Japanese Insurance Stock News

Izumi Co., Ltd. recently reported past first-quarter results for the period ended May 31, 2026, with sales of ¥125,235 million and net income of ¥4,528 million, both higher than a year earlier. The improvement in basic earnings per share from continuing operations, rising to ¥21.55 from ¥19.75, highlights enhanced profitability on a per-share basis. Next, we will examine how Izumi’s higher sales and earnings per share shape the company’s broader investment narrative for investors. We've...

Global consumer electronics stocks are caught between rising chip costs, political tussles over US factory subsidies, and fresh questions about sourcing from blacklisted Chinese suppliers. For investors, this mix of supply squeeze, pricing power, and policy risk can create both pressure and openings across the sector. This article focuses on how these cross currents touch three large manufacturers exposed to the latest chip headlines, and why some stocks may be positioned to benefit from...

NIPPON PARKING DEVELOPMENT Co.,Ltd. ( TSE:2353 ) stock is about to trade ex-dividend in 3 days. The ex-dividend date is...

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Inaba Seisakusho Co., Ltd. ( TSE:3421 ) is about to trade ex-dividend in the next 3 days. Typically, the ex-dividend...

Japan Pure ChemicalLtd (TSE:4973) opened Q1 2027 with revenue of ¥6,152 million and basic EPS of ¥15.16, set against a trailing twelve month EPS of ¥303.17 and net income of ¥1,755.82 million on revenue of ¥20.8 billion, with earnings up 21.6% over the past year. The company has seen revenue move from ¥12.6 billion to ¥20.8 billion over the last six trailing twelve month snapshots, while EPS shifted from ¥273.60 to ¥303.17 as margins eased from a reported net margin of 11.2% to 8.4%. This was...

Some investors rely on dividends for growing their wealth, and if you're one of those dividend sleuths, you might be...

Readers hoping to buy Tanseisha Co., Ltd. ( TSE:9743 ) for its dividend will need to make their move shortly, as the...

Last week, you might have seen that Disco Corporation ( TSE:6146 ) released its quarterly result to the market. The...

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Subaru Enterprise Co., Ltd. ( TSE:9632 ) stock is about to trade ex-dividend in four days. The ex-dividend date...

Sekisui House, Ltd. ( TSE:1928 ) is about to trade ex-dividend in the next four days. The ex-dividend date is usually...

IwaiCosmo Holdings (TSE:8707) opened its Q1 2027 earnings season with revenue of ¥9.4 billion and net income of ¥3.4 billion, translating into basic EPS of ¥144.67. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥7.1 billion and EPS of ¥98.32 in Q1 2026 to ¥9.4 billion and EPS of ¥144.67 in Q1 2027, backed by trailing twelve month EPS of ¥496.25 on revenue of ¥34.6 billion and a 56.6% earnings growth rate over the last year. This sets up a results snapshot in which stronger profitability is...

Nippon SeisenLtd (TSE:5659) has opened FY 2027 with Q1 revenue of ¥12.1 billion and basic EPS of ¥20.67, setting the tone for how investors will read the latest set of numbers. Over recent quarters the company has seen revenue move from ¥11.3 billion in Q1 2026 to ¥12.1 billion in Q1 2027, while basic EPS shifted from ¥10.27 to ¥20.67 over the same period. This was alongside a trailing net profit margin of 5.2% versus 5.9% a year earlier. For shareholders, the combination of higher recent EPS...

Nihon Dengi (TSE:1723) opened Q1 2027 with revenue of ¥8.7b and basic EPS of ¥20.37. These results help frame how investors may interpret the latest numbers against a period of solid profit growth. Over the past year, the company has seen revenue move from ¥44.9b to ¥46.6b and basic EPS rise from ¥106.41 to ¥138.22, alongside net income increasing from ¥6.8b to ¥8.8b. Taken together, this provides context for assessing whether current margins look sustainable. With net profit margin at 18.9%...

Canon Marketing Japan (TSE:8060) has just posted its Q2 2026 numbers, with revenue of ¥168,124 million and basic EPS of ¥47.31, set against trailing twelve month revenue of ¥685,740 million and EPS of ¥211.68 that capture the broader profit picture over the past year. Over recent quarters, the company has seen revenue move from ¥166,533 million and EPS of ¥46.16 in Q2 2025 to ¥187,977 million and EPS of ¥65.54 in Q4 2025, then to ¥171,666 million and EPS of ¥60.09 in Q1 2026, giving investors...

Seiko Electric (TSE:6653) has posted its Q2 2026 results with revenue of ¥7.5b and basic EPS of ¥29.63, while trailing 12 month figures show revenue of ¥34.1b and EPS of ¥186.15 supported by 51% earnings growth over the past year. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥5.9b in Q2 2025 to ¥7.5b in Q2 2026, with basic EPS over that same period shifting from ¥17.02 to ¥29.63. This has resulted in a set of results where higher earnings and an improved 7.4% net profit margin form the...

Bull-Dog Sauce (TSE:2804) opened Q1 2027 with total revenue of ¥3.7b and net income of ¥601m, translating into basic EPS of ¥47.66, while investors are weighing these figures against a backdrop of softer trailing net margins and a one off gain that lifted prior year earnings. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥3.7b in Q1 2026 to ¥3.7b in Q1 2027, with basic EPS shifting from ¥135.30 to ¥47.66 over the same period. This puts the spotlight firmly on how sustainable current...

Shin-Etsu Chemical (TSE:4063) has opened Q1 2027 with revenue of ¥662.4 billion and basic EPS of ¥70.39, setting the tone for how investors assess both growth and profitability this year. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥628.5 billion in Q1 2026 to ¥662.4 billion in Q1 2027, while basic EPS shifted from ¥66.47 to ¥70.39 over the same period. This gives investors a clear view of how the top line and per share earnings are tracking into the new fiscal year. With trailing net...

Higashi Holdings (TSE:9029) opened Q1 2027 with revenue of ¥15.2 billion and net income of ¥628 million, translating into basic EPS of ¥48.03, alongside trailing twelve month EPS of ¥208.35 on revenue of ¥60.2 billion and net income of ¥2.7 billion that was reported as 35.6% earnings growth over the past year. Over recent quarters the company has seen revenue move from ¥13.0 billion in Q1 2026 to ¥15.2 billion in Q1 2027, while quarterly EPS shifted from ¥38.85 to ¥48.03 as trailing net...

Chugai Ro (TSE:1964) opened Q1 2027 with revenue of ¥6,119 million and a small net loss of ¥74 million, equating to basic EPS of ¥10.41. This sets a more subdued tone after a strong run of trailing results. Over recent quarters the company has seen revenue move from ¥13,548 million in Q4 2026 and ¥9,015 million in Q3 2026, while trailing 12 month EPS stands at ¥539.66 on net income of ¥3,890 million. This gives investors a mix of solid recent earnings power and a softer latest quarter to...

Sony Group stock has delivered a solid 62.2% return over the past five years. However, current valuation work now points to shares trading below an estimate of intrinsic value based on a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) model and market multiples. Over five years, Sony Group has returned 62.2%, which suggests long term holders have been rewarded even though shorter term performance has been weaker. Expectations for ongoing cash generation from entertainment, electronics and gaming may support the...