Japanese Insurance Stock News

Mani (TSE:7730) has attracted fresh attention after releasing half year results, reporting sales of ¥16,106 million, net income of ¥3,898 million, and basic EPS of ¥39.58 from continuing operations. Alongside these figures, the company announced a second quarter cash dividend of ¥17.00 per share, compared with ¥16.00 per share a year earlier, with payments scheduled to start on May 14, 2026. See our latest analysis for Mani. The strong half year update and higher interim dividend come after a...

In April 2026, Disco Corporation released preliminary non-consolidated results showing year-on-year growth in net sales and shipments for the fourth quarter, second half, and full fiscal year to March 2026, with full-year net sales reaching ¥353.8 billion and shipments at ¥358.8 billion. The combination of faster shipment growth in the latest quarter and solid full-year sales expansion suggests sustained customer demand across Disco’s business lines. We will now examine how Disco’s steady...

Alsok Co., Ltd. announced that its Board of Directors resolved on April 7, 2026 to change the Representative Director, with current Representative Director, Group COO, and President Ikuji Kayaki retiring and becoming a Special Adviser, effective June 24, 2026. This leadership reshuffle concentrates attention on how a new representative director could influence Alsok’s future corporate direction and governance priorities. Next, we examine how this upcoming change in the Representative...

KYB (TSE:7242) has proposed a share split and an amendment to its Articles of Incorporation, with both items subject to shareholder approval at the General Meeting on June 24, 2026. See our latest analysis for KYB. The share split proposal follows a strong period in total shareholder return, with a 1 year gain of 71.96% and a 5 year total shareholder return of 305.11%. The 30 day share price return of 8.74% suggests recent momentum is picking up again. If you are interested in other companies...

Fast Retailing (TSE:9983) is back in focus after half year results showed sales of ¥2,055,227 million and net income of ¥279,290 million, together with raised full year guidance and a higher dividend. See our latest analysis for Fast Retailing. Fast Retailing's share price, now at ¥74,050, has seen a 16.74% 1 month share price return and 29.50% year to date share price return. The 1 year total shareholder return of 58.94% points to building momentum supported by improved guidance and a higher...

NSK stock overview after recent performance shift With no single headline event driving attention, NSK (TSE:6471) is drawing interest after recent share price moves and reported figures for revenue, net income and multi year total returns. See our latest analysis for NSK. Recent trading has been steadily positive, with a 20.67% year to date share price return and a 109.77% 1 year total shareholder return suggesting momentum has been building over both shorter and longer horizons. If NSK's...

In April 2026, NEXTBIOMEDICAL announced it had signed an exclusive distribution agreement in Japan with Asahi Intecc for Nexsphere-F, a fast-resorbable microsphere used in embolization procedures. This deal plugs NEXTBIOMEDICAL’s novel device into Asahi Intecc’s extensive Japanese physician network and global vascular-intervention footprint, potentially deepening Asahi Intecc’s presence in minimally invasive therapies. We’ll now consider how partnering on Nexsphere-F, backed by Asahi...

Nintendo (TSE:7974) is back in focus after unveiling a limited-time Nintendo Switch 2 bundle tied to upgraded Super Mario Galaxy titles and a new movie release, aiming to deepen engagement across its hardware and software ecosystem. See our latest analysis for Nintendo. The latest product news comes against a mixed share price backdrop, with a 3.5% 1 day share price return and 3.8% 7 day share price return sitting alongside a 19.1% year to date decline and a 65.6% 3 year total shareholder...

LY Corporation (TSE:4689) is drawing attention after announcing that Chairperson and Representative Director Kentaro Kawabe will retire following the June 19, 2026 shareholder meeting, alongside board discussions on broader director changes. See our latest analysis for LY. Short term momentum has picked up, with a 7 day share price return of 6.02% and a 30 day share price return of 7.54%. However, the 1 year total shareholder return decline of 21.27% shows that longer term performance has...

Sansan (TSE:4443) came into focus after reporting nine month sales of ¥39,265 million and net income of ¥4,109 million, along with higher full year guidance for net sales and adjusted operating profit. See our latest analysis for Sansan. The raised guidance appears to have shifted sentiment in the short term, with a 1 month share price return of 20.14% and a 7 day gain of 7.83%. However, the 1 year total shareholder return of a 30.71% decline and 5 year total shareholder return of a 45.36%...

