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Why the latest earnings matter for Fuyo General Lease Fuyo General Lease (TSE:8424) released nine month results to December 31, 2025, with sales of ¥590,436 million compared with ¥481,761 million a year earlier, while net income and earnings per share were significantly lower. See our latest analysis for Fuyo General Lease. The latest nine month earnings sit against a share price of ¥4,552 and a 90 day share price return of 13.66%, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 26.27% and 5...

Why Sony Group (TSE:6758) is back in focus after its latest earnings Sony Group (TSE:6758) is in the spotlight after third quarter results highlighted strength in Imaging & Sensing Solutions, Music, and Game & Network Services, while management raised full year revenue and operating profit guidance. See our latest analysis for Sony Group. The latest results and guidance lift come after a tough few months for the share price, with a 90 day share price return of 17.94% decline and a year to...

BuySell TechnologiesLtd (TSE:7685) has just packed several boardroom decisions into one day, cutting its annual dividend, issuing fresh earnings guidance, approving a stock split, and moving to expand its authorized share count. See our latest analysis for BuySell TechnologiesLtd. Those board decisions land after a strong run in the shares, with a 54.41% 3 month share price return and a 120.88% 1 year total shareholder return suggesting momentum has been building rather than fading. If this...

Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, Incorporated recently issued consolidated earnings guidance for the year ending March 31, 2026, projecting net sales of ¥6,462.00 billion, operating income of ¥277.00 billion, and a net loss attributable to owners of the parent of ¥641.00 billion, equivalent to a net loss per share of ¥400.11. This contrast between expected positive operating income and a very large projected bottom-line loss highlights the scale of non-operating or exceptional...

Hoshino Resorts REIT reported past year-on-year gains in December 2025, with higher occupancy, average daily rates and RevPAR driving a 3.2% rise in net sales, supported by resilient domestic and inbound travel demand. Management highlighted that guest experience upgrades and targeted promotions at core properties helped offset weaker Chinese visitor numbers by attracting a broader mix of inbound travelers. Next, we’ll explore how this stronger occupancy-led performance shapes Hoshino...

Why Skylark Holdings (TSE:3197) is back on investors’ radar Skylark Holdings (TSE:3197) has drawn fresh attention after unveiling a share repurchase plan, updated dividend guidance and new earnings forecasts, giving investors several moving parts to reassess the stock. See our latest analysis for Skylark Holdings. The latest repurchase plan, higher dividend payouts and fresh earnings guidance have arrived alongside a 14.38% 90 day share price return and a 43.48% 1 year total shareholder...

Ono Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. reported past earnings for the nine months ended December 31, 2025, with sales of ¥397,036 million and net income of ¥68,949 million, both higher than the same period a year earlier. The increase in both basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations highlights improved profitability, which can be an important consideration for investors assessing the company’s performance. Next, we will examine how Ono Pharmaceutical’s improved earnings per...

Why Ichigo Stock Is On Investors’ Radar Today Ichigo (TSE:2337) has drawn fresh attention after its recent share performance, with a negative move over the past month contrasting with a double digit gain in the past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Ichigo. With the share price at ¥438.0, the recent 3.1% 1 month share price decline contrasts with a 14.4% 3 month share price return and a 24.2% 1 year total shareholder return. This suggests momentum has cooled in the near term after...

Why Sumitomo Forestry is on investors’ radar today Sumitomo Forestry (TSE:1911) has drawn investor interest after recent share price moves, with the stock showing mixed short term returns while longer periods reflect different performance patterns that some investors may be reassessing. See our latest analysis for Sumitomo Forestry. Recent trading has been choppy, with a 1 day share price return of 7.2% decline and a 7 day return of 5.18% decline. However, the 1 year total shareholder return...

In February 2026, Kyowa Kirin’s board approved a revised dividend policy, lifting the fiscal 2025 year-end dividend to ¥32.00 per share and guiding for higher interim and year-end dividends in 2026, alongside new earnings guidance targeting revenue of ¥520,000 million and core operating profit of ¥100,000 million. An interesting aspect of this announcement is how Kyowa Kirin is pairing higher shareholder payouts with explicit profit and earnings-per-share targets, signaling management’s...

Kao Corporation recently reported full-year 2025 results showing higher sales of ¥1,688,633 million and net income of ¥120,081 million, alongside new 2026 guidance, a planned share split with increased authorized shares, and updated dividend payments. The combination of earnings growth, a move to double authorized share capital for the upcoming split, and shifts in dividend policy gives investors fresh information on Kao’s capital allocation and future per-share metrics. We’ll now explore...

Context for OSG’s recent share performance OSG (TSE:6136) has drawn fresh attention after a strong year, with a 76% 1 year total return and gains over the past month and past 3 months prompting investors to reassess its current valuation. See our latest analysis for OSG. With the share price at ¥2,802.5 and a 30 day share price return of 9.24% feeding into a 22.14% year to date move, recent momentum adds to a 1 year total shareholder return of 75.57%. This suggests investors have been...

