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Takeda Pharmaceutical (TSE:4502) announced a large-scale workforce reduction of about 4,500 roles as part of a broad corporate transformation program. The company outlined associated restructuring costs alongside plans for long-term cost savings and operational changes. Management framed the move as a response to competitive pressures and ongoing legal challenges affecting the business. Takeda, a global pharmaceutical group with a focus on prescription medicines, vaccines, and specialty...

Why THK (TSE:6481) is back on investors’ radar after its latest update THK (TSE:6481) has just paired its first quarter results with a higher consolidated earnings outlook for 2026, after orders in its industrial machinery business outpaced earlier expectations across several regions. See our latest analysis for THK. The earnings surprise and higher consolidated guidance have arrived alongside a 30 day share price return of 33.27% and a year to date share price return of 79.30%, while the 1...

Resonac Holdings (TSE:4004) drew investor attention after first quarter earnings showed higher net income and raised first half guidance, supported by stronger demand in its Semiconductor and Electronic Materials segment. See our latest analysis for Resonac Holdings. The earnings beat and guidance upgrade sit alongside strong recent momentum, with a 30 day share price return of 30.98% and a year to date share price return of 166.78%, while the 1 year total shareholder return is very large. If...

Tokyo Seimitsu Co., Ltd. recently announced past-year dividends of ¥151.00 per share for the year ended March 31, 2026, alongside new earnings and dividend guidance for the six months and full year ending March 31, 2027. An interesting angle is the contrast between the higher dividend just paid for fiscal 2026 and the guided reduction to ¥138.00 per share for fiscal 2027, which frames how management balances shareholder returns with its forward earnings outlook. We’ll now explore how Tokyo...

In May 2026, Amada Co., Ltd. announced a share repurchase program of up to 25,000,000 shares, or 8.05% of its issued share capital, for ¥50,000 million, alongside full-year results showing sales of ¥437,372 million and net income of ¥30,554 million for the year ended March 31, 2026. The decision to cancel the repurchased shares, taken at the May 14, 2026 board meeting, highlights a focus on capital efficiency even as earnings per share from continuing operations edged down to ¥96.67 from...

Earlier in May 2026, Zensho Holdings Co., Ltd. issued earnings guidance for the second quarter and full year to March 31, 2027, alongside forecasts for both common and Class A preferred dividends, including an expected full-year net sales figure of ¥1.42 trillion and earnings per share of ¥296.19. The combination of profit guidance and steady-to-higher dividend plans offers investors a clearer view of how Zensho intends to balance growth, profitability, and shareholder returns over the...

In May 2026, Musashi Seimitsu Industry Co., Ltd. issued consolidated earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027, including expected net sales of ¥335,000 million, operating profit of ¥18,500 million, profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥6,500 million, and basic earnings per share of ¥99.18. The company also proposed cutting its cash dividend for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026 to ¥15.00 per share, while signaling a higher full-year dividend of ¥20.00 per share...

Many investors are wondering whether Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group stock still offers value after its strong run, or if most of the opportunity is already priced in. The stock last closed at ¥6,006, with returns of 5.3% over 7 days, 12.3% over 30 days, 15.9% year to date and 71.7% over the past year, plus a very large 3 year gain and around 7x over 5 years. Recent coverage has focused on the scale of these multi year gains and what they mean for investors who are either already holding the...

Nissan Chemical Corporation recently announced that it would repurchase up to 2,100,000 shares, or 1.56% of its outstanding stock, for ¥10,500 million by March 31, 2027, while also reporting full-year 2026 sales of ¥279,586 million and net income of ¥49,707 million. The combination of increased sales, higher earnings per share and a new buyback authorization highlights management’s focus on both business performance and capital efficiency. We will now examine how Nissan Chemical’s newly...

In May 2026, Sumitomo Metal Mining Co., Ltd. unveiled a share repurchase program of up to ¥20,000,000,000 alongside a proposed full-year dividend of ¥163.00 per share for the year ended March 31, 2026, and updated earnings and dividend guidance for the year ending March 31, 2027. Together with the Board’s consideration of dividend proposals and plans to cancel repurchased shares, these moves highlight a clear emphasis on capital efficiency and shareholder returns. We will now explore how...

Why GMO internet (TSE:4784) raised fresh equity now GMO internet (TSE:4784) has just completed a sizeable follow on equity offering of ¥64.965b, issuing tens of millions of new common shares at ¥710 each, at a discount to the offer price. See our latest analysis for GMO internet. GMO internet’s share price has fallen 14.1% over the past 30 days and is down 35.7% year to date, while the 1 year total shareholder return has declined 80.6%. This marks a sharp pullback despite a positive 3 year...

In May 2026, Azbil Corporation announced a ¥20,000 million share repurchase of up to 32,000,000 shares and materially higher ordinary and commemorative dividends, following board approval alongside updated earnings guidance for the year ending March 31, 2027. This combination of buybacks, dividend increases and a special commemorative payout signals a clear emphasis on returning capital to shareholders while keeping financial flexibility under review. We’ll now examine how Azbil’s sizable...

A lackluster earnings announcement from Access Group Holdings Co., Ltd. ( TSE:7042 ) last week didn't sink the stock...

Readers hoping to buy ERI Holdings Co., Ltd. ( TSE:6083 ) for its dividend will need to make their move shortly, as the...

Even though FreakOut Holdings, inc.'s ( TSE:6094 ) recent earnings release was robust, the market didn't seem to...

The market for UCHIYAMA HOLDINGS Co.,Ltd.'s ( TSE:6059 ) shares didn't move much after it posted weak earnings...

internet infinity Inc. ( TSE:6545 ) just reported healthy earnings but the stock price didn't move much. We think that...

Medical Net, Inc. ( TSE:3645 ) is about to trade ex-dividend in the next three days. Typically, the ex-dividend date is...

The most recent earnings report from OPTiM Corporation ( TSE:3694 ) was disappointing for shareholders. However, our...

Following the solid earnings report from Vital KSK Holdings, Inc. ( TSE:3151 ), the market responded by bidding up the...

E J Holdings Inc. ( TSE:2153 ) stock is about to trade ex-dividend in 3 days. The ex-dividend date is two business days...

It looks like Niitaka Co., Ltd. ( TSE:4465 ) is about to go ex-dividend in the next 3 days. The ex-dividend date is...

It looks like Pharmarise Holdings Corporation ( TSE:2796 ) is about to go ex-dividend in the next 3 days. The...

Some investors rely on dividends for growing their wealth, and if you're one of those dividend sleuths, you might be...