Japanese Insurance Stock News

Kirin Holdings Company, Limited recently reported stronger full-year 2025 results, raised its annual dividend to ¥37.00 per share, announced a ¥80,000 million share repurchase of 50,000,000 shares (about 5.47% of outstanding shares), and issued consolidated earnings guidance for 2026. By combining higher profits, a larger dividend and a sizable buyback running through February 2027, Kirin is signaling a clear focus on capital efficiency and returns to shareholders. With these developments...

Ajinomoto’s frozen chicken fried rice, sold at Trader Joe’s, was recently recalled across the U.S. and parts of Canada due to possible glass contamination, although no injuries have been reported. The large-scale recall is expected to add logistics and refund costs and is drawing attention to how Ajinomoto manages food safety, brand trust, and near-term profitability ahead of its May 6, 2026 earnings update. We’ll now examine how this recall-driven cost pressure and food-safety spotlight...

Nichias Corporation recently issued consolidated earnings guidance for the full year ending March 31, 2026, projecting net sales of ¥254,000 million, operating income of ¥36,500 million, and profit attributable to owners of the parent of ¥25,800 million, or ¥403.93 per basic share. This detailed outlook gives investors a clearer view of how management currently frames the company’s revenue and profit potential for the year ahead. With this earnings guidance now public, we’ll explore how...

Leadership change under review at Kraftia (TSE:1959) Kraftia (TSE:1959) has called a board meeting for February 25, 2026, to consider changes to its representative directors. This puts potential shifts in leadership and governance in focus for shareholders. See our latest analysis for Kraftia. The leadership review comes after a period of strong momentum, with Kraftia’s share price return of 22.64% over the past 30 days contributing to a 132.18% total shareholder return over the last year...

Toagosei (TSE:4045) has put shareholder returns in the spotlight after announcing a share repurchase program, higher dividends for 2025 and 2026, and fresh earnings guidance for the 2026 fiscal year. See our latest analysis for Toagosei. Those shareholder friendly updates arrive after a steady build in momentum, with an 11.99% year to date share price return and a 39.17% total shareholder return over one year, suggesting investors are reassessing Toagosei's risk and income profile. If this...

Toyota Motor (TSE:7203) is in focus after a series of electric mobility updates, including the upcoming 2026 bZ Woodland BEV, a home charging partnership, and a new circular vehicle processing facility in Europe. See our latest analysis for Toyota Motor. These electric mobility updates come after a strong run in the shares, with the current ¥3,779.0 price sitting alongside a 30 day share price return of 9.25% and a one year total shareholder return of 40.31%. This suggests momentum has been...

IHI Corporation is reviewing an absorption type merger with its consolidated subsidiary IHI Segment Corporation. The proposal is currently under consideration by the board, signaling a possible internal reorganization of the group structure. The potential merger would combine operations and financial reporting lines that are currently separated within the IHI group. IHI (TSE:7013) is drawing fresh attention as the board weighs this internal merger while the share price stands at ¥4,146.0...

SCREEN Holdings recently reported a year-on-year 7.5% decline in nine-month net sales and a 21.0% drop in profit attributable to owners, even as assets, equity, and its equity ratio improved to 65.4%. An interim review by an independent auditor resulted in no changes, and the company is reinforcing transparency by releasing supplementary materials and hosting a detailed results presentation for institutional investors and analysts. Now we’ll examine how weaker nine-month profits but a...

Recent share performance and business context Fanuc (TSE:6954) has drawn investor attention after a 3.7% move over the past day, adding to gains over the past week, month, and past 3 months, set against the backdrop of its global automation business. See our latest analysis for Fanuc. That jump in the 1-day share price return of 3.7% and a 90-day share price return of 38.96% comes on top of a 1-year total shareholder return of 60.04%. Together, these figures point to building momentum rather...

Tsuruha Holdings (TSE:3391) is back in focus after its latest trading statement, with January 2026 consolidated figures showing all store net sales growth of 3.1% and existing store net sales growth of 2.3% year on year. See our latest analysis for Tsuruha Holdings. The latest sales update comes after a mixed share price patch, with Tsuruha Holdings trading at ¥2,606 and seeing a 4.4% 1 day share price decline and 5.4% 7 day share price decline. This comes after a 42.1% 1 year total...

What recent performance tells you about Mitsubishi Chemical Group Mitsubishi Chemical Group (TSE:4188) has caught investor attention after a period of solid share price gains, with the stock showing double digit returns over the past month and past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Mitsubishi Chemical Group. Looking beyond the recent rally, Mitsubishi Chemical Group’s 1 year total shareholder return of 52.48% and 5 year total shareholder return of 76.62% indicate that recent share price...

In February 2026, Metaplanet Inc. reported past full-year 2025 results showing revenue of JPY 8,905 million and a net loss of JPY 95,046 million, while also issuing new consolidated earnings guidance for the year ending March 31, 2026 with expected revenue of JPY 16,000 million and operating profit of JPY 11,400 million. Alongside this, the company outlined quarterly dividend guidance for its class B preferred shares for 2026, signaling a planned return of cash to that shareholder class...