This article examines whether ITOCHU’s current share price aligns with its underlying value, walking through the numbers so you can assess how the stock stacks up on valuation. ITOCHU’s share price recently closed at ¥1,970, with returns of 49.0% over 1 year, 138.3% over 3 years, and 228.1% over 5 years, alongside shorter-term moves of a 2.8% decline over 7 days, a 2.7% decline over 30 days, and a 1.5% decline year to date. Recent coverage has focused on ITOCHU’s role as a major Japanese...

Interest in Nittetsu Mining (TSE:1515) has increased following its new joint venture with Camino Minerals, which gives Nittetsu a 35% stake in the Costa de Cobre copper exploration project in Peru. See our latest analysis for Nittetsu Mining. Despite the joint venture news, the share price has been choppy, with a 1-day share price return of a 3.44% decline and a 90-day share price return of an 11.05% decline, set against a 1-year total shareholder return of 121.06% and 5-year total...

Event context and recent share performance Nidec (TSE:6594) shares recently closed at ¥2,268, with the stock showing a 1-day decline of 1.65% and a 7-day decline of 1.31%. Over the past month Nidec has returned 4.81%, while the past 3 months show a 5.34% gain and the 1-year total return stands at 6.53%. See our latest analysis for Nidec. Recent trading has been mixed for Nidec, with a modest 30 day share price return alongside a 1 year total shareholder return of 6.53% but a significantly...

What recent returns say about Marubeni’s current mood Marubeni (TSE:8002) has drawn fresh attention after a strong run, with the share price up about 6% over the past month and roughly 13% in the past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Marubeni. Those shorter term share price gains sit alongside a year to date share price return of 31.59% and a very large 1 year total shareholder return of 162.72%, which points to strong momentum rather than a recent spike. If Marubeni’s run has you...

If you are wondering whether Zeon is fairly priced or offers a margin of safety, its recent share performance and valuation checks provide a useful starting point. At a last close of ¥1,819.5, Zeon has posted returns of 0.2% over 7 days, 0.2% over 30 days, 0.2% year to date, 39.2% over 1 year, 41.2% over 3 years, and 29.2% over 5 years, which may catch the eye of investors watching for shifts in sentiment. Recent coverage around Zeon has focused on its role within the chemicals sector and...

Last week, you might have seen that TKP Corporation ( TSE:3479 ) released its annual result to the market. The early...

Azplanning Co.,Ltd.'s ( TSE:3490 ) recent weak earnings report didn't cause a big stock movement. Our analysis suggests...

Despite Adtec Plasma Technology Co., Ltd.'s ( TSE:6668 ) recent earnings report having lackluster headline numbers, the...

Giken Ltd. ( TSE:6289 ) shareholders are probably feeling a little disappointed, since its shares fell 6.8% to JP¥1,861...

Nissan Motor (TSE:7201) is back in focus after recent share price swings, with the stock showing a gain over the past month but a decline over the past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Nissan Motor. Looking beyond the recent swings, Nissan’s 30 day share price return of 4.64% contrasts with a 90 day share price decline of 14.56%. At the same time, the 1 year total shareholder return of 13.71% points to improving momentum after earlier weakness. If Nissan’s recent moves have you...

Union Tool Co. recently held a board meeting on April 6, 2026 to consider disposing of treasury stock alongside a secondary offering, while also filing to issue 1,800,000 new common shares through a follow-on equity offering. This combination of new share issuance and potential treasury stock disposal is important because it could reshape Union Tool’s capital structure and the balance between existing and new shareholders. We will now examine how the planned follow-on equity issuance shapes...

The subdued market reaction suggests that Riso Kyoiku Group Corporation's ( TSE:4714 ) recent earnings didn't contain...

Investors were disappointed with CREEK & RIVER Co., Ltd.'s ( TSE:4763 ) earnings, despite the strong profit numbers...

The subdued stock price reaction suggests that Yoshinoya Holdings Co., Ltd.'s ( TSE:9861 ) strong earnings didn't offer...