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OBIC Co.,Ltd.'s ( TSE:4684 ) dividend will be increasing from last year's payment of the same period to ¥47.00 on 29th...

Olympus Corporation ( TSE:7733 ) will increase its dividend from last year's comparable payment on the 5th of June to...

Q3 2026 earnings snapshot Tohoku Steel (TSE:5484) has reported Q3 2026 revenue of ¥5,223 million, Basic EPS of ¥50.22 and net income of ¥373 million, with the latest twelve month figures showing Basic EPS of ¥157.07 and net income of ¥1,168 million on revenue of ¥20.38 billion. The company has seen quarterly revenue move between ¥5,028 million and ¥5,349 million over the past six reported periods, while quarterly Basic EPS has ranged from ¥24.57 to ¥50.22. This places margin quality and...

Cawachi (TSE:2664) has posted Q3 2026 results with revenue of ¥69.6 billion and basic EPS of ¥45.13, giving investors fresh data points on how the business is tracking through the fiscal year. The company has seen quarterly revenue move between ¥69.6 billion and ¥76.0 billion since Q2 2025, while basic EPS has ranged from ¥40.21 to ¥68.73 over the same stretch, setting a clear backdrop for how current earnings sit within its recent history. With a trailing net profit margin of 1.5% and...

Capcom (TSE:9697) has released its Q3 2026 numbers, with revenue at ¥34,163 million and basic EPS of ¥27.18, set against a trailing 12 month EPS of ¥153.66 that reflects a 102.1% earnings increase over the past year. Over recent quarters, revenue has moved from ¥32,451 million in Q3 2025 to ¥80,751 million in Q4 2025, then ¥45,502 million in Q1 2026, ¥35,650 million in Q2 2026, and now ¥34,163 million in Q3 2026, while quarterly EPS has ranged from ¥18.63 to ¥60.70 over that period. With...

If you are wondering whether Toyota Motor's current share price still makes sense for a long term position, it starts with understanding what you are actually paying for each unit of earnings and assets. The stock recently closed at ¥3,347, with returns of 18.1% over 1 year and 148.0% over 5 years, even as the 7 day return of a 5.8% decline and 30 day return of a 0.5% decline suggest some short term hesitation and shifting risk appetite. Recent discussion around Toyota Motor has focused on...

Why DIC (TSE:4631) is on investors’ radar today DIC (TSE:4631) has caught investor attention recently, with its shares last closing at ¥3,726 and showing mixed short term moves, including a 1.2% decline over the past day and modest gains over the past week. For a company generating ¥1,049,335 in revenue and ¥32,413 in net income, these price moves give investors a fresh chance to reassess how the market is pricing its printing inks, pigments, and synthetic resins business. See our latest...

Farallon’s push for change at T&D Holdings Farallon Capital Management has released a presentation urging T&D Holdings (TSE:8795) to speed up its transformation, calling for bold reforms around Taiyo Life’s business model, EV-based management, and group governance. For investors, this kind of shareholder pressure can spotlight how management allocates capital, prioritises profitability, and structures oversight across the insurance group. See our latest analysis for T&D Holdings. Farallon’s...

SMK (TSE:6798) has reported Q3 2026 revenue of ¥12.0 billion and basic EPS of ¥147.08, with net income of ¥931 million, putting the spotlight back on how its earnings power is evolving after a volatile run of quarters. Over the past year, the company has seen quarterly revenue move between ¥11.0 billion and ¥13.4 billion, while basic EPS has swung from a loss of ¥404.86 to a profit of ¥152.55 in prior periods, underlining how sensitive margins have been. Against that backdrop, the latest...

Event driven interest in Renesas Electronics Renesas Electronics (TSE:6723) is back on investor radars after signing a multi year agreement with MIKROE to support 500 microcontrollers and future releases through dedicated development tools and a remote Planet Debug system. This setup lets engineers worldwide test and debug Renesas based designs without owning hardware. This development may influence how you think about the company’s ecosystem strength and potential long term demand for its...

Rigaku Holdings board meeting puts treasury share cancellation on the table Rigaku Holdings (TSE:268A) has called a board meeting for January 28, 2026, to consider cancelling its treasury shares, a move that often raises questions about capital allocation and shareholder value. See our latest analysis for Rigaku Holdings. The planned treasury share cancellation comes after a mixed stretch for Rigaku Holdings, with a 1-day share price return of a 1% decline and a 7-day share price return of a...

