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AGC’s new guidance, dividend plans and governance shift AGC (TSE:5201) has just combined full year 2025 results, detailed 2026 earnings guidance, a steady dividend outlook and a proposed governance overhaul, giving investors several fresh data points to consider at once. See our latest analysis for AGC. AGC’s recent earnings release, fresh 2026 guidance and confirmed dividend outlook have arrived alongside a strong run in the shares, with a 30 day share price return of 13.45% and a 1 year...

As global markets grapple with concerns over AI disruptions and economic shifts, Asian stock markets have shown resilience, with Japan's indices experiencing notable gains and China's benchmarks inching higher. In this environment, dividend stocks in Asia can offer a compelling opportunity for investors seeking steady income streams amidst market volatility.

Amidst a backdrop of fluctuating global markets, Asian stocks have shown resilience with Japan's indices surging and China's benchmarks modestly rising ahead of the Lunar New Year holidays. As investors navigate these dynamic conditions, identifying promising small-cap stocks in Asia can offer unique opportunities for growth, particularly those that demonstrate strong fundamentals and adaptability in a shifting economic landscape.

Nikkiso (TSE:6376) has drawn fresh attention after issuing new earnings forecasts for 2026 along with plans for higher cash dividends, including declared payouts for 2025 and expected increases in the current fiscal year. See our latest analysis for Nikkiso. The guidance and dividend news has arrived alongside very strong recent momentum, with the share price up 66.75% over 90 days and a year to date share price return of 56.15%. This has contributed to a 1 year total shareholder return of...

SMC Corporation has reported past nine-month results to December 31, 2025, with sales of ¥609,933 million and net income of ¥121,625 million, alongside higher basic earnings per share year on year. The company also issued consolidated guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, outlining expected net sales of ¥816,000 million and profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥153,000 million, giving investors clearer visibility on anticipated full-year performance. With these results...

Earnings update and why it matters now Systena (TSE:2317) just released earnings for the nine months to December 31, 2025, reporting sales of ¥70,063 million and net income of ¥8,603 million, resulting in basic EPS of ¥24.07 from continuing operations. See our latest analysis for Systena. The earnings update comes after a weak patch in the share price, with a 30 day share price return of a 15.93% decline and a year to date share price return of a 14.95% decline. However, the 1 year total...

Earnings jump puts Fuji Seal International (TSE:7864) in focus Fuji Seal International (TSE:7864) has come onto investors’ radar after reporting nine month results to December 31, 2025, with net income of ¥18,973 million versus ¥9,381 million a year earlier. See our latest analysis for Fuji Seal International. Despite the strong nine month earnings, the share price has been under pressure recently, with a 7 day share price return showing a 12.57% decline and a 30 day share price return...

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings (TSE:2579) has attracted fresh attention after its February 13 board meeting, which coincided with higher dividend guidance for 2026 and detailed earnings forecasts for the year ending December 31, 2026. See our latest analysis for Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings. The board meeting and upgraded dividend guidance have come alongside strong recent momentum, with a 40.37% 3 month share price return and a 71.41% 1 year total shareholder return suggesting...

Dentsu Group (TSE:4324) has moved sharply into the spotlight after announcing a major leadership reshuffle, plans for a sizeable goodwill impairment, and full year 2025 results that included a substantial net loss. See our latest analysis for Dentsu Group. That leadership shake up, goodwill impairment plan and fresh earnings detail come after a rough patch, with a 30 day share price return of 7.16% and a 1 year total shareholder return decline of 2.85%, so recent short term gains have not yet...

Inpex (TSE:1605) has come under pressure after issuing 2026 guidance that points to lower net profit and first half operating profit, even as management raised the annual dividend forecast. See our latest analysis for Inpex. Those guidance comments and dividend plans sit against a share price that is up 10.89% over the past month and 15.03% over the past 90 days. Inpex’s 1 year total shareholder return of 98.32% and 5 year total shareholder return of roughly 4.7x highlight how strong past...

