Japanese Insurance Stock News

ORIX stock has delivered a very strong 309.8% return over the past five years, yet the current valuation checks suggest the market price may still sit well below an intrinsic value estimate based on the Excess Returns model and supported by earnings multiples. Over five years, ORIX has returned 309.8%, which puts the recent share price level in sharp focus for anyone wondering how much of the story is already reflected in the valuation. The key support for the current valuation is that ORIX...

With inflation, energy prices and interest rate expectations all in focus, many investors are looking for income streams that feel steadier than the latest headline. That is where Dividend Powerhouses with yields above 5% and covered, growing payouts can help provide a clearer framework for building a portfolio around regular cash returns. This article explains how this screener filters for companies that combine higher yields with dividend stability. It then highlights 3 of the stocks from...

With inflation, energy prices and tariff headlines all competing for attention, it is easy to lose sight of a simple idea: solid balance sheets and quality fundamentals can help you stay focused on the underlying businesses rather than the noise. This Solid Balance Sheet and Fundamentals screener highlights companies with higher return on equity, a track record of past performance and cleaner finances at a time when global growth signals are mixed and policy paths differ across regions. In...

Why OBIC Business Consultants' Latest Earnings Matter OBIC Business Consultants (TSE:4733) reported first quarter results to June 30, 2026, with sales of ¥13,831.75 million, net income of ¥4,877.85 million, and basic EPS of ¥64.89 from continuing operations. See our latest analysis for OBIC Business Consultants. The latest earnings release appears to have shifted sentiment around OBIC Business Consultants. The share price is at ¥7,638, with a 1 month share price return of 31.87%. However, the...

Shareholders of Insource Co., Ltd. ( TSE:6200 ) will be pleased this week, given that the stock price is up 16% to...

Soft earnings didn't appear to concern Tama Home Co., Ltd.'s ( TSE:1419 ) shareholders over the last week. We did some...

Investors are often guided by the idea of discovering 'the next big thing', even if that means buying 'story stocks...

Kurogane Kosakusho Ltd.'s ( TSE:7997 ) healthy profit numbers didn't contain any surprises for investors. However the...

While Hoden Seimitsu Kako Kenkyusho Co., Ltd. ( TSE:6469 ) might not have the largest market cap around , it saw a...

Investors were disappointed with Kawasaki Geological Engineering Co., Ltd.'s ( TSE:4673 ) earnings, despite the strong...

Despite posting some strong earnings, the market for Sakata Seed Corporation's ( TSE:1377 ) stock hasn't moved much...

Nitto Boseki Co., Ltd. ( TSE:3110 ), might not be a large cap stock, but it saw significant share price movement during...

OBIC Co.,Ltd. ( TSE:4684 ) investors will be delighted, with the company turning in some strong numbers with its latest...

Why OSG (TSE:6136) Is Back on Investors’ Radar OSG (TSE:6136) has drawn fresh attention after reporting stronger half year earnings, lifting its dividend outlook and revising full year guidance, with management pointing to firm demand and a supportive currency backdrop. See our latest analysis for OSG. The earnings beat, higher dividend guidance and upgraded full year forecast appear to be feeding into strong momentum in OSG’s stock, with a 30 day share price return of 7.43%, a 90 day share...

Seven & i Holdings (TSE:3382) is back in focus after appointing Mauricio Leyva as CEO of 7-Eleven Inc., a key move intended to advance its transformation, enhance the customer experience, and support operational priorities. See our latest analysis for Seven & i Holdings. Recent momentum has picked up for Seven & i Holdings, with a 1 month share price return of 12.36% and a 3 month share price return of 12.18%, while the 1 year total shareholder return stands at 10.04%. This suggests investors...

ORIX JREIT (TSE:8954) has outlined a JPY 12,000 million package of new floating rate loans, paired with JPY 12,000 million of loan prepayments. This reshapes its debt maturity profile without changing overall leverage. See our latest analysis for ORIX JREIT. At a share price of ¥101,700, ORIX JREIT has seen short term momentum pick up, with a 1 month share price return of 5.61% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 10.29%, while the year to date share price return is down 4.78%. If you are...

