Japanese Insurance Stock News

Keisei Electric Railway Co., Ltd. recently reported higher first-quarter fiscal 2026 sales of ¥86,639 million and net income of ¥15,410 million, issued consolidated earnings guidance for the year to March 31, 2027, and outlined revised dividend plans, including an increased second-quarter dividend and a lower year-end dividend versus the prior year. This combination of stronger quarterly results, detailed earnings guidance, and a rebalanced dividend schedule offers fresh insight into how...

Sojitz Corporation recently reported first-quarter 2026 results showing revenue of JPY 834,249 million and net income of JPY 30,222 million, alongside higher basic earnings per share of JPY 144.72 and updated guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027. The company also raised its planned interim and year-end dividends to JPY 90.00 per share each and outlined profit attributable to owners of JPY 130,000 million for the year, signaling management’s confidence in cash generation and...

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group (TSE:8309) has drawn fresh investor focus after releasing first quarter earnings, issuing full year profit guidance, and outlining dividend plans that reflect an upcoming four-for-one stock split in August 2026. See our latest analysis for Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group. The latest guidance, dividend details and August 2026 stock split come after a strong run in Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group's shares, with a 90 day share price return of 24.17% and a 1 year total...

Seibu Holdings (TSE:9024) has drawn fresh attention after reporting first quarter results alongside new earnings guidance and an increased interim dividend forecast, giving investors updated clues on revenue, profit and cash return expectations. See our latest analysis for Seibu Holdings. Despite the earnings and guidance update, Seibu Holdings’ share price has fallen 18.13% year to date. However, the 3 year total shareholder return of 142.12% and 5 year total shareholder return of 217.06%...

Kinden Corporation recently announced past guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027, including higher regular dividends of ¥70.00 per share for the second quarter and continued ¥70.00 per-share year-end dividends, alongside new special dividends of ¥50.00 at both dates and detailed consolidated and non-consolidated earnings forecasts. This combination of increased ordinary and special cash returns with clearer profit expectations offers investors a more transparent view of how...

The recent joint move by the U.S. and Japan to support the yen has put currency risk back on every investor’s radar. Sudden swings in exchange rates can reshape the outlook for large Japanese stocks, especially those with meaningful overseas exposure. This article looks at how that intervention backdrop and the focus on yen stability may influence sentiment toward major Japanese exporters with solid balance sheets and scale. You will see three stocks from our Japanese Large Cap Exporters...

As global markets navigate mixed signals from central banks and geopolitical tensions, investors are increasingly seeking stability amid volatility. In this environment, dividend stocks can offer a reliable income stream, making them an attractive option for those looking to balance growth with steady returns.

Kraftia (TSE:1959) has called a board meeting for July 30, 2026, to review the establishment of a new investment fund subsidiary, Kraftia Succession Value Partners Investment Limited Partnership, focused on future capital deployment. See our latest analysis for Kraftia. Recent trading has been mixed for Kraftia, with the share price down 7.4% over the past 30 days and 8.0% over 90 days, while the year to date share price return is 8.8% and the 1 year total shareholder return is 31.8%. This...

Anritsu Corporation recently reported first-quarter 2026 results, with sales rising to ¥32,584 million and net income reaching ¥3,286 million, both above the prior-year period. The sharp increase in basic earnings per share from continuing operations, from ¥4.55 to ¥25.68, highlights a substantial improvement in profitability. We will now examine how this strong jump in earnings per share shapes Anritsu’s broader investment narrative and future positioning. Capitalize on the AI...

In the past quarter ended June 30, 2026, Hitachi, Ltd. reported sales of ¥2,709,586 million, up from ¥2,258,325 million a year earlier, while net income edged down to ¥189,450 million from ¥192,204 million and basic earnings per share from continuing operations rose slightly to ¥42.24 from ¥42.01. This combination of stronger top-line performance and steady per-share earnings, despite lower net income, highlights how Hitachi’s revenue mix and cost profile are influencing profitability. We’ll...

Toyota Tsusho (TSE:8015) has attracted fresh attention after raising full year earnings and dividend guidance following its first quarter results and updated exchange rate assumptions. See our latest analysis for Toyota Tsusho. The guidance revision, dividend outlook and new rare earths joint venture have come alongside a 1-month share price return of 8.14% and a year to date share price gain of 22.11%. The 1-year total shareholder return of 92.33% and 5-year total shareholder return of more...

