Japanese Interactive Media and Services Stock News

ROYAL HOLDINGS (TSE:8179) closed out FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥43.4b and net income of ¥2.2b, set against a year in which a ¥2.2b one off loss weighed on overall earnings. The company’s quarterly revenue moved from ¥39.7b in Q4 FY 2024 to ¥43.4b in Q4 FY 2025, while quarterly net income shifted from ¥1.5b to ¥2.2b over the same period. Trailing 12 month EPS stands at ¥114.95 and revenue at ¥165.5b, providing a snapshot of the recent top and bottom line. With margins easing from...

NEXON (TSE:3659) is back in focus after its latest earnings release, new quarterly guidance, and a sharply higher dividend plan that doubles the payout per share compared with the previous year. See our latest analysis for NEXON. Despite the fresh guidance and higher dividends, NEXON’s recent price action has been weak, with a 7 day share price return of 14.6% and a 30 day share price return of 24.3%, even though the 1 year total shareholder return stands at 57.9%. If this mix of earnings...

In recent weeks, global markets have experienced a mix of volatility and cautious optimism, with U.S. stocks declining amid concerns over AI disruptions and stronger-than-expected job gains dampening hopes for near-term rate cuts. Amid these fluctuating conditions, investors are increasingly on the lookout for undervalued stocks that may offer potential value in a market where indices like the Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 have faced downward pressure. Identifying such opportunities often...

As global markets grapple with concerns over AI disruption and mixed economic signals, small-cap stocks have shown resilience, with the S&P MidCap 400 Index experiencing a relatively modest decline compared to larger indices. In this environment, identifying promising small-cap companies can be crucial for investors seeking growth opportunities; these undiscovered gems often exhibit strong fundamentals and innovative potential that may not yet be fully recognized by the broader market.

As global markets navigate the complexities of AI disruption and fluctuating economic indicators, investors are increasingly seeking stability amidst volatility. Dividend stocks, known for their potential to provide consistent income and mitigate risk, have become an attractive option in such uncertain times.

Ricoh Company earnings move puts recent stock performance in focus Ricoh Company (TSE:7752) reported nine month earnings to December 31, 2025, with sales of ¥1,882,310 million and net income of ¥46,844 million, alongside higher basic and diluted earnings per share. See our latest analysis for Ricoh Company. Ricoh Company’s recent earnings release comes after a mixed price pattern, with a 9.63% 90 day share price return and a 7.37% year to date share price return, while the 1 year total...

In February 2026, Yokogawa Electric reported that nine-month sales rose to ¥434,315 million and net income increased to ¥44,838 million, while also raising its full-year guidance for net sales, operating profit, and earnings per share through March 31, 2026. The company coupled these stronger results and upgraded outlook with a sizeable planned dividend increase to ¥46.00 per share and a broad reshaping of its executive structure effective April 1, 2026, signalling a refreshed approach to...

Japan Airlines Co., Ltd. recently completed a share repurchase program announced in October 2025, buying back 6,839,400 shares, or 1.57% of its stock, for ¥19,999.74 million by February 5, 2026, while also reporting net income of ¥113,742 million for the nine months ended December 31, 2025. The combination of higher net income and earnings per share alongside a completed buyback program highlights management’s focus on both profitability and capital returns to shareholders. We will now...

Future (TSE:4722) is back in focus after reporting higher 2025 revenue and net income, releasing 2026 earnings guidance, and outlining a planned increase in quarterly and full year dividend payments. See our latest analysis for Future. Despite the fresh guidance and dividend outlook, Future’s recent share price performance has been soft, with a 30 day share price return of 10.77% and a year to date share price return decline of 9.40%. In contrast, the 5 year total shareholder return of...

CKD Corporation ( TSE:6407 ) investors will be delighted, with the company turning in some strong numbers with its...

On February 13, 2026, Rakus Co., Ltd. announced a share repurchase program of up to 8,800,000 shares for ¥5,000 million, alongside preliminary January 2026 consolidated sales of ¥5,247 million, very large year-on-year. An interesting element is that Rakus plans to cancel all repurchased shares rather than hold them as treasury stock, explicitly targeting higher capital efficiency and shareholder returns. We’ll now examine how this planned cancellation of repurchased shares could influence...

Ezaki Glico (TSE:2206) is in focus after activist shareholder Longchamp SICAV, represented by Dalton Investments, filed proposals that the board opposes, while the company also outlined dividends and fresh earnings guidance for 2026. See our latest analysis for Ezaki Glico. The recent governance dispute and fresh guidance have arrived at a time when momentum in Ezaki Glico's share price appears to be building, with a 30 day share price return of 10.55% and a 1 year total shareholder return of...

Denka (TSE:4061) recently reported nine-month earnings to December 31, 2025, with sales of ¥290,774 million, net income of ¥5,535 million, and basic EPS from continuing operations of ¥64.23. See our latest analysis for Denka. The earnings update appears to have supported sentiment, with a 90 day share price return of 30.86% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 54.00% suggesting momentum has picked up after a softer 30 day share price move. If Denka’s move has you thinking about where else...

Tokyo Century earnings put recent share moves in context Tokyo Century (TSE:8439) is back in focus after reporting nine month earnings to 31 December 2025, with sales of ¥1,040,108 million and net income of ¥115,907 million, both above the prior year. See our latest analysis for Tokyo Century. The latest nine month results have arrived alongside a strong run in the shares, with a 19.45% 90 day share price return and a 56.98% 1 year total shareholder return, suggesting momentum has been...

It's been a good week for Rakus Co., Ltd. ( TSE:3923 ) shareholders, because the company has just released its latest...

Takasago Thermal Engineering (TSE:1969) drew investor attention after raising full year earnings and dividend guidance, citing more efficient project management, cost reductions and strong contributions from domestic and overseas group companies. See our latest analysis for Takasago Thermal Engineering. The updated guidance and higher dividend outlook appear to have supported sentiment, with a 1 month share price return of 10.06% and a 90 day share price return of 24.97%. The 1 year total...

Yamaichi ElectronicsLtd (TSE:6941) just reported nine month results to December 31, 2025, alongside a higher full year earnings outlook and an increased year end dividend forecast tied to demand for network and AI data center products. See our latest analysis for Yamaichi ElectronicsLtd. Yamaichi ElectronicsLtd’s share price return of 43.71% year to date, including a 35.20% gain over the past month and a 48.25% three month move, points to strong recent momentum. The 1 year total shareholder...

ARCS (TSE:9948) drew fresh attention after its Board of Directors moved to revise the year end dividend forecast to ¥43 per share, an increase of ¥6, pending shareholder approval at the upcoming meeting. See our latest analysis for ARCS. The proposed dividend increase comes as ARCS shares trade at ¥3,810, with a 30 day share price return of 11.24% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 43.09%. This suggests recent momentum has added to already strong multi year gains. If this dividend news...

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...