In February 2026, NTN Corporation reported results for the nine months ended December 31, 2025, with sales of ¥603,339 million and net income of ¥3,720 million, compared with a net loss a year earlier. At the same time, NTN revised its full-year guidance to forecast ¥805,000 million in net sales but a loss attributable to owners of parent of ¥4,000 million, highlighting a profit recovery that is not yet expected to extend to the full fiscal year. With NTN’s recent share price gains, we’ll...

On February 10, 2026, Shimano Inc. announced a new ¥50,000 million share repurchase program covering up to 2,950,000 shares, alongside earnings, dividend guidance and a board decision setting a ceiling for treasury stock purchases. Despite lower net income for 2025 versus the prior year, Shimano signalled a focus on shareholder returns by pairing the buyback with higher dividend guidance for 2026. Against this backdrop, we’ll examine how the newly announced share repurchase program shapes...

While Okamura Foods Co., Ltd. ( TSE:2938 ) might not have the largest market cap around , it received a lot of...

C.Uyemura & Co., Ltd. recently approved a share repurchase program of up to 260,000 shares, or 1.61% of its outstanding stock, for ¥4,000 million, running through September 30, 2026. The buyback, paired with a board review of the year-end dividend forecast, highlights management’s focus on capital efficiency and shareholder returns. With this new buyback authorization framed as a tool to enhance capital efficiency, we’ll examine how it shapes C.Uyemura’s investment narrative. This technology...

TIS (TSE:3626) has drawn fresh attention after reporting nine month sales of ¥436,251 million and net income of ¥38,196 million, alongside a board meeting to consider cancelling treasury shares and other capital related matters. See our latest analysis for TIS. Despite the latest nine month earnings update and the board’s consideration of cancelling treasury shares, TIS shares trade at ¥3,239.0 after a sharp 30 day share price return decline of 33.70% and a 1 year total shareholder return...

Iino Kaiun Kaisha (TSE:9119) lifted its full year earnings and dividend guidance alongside its latest quarterly results, a combination that has sharpened investor focus on the stock’s income and profitability profile. See our latest analysis for Iino Kaiun Kaisha. At a share price of ¥1,615.0, Iino Kaiun Kaisha has logged a 22.07% 3 month share price return and a 61.57% 1 year total shareholder return. This suggests momentum has been building as investors react to upgraded earnings and...

Resonac Holdings’ February 13, 2026 announcements showed full-year 2025 sales of ¥1,347,125 million and net income of ¥29,031 million, alongside earnings guidance for 2025, a maintained annual dividend of ¥65.00 per share, and plans to amend its Articles of Incorporation linked to a potential petrochemicals spin-off. The combination of weaker 2025 profitability, unchanged dividends, and ongoing consideration of a Crasus Chemical spin-off gives investors fresh insight into how Resonac is...

Sumitomo Warehouse (TSE:9303) is back in focus after reporting nine month results to December 31, 2025, with higher net income, earnings per share, and a slightly larger interim dividend for shareholders. See our latest analysis for Sumitomo Warehouse. Those earnings and dividend updates come after a strong run in the share price, with a 90 day share price return of 16.41% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 42.33%, suggesting momentum has been building over both shorter and longer...

Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment Corporation recently completed the acquisition of JMF-Bldg. Okinawa Kokusai-Dori 01 in Naha, achieving full occupancy and improving NOI yields and appraised value versus its May 2024 assumptions. The property's tenant mix, combining ground-floor retail with upper-floor private lodging and rental housing, highlights the REIT’s focus on income diversification and enhancing portfolio earnings quality. We’ll now examine how the stronger-than-assumed NOI yield...

SG HoldingsLtd (TSE:9143) lifts guidance after mixed nine month results SG HoldingsLtd (TSE:9143) drew fresh attention after its nine month 2026 earnings call on February 6, paired with an upward revision to full year consolidated guidance for the March 2026 fiscal year. See our latest analysis for SG HoldingsLtd. The latest nine month update and raised guidance landed alongside a 1 day share price return of 2.30%, with a 1 year total shareholder return of 8.90% contrasting with a 21.13%...

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With its stock down 29% over the past three months, it is easy to disregard ForsideLtd (TSE:2330). However, stock...

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