Japanese Insurance Stock News

DENSO Corporation held a Board meeting on March 31, 2026, to adopt its mid-term management plan CORE 2030, covering fiscal years 2027 to 2031. The CORE 2030 plan marks a pivotal moment as DENSO formally sets out its multi-year priorities, giving investors clearer visibility on its long-term direction. We will now examine how the newly adopted CORE 2030 mid-term management plan may reshape DENSO’s broader investment narrative. The future of work is here. Discover the 33 top robotics and...

A lackluster earnings announcement from Value HR Co.,Ltd. ( TSE:6078 ) last week didn't sink the stock price. Our...

MUGEN ESTATE Co.,Ltd.'s ( TSE:3299 ) healthy profit numbers didn't contain any surprises for investors. We think this...

Kao (TSE:4452) is back in focus after its board opposed a shareholder proposal to appoint an external investigator into the company’s business and assets, putting governance and oversight questions on investors’ radar. See our latest analysis for Kao. The governance dispute has emerged following a recent share price pullback, with a 30 day share price return showing a 7.12% decline and a 1 year total shareholder return showing a 3.48% decline, compared with a 27.01% gain over three years...

Rakuten Mobile expanded its partnership with Netcracker Technology to advance its AI enabled, cloud native BSS platform and managed services. The collaboration supports nationwide 4G and 5G coverage in Japan and aims to improve digital customer experiences and operational efficiency. This development is material for Rakuten Group (TSE:4755), as Rakuten Mobile is a major growth driver within the broader group. For you as an investor looking at Rakuten Group, the focus here is on core telecom...

Kokuyo (TSE:7984) has launched a share repurchase program of up to 20,000,000 shares (4.65% of its float), capped at ¥15,000 million and running through December 31, 2026. See our latest analysis for Kokuyo. Alongside the new buyback and performance stock unit plan, Kokuyo’s recent share price return has been mixed, with a 5.75% 7 day gain set against a 1 month share price return of 6.33% and year to date share price return of 1.77%. Longer term total shareholder returns of 24.13% over 1 year...

As global markets navigate the complexities of geopolitical tensions and fluctuating energy prices, investors are keenly observing how these factors influence economic growth and inflationary pressures. Amidst this backdrop, dividend stocks can offer a measure of stability and income potential, making them an attractive consideration for those looking to weather market volatility.

HOYA (TSE:7741) is back in focus after recent share price moves, with the stock showing a 4.4% decline over the past month and a 14.1% gain in the past 3 months. See our latest analysis for HOYA. While the recent 4.4% 1 month share price return has been weak, HOYA’s 12.0% year to date share price return and 62.9% 1 year total shareholder return indicate momentum that remains broadly positive despite the latest pullback. If you are comparing HOYA with other opportunities in related areas of...

Tokyo Electron (TSE:8035) has completed a previously announced share buyback program. The board is scheduled to consider a resolution on the cancellation of the repurchased treasury stock. The outcome may affect the company’s capital allocation approach and future share count. Tokyo Electron, a major supplier of semiconductor production equipment, sits at the center of chip manufacturing capacity decisions worldwide. As chipmakers adjust spending plans and process technology roadmaps,...

Shimano (TSE:7309) is back in focus after agreeing to a US$11.5 million civil penalty tied to U.S. safety reporting failures on certain bicycle cranksets, adding fresh regulatory and reputational questions for shareholders. See our latest analysis for Shimano. At a share price of ¥16,430.0, Shimano has seen only modest recent share price support, with a 7 day share price return of 1.33% set against a 1 year total shareholder return decline of 20.25%, pointing to pressure on longer term...

The market for KEIWA Incorporated's ( TSE:4251 ) shares didn't move much after it posted weak earnings recently. Our...

YONEX (TSE:7906) has recently drawn attention after its share price fell around 21% over the past month and roughly 12% over the past 3 months, prompting fresh questions about current valuation. See our latest analysis for YONEX. That recent 21% 1 month share price decline sits in contrast to a 23.53% 1 year total shareholder return and an even stronger 5 year total shareholder return of 401.93%. This suggests long term momentum while short term sentiment has cooled. If this shift in...

OSG stock moves and recent performance snapshot OSG (TSE:6136) has been drawing attention after recent share price moves, with the stock down about 15% over the past month and up roughly 8% in the past 3 months. See our latest analysis for OSG. That recent 15% 1 month share price decline comes after a stronger run, with the 3 month share price return in positive territory and the 1 year total shareholder return at 58.47%. Momentum appears to be cooling following what has been a solid year for...

