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Kandenko’s past Q1 2027 results showed basic earnings per share of ¥66.25 on revenue of ¥158,043 million, with earnings rising even as revenue declined year on year. The combination of modest quarterly EPS growth and stronger trailing twelve‑month earnings highlighted how profitability trends might influence views on its premium 16.7x P/E relative to peers. We will now examine how Kandenko’s resilient earnings, despite softer revenue, shape the company’s broader investment narrative for...

Nitto Denko updates earnings guidance and investor focus shifts to 2027 outlook Nitto Denko (TSE:6988) updated its earnings guidance for the first half and full fiscal year to March 31, 2027, giving investors fresh revenue, profit and per share targets to assess the stock. See our latest analysis for Nitto Denko. Nitto Denko's latest guidance lands after a mixed price run, with the share price rising 11.82% over the past 90 days but declining 10.05% year to date, while the 5 year total...

Konami Group Corporation recently reported past first-quarter 2026 results, with revenue rising to ¥129,524 million and net income reaching ¥32,574 million, both higher than a year earlier. The jump in basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations to ¥240.3, up from ¥146.32, highlights improved profitability per share. We’ll now explore how this strong year-on-year earnings growth shapes Konami Group’s investment narrative and what it might mean for investors. AI is about...

Why Kokuyo’s latest earnings and dividend update matter now Kokuyo (TSE:7984) has just reported half year earnings, with sales of ¥202,070 million and net income of ¥14,695 million. The company also set a second quarter dividend of ¥12.25 per share. See our latest analysis for Kokuyo. The half year update has come as Kokuyo’s share price has gained 10.0% over the past month and 12.33% over the past quarter, while the 3 year total shareholder return of 79.05% and 5 year total shareholder...

Fresh guidance and higher dividends put Mitsubishi Logistics in focus Mitsubishi Logistics (TSE:9301) has issued earnings guidance through March 2027 and raised its interim and year end dividend forecasts, giving investors fresh data on expected profits and planned cash returns. See our latest analysis for Mitsubishi Logistics. The latest guidance and higher dividends arrive after a strong run for Mitsubishi Logistics, with a year to date share price return of 31.29% and a 1 year total...

Resona Holdings (TSE:8308) has put fresh focus on its stock after announcing a share repurchase program of up to 30,000,000 shares for ¥50,000 million, alongside updated earnings guidance and first quarter results. See our latest analysis for Resona Holdings. Despite the recent 7 day share price return declining 7.36% to ¥2,191.5, Resona Holdings still shows strong momentum, with a year to date share price return of 41.07% and a very large 5 year total shareholder return of 498.71%. If this...

SBI Shinsei Bank (TSE:8303) drew fresh attention on 31 July 2026 after releasing dividend guidance that set expectations for both the second quarter of fiscal 2027 and the full year ending 31 March 2027. See our latest analysis for SBI Shinsei Bank. The latest dividend guidance arrives as SBI Shinsei Bank’s share price shows a short burst of strength, with a 1 day share price return of 5.15% and 7 day return of 4.74%. However, the share price remains down 14.75% year to date and the 3 year...

Earnings, Guidance and Dividend Moves Put Macnica Holdings in Focus Macnica Holdings (TSE:3132) has drawn fresh attention after reporting first quarter results for the period to June 30, 2026, alongside new full year guidance and updated dividend plans. The company reported first quarter sales of ¥393,443 million compared with ¥281,613 million a year earlier. Net income was ¥10,928 million compared with ¥5,091 million, with basic earnings per share from continuing operations at ¥61.2 versus...

Daido Steel earnings jump puts Q1 performance in focus Daido Steel (TSE:5471) opened its fiscal year with first quarter sales of ¥163,530 million and net income of ¥9,061 million, both higher than a year earlier. This has sharpened investor attention on profitability. See our latest analysis for Daido Steel. Daido Steel’s latest earnings arrive after a strong run for shareholders, with the 1 year total shareholder return at about 100%, even though the 1 month share price return is down 19.63%...

Yamanashi Chuo BankLtd (TSE:8360) is drawing fresh attention after its Board approved a stock split effective 1 October 2026, along with changes to its Articles of Incorporation and shareholder benefit program. See our latest analysis for Yamanashi Chuo BankLtd. The stock split decision comes after a strong run for Yamanashi Chuo BankLtd, with a year to date share price return of 58.43% and a one year total shareholder return of 131.51%. Despite a recent 7 day share price decline of 9.17% and...

Meidensha Corporation recently raised its consolidated earnings guidance for the half year to September 30, 2026 and full year to March 31, 2027, citing stronger-than-expected project progress and improved profitability in its Power Infrastructures and Public, Industrial and Commercial Sector businesses. The company also approved a reorganization of its water infrastructure O&M business and appointed former senior government and Japan Finance Corporation official Tatsuya Sago as an Executive...

