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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...

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...

Japanese inflation is starting to bite, with core prices at 1.8% in July and markets expecting the Bank of Japan to lift rates again in September. That kind of shift can quietly reshape which stocks benefit and which feel the strain. This article walks through three large Japanese financial stocks exposed to these rate moves, helping you evaluate whether they deserve a closer look or should be placed on the avoid list. The three stocks covered below are just a starting sample, and the full...

Earlier in August 2026, The Sumitomo Warehouse Co., Ltd. reported first-quarter results showing higher revenue and profit year-on-year, while issuing consolidated earnings guidance for the six months to September 30, 2026 and the fiscal year to March 31, 2027, including expected net sales of ¥100,000 million and ¥200,000 million respectively. The company also reaffirmed its dividend outlook at ¥51.50 per share for both the second quarter and full fiscal year, highlighting an emphasis on...

Kaneka (TSE:4118) is back in focus after reporting first quarter earnings on 13 August 2026, alongside updated full year guidance and higher dividend projections that signal management’s confidence in the current business trajectory. See our latest analysis for Kaneka. The earnings release and higher dividend guidance have arrived after a strong run in Kaneka’s share price, with a year to date share price return of 39.36% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 46.67% that points to building...

In August 2026, Mitsui Fudosan held its Q1 FY2027 earnings call and issued full-year guidance, projecting revenue from operations of ¥2,800,000 million, operating income of ¥410,000 million, and net income attributable to shareholders of ¥285,000 million, alongside a board agenda to retire treasury shares under Article 178 of the Companies Act. This combination of earnings guidance and a planned reduction of treasury shares gives investors clearer visibility on expected profitability and...

Persol HoldingsLtd (TSE:2181) is drawing fresh attention after its board met on August 7, 2026 to review a potential disposal of treasury shares, alongside first quarter earnings that showed higher sales and net income. See our latest analysis for Persol HoldingsLtd. At a share price of ¥291.8, Persol HoldingsLtd has seen firm momentum recently, with a 30 day share price return of 12.45% and a 90 day share price return of 20.98%. Over a longer horizon, the 5 year total shareholder return of...

Toshiba Tec Corporation has already reported first-quarter 2026 results, with sales rising to ¥148,894 million from ¥121,367 million and net income improving to ¥2,010 million from a net loss a year earlier. The shift from a basic loss per share of ¥94.18 to basic earnings per share of ¥37.94 highlights a clear turnaround in profitability from continuing operations. Next, we’ll examine how this move from loss to profit in the latest quarter shapes Toshiba Tec’s broader investment...

Why Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company Stock Is Back On Investors’ Radar Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company (TSE:4182) has drawn fresh attention after reporting first quarter results for June 2026 and raising profit guidance for both the half year and full fiscal year. The company linked these upgraded forecasts to higher market prices for methanol and engineering plastics, gains on inventories, and a weaker yen. Together, these factors have reshaped earnings expectations for this Japan listed...

Earlier in August 2026, Sysmex Corporation raised its consolidated earnings guidance for the six months to September 30, 2026 and the full year to March 31, 2027, lifting expected net sales to ¥265,000 million and operating profit to ¥25,000 million for the half year, and to ¥545,000 million and ¥60,000 million respectively for the full year. The upgrade was driven mainly by stronger-than-expected hematology instrument sales in the Americas and a weaker yen, highlighting how regional demand...

In August 2026, Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd. reported first-quarter fiscal 2026 results showing sales of ¥1,045,350 million and net income of ¥202,618 million, both higher than a year earlier, with basic earnings per share from continuing operations rising to ¥145.48. On the same day, the company also raised its full-year 2026 guidance to revenue of ¥4.23 billion, operating income of ¥945.00 billion and profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥755.00 billion, underscoring confidence in...

Japan’s inflation is edging higher and interest rate expectations are shifting, which is quietly rewriting the playbook for local stocks exposed to rising borrowing costs. That change creates both potential winners and pitfalls for anyone with money in Japanese equities. This article explains how the latest data and policy signals tie into that story and highlights 3 stocks from our screener that appear most closely exposed to this news. The three stocks below are a focused sample from this...

Nissan Chemical (TSE:4021) is back in focus after reporting first quarter 2026 earnings, with higher sales and net income than a year earlier, along with a board move on treasury shares. See our latest analysis for Nissan Chemical. The first quarter earnings and board decision on treasury shares sit against a strong run in Nissan Chemical's stock, with a 52.59% year to date share price return and 54.96% one year total shareholder return suggesting momentum has been building rather than...

Harmonic Drive Systems (TSE:6324) drew fresh investor attention after raising earnings guidance for the six months to September 2026 and the full year to March 2027, citing stronger expectations for sales and profits. See our latest analysis for Harmonic Drive Systems. Harmonic Drive Systems’ share price has retreated over the past quarter, with a 30 day share price return of down 11.26% and a 90 day share price return of down 16.83%. However, the year to date share price return is 51.82% and...

Sanrio Company first quarter earnings and board actions Sanrio Company (TSE:8136) drew fresh investor attention after reporting first quarter results to June 30, 2026, with higher sales, net income and earnings per share compared with the same period a year earlier. On the same day, the board met to discuss the timing and method of share acquisition linked to a new Performance Equity Compensation plan, a move that directly connects executive rewards with share performance. See our latest...

Fujikura (TSE:5803) has drawn fresh attention after raising its forecasts for the first half and full fiscal year, supported by strong demand for optical components tied to data center projects and solid first quarter results. See our latest analysis for Fujikura. Fujikura’s raised guidance and strong first quarter figures come after a sharp run, with a 73.74% year to date share price return and a very large 5 year total shareholder return. However, the 7 day share price return of 7.27% lower...

First quarter earnings event for Tsumura stock Tsumura (TSE:4540) drew fresh attention after reporting first quarter earnings to 30 June 2026, with sales of ¥49,704 million and net income of ¥6,457 million from continuing operations. See our latest analysis for Tsumura. Against this earnings backdrop, Tsumura’s share price return has softened in the short term, with the stock down 3.4% over 30 days and 9.1% year to date, while longer term total shareholder returns of 7.9% over one year and...

In August 2026, Bridgestone reported past half-year 2026 results showing sales of ¥2,321,667 million and net income of ¥206,245 million, alongside lower interim and guided year-end dividends despite higher earnings per share. At the same time, Bridgestone issued full-year 2026 guidance calling for ¥4,500,000 million in revenue and basic earnings per share of ¥270.87, highlighting stronger core profitability even as cash returns to shareholders are reduced. We’ll now examine how this sharp...

Soaring long term bond yields, anxiety about a US$40tn US national debt and worries over inflation from fresh geopolitical shocks have sharply refocused attention on interest rate risk. For investors, this creates a rare moment where balance sheet structure and asset mix can matter as much as headline growth stories. This article walks through three stocks from our life insurer and annuity provider screener that appear especially exposed to these shifting rate currents. The three stocks below...

It's been a mediocre week for Pan Pacific International Holdings Corporation ( TSE:7532 ) shareholders, with the stock...

Earlier in August 2026, Mitsui Kinzoku Company approved a 10-for-1 stock split, amended its Articles of Incorporation, revised its dividend guidance, and saw Gelion PLC announce a joint development agreement to validate NES™ sulfur battery cathode material with an option to negotiate Asian manufacturing and distribution rights. Together, these moves tie Mitsui Kinzoku Company’s capital structure decisions to a push into next‑generation battery materials that could influence its long-term...