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Hitachi Q3 2026 earnings snapshot Hitachi (TSE:6501) has reported new figures for Q3 2026, posting revenue of ¥2,714.4b and basic EPS of ¥36.64, with trailing twelve month EPS at ¥180.73. The company’s revenue increased from ¥2,465.2b in Q3 2025 to ¥2,714.4b in Q3 2026. Over the same period, basic EPS rose from ¥30.20 to ¥36.64, alongside trailing twelve month net income of ¥823.50b. With a trailing net margin of 8%, the latest figures give investors a clearer view of current...

Japan Post Bank Co., Ltd. recently held a board meeting to consider creating Japan Post Bank Asset Management Co., Ltd. via an absorption-type merger with Japan Post Co., Ltd., integrating JP Asset Management and Japan Post Investment into a single platform. This planned integration of retail investment trusts and private equity reflects Japan Post Bank’s effort to deepen client relationships and enhance fee-based income within Japan’s push to build a stronger asset management hub. We’ll now...

The return of the 2026 Honda Prelude and Honda Motor (TSE:7267) R&D's use of Matlantis CSP put product relaunch and materials research in focus, giving investors fresh context for assessing the stock. See our latest analysis for Honda Motor. Against this backdrop, Honda Motor's share price at ¥1,555 sits after a mixed few months, with a 1-day share price return of 1.47% contrasting with a softer 7-day move and a 10.02% 1-year total shareholder return that points to momentum built over a...

Resona Holdings earnings trigger fresh look at the stock Resona Holdings (TSE:8308) has just reported nine month results to December 31, 2025, with higher net interest income, net income and earnings per share, giving investors fresh information to reassess the bank’s shares. See our latest analysis for Resona Holdings. The latest earnings update comes after a strong run in the shares, with a 30 day share price return of 19.86% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 57.37%. Multi year total...

Why Nitto Denko (TSE:6988) Is Back on Investors’ Radar Nitto Denko (TSE:6988) is drawing fresh attention after revising full year guidance to revenue of ¥1,027,000m and net profit of ¥136,000m, alongside nine month results showing sales of ¥786,195m and slightly lower net income year on year. See our latest analysis for Nitto Denko. The updated guidance and nine month sales figure seem to have landed in a market that has recently turned cautious, with a 30 day share price return of 7.78% and...

Mitsubishi HC Capital (TSE:8593) has taken a fresh step into the space sector by leading Space BD’s Series C funding round, forming a capital and business alliance focused on new service models and financing solutions. See our latest analysis for Mitsubishi HC Capital. The Space BD alliance comes as Mitsubishi HC Capital’s share price has recorded an 11.86% 90 day share price return and a 35.30% 1 year total shareholder return, pointing to momentum that has built steadily rather than in a...

December sales update and why it matters for Rakus shareholders Rakus (TSE:3923) reported preliminary unaudited consolidated sales of ¥5,239 million for December 2025, equal to 124.2% year on year, a data point that naturally puts recent share price moves in context for investors. See our latest analysis for Rakus. The December sales update arrives after a weak stretch for the share price, with a 30 day share price return of 15.33% decline and a 1 year total shareholder return of 9.25%...

MISUMI Group Inc. recently held a board meeting on January 30, 2026 to review its consolidated business and dividend forecasts, and earlier in the month appointed Fictiv co-founder Dave Evans as President of MISUMI Americas to lead integration efforts. This leadership change and planned unification of MISUMI and Fictiv into an AI-powered manufacturing platform mark a meaningful shift in how the company aims to deliver both standard and custom solutions across the Americas. Next, we will...

SoftBank (TSE:9434) is drawing fresh attention after its Infrinia team introduced Infrinia AI Cloud OS for GPU based AI data centers, alongside a deeper collaboration with Eye Net Mobile on V2X safety solutions in Japan. See our latest analysis for SoftBank. These AI and V2X announcements arrive after a mixed period for the stock. The 1 year total shareholder return of 8.54% contrasts with softer year to date and 90 day share price returns, which suggests momentum has cooled recently despite...

Okasan Securities Group (TSE:8609) has posted Q3 2026 revenue of ¥25,351 million and basic EPS of ¥27.88, with trailing 12 month EPS at ¥69.41 and net income of ¥13,920 million reflecting its recent earnings run rate. The company has seen revenue move from ¥19,971 million and EPS of ¥16.64 in Q2 2025 to ¥25,351 million and EPS of ¥27.88 in Q3 2026, while trailing 12 month revenue sits at ¥85,667 million. With net profit margin on the trailing numbers at 16.2%, the latest quarter keeps the...

Event context and recent share performance OMRON (TSE:6645) has recently drawn investor attention after a period of weaker share performance, with the stock showing a 1.1% gain over the past day but declines over the past week, month, and past 3 months. That mixed picture, combined with the current share price of ¥3,917 and recent annual revenue and net income figures, is prompting some investors to reassess how the market is currently valuing OMRON’s broad automation and healthcare...

On 29 January 2026, MISC Berhad announced that Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, in a 50:50 joint venture with MISC, had signed a ten-year time charter for a new 12,000-cubic-metre liquefied carbon dioxide carrier with Norway’s Northern Lights JV, with a second similar charter expected in April 2026. This agreement anchors Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha in the emerging carbon capture and storage shipping value chain, connecting European CO2 emitters with permanent offshore storage in Norway. We’ll now examine...