Why Nikkiso’s latest dividend move matters Nikkiso (TSE:6376) has drawn fresh attention after announcing higher cash returns to shareholders, a progressive dividend policy under its new NIKKISO 2028 plan, and updated 2026 earnings guidance that reshapes expectations around income and growth. See our latest analysis for Nikkiso. The updated dividend policy, new NIKKISO 2028 plan, and fresh 2026 guidance appear to have coincided with a strong 30 day share price return of 33.72% and a 90 day...

Refinancing move and why it matters for investors Nomura Real Estate Master Fund (TSE:3462) has outlined plans to refinance ¥11,600 million of existing debt through a series of unsecured, unguaranteed term loans across multiple Japanese lenders. The package includes green loans and sustainability linked facilities with small interest rate adjustments tied to future environmental performance, which puts both the balance sheet structure and ESG priorities in focus for current and prospective...

If you are trying to figure out whether Nissan Motor's current share price gives you real value or just noise, you are in the right place. The stock last closed at ¥430.9, with a 6.1% decline over the past 7 days, a 12.3% gain over 30 days, a 9.7% gain year to date, a 0.2% return over 1 year, a 15.1% decline over 3 years, and a 24.7% decline over 5 years. Recent attention on Nissan has focused on how its longer term share price record, including the 3 year and 5 year declines, compares with...

Inpex (TSE:1605) has just paired a higher year-end dividend with fresh 2026 guidance, even as full year 2025 sales and net income softened. This gives investors new information to weigh around income and earnings expectations. See our latest analysis for Inpex. Those dividend moves and fresh 2026 guidance come after a strong run, with a 30 day share price return of 12.21% and a 1 year total shareholder return above 100%, suggesting momentum has been building even with the recent 1 day...

Recent performance snapshot Teijin (TSE:3401) has drawn investor attention recently, with the share price showing a 15.6% gain over the past month and a 29.7% rise over the past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Teijin. Short term momentum has cooled a little after recent gains, with the 1 day and 7 day share price returns slightly negative. However, the strong 30 day and year to date share price returns, together with a 1 year total shareholder return of 34.15%, point to interest that...

What Advantest’s recent share move means for investors Advantest (TSE:6857) has drawn fresh attention after a recent share price move, with the stock showing gains over the past week, month, and past three months that now have investors reassessing its current valuation. See our latest analysis for Advantest. The recent 1-day share price return of 7.49% and 30-day share price return of 21.38% sit within a year-to-date share price return of 35.14%. The 1-year total shareholder return is very...

What triggered the latest focus on Lion (TSE:4912)? Lion (TSE:4912) has come into focus after reporting full year 2025 earnings, with sales of ¥422,092 million and net income of ¥27,587 million, along with a board meeting on transferring two chemical subsidiaries. See our latest analysis for Lion. The earnings release and the planned transfer of two chemical subsidiaries come after a solid run in Lion’s share price, with a 30 day share price return of 6.32% and 90 day return of 10.37%, while...

Shionogi stock overview Shionogi (TSE:4507) has attracted fresh attention after a strong run in its share price over the past 3 months, prompting investors to reassess how its current valuation lines up with recent fundamentals. See our latest analysis for Shionogi. At a share price of ¥3,664.0, Shionogi has seen a 17.74% 1 month share price return and a 36.18% 3 month share price return. Its 1 year total shareholder return of 61.52% and 5 year total shareholder return of 119.25% point to...

Dividend announcement puts Union Tool (TSE:6278) in focus Union Tool (TSE:6278) has drawn investor attention after announcing a higher year end dividend of ¥70 per share. This lifts the annual payout to ¥130, including a ¥5 commemorative dividend for its 65th anniversary. See our latest analysis for Union Tool. The dividend announcement arrives after a sharp run up in the share price, with a 1 month share price return of 60.60% and an 84.53% year to date share price return. The 1 year total...

Renesas Electronics (TSE:6723) is back in focus after Toyota selected its R-Car V4H ADAS system-on-chip for the latest RAV4, integrating Renesas technology into the Denso supplied TSS(LSS) safety control unit. See our latest analysis for Renesas Electronics. The Toyota RAV4 win comes after a busy February for Renesas, with new automotive SoC and memory technologies showcased at ISSCC and DesignCon, along with a GaN licensing agreement with Efficient Power Conversion that broadens its power...

Why Eisai stock is back on investor radars Eisai (TSE:4523) has attracted fresh attention after a recent move in its share price, with the stock showing double digit returns over the past month and the past year. See our latest analysis for Eisai. The 14.89% 1 month share price return, alongside a 20.48% 1 year total shareholder return, points to momentum building again after weaker multi year total returns, as investors reassess Eisai's growth prospects and risk profile. If this move has you...

Sumitomo Metal Mining (TSE:5713) was one of the key drivers of a fresh all time high in the Nikkei 225 during a strong rally in Asian stock markets. The company’s share price recently closed at ¥11,650.0 as part of a broader upswing in Japanese equities. The news highlights investor focus on Sumitomo Metal Mining during a period of heightened trading interest in cyclical and resource related names. For investors watching Japanese equities, Sumitomo Metal Mining’s role in lifting the Nikkei...