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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...

Hard Off Corporation Co.,Ltd.'s ( TSE:2674 ) investors are due to receive a payment of ¥78.00 per share on 25th of...

Nippon Air conditioning Services Co., Ltd.'s ( TSE:4658 ) dividend will be increasing from last year's payment of the...

CKD (TSE:6407) is back on investors’ radar after reporting weaker nine-month sales and profits, cutting its planned annual dividend, yet still keeping its full-year forecast and cautious guidance intact. See our latest analysis for CKD. The recent earnings update and dividend cut appear to have reset expectations, yet the share price has still delivered a 15.56% 30 day share price return and a 96.92% 1 year total shareholder return, pointing to strong momentum rather than fading...

Traders Holdings Co.,Ltd.'s ( TSE:8704 ) dividend will be increasing from last year's payment of the same period to...

MITSUI E&S Co., Ltd. reported past nine-month results to December 31, 2025, with sales rising to JPY 253,183 million while net income and earnings per share from continuing operations decreased versus the prior-year period. On the same day, the board moved to dispose of treasury shares as restricted shares to the MITSUI E&S Employee Shareholding Association, highlighting a focus on employee ownership and capital structure management. With recent returns in focus, we’ll examine how weaker...

In February 2026, Shiseido Company reported that full-year 2025 sales slipped to ¥969,992 million while net loss widened to ¥40,680 million, even as it guided for 2026 net sales of ¥990,000 million, operating profit of ¥59,000 million and profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥42,000 million. Despite the 2025 loss, management raised its annual dividend guidance to ¥30 per share and outlined earnings guidance implying a return to profitability, underscoring confidence in cash generation...

With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 22.3x Nihon Kohden Corporation ( TSE:6849 ) may be sending bearish signals...

Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...