Hitachi Construction Machinery (TSE:6305) has put fresh numbers on the table for Q3 2026, reporting revenue of ¥325.3 billion and basic EPS of ¥86.76, with net income excluding extraordinary items at ¥18,456 million. The company has seen quarterly revenue move between ¥325.3 billion and ¥380.0 billion over the last six reported periods, while basic EPS has ranged from ¥31.96 to ¥140.12. This gives investors a broad view of how earnings power tracks against a relatively steady top line and...

In late January 2026, BioArctic’s partner Eisai reported regulatory progress for Leqembi (lecanemab), including an EMA filing for less frequent IV maintenance dosing and a US FDA Priority Review for a weekly subcutaneous autoinjector starting regimen in early Alzheimer’s disease. This shift toward at-home, less resource-intensive administration could materially influence how Leqembi is used across the treatment journey, potentially reshaping Eisai’s Alzheimer’s franchise profile. We will now...

Kioxia Holdings (TSE:285A) is in focus after announcing a CEO transition, with Nobuo Hayasaka set to step down and Hiroo Oota scheduled to assume the top role on April 1, 2026. See our latest analysis for Kioxia Holdings. That leadership news has landed alongside strong recent momentum, with a 1 month share price return of 104.7% and year to date share price return of 88.2% at a last close of ¥21,360. The 1 year total shareholder return is very large at around 11x, suggesting investors have...

Asahi Kasei, Mitsui Chemicals, and Mitsubishi Chemical Group have formed a joint operating entity to decarbonize and consolidate ethylene production in western Japan, backed by selection for METI’s Fiscal 2025 HtA Support Program and a ¥21.20 billion investment plan including subsidies. A particularly interesting aspect is the planned use of Asahi Kasei’s Revolefin™ technology to produce bioethanol-based, lower-carbon ethylene and propylene, potentially reshaping how basic chemicals are...

Fresh off its Q3 2026 release, Kikusui Holdings (TSE:6912) reported revenue of ¥3.8b and basic EPS of ¥65.33, with trailing twelve month revenue at ¥14.5b and EPS at ¥193.33, giving investors a clear read on both quarterly and full year earnings power. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥3.4b in Q3 2025 to ¥3.8b in Q3 2026, while basic EPS shifted from ¥48.27 to ¥65.33 over the same periods. This helps set the scene for how you read this latest update against its recent history...

Yamaha Music Innovations executives have been recognized on Billboard’s 2026 Finance 50 list. The company has launched a major venture capital fund focused on music and creative technologies. These developments highlight Yamaha’s role in supporting the broader creator ecosystem across music and related fields. For investors tracking TSE:7951, this combination of leadership recognition and a new fund illustrates how Yamaha is positioning itself within the music and creator technology space...

Earnings surprise puts Nihon Dengi (TSE:1723) in focus Nihon Dengi (TSE:1723) is on investors’ radar after reporting nine month sales of ¥29,874 million and net income of ¥5,668 million, both higher than the previous year’s figures. See our latest analysis for Nihon Dengi. The market reaction has been strong, with a 5.48% 1 day share price return and a 33.75% 30 day share price return, while the 1 year total shareholder return is very large. This suggests momentum has been building around the...

Stanley Electric (TSE:6923) has put up a solid Q3 2026 print, with revenue at ¥131.8 billion and basic EPS of ¥87.21 as the company continues to generate steady profits from its core operations. The company has seen revenue hold around the ¥130 billion mark over recent quarters, from ¥131.9 billion in Q3 2025 to ¥131.8 billion in the latest quarter, while basic EPS moved from ¥49.31 to ¥87.21 over the same period as net income shifted from ¥7,589 million to ¥11,204 million. With trailing...

Hokkaido Gas (TSE:9534) has posted its Q3 2026 numbers with total revenue of ¥43,385 million and basic EPS of ¥9.98, alongside trailing twelve month EPS of ¥141.26 that reflects earnings compounding across recent periods. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥43,094 million in Q3 2025 to ¥43,385 million in Q3 2026, while EPS shifted from ¥2.72 to ¥9.98 over the same quarters, setting up this latest report against a backdrop of steadily building earnings power. With a 7.2% net...

Tokio Marine Holdings (TSE:8766) has invested in InsurTech firm Igloo to support the growth of digital insurance solutions in Southeast Asia. The partnership is aimed at widening access to insurance products across the region, with particular focus on markets such as Indonesia. The move reflects Tokio Marine's interest in expanding its digital distribution and presence in insurance markets that are experiencing rapid development. Tokio Marine Holdings, trading at around ¥5,727.0, has...

Saison Technology (TSE:9640) turned in a softer Q3 2026, with revenue of ¥5,402 million and a basic EPS loss of ¥1.61, compared with Q3 2025 revenue of ¥6,897 million and EPS of ¥26.61. Over the past six quarters, quarterly revenue has ranged from ¥5,402 million to ¥6,897 million, while EPS has moved between a loss of ¥1.61 and a profit of ¥29.51. This sets the backdrop for how you might read this latest dip in profitability and the pressure it puts on margins. See our full analysis for...

Okinawa Cellular Telephone (TSE:9436) has put up another solid quarter, with Q3 2026 revenue of ¥22,292 million and basic EPS of ¥38.44, underpinned by net income of ¥3,563 million. The company has seen revenue trend from ¥21,262 million in Q3 2025 to ¥22,292 million in Q3 2026, while basic EPS moved from ¥35.44 to ¥38.44 over the same period. This sets the stage for a margin story that increasingly matters for investors looking at the durability of its cash generation. See our full analysis...