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Akatsuki Games Inc., co-producing with Toho and Production I.G, has been marking the 1st anniversary of KAIJU NO. 8 THE GAME with new high-rarity characters, weapons, story content, and a packed slate of livestreams, in-game events, and anime tie-ins rolling from early August 2026 onward. This coordinated push across mobile gaming, streaming animation, and live events highlights how Toho is extending the Kaiju No. 8 franchise beyond traditional film and TV into a broader, monetizable...

Why Sojitz Stock Is Back on Investor Radars Sojitz (TSE:2768) has drawn fresh attention after reporting first quarter results, issuing profit guidance for the fiscal year ending March 2027, and outlining higher dividend plans for both the second quarter and year end. See our latest analysis for Sojitz. The recent guidance and dividend news comes after a strong run in Sojitz’s share price this year, with a year to date share price return of 14.04% and a 1 year total shareholder return of...

Why the latest earnings and board decisions matter for Japan Petroleum Exploration Japan Petroleum Exploration (TSE:1662) has drawn fresh attention after reporting first quarter 2026 results that showed lower sales and net income compared with a year earlier, alongside plans to record extraordinary income from selling investment securities. See our latest analysis for Japan Petroleum Exploration. Despite the weaker first quarter and the plan to sell investment securities, Japan Petroleum...

Nippon Express Holdings, Inc. reported past half-year results for the period ended June 30, 2026, with sales rising to ¥1,356,614 million from ¥1,271,989 million and net income improving to ¥24,282 million from ¥8,467 million a year earlier. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations tripled to ¥100.42 from ¥33.21, highlighting a sharp upswing in profitability over the prior year period. We’ll now consider how this strong earnings rebound, especially the surge in net income, may...

Tekscend Photomask Corp. ( TSE:429A ) shareholders are probably feeling a little disappointed, since its shares fell...

Renesas Electronics recently reported second-quarter 2026 results showing sales of ¥418,449 million and net income of ¥149,184 million, alongside the launch of its third-generation DDR5 MRDIMM chipset solutions delivering up to 16,000 mega transfers per second for AI and cloud data centers. This combination of a return to profitability and a more advanced, power-conscious DDR5 MRDIMM platform signals that Renesas is sharpening its focus on high-performance memory interfaces for...

Why Koei Tecmo Holdings Stock Is Back in Focus Koei Tecmo Holdings (TSE:3635) has drawn fresh attention after issuing new earnings guidance for the six months to September 2026 and full year to March 2027, along with a lower dividend forecast. The company now projects net sales of ¥34,000 million and operating profit of ¥7,000 million for the first half, with full year expectations of ¥90,000 million in net sales and ¥32,000 million in operating profit. It also guides for profit attributable...

In August 2026, Kao Corporation reported half-year sales of ¥871,934 million and net income of ¥65,662 million, with basic earnings per share from continuing operations of ¥72.58, and simultaneously raised its full-year 2026 guidance while confirming a two-for-one share split. The company also modestly lifted its dividends and upgraded profit forecasts, signaling management confidence in its operations and capital allocation following the share split. Next, we’ll assess how Kao’s upgraded...

The half-year results for Suntory Beverage & Food Limited ( TSE:2587 ) were released last week, making it a good time...

ENEOS Holdings, Inc. reported first-quarter 2026 results showing sales of ¥3,407,831 million and a return to profitability with net income of ¥414,981 million, and also issued full-year 2027 guidance that includes expected revenue of ¥12.85 billion and profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥610,000 million. The significant swing from a net loss a year earlier to strong earnings per share, alongside reaffirmed dividends of ¥17.00 per share for both the second quarter and full year,...

It's been a sad week for Japan Elevator Service Holdings Co.,Ltd. ( TSE:6544 ), who've watched their investment drop...

Kohoku Kogyo CO.,LTD. ( TSE:6524 ) defied analyst predictions to release its half-year results, which were ahead of...