India and the European Union are working toward a trade deal expected to cut tariffs on EU made cars. The agreement is anticipated to open India’s car market to more European brands and higher priced imports. Suzuki Motor (TSE:7269) currently holds a strong position in India through its focus on compact, affordable vehicles. The talks raise questions about how Suzuki will respond to fresh competition if the deal is finalized. Suzuki Motor, via its presence in India’s mass market car...

Recent share performance Osaka Gas (TSE:9532) has quietly drawn attention after a strong run in its shares, with recent returns over the past month and past 3 months prompting investors to reassess the utility’s profile. See our latest analysis for Osaka Gas. With the share price at ¥5,736 and a 90 day share price return of 28.67%, Osaka Gas sits on a much stronger footing than its 5.44% year to date share price return. The 1 year total shareholder return of 92.37% points to momentum that has...

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries stock: new exposure to commercial space ventures Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (TSE:7011) has taken part in funding Japan LEO Shachu, a space venture working on post International Space Station platforms. This provides shareholders with fresh exposure to potential commercial low Earth orbit projects. See our latest analysis for Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. The Japan LEO Shachu funding comes after a mixed few months for Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, with a 14.58% 1...

Why Shochiku’s upgraded guidance matters for investors Shochiku (TSE:9601) raised its earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending February 2026, highlighting stronger than previously expected profit contributions from its motion pictures and theatre businesses, as well as higher margin broadcasting rights sales. See our latest analysis for Shochiku. The upgraded guidance comes after a softer run in the share price. Shochiku’s 90 day share price return of 5.99% and year to date share price...

Why Komatsu (TSE:6301) is on investors’ radar today Komatsu (TSE:6301) has attracted fresh attention after a solid year of share price performance, with a 1 year total return of 27.6% and a 3 year total return above 100%. See our latest analysis for Komatsu. At a share price of ¥5,639, Komatsu’s recent 30 day share price return of 12.76% and 1 year total shareholder return of 27.57% suggest momentum has been building rather than fading, on top of already strong multi year gains. If Komatsu’s...

Japan Hotel REIT Investment (TSE:8985) is back in focus after raising its full year 2025 earnings and dividend forecasts, while also laying out fresh 2026 guidance and publishing December 2025 operating figures. See our latest analysis for Japan Hotel REIT Investment. At a share price of ¥83,000, Japan Hotel REIT Investment has seen mixed recent momentum, with a 1 month share price return of 1.10% but a 3 month decline of 8.49%. Its 1 year total shareholder return of 21.29% and 5 year total...

Wondering whether SoftBank Group's current share price lines up with its actual worth, or if the market is getting ahead of itself? This article walks through what the numbers are really saying about value. SoftBank Group last closed at ¥4,187, with a 7 day return of 8.1%, a 30 day return of a 6.6% decline, a year to date return of a 9.3% decline, and a 1 year return of 78.9%, alongside a 172.3% return over 3 years and 98.2% over 5 years. Recent headlines have focused heavily on SoftBank...

As global markets navigate a volatile landscape marked by geopolitical tensions and economic shifts, investors are keenly observing the performance of major indices. With U.S. economic growth showing resilience despite inflationary pressures and European markets grappling with trade uncertainties, dividend stocks continue to attract attention for their potential to provide steady income amid market fluctuations. In such an environment, a good dividend stock typically offers consistent payouts...

The board of Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd. ( TSE:4063 ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of ¥53.00 per share on...

Most readers would already know that Yamazaki Baking's (TSE:2212) stock increased by 9.2% over the past three months...

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Most readers would already know that Hikari Tsushin's (TSE:9435) stock increased by 5.3% over the past three months...

Asahi Kasei, Mitsui Chemicals, and Mitsubishi Chemical previously agreed to form a joint operating entity to consolidate ethylene production in western Japan, backed by Japan’s HtA Support Program and a ¥21.20 billion investment to shift toward biomass-based and lower-emission processes. By pairing facility consolidation with Asahi Kasei’s Revolefin™ technology and a government subsidy of up to ¥10.40 billion, the alliance targets meaningful carbon footprint reductions and a new pathway for...