Japanese Insurance Stock News

KDDI Corporation announced in early November 2025 a JPY 40.00 per share dividend for the second quarter of its 2026 fiscal year, payable on December 8, following strong first-half financial results and upgrades to its AI and data center investments. A key takeaway from this announcement is KDDI's confident outlook on continued profit growth, highlighted by increased shareholder returns and ambitious infrastructure initiatives. Let's explore how KDDI's dividend increase and commitment to AI...

Bridgestone recently announced the upcoming launch of its premium BATTLAX Racing Street RS12 motorcycle tire in North America and Europe from January 2026, featuring advanced race-derived technology aimed at delivering top-tier dry grip and circuit performance to road riders. This innovation highlights Bridgestone’s commitment to blending motorsport technology with consumer products, reinforcing its focus on premiumization and supporting its broader strategy for leadership in high-value tire...

Ricoh and Neat recently announced a global partnership to integrate Neat's AI-driven audiovisual technologies with Ricoh's AV Managed Services, aiming to enhance meeting room solutions for workplaces worldwide. This marks Ricoh's highest-tier collaboration in the AV space to date, broadening its portfolio in the rapidly evolving workplace experience market. We'll explore how Ricoh's focus on expanding its advanced AV offerings with Neat could shape its investment story moving forward. Rare...

Kokuyo (TSE:7984) has announced the acquisition of more than 2.7 million shares via a recent buyback on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, following the completion of a stock split and continuing previous buyback activity. See our latest analysis for Kokuyo. Kokuyo’s share price momentum remains strong after the recent buyback, with a year-to-date share price return of 32.04% and a 1-year total shareholder return of 32.59%. That momentum caps off a significant three-year total return of 110% and an...

ORIX (TSE:8591) shares are drawing attention as investors look at the company’s recent performance and fundamentals. With shares up 13% over the past year and steady growth in both revenue and net income, some are revisiting its long-term potential. See our latest analysis for ORIX. ORIX’s recent momentum is catching the market’s eye, with a 13% year-to-date share price return and a three-year total shareholder return of 97%. This reflects both solid execution and investor confidence...

Food & Life Companies recently held its 2025 earnings call on November 7, 2025, providing investors with updates on its financial and operational performance. This regular event serves as a key opportunity for stakeholders to assess the company's progress and reassess expectations going forward. With the earnings call drawing attention, we'll explore how updated financial insights may influence Food & Life Companies’ investment narrative. We've found 16 US stocks that are forecast to pay a...

Oriental Land announced its second quarter 2026 results and maintained an interim dividend of ¥7 per share, consistent with the previous year, with payment scheduled for December 10, 2025. Alongside the earnings disclosure, the company provided new full-year guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, projecting net sales of ¥693.35 billion and earnings per share of ¥69.16. We'll assess how Oriental Land's latest earnings guidance shapes expectations for future revenue and profit...

Mitsubishi Chemical Group recently announced a second-quarter dividend of ¥16.00 per share for the period ended September 30, 2025, steady with its payout a year ago and scheduled for payment starting December 2, 2025. The company also lowered its full-year earnings guidance, highlighting expected pressures from reduced prices and volumes in key business segments and the impact of special items related to structural reforms. We'll explore how the downward revision in full-year earnings...

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

The recent earnings posted by Nifco Inc. ( TSE:7988 ) were solid, but the stock didn't move as much as we expected. We...

EDION (TSE:2730) has released its mid-year earnings for September 2025, showing net sales grew 1% compared to last year. However, profits declined across the board. The results highlight ongoing cost pressures affecting overall profitability. See our latest analysis for EDION. Shares of EDION have seen momentum fluctuate over the past year, with investors weighing the solid year-to-date share price return of 10.3% against near-term volatility. The company’s one-year total shareholder return...

Toyota Motor Corporation ( TSE:7203 ) came out with its interim results last week, and we wanted to see how the...

Fujicco Co., Ltd.'s ( TSE:2908 ) recent earnings report didn't offer any surprises, with the shares unchanged over the...

Mitsubishi Corporation ( TSE:8058 ) shareholders are probably feeling a little disappointed, since its shares fell 2.0...

It's been a good week for Mitsui & Co., Ltd. ( TSE:8031 ) shareholders, because the company has just released its...

It's been a sad week for Sanrio Company, Ltd. ( TSE:8136 ), who've watched their investment drop 11% to JP¥6,346 in the...

A week ago, Marubeni Corporation ( TSE:8002 ) came out with a strong set of half-yearly numbers that could potentially...

Shareholders might have noticed that Azbil Corporation ( TSE:6845 ) filed its interim result this time last week. The...

Last week's profit announcement from Sumitomo Corporation ( TSE:8053 ) was underwhelming for investors, despite...

Last week, you might have seen that Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. ( TSE:9107 ) released its half-yearly result to the...

It's been a good week for Obayashi Corporation ( TSE:1802 ) shareholders, because the company has just released its...

Unicharm Corporation recently reported its financial results for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, with net sales decreasing by 3.9% year-on-year and a decline in core operating income. Despite lower sales, the company achieved a slight increase in profit attributable to owners, signaling resilience amid challenging market conditions. We’ll explore how Unicharm’s ability to maintain profitability amid falling sales influences the company’s overall investment narrative. These 13...

On October 29, 2025, Nissan Chemical Corporation held a board meeting to consider and decide on the cancellation of its own shares under Article 178 of the Companies Act. This move reflects the company's intention to adjust its capital structure, which can often reshape expectations regarding shareholder value and future policy direction. We'll assess how Nissan Chemical's proposed share cancellation sharpens the focus on capital management in the company's investment narrative. Explore 28...

Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. ( TSE:7272 ) last week reported its latest third-quarter results, which makes it a good time for...