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TSE:6135
TSE:6135Machinery

Makino Milling Machine (TSE:6135) Margin Improvement To 8% Tests Bullish Profitability Narratives

Makino Milling Machine (TSE:6135) has wrapped up FY 2026 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥71,052 million and basic EPS of ¥297.67, while trailing twelve month revenue sits at ¥261,184 million and EPS at ¥897.47. Over the past six reported quarters, revenue has ranged from ¥55,397 million to ¥71,052 million per quarter and basic EPS has moved between ¥53.32 and ¥310.67, providing a view of how the top and bottom line have tracked into the latest result. Net profit margin was reported at 8%...
TSE:4519
TSE:4519Pharmaceuticals

Do Chugai Pharmaceutical’s (TSE:4519) Strong Q1 Earnings And New Stock Plan Reframe Its Incentives Story?

Chugai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. reported first-quarter 2026 results with sales of ¥291,577 million, revenue of ¥321,747 million, and net income of ¥115,418 million, all higher than a year earlier. The board also moved to introduce a trust-based stock compensation system, highlighting how governance and incentive design are evolving alongside the company’s earnings profile. We’ll now examine how this strong first-quarter earnings growth shapes Chugai Pharmaceutical’s investment narrative and...
TSE:8015
TSE:8015Trade Distributors

Toyota Tsusho (TSE:8015) Margin Compression Tests Bullish Profitability Narratives

Toyota Tsusho (TSE:8015) has wrapped up FY 2026 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥3.2t and basic EPS of ¥79.13, supported by trailing twelve month revenue of ¥11.6t and EPS of ¥350.95 that frame the latest print in a broader context of steady throughput. Over the past six reported quarters, revenue has moved from ¥2.6t in FY 2025 Q3 to ¥3.2t in FY 2026 Q4, while quarterly EPS has ranged between ¥79.13 and ¥94.76, giving you a clear view of how the top and bottom line have tracked together as...
TSE:9147
TSE:9147Logistics

Is It Too Late To Consider Nippon Express Holdings (TSE:9147) After A 66% One Year Rally?

With Nippon Express Holdings catching your eye, the key question is whether the current share price around ¥4,121 reflects fair value or if the market is mispricing the stock. Recent returns have been strong, with the share price showing 8.6% over the last week, 13.8% over the last month, 21.8% year to date and 66.3% over the last year, along with 70.0% over three years and 70.5% over five years. Recent company news helps frame these moves for you, including updates around business...
TSE:9715
TSE:9715Professional Services

Transcosmos (TSE:9715) TTM Earnings Growth Of 15.5% Challenges Long‑Term Bearish Narratives

transcosmos (TSE:9715) has wrapped up FY 2026 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥100.9 billion and basic EPS of ¥71.12, setting the tone for how investors read the latest set of numbers. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥95.9 billion in Q4 FY 2025 to ¥100.9 billion in Q4 FY 2026, while basic EPS shifted from ¥100.10 to ¥71.12 over the same period. This gives a clear view of how the top line and per share earnings have tracked. With trailing net margin at 3.3% versus 3.0% a year...
TSE:3941
TSE:3941Packaging

Rengo (TSE:3941) Valuation Check After Profit Guidance Cut And TRICOR Impairment Charges

What the revised guidance and TRICOR impairments mean for investors Rengo (TSE:3941) has cut its full year profit outlook, even as sales guidance stays unchanged, after weaker profitability in its European heavy duty corrugated packaging business and substantial TRICOR related impairments. The company now expects operating profit of ¥37,000 million, compared with an earlier outlook of ¥40,000 million. Profit attributable to owners of parent is now expected to be ¥21,000 million, instead of...
TSE:6501
TSE:6501Industrials

A Look At Hitachi (TSE:6501) Valuation After New ¥500,000 Million Buyback And Profit Growth Update

Why Hitachi stock is back in focus after its latest buyback and earnings update Hitachi (TSE:6501) has moved back into the spotlight after announcing a ¥500,000 million share repurchase program alongside its full year 2026 results, linking capital returns with recently reported profitability. See our latest analysis for Hitachi. The share repurchase and earnings update have arrived after a mixed stretch for the stock, with a 7 day share price return of an 8.3% decline and a year to date share...
TSE:9984
TSE:9984Wireless Telecom

SoftBank Group’s Roze Spin Off Puts AI Infrastructure In Focus

SoftBank Group (TSE:9984) is planning to spin off a new AI and robotics venture called Roze. The company is reportedly targeting a US IPO for Roze at a valuation of up to US$100b. Roze is expected to focus on automating data center construction to address rising AI compute demand. For investors watching TSE:9984, Roze sits at the intersection of AI infrastructure and robotics, two areas that are attracting intense attention from large tech and semiconductor companies. By centering Roze on...
TSE:6857
TSE:6857Semiconductor

Is Advantest (TSE:6857) Quietly Recasting Its AI Test Ambitions With New Tools And Funding Choices?

Advantest Corporation has recently reported full-year 2026 results showing higher sales and net income year-on-year, while its board held meetings to approve the disposal of treasury stock as restricted stock and the company continued to raise funding through zero-coupon convertible bonds. Alongside earnings, Advantest introduced its Pin Scale 5000B tester for AI and high-performance computing chips and deepened collaboration with Applied Materials through an Innovation Center on Applied’s...
TSE:6902
TSE:6902Auto Components

Is It Time To Reconsider DENSO (TSE:6902) After Recent Share Price Weakness?

