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Readers hoping to buy Primo Global Holdings Co., Ltd. ( TSE:367A ) for its dividend will need to make their move...

Some Fast Retailing Co., Ltd. ( TSE:9983 ) shareholders may be a little concerned to see that the Chairman, Tadashi...

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Maruzen Co., Ltd. ( TSE:5982 ) is about to trade ex-dividend in the next 4 days. Typically, the ex-dividend date is two...

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Furuno Electric Co., Ltd. ( TSE:6814 ) stock is about to trade ex-dividend in 4 days. The ex-dividend date is usually...

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Bond yields are back at levels last seen before 2008, inflation worries are linked to a drawn out Iran conflict, and questions hang over how far the Fed is willing to go on rates. At the same time, huge AI datacenter spending and rising U.S. fiscal risk are reshaping what feels “defensive.” This article explains how that combination affects dividend payers and highlights 3 stocks screened as potential bright spots. The three dividend stocks in this article are just a starting sample, and the...

GMO internet (TSE:4784) has drawn fresh attention after updating its 2026 dividend guidance, flagging a higher full year cash dividend per share along with a special commemorative payout linked to its second quarter results. See our latest analysis for GMO internet. The updated dividend guidance has arrived alongside a sharp short term recovery in GMO internet's share price, with a 1 month share price return of 18.70% and a 7 day share price return of 5.98%. However, the share price return...

Earlier this month, Duskin Co., Ltd. raised its consolidated and parent earnings guidance for the first half and full fiscal year to March 31, 2027, alongside higher dividend forecasts for both the second quarter-end and year-end. The upgrades are largely driven by stronger-than-planned performance at Mister Donut and lower corporate expenses, while the company explicitly notes that potential impacts from Middle East tensions and the recent Kumamoto earthquake are not yet reflected in its...

In August 2026, UBE Corporation updated its guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027, projecting second quarter-end and year-end dividends of ¥80.00 per share, up from ¥55.00 per share in the previous year. This sizable planned increase in shareholder payouts highlights management’s willingness to return more cash to investors relative to the prior fiscal year. We’ll now explore how this higher dividend guidance shapes UBE’s investment narrative, particularly regarding income...

Kanematsu (TSE:8020) has drawn fresh investor attention after Redwire Corporation announced a teaming agreement that makes Kanematsu its commercial partner in Japan for space infrastructure, power systems, microgravity payloads, and robotics technology. See our latest analysis for Kanematsu. Kanematsu’s latest share price of ¥2,184 comes after a 1-day share price return of 1.70%, and the stock has a year to date share price return of 20.50% with a 1-year total shareholder return of 49.07%...

Why Daiei Kankyo’s Latest Earnings Matter For Investors Daiei Kankyo (TSE:9336) has drawn fresh attention after reporting first quarter earnings for the period ended June 30, 2026, with higher sales, net income, and basic earnings per share than a year earlier. The company posted sales of ¥24,136 million, compared with ¥20,020 million in the same quarter last year. Net income was ¥3,548 million, versus ¥2,906 million a year ago, while basic earnings per share from continuing operations came...

ColowideLtd (TSE:7616) has drawn investor attention after reporting first quarter 2026 earnings, with sales of ¥85,032 million, net income of ¥834 million and a return to positive earnings per share. See our latest analysis for ColowideLtd. ColowideLtd's recent first quarter report, dividend guidance and full year outlook have arrived alongside a 30 day share price return of 6.05% and a 90 day share price return of 10.12%, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 5.15% sits against a...

Yagami stock has been grinding higher, with a modest 7 day and 90 day gain, yet the real story sits in the earnings tape rather than the price chart. The market is paying up for this healthcare stock, with a P/E of 16.5x against lower sector averages, even as the latest look at the balance between earnings power and valuation raises harder questions. The headline this season is strain. A rich multiple, a share price above estimated cash flow value and a 6.27% dividend that is not well covered...

In August 2026, J. Front Retailing Co., Ltd. reported that its consolidated sales for July had fallen 0.9% year over year, signaling a modest slowdown in overall trading. This minor contraction in monthly revenue draws attention to how sensitive the group’s diversified retail model may be to shifts in consumer spending. We’ll now examine how this recent 0.9% year-on-year sales decline for July interacts with J. Front Retailing’s longer-term investment narrative. The best AI stocks today...

TORIDOLL Holdings (TSE:3397) shares are in focus after first quarter results showed sales of ¥72,318 million and lower net income of ¥3,031 million, alongside fresh guidance projecting higher full year revenue and profit. See our latest analysis for TORIDOLL Holdings. The latest guidance appears to have supported TORIDOLL Holdings' share price, with a 7.13% 1 month share price return and 12.97% 3 month share price return, even though the 1 year total shareholder return has declined 15.42%. If...

With Japan’s core CPI now at 1.8% and markets watching the Bank of Japan for a potential rate hike, money is quietly shifting as investors reassess where higher borrowing costs might help or hurt. This is where the Japanese Financials Benefiting from Rising Interest Rates screener comes in. The article walks through three stocks exposed to this news, explains the story behind each, and considers how that might fit with your own approach. The three stocks below are just a sample, and the full...

Hokkaido Electric Power Company, Incorporated previously filed a shelf registration to issue bonds with a principal amount of ¥400 billion. This sizeable shelf registration signals a move to enhance financial flexibility, potentially reshaping how investors view the company’s capital structure and funding plans. Next, we’ll examine how this sizeable bond shelf registration shapes Hokkaido Electric Power’s investment narrative and future financing flexibility. Invest in the nuclear...

Automatic shutdown at Ohi Unit 3 puts Kansai Electric Power Company stock in focus Kansai Electric Power Company (TSE:9503) reported an automatic shutdown at its Ohi Nuclear Power Station Unit 3 on 8 August after a “Loss of Field” alarm, drawing fresh attention from investors. The incident triggered an automatic trip of the generator and a reactor shutdown, with the company reporting no radiological impact on the surrounding environment. The cause remains under investigation, and any...

Sumitomo Metal Mining (TSE:5713) drew fresh attention on 10 August 2026 after raising its consolidated earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 2027, following a review of production, sales plans, metal prices, and exchange rates. See our latest analysis for Sumitomo Metal Mining. That guidance revision sits alongside a strong price run for Sumitomo Metal Mining, with a 30-day share price return of 43.07% and a year-to-date share price return of 62.10%. The 1-year total shareholder...

On August 14, 2026, Mabuchi Motor Co., Ltd. reported higher half-year sales of ¥106,384 million and net income of ¥12,693 million, issued full-year 2026 earnings guidance, and the board approved a revised dividend framework targeting a 3.0%–5.0% Dividend on Equity and maintaining a progressive dividend policy through 2030. The company also raised its 2026 dividend forecast and committed to paying dividends based on a 5% DOE if Return on Equity or Price-to-Book Ratio falls below set...