Japanese Insurance Stock News

Earlier this month, Santec Holdings reported a strong quarterly earnings narrative that highlighted robust earnings per share, high return on equity, and healthy margins within its Technology hardware operations. This combination of solid fundamentals and broader sector momentum has drawn heightened analyst and investor attention to how the company is being valued and perceived in the market. We will now examine how Santec Holdings’ strong quarterly earnings profile shapes its investment...

Sumitomo (TSE:8053) has outlined a wide ranging set of executive and board changes, including new appointments, promotions, and retirements. The leadership reshuffle affects multiple senior roles, from executive officers to key departmental heads, and is set to take effect in April 2026. The company has released the changes in detail, signaling an organized transition across its top ranks. For you as an investor, the scale and timing of this leadership shift sit against a backdrop of strong...

Asahi Kasei (TSE:3407) stock has been reacting to a packed set of updates, including stronger nine month earnings, higher full year guidance, a dividend increase, and an active share repurchase framework that together highlight management’s priorities. See our latest analysis for Asahi Kasei. The latest earnings, higher guidance, dividend lift, and active buyback framework appear to have fed into strong recent momentum. A 30 day share price return of 16.49% and a 1 year total shareholder...

North Pacific BankLtd (TSE:8524) has launched a share buyback program, authorizing the repurchase of up to 3,200,000 shares for ¥2,400 million to support shareholder returns and improve capital efficiency. See our latest analysis for North Pacific BankLtd. The buyback news comes after a strong run in the shares, with the latest share price at ¥977.0 and a 90 day share price return of 33.29%, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 105.13% and 5 year total shareholder return of about 4x...

Why Sanki Engineering Stock Is Back on Investors’ Radar Sanki Engineering (TSE:1961) is in focus after announcing upcoming leadership changes and a board meeting agenda that includes a potential 40% stake acquisition in Malaysian firm ES Matrix Sdn. Bhd. See our latest analysis for Sanki Engineering. The leadership reshuffle and proposed ES Matrix deal come as Sanki Engineering’s ¥7,430 share price sits on strong recent momentum, with an 11.73% 7 day and 23.01% 30 day share price return,...

Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings (TSE:9501) is back in focus after reporting a large nine month net loss, issuing full year loss guidance, and detailing a government approved turnaround and restructuring plan. See our latest analysis for Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings. The earnings miss, government approved turnaround plan, expected full year loss and news of a potential share repurchase have all arrived alongside a sharp short term pullback. The 30 day share price return is...

Kimura Chemical Plants (TSE:6378) has released its Q3 2026 numbers, with revenue at ¥6.6b and basic EPS at ¥21.76, alongside net income of ¥427m that keeps the quarter grounded in solid profitability terms. The company has seen revenue range from ¥5.7b in Q2 2025 to ¥7.6b in Q4 2025, while quarterly EPS has moved between ¥6.92 and ¥39.89 over the same period, giving investors a clear view of how the top and bottom line have tracked through recent reporting cycles. With a trailing net profit...

Taiyo Yuden (TSE:6976) has reported fresh numbers for Q3 2026, with revenue of ¥88,515 million and basic EPS of ¥56.67 as net income excluding extra items came in at ¥7,086 million. The company’s quarterly revenue has moved from ¥86,868 million in Q3 2025 to ¥88,714 million in Q4 2025, ¥84,810 million in Q1 2026, ¥92,814 million in Q2 2026, and now ¥88,515 million in Q3 2026. Basic EPS has ranged from a loss of ¥46.81 in Q4 2025 to a profit of ¥56.67 in the latest quarter. With net income...

Kaken Pharmaceutical (TSE:4521) has posted its Q3 2026 numbers with revenue of ¥18,261 million and basic EPS of ¥10.72, while trailing twelve month figures show revenue of ¥75,662 million and a basic EPS loss of ¥100.31. The company has reported quarterly revenue ranging from ¥20,489 million in Q2 2026 to ¥18,867 million in Q1 2026, with EPS moving from ¥19.04 in Q2 2026 to ¥7.12 in Q1 2026 and a sharp loss of ¥133.99 in Q4 2025, which together present a mixed picture for earnings quality...

TOA (TSE:1885) turned in a solid set of Q3 2026 numbers, with revenue of ¥91.9b and basic EPS of ¥85.84. This gives investors a clear look at how the business is currently translating its top line into earnings. Over recent quarters the company has seen revenue move from ¥90.1b in Q3 2025 to ¥91.9b in Q3 2026, while basic EPS has shifted from ¥63.66 to ¥85.84 over the same period, alongside trailing twelve month net income of ¥17.49b and basic EPS of ¥222.96. With trailing net margin now at...

Tokyo Electron (TSE:8035) has reported Q3 2026 results with revenue of ¥552,047 million, Basic EPS of ¥258.59 and net income, excluding extraordinary items, of ¥118,538 million, giving investors a fresh read on its earnings power at a share price of ¥41,030. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥654,540 million and EPS of ¥341.90 in Q3 2025, through ¥655,402 million and EPS of ¥312.09 in Q4 2025, to ¥549,586 million and EPS of ¥257.13 in Q1 2026, and then ¥630,082 million and EPS...

Global (TSE:3271) just posted its Q2 2026 scorecard, with revenue of ¥4,230 million and basic EPS of ¥17.73, setting a clear marker against a trailing twelve month EPS of ¥105.10 and revenue of ¥50,201 million. Over the past year, the company has seen quarterly revenue move between ¥6,064 million and ¥32,283 million, while basic EPS has ranged from a loss of ¥10.85 per share to ¥90.26. This gives investors a wide band of outcomes to think about. With trailing net profit margins easing from...

Astellas Pharma Inc. ( TSE:4503 ) defied analyst predictions to release its quarterly results, which were ahead of...

Mitsubishi Corporation ( TSE:8058 ) investors will be delighted, with the company turning in some strong numbers with...

NTT, Inc. ( TSE:9432 ) defied analyst predictions to release its quarterly results, which were ahead of market...

Investors in LY Corporation ( TSE:4689 ) had a good week, as its shares rose 6.7% to close at JP¥423 following the...

Kikkoman Corporation ( TSE:2801 ) just released its latest third-quarter results and things are looking bullish...

If you are wondering whether Shin-Etsu Chemical is attractively priced or starting to look expensive, you are not alone. The stock invites a closer look at what you are really paying for. Shin-Etsu Chemical last closed at ¥5,104, with returns of 1.4% over the past month, 3.2% year to date, 11.0% over 1 year, 39.1% over 3 years and 55.3% over 5 years. This naturally raises questions about how much of the story is already reflected in the price. Recent news flow around Shin-Etsu Chemical has...

Daiichi Sankyo Company, Limited ( TSE:4568 ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of ¥39.00 per share on the 24th...

As you might know, Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha ( TSE:9101 ) recently reported its third-quarter numbers. Results...

As you might know, Yamada Holdings Co., Ltd. ( TSE:9831 ) recently reported its third-quarter numbers. Revenues of...

Shareholders of Ajinomoto Co., Inc. ( TSE:2802 ) will be pleased this week, given that the stock price is up 16% to...

Fujikura Ltd. ( TSE:5803 ) shareholders would be excited to see that the share price has had a great month, posting a...

Last week, you might have seen that TBS Holdings,Inc. ( TSE:9401 ) released its quarterly result to the market. The...