Kioxia Holdings Corporation recently reported first-quarter 2026 results showing very large year-on-year increases in sales to ¥1,767,117 million and net income to ¥842,165 million, while also approving a share repurchase program of up to 30,000,000 shares, or 5.47% of shares outstanding, worth up to ¥800,000 million through October 30, 2026. This combination of significantly higher earnings and a sizeable buyback aimed at strengthening shareholder returns and capital efficiency marks a...

Sumitomo Corporation recently reported first-quarter 2026 results showing revenue of ¥1,949,362 million and net income of ¥190,075 million, alongside confirming its full-year profit and dividend guidance for the year ending March 31, 2027. In parallel, Sumitomo and its joint venture partners executed a Second Supplemental Agreement to expand their industrial park project in Chennai, India, adding infrastructure growth to the company’s earnings momentum and capital return plans. Building on...

In late July 2026, Epson and National /AZON announced a distributor partnership to broaden access to Epson’s Professional Imaging Printing Solutions, alongside Epson’s launch of new A3 flatbed network document scanners for enterprise, healthcare, finance, government and other business users. Together, the expanded reseller reach and refreshed scanner lineup underline Epson’s push to deepen its presence in higher-value professional imaging and document management workflows. We’ll now...

Keisei Electric Railway Co., Ltd. recently reported higher first-quarter fiscal 2026 sales of ¥86,639 million and net income of ¥15,410 million, issued consolidated earnings guidance for the year to March 31, 2027, and outlined revised dividend plans, including an increased second-quarter dividend and a lower year-end dividend versus the prior year. This combination of stronger quarterly results, detailed earnings guidance, and a rebalanced dividend schedule offers fresh insight into how...

Sojitz Corporation recently reported first-quarter 2026 results showing revenue of JPY 834,249 million and net income of JPY 30,222 million, alongside higher basic earnings per share of JPY 144.72 and updated guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027. The company also raised its planned interim and year-end dividends to JPY 90.00 per share each and outlined profit attributable to owners of JPY 130,000 million for the year, signaling management’s confidence in cash generation and...

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group (TSE:8309) has drawn fresh investor focus after releasing first quarter earnings, issuing full year profit guidance, and outlining dividend plans that reflect an upcoming four-for-one stock split in August 2026. See our latest analysis for Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group. The latest guidance, dividend details and August 2026 stock split come after a strong run in Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group's shares, with a 90 day share price return of 24.17% and a 1 year total...

Seibu Holdings (TSE:9024) has drawn fresh attention after reporting first quarter results alongside new earnings guidance and an increased interim dividend forecast, giving investors updated clues on revenue, profit and cash return expectations. See our latest analysis for Seibu Holdings. Despite the earnings and guidance update, Seibu Holdings’ share price has fallen 18.13% year to date. However, the 3 year total shareholder return of 142.12% and 5 year total shareholder return of 217.06%...

Kinden Corporation recently announced past guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027, including higher regular dividends of ¥70.00 per share for the second quarter and continued ¥70.00 per-share year-end dividends, alongside new special dividends of ¥50.00 at both dates and detailed consolidated and non-consolidated earnings forecasts. This combination of increased ordinary and special cash returns with clearer profit expectations offers investors a more transparent view of how...

The recent joint move by the U.S. and Japan to support the yen has put currency risk back on every investor’s radar. Sudden swings in exchange rates can reshape the outlook for large Japanese stocks, especially those with meaningful overseas exposure. This article looks at how that intervention backdrop and the focus on yen stability may influence sentiment toward major Japanese exporters with solid balance sheets and scale. You will see three stocks from our Japanese Large Cap Exporters...

As global markets navigate mixed signals from central banks and geopolitical tensions, investors are increasingly seeking stability amid volatility. In this environment, dividend stocks can offer a reliable income stream, making them an attractive option for those looking to balance growth with steady returns.

Kraftia (TSE:1959) has called a board meeting for July 30, 2026, to review the establishment of a new investment fund subsidiary, Kraftia Succession Value Partners Investment Limited Partnership, focused on future capital deployment. See our latest analysis for Kraftia. Recent trading has been mixed for Kraftia, with the share price down 7.4% over the past 30 days and 8.0% over 90 days, while the year to date share price return is 8.8% and the 1 year total shareholder return is 31.8%. This...

Anritsu Corporation recently reported first-quarter 2026 results, with sales rising to ¥32,584 million and net income reaching ¥3,286 million, both above the prior-year period. The sharp increase in basic earnings per share from continuing operations, from ¥4.55 to ¥25.68, highlights a substantial improvement in profitability. We will now examine how this strong jump in earnings per share shapes Anritsu’s broader investment narrative and future positioning. Capitalize on the AI...

In the past quarter ended June 30, 2026, Hitachi, Ltd. reported sales of ¥2,709,586 million, up from ¥2,258,325 million a year earlier, while net income edged down to ¥189,450 million from ¥192,204 million and basic earnings per share from continuing operations rose slightly to ¥42.24 from ¥42.01. This combination of stronger top-line performance and steady per-share earnings, despite lower net income, highlights how Hitachi’s revenue mix and cost profile are influencing profitability. We’ll...