Okada Aiyon walked into this earnings day with a stock that had drifted over three months and a valuation that already asked investors to pay a premium P/E of 11.8x versus close peers. The market reaction around the ¥2,017 level now has to contend with a more awkward story. Q1 2027 revenue sits at ¥5,978m while net income is ¥216m, which keeps the trailing net margin near 5.1%. For a capital heavy machinery business, that slim profitability and weak cash coverage of both debt and the 3.72%...

LEC heads into the post earnings session with its stock at ¥971, roughly flat over the past month after a weak 90 day stretch. The headline is not the share price. It is the pressure on profitability. Q1 2027 revenue of ¥18,710m sits against net income of ¥397m, which keeps margins thin after years of uneven earnings. Trailing 12 month earnings per share of ¥82.71 and a P/E of 11.7x look modest next to peers. At the same time, the market still prices in the risk that this margin squeeze...

Mammy Mart Holdings stock has been grinding lower for weeks, yet today’s Q3 print gave investors something concrete to worry about. The shares closed at ¥1,033 on 7 August while the latest quarter showed revenue of ¥58,772m but net income of ¥1,255m, which points to thinner profitability than many holders were hoping for. The market is reacting to a margin squeeze story rather than a growth story. You are watching a sentiment reset in real time. The question now is how much of this earnings...

Mimaki Engineering went into this print run out of favor, with the stock down around 10% over the past month, yet still priced on what looks like a low P/E of 7.8x. Today’s Q1 2027 numbers did not trigger a sharp reset, because the headline story is more about consistency than shock. Quarterly revenue sits around ¥20,052.9m and basic earnings per share of ¥55.97 slot into a trailing twelve month earnings profile of ¥243.26 per share. For you as an investor, the real question now is how this...

It's been a good week for JFE Holdings, Inc. ( TSE:5411 ) shareholders, because the company has just released its...

Investors came into Sankyo Seiko’s Q1 print with the stock treading water, up only slightly over the past month and down over the past quarter. The headline that really matters today is earnings power. Basic earnings per share for Q1 stood at ¥19.20 and net income reached ¥719 million, setting the tone for how sustainable the recent trailing 12 month profit profile really looks once the prior ¥1.6b one off gain is stripped from the story. Impressed by Sankyo Seiko’s earnings power but...

Chubu Steel Plate came into this earnings day with a rich 68.4x P/E and a stock that has slipped around 11% over the past three months, yet still trades above a discounted cash flow estimate of ¥1,753.16 at ¥2,080. The headline from Q1 2027 is blunt. Revenue stood at ¥15,051m, but the company swung to a net loss of ¥125m with basic earnings per share at a loss of ¥4.63. Is Chubu Steel Plate’s 68.4x P/E with a recent quarterly loss a sign of overstretched optimism, or does the share price...

Nintendo Co., Ltd. ( TSE:7974 ) just released its first-quarter report and things are looking bullish. Nintendo...

BANDAI NAMCO Holdings Inc. ( TSE:7832 ) investors will be delighted, with the company turning in some strong numbers...

Japan Tobacco (TSE:2914) is in focus after reporting half year 2026 earnings, updating full year guidance, and lifting its quarterly dividend. These combined announcements give investors fresh information on profitability, cash returns, and management expectations. See our latest analysis for Japan Tobacco. Japan Tobacco’s latest earnings and dividend news comes after strong recent momentum, with a 16.2% 1 month share price return and a 55.72% 1 year total shareholder return. The 3 year total...

How Mitsui’s latest buyback and dividend plans frame the stock today Mitsui (TSE:8031) has drawn investor attention after first quarter results on 4 August 2026, paired with a new share repurchase program, updated profit guidance, and higher dividend plans for the current fiscal year. The company reported first quarter sales of ¥4,347,565 million compared with ¥3,299,943 million a year earlier. Net income was ¥294,052 million versus ¥191,647 million, with basic earnings per share at ¥103.73...

ITOCHU (TSE:8001) has put fresh attention on its stock after announcing a share repurchase program alongside quarterly results that show higher revenue and net income compared with the same period a year earlier. See our latest analysis for ITOCHU. The latest buyback and earnings update appear to have shifted sentiment toward ITOCHU, with a 1-month share price return of 9.97% and a 1-year total shareholder return of 33.13% pointing to building momentum on top of stronger multi year gains. If...