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Murata Manufacturing (TSE:6981) has decided to change its certified public accountant after a long relationship with Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu LLC, drawing attention to how this governance shift might factor into the stock’s appeal. See our latest analysis for Murata Manufacturing. The auditor change comes at a time when the share price has climbed to ¥3,789, with a 1 day share price return of 8.94% and a 90 day share price return of 16.73%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 83.68%...

Dividend cut and reporting delay put Asahi Group Holdings (TSE:2502) in focus Asahi Group Holdings (TSE:2502) is in the spotlight after its Board approved a reduced year end dividend of ¥26.0 per share and postponed the upcoming quarterly results due to ongoing recovery from a prior cyberattack. See our latest analysis for Asahi Group Holdings. Despite the dividend cut and reporting delay, the recent 7 day share price return of 4.13% contrasts with a 1 year total shareholder return decline of...

UBS has shifted its view on Isuzu Motors (TSE:7202) after the company’s operating profit outpaced internal plans, supported by cost controls and a weaker yen, as well as early signs of pickup truck recovery in Thailand. See our latest analysis for Isuzu Motors. Despite the UBS upgrade and better operating profit, Isuzu Motors’ recent share price performance has cooled, with a 30-day share price return of a 12.61% decline and a year-to-date share price return of a 7.27% decline. However, the...

Mitsubishi Estate Logistics REIT Investment Corporation recently raised its earnings guidance for the fiscal period ending August 31, 2026, now expecting operating revenues of ¥8,703 million, operating income of ¥4,695 million, and net income of ¥4,189 million, following decisions to dispose certain properties and reassess existing asset performance. At the same time, the REIT lifted its forecast distributions to ¥3,104 per unit (including SCD), reflecting revised assumptions that also...

Reprocessing deal with Orano puts Kansai Electric in focus Orano’s January 20, 2026 agreement with NuRO to reprocess around 200 metric tons of spent fuel from Kansai Electric Power Company (TSE:9503) reactors in France has put fresh attention on the utility’s nuclear footprint. The deal, covering work at Orano’s La Hague plant and waste conditioning for return to Japan, could shape how you think about Kansai Electric’s long term fuel cycle commitments and its role in global nuclear...

LaSalle LOGIPORT REIT (TSE:3466) has moved ahead with its board-approved investment unit buyback, repurchasing 28,670 units in March 2026 under an authorization of up to 84,000 units through February 2027. See our latest analysis for LaSalle LOGIPORT REIT. The recent buyback comes as LaSalle LOGIPORT REIT’s share price sits at ¥150,800, with a 1-day share price return of 1.00%. However, the year to date share price return shows a 4.98% decline, while the 1-year total shareholder return of...

Why THK Is On Investors’ Radar Today THK (TSE:6481) is back on screens after a sharp move in recent performance, with the share price showing strong gains over the past year alongside reported revenue and net income figures. See our latest analysis for THK. Recent trading has been mixed, with a 2.48% 1 day share price return and a 22.63% 90 day share price return standing against a slightly negative 30 day move. The 1 year total shareholder return of 59.70% points to building momentum...

Shionogi & Co., Ltd. has completed the acquisition of all rights to the ALS treatment RADICAVA (edaravone) from Tanabe Pharma, consolidating intellectual property and commercial control in major markets and expanding its rare disease portfolio. This move effectively transforms Shionogi into a broader rare disease player by integrating RADICAVA’s commercial platform, infrastructure, and specialist teams into its global operations. We’ll now examine how the RADICAVA rights transfer and...

Japan Real Estate Investment (TSE:8952) has just lined up two fresh long term loans, including a sustainability linked facility tied to CO2 reduction targets, primarily to refinance maturing debt and manage its interest bearing obligations. See our latest analysis for Japan Real Estate Investment. The recent refinancing comes after a softer run in the share price, with a 30 day share price return of 7.26% and a 90 day share price return of 8.25%. However, the 1 year total shareholder return...

Why Mizuho Financial Group is on investors’ radar today Mizuho Financial Group (TSE:8411) has drawn attention after its recent trading performance, with the share price moving modestly over the past week and month, while longer term returns present a different picture for patient shareholders. See our latest analysis for Mizuho Financial Group. The recent 1-day share price return of 0.68% and 7-day share price return of 1.40% sit against a 90-day share price return of 13.47% and a 1-year...

Kumagai Gumi Ltd (TSE:1861) has completed a share buyback that retired 1,908,600 shares, or 1.11% of its outstanding stock, for ¥3,499.93 million, wrapping up the program announced in early January. See our latest analysis for Kumagai GumiLtd. The buyback completion comes after a mixed stretch in the share price, with a recent 1 day share price return of 2.57% and a 30 day share price return showing an 8.53% decline. This is set against a 1 year total shareholder return of 70.84% and a 3 year...

Why Makita Stock Is on Investors’ Radar Today Makita (TSE:6586) has caught investor attention after a mixed stretch in recent returns, with a negative month offset by gains over the past 3 months and year, prompting closer scrutiny of its fundamentals. See our latest analysis for Makita. At a share price of ¥5,293, Makita has recently seen a 6.86% 1 month share price decline. However, its 90 day share price return of 11.74% and 1 year total shareholder return of 24.33% point to momentum that...