For investors considering whether DENSO is attractively priced or whether the recent share price leaves limited room for upside, this article focuses on what the current valuation suggests about the stock. DENSO shares last closed at ¥1,895.5, with returns of 1.5% over 7 days, a 3.0% decline over 30 days, and a 13.1% decline year to date, while the 1 year return stands at 2.7% and the 5 year return at 21.8%. Recent coverage has focused on DENSO's role in the auto components space and how...
TSE:2892
TSE:2892Food

Nihon Shokuhin Kako (TSE:2892) Margin Compression Reinforces Bearish Profitability Narrative

Earnings snapshot and context Nihon Shokuhin Kako (TSE:2892) has wrapped up FY 2026 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥14.8 billion and basic EPS of ¥28.60, against a trailing twelve month EPS of ¥238.36 and net income of ¥1,168 million that sit on relatively slim margins. Over recent periods the company has seen quarterly revenue move in a tight band between ¥14.4 billion and ¥17.2 billion. Basic EPS has swung from a loss of ¥48.12 in Q3 2026 to triple digit figures of around ¥128 in the first...
TSE:7475
TSE:7475Consumer Retailing

Albis Ltd TSE 7475 Margin Compression And 4.7% Earnings Decline Test Bullish Narratives

ALBISLtd (TSE:7475) closed out FY 2026 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥25,223 million and basic EPS of ¥33.39, setting the tone for how you read the latest full year picture. Over recent periods, revenue has moved from ¥24,883 million in Q4 FY 2025 to ¥25,223 million in Q4 FY 2026, while quarterly EPS ranged from ¥35.83 in Q4 FY 2025 to ¥72.79 in Q3 FY 2025 and ¥56.13 in Q3 FY 2026. This gives you a clear sense of how the top and bottom lines have tracked. With trailing 12 month net margins...
TSE:3482
TSE:3482Real Estate

Loadstar Capital K.K (TSE:3482) Q1 Margin Compression Challenges Bullish Low P/E Narrative

Loadstar Capital K.K (TSE:3482) opened fiscal 2026 with Q1 revenue of ¥18.3b and basic EPS of ¥227.21, setting a clear marker for its recent performance as investors focus on how its income profile is evolving. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥11.1b in Q1 2025 to ¥18.3b in Q1 2026, with basic EPS shifting from ¥216.43 to ¥227.21 over the same period. Trailing 12 month EPS for Q1 2026 stands at ¥492.08. With trailing net profit margins easing over the past year, this set of...
TSE:3496
TSE:3496Real Estate

AzoomLtd (TSE:3496) Q2 Earnings Growth Tests Premium P/E Narrative

AzoomLtd (TSE:3496) has posted its Q2 2026 numbers with revenue of ¥4.1b and basic EPS of ¥44.11, giving investors fresh data on how the business is converting its top line into per share earnings. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥3.3b in Q2 2025 to ¥4.1b in Q2 2026, while basic EPS went from ¥35.27 to ¥44.11 over the same period, set against trailing twelve month EPS of ¥169.97 on revenue of ¥15.0b and earnings growth of 41.1% over the last year. With net profit margins...
TSE:9201
TSE:9201Airlines

Japan Airlines (TSE:9201) Margin Expansion To 6.5% Tests Volatile Earnings Narrative

Japan Airlines (TSE:9201) just wrapped up FY 2026 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥508.1 billion and basic EPS of ¥45.63, capping a trailing twelve month run that saw revenue reach ¥2.0 trillion and EPS of ¥306.96. Over recent periods, the company has seen revenue move from ¥1.8 trillion and EPS of ¥245.09 on a trailing basis in FY 2025 to the latest trailing figures for FY 2026, giving investors a clear view of how top line scale and per share earnings have tracked together. With net profit...
TSE:6817
TSE:6817Electronic

Sumida (TSE:6817) Margin Recovery Reinforces Bullish Narratives Despite Longer Term EPS Decline

Sumida (TSE:6817) opened Q1 2026 with revenue of ¥38,428 million and basic EPS of ¥21.95, setting the tone for a quarter where investors are closely watching how the recent earnings swing feeds through to profitability. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥35,390 million and EPS of ¥17.70 in Q1 2025 to ¥38,428 million and EPS of ¥21.95 in Q1 2026. On a trailing 12 month basis, EPS shifted from ¥25.06 to ¥113.68 as net income rose from ¥827 million to ¥3,759 million. With net...
TSE:6454
TSE:6454Machinery

Max (TSE:6454) Earnings And Margin Strength Test Justifies Premium Valuation Narrative

Max (TSE:6454) has wrapped up FY 2026 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥25.3b and net income of ¥3.0b, backing this up with trailing twelve month revenue of ¥99.6b and net income of ¥13.9b, alongside a 23.8% year over year earnings growth and a 13.9% net margin. Over recent periods, the company has seen revenue move from ¥22.8b in Q4 FY 2025 to ¥25.3b in Q4 FY 2026, while quarterly net income has shifted from ¥2.1b to ¥3.0b. This sets up a story in which improving margins and earnings quality...