In February 2026, Suzuki Motor Corporation raised its full-year guidance for the year ending March 31, 2026, lifting expected revenue to ¥6,200,000 million and projected profit attributable to owners of the parent to ¥390,000 million, while also increasing forecast basic EPS to ¥202.15. At the same time, the company reinforced its progressive shareholder return policy by proposing a higher year-end dividend of ¥24 per share for FY2025, targeting a dividend on equity ratio of 3.0% and marking...

ULVAC (TSE:6728) is back in focus after its Q2 2026 earnings call on February 10, where half year sales reached ¥123,893 million and net income came in at ¥6,200 million. See our latest analysis for ULVAC. The Q2 2026 earnings update, which showed lower half year sales and net income than a year earlier, came after a strong run in the shares. The 90 day share price return was 56.8% and the 1 year total shareholder return was 85.61%. However, the 1 day share price return showed a 2.77% decline...

What recent returns suggest about Osaka Gas Without a single headline event driving attention, Osaka Gas (TSE:9532) is attracting interest as investors reassess the stock after a mixed pattern of short term moves alongside stronger longer term returns. See our latest analysis for Osaka Gas. At a share price of ¥6,530.0, Osaka Gas has recently seen a 17.03% 1 month share price return and a 28.19% 3 month share price return, while its 1 year total shareholder return of 110.22% and 5 year total...

Recent performance snapshot Tadano (TSE:6395) has drawn attention after a 0.3% move in the latest session, capping a month in which the stock shows a 20.0% return and a gain of 36.6% over the past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Tadano. The recent ¥1,388.0 share price, combined with a 7 day share price return of 7.4% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 29.2%, points to momentum building over both short and longer horizons. If Tadano’s move has you looking beyond one stock, this...

Earnings update and why it matters for shareholders MaruwaLtd (TSE:5344) has reported nine month results to December 31, 2025, with sales of ¥52,225 million and net income of ¥12,332 million, both lower than the prior year period. See our latest analysis for MaruwaLtd. Despite softer nine month earnings, MaruwaLtd’s share price has moved up, with a 1 month share price return of 15.59% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 36.73%. The 5 year total shareholder return is over 4x. If this...

As global markets grapple with the disruptive potential of artificial intelligence and fluctuating economic indicators, investors are seeking opportunities amidst volatility. In this environment, identifying stocks that may be undervalued could offer a strategic advantage, as they might possess strong fundamentals yet remain overlooked due to broader market concerns.

In the current global market landscape, concerns over AI disruption have led to a decline in major U.S. stock indexes, with the Nasdaq Composite experiencing a notable drop. Despite these fluctuations, strong job gains in the U.S. and easing inflation rates globally are key factors influencing investor sentiment and expectations for monetary policy adjustments. In such an environment, growth companies with high insider ownership can be appealing as they often signal confidence from those...

In the current global market landscape, U.S. stocks have faced declines due to AI disruption concerns, while European markets remain volatile and Japan's stock markets have surged following political developments. Amid these fluctuating conditions, dividend stocks can offer a source of steady income and potential stability for investors seeking reliable returns in an uncertain environment.

Earnings event puts Eisai in focus Eisai (TSE:4523) is back in the spotlight after reporting nine month earnings to December 31, 2025, with higher sales but softer net income and earnings per share catching investor attention. See our latest analysis for Eisai. The mixed earnings update and the recent board meeting appear to sit against a backdrop where momentum has picked up in the short term. The 7 day share price return is 9.40% and the 1 year total shareholder return is 18.49%, even...

What Toyota Industries stock’s recent move means for investors Toyota Industries (TSE:6201) has drawn attention after recent share price gains over the past month and past 3 months, prompting investors to reassess how its current valuation lines up with its fundamentals. See our latest analysis for Toyota Industries. While the latest 1-day share price return shows a 1.1% decline to ¥20,220, the 90-day share price return of 17.8% and 1-year total shareholder return of 63.1% point to momentum...

ASICS Corporation recently reported full-year 2025 results showing sales of ¥810,916 million and net income of ¥98,719 million, alongside a higher annual dividend of ¥16.00 per share and new 2026 earnings guidance. The company also approved the disposal of treasury shares as performance-linked restricted share compensation and signaled larger dividends for 2026, highlighting a stronger focus on aligning management incentives with shareholder returns. We will now examine how ASICS’ upgraded...

Kaga Electronics Co., Ltd. previously held a board meeting on February 12, 2026, to announce upcoming organizational and personnel changes within the company. On the same day, the company reported nine‑month results to December 31, 2025, with higher sales of ¥445,475 million and net income of ¥24,308 million, leading to a sharp rise in basic earnings per share to ¥485.11 from ¥241.97 a year earlier. Next, we will examine how this strong uplift in earnings and profitability shapes Kaga...