TOCALO Co., Ltd. recently held a Board Meeting on July 17, 2026 to consider the disposition of treasury stock as restricted stock awards. This move highlights how TOCALO may use its existing share pool to align management incentives more closely with long‑term corporate goals. We will now examine how the planned disposition of treasury stock as restricted stock awards could influence TOCALO’s broader investment narrative. Rare earth metals are the new gold rush. Find out which 29 stocks are...

Board Meeting Puts Recruit Holdings Stock Options in Focus Recruit Holdings (TSE:6098) has called a board meeting for July 10, 2026, to consider issuing stock options, putting potential equity-based incentives and future shareholder dilution on the agenda. For investors watching Recruit Holdings, the discussion around new stock options raises questions about how management plans to align employee incentives with long term company performance and what this could mean for existing...

ROHM Co., Ltd. recently launched the BD83070GWL-EVK-002 evaluation board, showcasing its BD83070GWL buck-boost DC-DC converter IC with up to 97% efficiency, ultra-low 2.8 microampere quiescent current, and an ultra-compact 12.87 mm² footprint for small battery-powered devices. By pairing this board with publicly available layout data and a minimal five-component design, ROHM aims to make it easier for wearable, mobile, and IoT device makers to move quickly from evaluation to mass-production...

In July 2026, Ryohin Keikaku Co., Ltd. raised its full-year fiscal 2026 guidance, projecting operating revenue of ¥907,000 million, operating profit of ¥98,000 million, and net income of ¥67,000 million, following stronger-than-expected third-quarter results. The company highlighted particularly strong overseas business and improved profitability as key drivers behind the upgraded outlook for all major earnings metrics. Next, we will examine how this earnings guidance upgrade, underpinned by...

Mirai IndustryLtd (TSE:7931) opened Q1 2027 with revenue of ¥12.8b and net income of ¥1.4b, translating into basic EPS of ¥85.30, setting a clear marker for how the year is starting. Over recent quarters the company has seen revenue move from ¥11.3b in Q2 2026 to ¥10.3b in Q4 2026 and then to ¥12.8b in Q1 2027, while basic EPS shifted from ¥72.00 to ¥54.70 and then to ¥85.30. This gives investors a concrete view of how the top and bottom line are tracking into the new fiscal year. With a...

KOA (TSE:6999) opened Q1 2027 with Total Revenue of ¥20.9 billion and Net Income (excluding extra items) of ¥1.6 billion, translating into Basic EPS of ¥43.86. The company reported quarterly revenue increasing from ¥16.8 billion in Q1 2026 to ¥20.9 billion in Q1 2027, while Basic EPS moved from ¥11.29 to ¥43.86 over the same period, alongside a trailing twelve month EPS of ¥138.97 and Net Income of ¥5.2 billion that reflect a very large year over year change in earnings and a higher net...

Nagase Brothers (TSE:9733) opened its new fiscal year with Q1 2027 revenue of ¥14.2 billion and a reported loss of ¥305 million, equivalent to EPS of ¥11.85, contrasting with a trailing twelve month EPS of ¥135.15 on revenue of ¥64.7 billion. Over the past five reported quarters, revenue has moved from ¥13.7 billion in Q1 2026 to a peak of ¥17.3 billion in Q3 2026 before this quarter's level. Quarterly EPS has ranged from ¥5.32 in Q1 2026 up to ¥66.25 in Q3 2026. Against that backdrop, the...

Kubota Corporation and AirJoule Technologies previously announced initial deployments of AirJoule’s water-from-air systems in Texas and California, alongside an exclusive sales partnership focused on multi-unit residential developments in water-constrained U.S. regions. The collaboration highlights how decentralized water-from-air infrastructure could help unlock residential construction where traditional water access and regulatory requirements have constrained development. We’ll now...