Japanese IT Stock News

Wacoal Holdings (TSE:3591) has updated its consolidated earnings forecast for the second quarter, pointing to a 9% drop in revenue as sluggish sales in major markets continue, including softness in women’s innerwear and persistent challenges in the U.S. retail landscape. The company’s full-year outlook is now under review, raising questions about the path forward for this established name in apparel. See our latest analysis for Wacoal Holdings. Wacoal’s shares have seen modest gains over the...

Koito Manufacturing (TSE:7276) delivered a net profit margin of 5.4%, up from 3.5% last year, and grew earnings by 46.1% year over year. This far outpaces its five-year average of 0.4% per year, driven in part by a one-off gain of ¥16.2 billion. Despite this surge, revenue is forecast to rise at just 3% per year compared to the broader Japanese market's 4.5% annual pace, with shares currently trading at ¥2,337, above an estimated fair value of ¥1,594.9. Investors are weighing the improved...

Ono Pharmaceutical (TSE:4528) is in the spotlight after sharing two-year results from its MOTION Phase 3 study of vimseltinib in TGCT patients at the ESMO Congress. The company highlighted new data on efficacy and safety. See our latest analysis for Ono Pharmaceutical. Fresh trial results appear to have caught investors’ attention, with Ono Pharmaceutical’s share price climbing over 10% in the past month and more than 14% over the last 90 days. While this momentum signals renewed optimism, it...

With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 31.4x GMO Payment Gateway, Inc. ( TSE:3769 ) may be sending very bearish...

You may think that with a price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 1.7x Kidswell Bio Corporation ( TSE:4584 ) is definitely a...

Tokyo Century Corporation's ( TSE:8439 ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 10.4x might make it look like a buy...

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Last week saw the newest half-yearly earnings release from Koei Tecmo Holdings Co., Ltd. ( TSE:3635 ), an important...

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Advantest (TSE:6857) reported net profit margins of 26.8%, up from last year’s 17.7%, driven by significant profit growth. EPS surged 147.5% this year, topping the already-strong five-year annual earnings growth rate of 21.9%. Revenue and earnings are forecast to outpace the Japanese market, giving investors plenty to consider as the company sustains its momentum with high-quality margins and robust growth projections. See our full analysis for Advantest. Next up, let’s see how these headline...

Canon Inc. ( TSE:7751 ) shareholders are probably feeling a little disappointed, since its shares fell 4.3% to JP¥4,370...

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