97% contrasts with a 90 day share price return that declined 7.64%, while its 1 year total shareholder return of 27.02% and 5 year total...

Sony Group has moved to issue US$1.00 billion of senior unsecured notes in two tranches and registered an additional US$44.61 million in common shares for an ESOP-related offering, alongside confirming a refreshed board structure with Wendy Becker as Chair and a new CFO, Lin Tao, at its June 2026 shareholder meeting. In parallel, Sony’s decision to end physical discs for new PlayStation games from 2028 and close legacy PlayStation Stores underscores a deeper pivot toward digital distribution...

Hitachi (TSE:6501) has completed a share repurchase of 20,346,300 shares, representing 0.45% of its outstanding stock, spending ¥99,999.58 million under the buyback program announced on April 27, 2026. See our latest analysis for Hitachi. Against a backdrop of new investments at Hitachi Energy and continued recognition for Hitachi Vantara, Hitachi's 1 day share price return of 3.85% contrasts with a 30 day share price decline of 8.14%. At the same time, the 5 year total shareholder return of...

Global inflation signals, central bank debates and uneven growth data have pushed many investors to look for companies where insiders are heavily invested and growth expectations are still strong. That is the focus of the Fast Growing Stocks With High Insider Ownership screener. It highlights businesses where analysts see potential and management has significant skin in the game. This article walks through 3 stocks from that screener. It explains why insider commitment and growth forecasts...

As global markets navigate a complex landscape of mixed economic signals and sector rotations, Asia's growth companies have garnered attention for their resilience amid these fluctuations. In this context, stocks with high insider ownership can be particularly appealing as they often indicate strong confidence from those who know the company best, aligning well with current market conditions that favor strategic positioning and long-term commitment.

DENSO CORPORATION and TÜV Rheinland Japan recently completed a joint validation of a battery passport solution for AESC’s energy storage systems, confirming compliance with the EU Battery Regulation using real-world operational data. The project not only met regulatory requirements but also showed that DENSO’s QR code–based battery passport and access-rights management can be integrated into everyday business workflows while supporting circular economy goals. We will now examine how this...

Shareholders appeared unconcerned with MIRARTH HOLDINGS,Inc.'s ( TSE:8897 ) lackluster earnings report last week. We...

Despite posting some strong earnings, the market for Mitsuboshi Co., Ltd.'s ( TSE:5820 ) stock hasn't moved much. Our...

Despite announcing strong earnings, Asteria Corporation's ( TSE:3853 ) stock was sluggish. Our analysis uncovered some...

Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co., Ltd.'s ( TSE:2892 ) recent soft profit numbers didn't appear to worry shareholders, as the...

As you might know, SHIMAMURA Co., Ltd. ( TSE:8227 ) recently reported its quarterly numbers. It looks like a credible...

The market seemed underwhelmed by last week's earnings announcement from Terumo Corporation ( TSE:4543 ) despite the...

Nippon Sheet Glass Company, Limited ( TSE:5202 ) announced strong profits, but the stock was stagnant. Our analysis...

Just because a business does not make any money, does not mean that the stock will go down. For example, biotech and...

Founder led companies sit at an interesting crossroads right now, with inflation trends, interest rate signals and energy costs all forcing management teams to make clear, long term decisions. When a founder still holds the reins, incentives are often closely aligned with shareholders and focused on building a lasting legacy rather than just meeting the next quarter. This Founder Led Companies screener aims to filter for that kind of commitment so you can focus on leaders who are personally...

Shareholder votes keep Nitta’s governance framework unchanged Nitta (TSE:5186) has come under the spotlight after its June 25 annual general meeting, where shareholders rejected several proposals on capital policy, board composition, disclosure practices, and record dates for future meetings. The outcome keeps Nitta’s existing governance and capital management framework in place and gives investors a clearer view of how the current board intends to run the company after recent shareholder...

Sanyo Shokai (TSE:8011) has opened Q1 2027 with revenue of ¥14,594 million and basic EPS of ¥10.52. This comes against a backdrop of trailing twelve month EPS of ¥404.54 and revenue of ¥58,534 million that reflects 21.1% earnings growth and a net profit margin of 7.1% over the past year. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥14,508 million and EPS of ¥3.37 in Q1 2026 to ¥14,594 million and EPS of ¥10.52 in the latest quarter. Over the same period, trailing twelve month EPS shifted...

In May 2026, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation reported an almost 13% year-on-year drop in global vehicle production to 65,646 units, with declines in both Japanese and overseas output, as well as lower domestic sales and exports. This weakening in production and sales points to operational pressures across Mitsubishi Motors’ manufacturing footprint, raising questions about demand trends and factory utilization. Next, we’ll examine how this pullback in global vehicle production fits into...

and ST HDLtd (TSE:2685) opened Q1 2027 with revenue of ¥80.3 billion and basic EPS of ¥84.72, alongside net income of ¥3,908 million. This set a clear earnings season marker for investors tracking its profit engine. The company reported quarterly revenue of ¥77.5 billion and EPS of ¥94.70 in Q1 2026, compared with ¥80.3 billion and EPS of ¥84.72 in Q1 2027. This frames a year-on-year shift in both top-line scale and per-share profitability that feeds directly into the current earnings story...

Advantest (TSE:6857) has been back in focus after announcing a collaboration with OpenLight to develop scalable, high volume silicon photonics testing solutions, a move closely watched by investors in AI and high performance computing. See our latest analysis for Advantest. Despite the latest collaboration news and a recent buyback update, Advantest’s share price has pulled back sharply in the short term, with a 1 day share price return of down 9.95% and a 7 day share price return of down...

Japan’s consumer staples sector is under fresh scrutiny after the Japan Fair Trade Commission opened a price fixing probe into major ice cream makers, just as higher import costs, a weak yen and a 1% policy rate are forcing companies to rethink pricing. At the same time, talk of possible VAT cuts on food could reshape demand and margins. For investors, this combination of regulatory risk and policy support creates both potential openings and traps. This article highlights 3 Japanese consumer...

NEC (TSE:6701) is back in focus after Japan selected the company for a government backed AI consortium that could receive up to $6.1b in funding for foundation model development and related projects. See our latest analysis for NEC. The AI consortium announcement comes after a mixed period for NEC, with the share price up 5.40% in the last day and 11.68% over seven days, yet down 22.78% year to date. Over the longer term, total shareholder returns over three and five years have been very...