If you are wondering whether Fujitsu's current share price reflects its true worth, it helps to step back and look at both recent returns and what the underlying valuation signals are saying. The stock last closed at ¥3,112, with returns of 5.9% over 1 year, 75.0% over 3 years, and 100.0% over 5 years. The year-to-date move of 27.8% and recent 7-day and 30-day declines of 4.8% and 13.3% highlight that sentiment can shift quickly. Recent headlines around Fujitsu have focused on its position...

Board meeting puts Kyushu Electric Power Company in focus Kyushu Electric Power Company (TSE:9508) has called a board meeting for March 26, 2026, to review a possible move to a holding company structure and potential changes to its Representative Director, drawing fresh attention to the stock. See our latest analysis for Kyushu Electric Power Company. The upcoming board meeting comes after a mixed stretch for the shares, with a 5.76% 7 day share price return but a 9.81% 30 day decline. The 1...

Japan Post Insurance has now completed the share repurchase program announced on November 14, 2025, buying back 10,216,800 shares, or 2.77% of its outstanding stock, for ¥44,999.71 million by March 24, 2026. This completed buyback meaningfully reduces the share count and highlights the company’s recent focus on returning surplus capital to shareholders. We’ll now examine how the completed buyback program, and its impact on share count, may influence Japan Post Insurance’s investment...

If you are wondering whether Kioxia Holdings is priced for perfection or still offers value, the recent share price is giving plenty to think about. The stock closed at ¥19,965 after a very large 1 year return of around 7x, even though the last 7 days and 30 days show 7.0% and 5.9% declines and the year to date gain sits at 75.9%. Recent coverage has circled around Kioxia's position in the semiconductor supply chain and its exposure to memory demand, with investors weighing how those themes...

If you are wondering whether Fuji Electric's current share price really reflects the underlying business, the next sections break down what the numbers are actually saying about value. The stock last closed at ¥10,810, with returns of 2.9% over 7 days, a 22.3% decline over 30 days, a 10.6% decline year to date, and gains of 73.3% over 1 year, 113.7% over 3 years, and 151.7% over 5 years. This gives plenty for valuation minded investors to think about. Recent coverage has focused on Fuji...

Board meeting focus and why it matters for Ito En shareholders Ito En (TSE:2593) has called a board meeting for March 27, 2026 to review the establishment of a new subsidiary via a company split, a structural move that naturally puts the share price under the microscope for investors. See our latest analysis for Ito En. The upcoming company split decision comes after a mixed price pattern, with a 6.44% 7 day share price return contrasting with a 2.62% 30 day decline and a 53.29% 5 year total...

As global markets navigate the complexities of Middle East conflicts and energy price volatility, investor sentiment remains cautious amid mixed performances across major indices. In this environment, identifying undervalued stocks—those trading below their intrinsic value—can offer potential opportunities for investors seeking resilience against geopolitical and economic uncertainties.

M3 (TSE:2413) has completed its previously announced share buyback, repurchasing 11,649,800 shares, or 1.72% of its stock, for ¥19,999.9 million. This move returns capital directly to shareholders. See our latest analysis for M3. The buyback completion comes after a period of weaker momentum, with the 30-day share price return of 8.35% and 90-day share price return of 25.52% contributing to a 1-year total shareholder return of 7.49% and a 5-year total shareholder return of 79.73%. If you are...

Nintendo recently showcased hands-on experiences for Super Mario Bros. Wonder – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park, Pokémon Pokopia, and Pokémon Champions at PAX East 2026 in Boston, highlighting new co‑op modes, crafting features, and online battle options for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch players. This event underlines how Nintendo is using major conventions as a stage to highlight exclusive Nintendo Switch 2 content and deepen engagement across its core Super...

Eisai and its partners recently reported real-world data at the AD/PD 2026 conference showing that most early Alzheimer’s patients in the U.S. remained on intravenous lecanemab beyond 18 months, with persistence still above two-thirds at 24 months, broadly aligning with outcomes seen in the Phase 3 Clarity AD trial and its long-term extension. The new findings, alongside expanding approvals and filings for more convenient maintenance and subcutaneous lecanemab dosing, reinforce the therapy’s...

Formentera Partners and Inpex (TSE:1605) have agreed to a joint venture focused on developing natural gas resources in Australia’s onshore Beetaloo Basin, including a staged acreage earn in and planned LNG export support. See our latest analysis for Inpex. The joint venture headlines arrive as momentum in Inpex’s shares has been strong, with a 1 month share price return of 28.95% and a year to date share price return of 57.25%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 141.57% points to...