In March 2026, Olympus Corporation announced that Director Toshihiko Okubo and Director, Representative Executive Officer Yasuo Takeuchi had stepped down from their roles, marking a significant leadership reshuffle at the company. This double departure could influence how Olympus executes its medtech ambitions, from division reorganization to global product rollouts and regulatory initiatives. Next, we’ll examine how the exit of a Representative Executive Officer may affect Olympus’s...

In March 2026, Gelion plc announced that exceptional performance results from its Nano-Encapsulated Sulfur (NES™) Cathode Active Material platform led to an expanded collaboration scope with TDK, now covering additional commercially applied anode types such as graphitic anodes. This broader agreement and extended testing program suggests TDK is deepening its involvement in advanced sulfur-based battery materials, potentially strengthening its position in next-generation energy storage...

Buyback completion and what it means for Tsugami Tsugami (TSE:6101) has completed a board approved share buyback tranche, repurchasing 343,500 shares, or 0.73% of outstanding stock, for ¥982.34 million by the end of March 2026. See our latest analysis for Tsugami. Tsugami’s 1 day share price return of 1.32% and 7 day share price return of 1.47% comes after the buyback update and renewed China agreements. A 10.51% 30 day share price pullback contrasts with a 20.08% 90 day share price return...

Asahi (TSE:3333) has put fresh numbers on the table for FY 2026, with third quarter revenue of ¥18.2b and basic EPS of ¥11.42, giving investors a clear view of how profitability is tracking into year end. Over recent periods, quarterly revenue has moved between ¥17.1b and ¥27.1b, while basic EPS has ranged from a loss of ¥8.44 per share in FY 2025 Q4 to ¥89.71 in FY 2026 Q1. This underlines how sensitive earnings have been to shifts in operating performance. For shareholders, the latest print...

Zuiko (TSE:6279) has just posted its FY 2026 results with third quarter revenue of ¥5,444.3 million and basic EPS of ¥5.33, while the trailing twelve months show revenue at ¥21,956.0 million and EPS of ¥15.05 as the company moves on from prior losses into positive net income of ¥398.3 million. Over recent periods, quarterly revenue has ranged from ¥4,552.0 million to ¥6,017.9 million and EPS has swung between a loss of ¥29.78 and a profit of ¥15.05, giving investors a clearer read on how...

In recent trading, Sumitomo Electric Industries attracted strong buying interest as semiconductor-related names rebounded alongside gains in defense-linked stocks amid heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. This cluster of interest across semiconductors and defense underscores how Sumitomo Electric’s diversified exposure can make it sensitive to both technology sentiment and geopolitical risk themes. We’ll now examine how this renewed sector-wide momentum in...

World (TSE:3612) sets the tone with FY 2026 earnings World (TSE:3612) has just posted another set of FY 2026 numbers, with third quarter revenue at ¥71.0b and basic EPS of ¥57.55, supported by trailing twelve month revenue of ¥266.6b and EPS of ¥177.47 as reference points for the full year run rate. Over recent periods, revenue has moved from ¥221.3b and EPS of ¥89.09 in FY 2024 on a trailing basis to ¥225.7b and ¥159.58 in FY 2025, then to the current trailing tallies of ¥266.6b and ¥177.47...

Curious whether HOYA at ¥27,575 is offering value or simply reflecting high expectations? This article walks you through what the current price actually implies. The stock has delivered a 14.3% return year to date and 78.3% over 1 year, with shorter term moves of 1.1% over 7 days and a 2.0% decline over 30 days, which may hint at shifting sentiment. Recent coverage has focused on HOYA as a key name in medical equipment and optical technologies, with investors paying close attention to how...

The launch of NOPE, a new soda from Suntory Beverage & Food (TSE:2587) featuring 99 fruits and spices, has drawn strong attention after 20 million bottles were shipped in the first week along with a large marketing rollout. See our latest analysis for Suntory Beverage & Food. At a share price of ¥4,608, Suntory Beverage & Food has a 1-day share price return of 1.43% and a 7-day share price return of 3.57%. Its 1-year total shareholder return shows a decline of 3.39%, compared with a 5-year...

TBS HoldingsInc (TSE:9401) has drawn fresh attention after announcing an estimated gain of about ¥10,000 million from the sale of investment securities, a price sensitive move that directly affects its reported financial position. See our latest analysis for TBS HoldingsInc. At a share price of ¥5,600.0, TBS HoldingsInc has seen recent share price pressure, with a 7 day share price return of a 3.98% decline and a 30 day share price return of a 2.74% decline. However, longer term total...

In March 2026, Ibiden Co., Ltd. (TSE:4062) was added to the S&P Global 1200, S&P International 700 and S&P TOPIX, while being removed from the S&P Japan Mid Cap 100. This reshuffling shifts Ibiden into a broader large-cap and global benchmark universe, potentially altering how both domestic and international investors view the company. We will now examine how Ibiden’s move into major global indices may influence its investment narrative and future investor positioning. Rare earth metals...

Hankyu Hanshin Holdings (TSE:9042) is back in focus after subsidiary Hankyu Hanshin Properties and Bridge Tower Homes broke ground on Saddlebrook, a 97 home residential community in Corinth, Texas. See our latest analysis for Hankyu Hanshin Holdings. The recent Corinth project comes as Hankyu Hanshin Holdings' shares trade at ¥4,797, with a 30 day share price return of 11.22% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 21.19%. This suggests momentum has been building rather than fading. If this...