Why NSK’s latest quarterly earnings matter for investors NSK (TSE:6471) reported first quarter results to 30 June 2026 that included sales of ¥255,638 million and net income of ¥9,701 million, compared with ¥195,760 million and ¥1,083 million a year earlier. See our latest analysis for NSK. The strong first quarter result comes at a time when NSK’s share price return is up 16.13% year to date and the 1 year total shareholder return is 66.73%. However, the 90 day share price return is down...

Tokuyama Corporation recently reported past first-quarter 2026 results, with sales rising to ¥85,654 million and net income reaching ¥5,204 million, alongside higher basic earnings per share from continuing operations. Separately, Tokuyama moved to carve out and transfer its domestic cement and solidification agents sales business to Taiheiyo Cement Corporation, reshaping its portfolio focus. Next, we will examine how Tokuyama’s improved earnings and cement-business transfer reshape the...

Tokyo GasLtd (TSE:9531) stock is in focus after the company released first quarter results and issued earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027, giving investors fresh financial reference points. See our latest analysis for Tokyo GasLtd. The latest guidance and first quarter results have come as Tokyo GasLtd’s share price has eased over the past quarter, with a 90 day share price return of a 5.97% decline, even though the 1 year total shareholder return stands at 18.89% and...

Japan’s rare, coordinated yen-buying action with the U.S. has pushed the currency sharply stronger and put a fresh spotlight on domestically focused Japanese stocks. A firmer yen can reshuffle winners and losers across retail, utilities, telecom, healthcare and consumer services, especially for companies that earn most of their money at home. For investors watching this policy shift with interest, the Japanese Domestically-Focused Companies screener offers a focused way to think about...

One of the biggest stories of last week was how Socionext Inc. ( TSE:6526 ) shares plunged 20% in the week since its...

In late July 2026, TOTO LTD. issued consolidated earnings guidance for the six months to September 30, 2026 and the fiscal year to March 31, 2027, outlining expected net sales, operating profit, profit attributable to owners, and basic earnings per share for both periods. The company also updated its shareholder return plans, forecasting an unchanged year-end dividend of ¥60.00 per share while increasing its second-quarter dividend guidance to ¥60.00 per share from ¥50.00 a year earlier,...

Dentsu Soken (TSE:4812) moved into focus after releasing first half 2026 results, issuing full year earnings guidance, and updating investors on dividend plans following a recent 3 for 1 stock split. See our latest analysis for Dentsu Soken. Dentsu Soken’s recent earnings update and dividend guidance come after a strong run in the stock, with a 30 day share price return of 13.62% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 23.96%. The 3 year total shareholder return of 62.54% points to momentum...

SMS Co., Ltd. ( TSE:2175 ) shareholders are probably feeling a little disappointed, since its shares fell 7.4% to...

Electric Power Development Co., Ltd. recently issued two non-convertible straight corporate bonds, a ¥29.20 billion tranche due July 18, 2036 and a ¥10.00 billion tranche due July 20, 2032. This dual issuance highlights the company’s use of long-dated fixed-income financing, which can influence how investors assess its capital structure and funding plans. We will now examine how this sizeable long-term bond financing shapes Electric Power Development’s investment narrative, particularly...

The analysts might have been a bit too bullish on Nomura Real Estate Holdings, Inc. ( TSE:3231 ), given that the...

In late July 2026, SBI Holdings, Inc. reported first-quarter results showing higher sales of ¥571,013 million and net income of ¥148,065 million, alongside updated dividend guidance for fiscal 2027 that targets an annual payout of at least ¥95 per share after a two-for-one stock split. The company also signaled a stronger focus on shareholder returns by forecasting a year-on-year increase in the adjusted interim dividend to ¥30 per share, even as it resets guidance to reflect the...

METAWATER Co., Ltd. ( TSE:9551 ) shareholders are probably feeling a little disappointed, since its shares fell 3.0% to...

As you might know, Maruwa Co.,Ltd. ( TSE:5344 ) last week released its latest quarterly, and things did not turn out so...