Japanese Insurance Stock News

Subaru Corporation recently announced a correction to its previously disclosed first-quarter financial results for the fiscal year ending 2026, reducing the profit attributable to owners, and provided an update on its ongoing share repurchase program, having bought back over 4.14 million shares out of a planned maximum of 20.84 million by December 23, 2025. This combination of financial reporting adjustments and capital allocation actions underscores how transparency and shareholder-focused...

Sumitomo Chemical Company, Limited ( TSE:4005 ) shareholders are probably feeling a little disappointed, since its...

It's been a sad week for Hirose Electric Co.,Ltd. ( TSE:6806 ), who've watched their investment drop 13% to JP¥17,550...

On October 30, 2025, Financial Partners Group Co., Ltd. announced a year-end dividend cut to ¥65.20 per share for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025, down from ¥81.55 a year earlier, and provided further reduced dividend guidance for the next fiscal year along with new consolidated earnings forecasts. This sequence of announcements highlights both a sustained shift in the company’s dividend policy and management’s expectations for performance in the upcoming year. We’ll explore how...

ASKA Pharmaceutical Holdings (TSE:4886) posted a net profit margin of 7.1% for the latest period, down from 9.4% a year earlier, while also recording a one-off gain of ¥1.2 billion ahead of September 2025. Over the last five years, earnings grew at an average rate of 18% annually. However, the most recent year saw a decline, and both earnings and revenue are now forecast to rise at a more modest 2.9% per year, lagging the broader Japanese market’s growth expectations. With a current...

JVCKENWOOD (TSE:6632) just lifted its full-year financial outlook and announced a higher interim dividend for shareholders. The company now anticipates improved revenue and profits for the fiscal year ending March 2026, along with a boost to payouts. See our latest analysis for JVCKENWOOD. Investors have clearly responded to JVCKENWOOD’s brighter earnings guidance and higher dividend, with the share price jumping 21.3% over the last month and notching a 12.8% gain in just the past week. While...

Wondering if Mitsui Kinzoku Company stock is a hidden gem or already fairly priced? You are not alone. In a market full of surprises, getting the value call right can make all the difference. The stock has been on a tear lately, surging 6.0% in the last week, 25.8% over the past month, and posting a staggering 256.9% year-to-date rise. Behind these eye-catching numbers, recent market headlines have highlighted ongoing sector optimism and investor attention on Japanese materials stocks. News...

Central Japan Railway Company announced an increase in its second-quarter-end dividend to ¥16.00 per share for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, up from ¥15.00 a year earlier, and also issued new consolidated and nonconsolidated earnings guidance for the same period. This combination of a dividend boost and forward-looking financial projections highlights management’s confidence in the company’s operational outlook and approach to shareholder returns. We’ll explore how Central Japan...

Bridgestone (TSE:5108) shares have shifted slightly in recent trading. Investors may be taking stock of recent performance, as the stock has risen nearly 28% over the past year and year-to-date gains are at a similar level. See our latest analysis for Bridgestone. Bridgestone's momentum has remained strong after last year's rally, with a 27% year-to-date share price return that builds on a robust 28% total shareholder return over the past twelve months. Solid long-term results suggest that...

Nippon Steel (TSE:5401) remains unprofitable, but over the past five years, the company has narrowed its losses at an annual rate of 20.4%. While revenue is forecast to grow at 3.1% per year, trailing the broader Japanese market’s 4.4% projection, earnings are expected to accelerate at 28.94% per year with profitability anticipated within the next three years. Shares are trading at ¥594.6, significantly below an estimated fair value of ¥1,055.76. This has investors weighing the company’s path...

Konica Minolta (TSE:4902) remains unprofitable, with losses deepening at an average rate of 26.3% per year over the last five years. While management expects revenue to decline by around 1% per year through the next three years and net margins have not shown improvement, current forecasts anticipate earnings growth of 7.14% annually and a potential return to profitability within three years. The shares are currently trading at ¥609.7, which is below the estimated fair value of ¥805.17. The...

Pola Orbis Holdings' (TSE:4927) stock up by 3.1% over the past three months. However, in this article, we decided to...

Wondering whether ORIX is a hidden gem or an overhyped stock? You are not alone, especially if you are looking for value plays in today’s shifting market. The stock has delivered an impressive 17.8% return over the last year, achieving 11.9% year-to-date and nearly doubling over three years. However, it dipped slightly by -2.2% over the past month. Much of the recent price movement is being discussed in the context of ORIX’s continual expansion into global infrastructure...

While Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd. ( TSE:6098 ) shareholders are probably generally happy, the stock hasn't had...

Key Insights Significantly high institutional ownership implies Sanken Electric's stock price is sensitive to their...

Key Insights The considerable ownership by individual investors in Chiyoda indicates that they collectively have a...

The last three months have been tough on Round One Corporation ( TSE:4680 ) shareholders, who have seen the share price...

Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...

Sanrio Company (TSE:8136) has just raised its full-year earnings guidance following a stronger than expected first half, crediting global demand for its characters and solid execution of its international expansion plans. See our latest analysis for Sanrio Company. Sanrio’s upbeat earnings revision has come at a time when its shares are already enjoying remarkable momentum, with a 35.8% year-to-date share price return and an impressive 54.1% total shareholder return over the past year. Recent...

Sata Construction (TSE:1826) reported a net profit margin of 1.8%, up from 0.7% last year, with EPS growth of 152.3% over the past year. This contrasts with a 5-year annual decline of 12.5%. Its share price closed at ¥1,140, well above the estimated fair value of ¥803.24. The stock currently trades at a P/E of 31.1x, commanding a sharp premium over both industry and peer averages. While profitability has improved and earnings quality is described as high, investors remain mindful of risks...

Ever wondered whether ASICS is actually delivering value for its current stock price? You're not alone. We're about to break down what really matters if you're sizing up an investment. ASICS has seen its price soar 43.8% over the last 12 months and an astonishing 809.8% over five years. However, it slipped a bit recently with a 3.2% drop this week and a 4.4% decrease over the past month. Recent news around the global sportswear market and shifting consumer trends have kept ASICS in the...

Yamazaki Baking Co., Ltd. recently revised its full-year 2025 consolidated earnings guidance, now expecting ¥1.30 trillion in net sales and ¥59 billion in operating profit, citing stronger-than-expected results for the first nine months of the year. This upward revision reflects substantial growth in operating profits and signals management's confidence in the company's operational trajectory and future performance. We'll explore how Yamazaki Baking's upgraded profit outlook strengthens its...

Chubu Electric Power Company announced an increase in its second quarter dividend to ¥35.00 per share, up from ¥30.00 last year, alongside updated full-year earnings guidance, with revenue forecasted at ¥3.55 trillion and profit attributable to owners at ¥185 billion for the year ending March 31, 2026. This combination of a dividend hike and clear earnings expectations signals the company's focus on strengthening shareholder returns and transparency. With the dividend increase as a central...

Yutaka Giken (TSE:7229) posted a net profit margin of 2.3% for the most recent period, down from 3.5% last year, as annual earnings growth slipped despite a robust five-year average of 42.4%. Shares are trading at ¥3,045, below an estimated fair value of ¥4,100.05. The company’s price-to-earnings ratio of 11.5x is higher than both the auto components industry and peer group averages. With current profitability under short-term pressure and shares trading at a discount to estimated fair value,...