Japanese Insurance Stock News

The subdued stock price reaction suggests that Infomart Corporation's ( TSE:2492 ) strong earnings didn't offer any...

Key Insights Significant control over JAPAN POST BANK by public companies implies that the general public has more...

It's been a good week for Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. ( TSE:9684 ) shareholders, because the company has just...

Last week, you might have seen that Nippon Paper Industries Co., Ltd. ( TSE:3863 ) released its interim result to the...

Investors in Furuya Metal Co., Ltd. ( TSE:7826 ) had a good week, as its shares rose 8.7% to close at JP¥3,100...

Shareholders appeared unconcerned with Sumitomo Heavy Industries, Ltd.'s ( TSE:6302 ) lackluster earnings report last...

SLD Entertainment, Inc.'s ( TSE:3223 ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 18.3x might make it look like a sell right...

Toho Holdings (TSE:8129) recently disclosed the acquisition of 508,000 shares under its ongoing buyback program. This initiative is aimed at enhancing shareholder value and optimizing the company’s capital structure. This announcement has drawn some investor attention. See our latest analysis for Toho Holdings. The buyback update comes as Toho Holdings builds on a year of steady progress, including initiatives to strengthen governance and refine operations. While the 1-month share price...

Kagome (TSE:2811) recently lowered its earnings forecast for the year, citing softer sales in its international business, slower customer demand in tomato processing, discontinued seasonal items, and temporary losses related to manufacturing defects. See our latest analysis for Kagome. After Kagome’s downward earnings revision and ongoing international challenges, the share price has struggled to regain momentum, with a 1.9% one-day gain offering only a brief reprieve from its longer slide...

Shikoku Electric Power Company (TSE:9507) announced a boost to its second quarter dividend, increasing the payout to JPY 25 per share, up from JPY 20 per share last year. The higher dividend is set for distribution beginning November 28, 2025. This move highlights management's confidence in the company's outlook. See our latest analysis for Shikoku Electric Power Company. Alongside the dividend boost, Shikoku Electric Power Company’s share price has steadily gained ground, with a year-to-date...

On November 7, 2025, Honda Motor Co., Ltd. revised its full-year earnings forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2026, projecting sales of ¥20.7 trillion and operating profit of ¥550 billion, after reporting a second-quarter operating profit decline of 25% year-on-year attributed to higher electric vehicle costs, weaker sales in Asia, and U.S. import tariffs. Alongside this profit warning, Honda also lowered its long-term electric vehicle sales target as it faced increasing competition...

Aichi Steel (TSE:5482) just lifted its outlook for full-year profits, crediting stronger-than-expected results from the first half. At the same time, the company rolled out both a regular and a special dividend for shareholders. See our latest analysis for Aichi Steel. This brighter outlook has helped fuel Aichi Steel’s strong momentum. The share price has climbed 117% so far this year and the one-year total shareholder return is nearly 139%. Recent profit upgrades and dividend announcements...

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...

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...

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...