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In August 2026, Inpex Corporation announced a share repurchase program of up to 50,000,000 shares for ¥140,000 million, raised its interim and expected year-end dividends on common and Class A stock, and reported higher half-year net income despite slightly lower sales. On the same day, Inpex also lifted its full-year 2026 profit guidance while narrowing its revenue range, signaling a stronger earnings outlook supported by stable Ichthys Project production and updated commodity price and...

It's been a mediocre week for Pan Pacific International Holdings Corporation ( TSE:7532 ) shareholders, with the stock...

SoftBank Group Corp. recently reported first-quarter 2026 results showing higher sales of ¥2,019,591 million but lower net income of ¥347,330 million year on year, while also announcing a planned ¥6.3 billion bond offering and fresh AI-focused investments such as a US$200 million funding round for construction robotics firm Gravis Robotics. These developments, combined with renewed analyst attention on SoftBank’s AI exposure and its upcoming ASEAN Conference presentation in Singapore,...

Earlier in August 2026, Mitsui Kinzoku Company approved a 10-for-1 stock split, amended its Articles of Incorporation, revised its dividend guidance, and saw Gelion PLC announce a joint development agreement to validate NES™ sulfur battery cathode material with an option to negotiate Asian manufacturing and distribution rights. Together, these moves tie Mitsui Kinzoku Company’s capital structure decisions to a push into next‑generation battery materials that could influence its long-term...

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (TSE:9104) has just reported first quarter earnings, with net income of ¥61,056 million and higher basic and diluted earnings per share compared with the same period last year. See our latest analysis for Mitsui O.S.K. Lines. The latest results come on the back of a strong run in Mitsui O.S.K. Lines' stock, with a 22.68% 1 month share price return and a 46.88% year to date share price return. Over a longer horizon, the 1 year total shareholder return of 48.32% and 5 year...

On August 7, 2026, Persol Holdings Co., Ltd. held a board meeting to consider disposing of treasury shares through a third-party allotment and reported first-quarter 2026 results, with sales of ¥424,017 million and net income of ¥12,190 million, both higher than a year earlier. The combination of higher earnings per share and a potential treasury share disposal signals management’s focus on capital efficiency and business momentum. We’ll now examine how Persol’s stronger first-quarter...

As global markets navigate a mix of easing inflation concerns and geopolitical uncertainties, Asia's economic landscape continues to show resilience, with notable shifts in sector dynamics and investor sentiment. Against this backdrop, dividend stocks in the region offer potential stability and income opportunities for investors seeking to balance growth with consistent returns.

In recent months, Asian markets have been navigating a complex landscape marked by geopolitical tensions and fluctuating consumer sentiment, which has led to mixed performance across major indices. Amidst this environment, identifying stocks that are potentially undervalued becomes crucial for investors seeking opportunities; such stocks might offer value when trading below their intrinsic value.

Shiseido Company (TSE:4911) drew investor attention after reporting half year sales of ¥498,965 million and net income of ¥29,697 million, alongside a planned second quarter dividend of ¥30 per share starting September 3, 2026. See our latest analysis for Shiseido Company. Shiseido Company's half year earnings update appears to have coincided with a strong 30 day share price return of 14.48% and a 90 day share price return of 26.35%, although the 5 year total shareholder return is down...

Global bond yields have been climbing as markets rethink how long central banks might keep interest rates restrictive. Many investors are asking where to find income that does not swing wildly with every move in government bonds. That is where Dividend Fortresses can help. This article walks through 3 stocks from the screener that combine 5%+ yields with business models built to prioritise consistent payouts. The three Dividend Fortresses highlighted next are only a starting sample from the...

Pola Orbis Holdings Inc. has released its half-year results for the period ended June 30, 2026, reporting sales of ¥84,349 million and net income of ¥6,539 million, both higher than the same period a year earlier. The increase in basic earnings per share from continuing operations to ¥29.55, up from ¥20.99 a year ago, highlights improving profitability across the business. We will now examine how this earnings-driven improvement in profitability shapes Pola Orbis Holdings’ investment...

Pan Pacific International Holdings went into this earnings release with a stock that had cooled in recent weeks, with the share price trending lower over the past month and quarter. Yet the headline numbers told a different story. Quarterly revenue held above ¥600b and full year basic earnings per share reached ¥36.84, while net income for the last 12 months climbed to just over ¥110b. The tension for you as an investor is clear: the market is reacting to near term profit softness while the...

Yodoko (TSE:5451) has moved into focus after revising earnings guidance upward for the first half and full fiscal year, and lifting its dividend outlook, following first quarter results released on 6 August 2026. See our latest analysis for Yodoko. Yodoko shares have eased slightly over the past week, yet the 30-day share price return of 6.09% and 90-day share price return of 18.27% suggest momentum has been building, supported by guidance revisions and a higher dividend outlook. The 5-year...

Sawai Group Holdings (TSE:4887) recently issued earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027, alongside first quarter 2026 results. These paired updates provide fresh insight into expectations and current performance. See our latest analysis for Sawai Group Holdings. The latest guidance and first quarter update arrive after a tougher share price period for Sawai Group Holdings, with the share price return down 31.99% year to date and the 1 year total shareholder return...

GNI Group (TSE:2160) has drawn investor attention after reporting half year 2026 results, with sales of ¥11,937 million and a wider net loss of ¥1,988 million, alongside higher losses per share. See our latest analysis for GNI Group. Despite the wider loss in the latest half year, GNI Group’s share price return has been positive in recent months. The 30 day share price return is 16.97% and the year to date share price return is 24.63%, while the 5 year total shareholder return of 78.71%...

Yamaguchi Financial Group (TSE:8418) has drawn investor attention after reporting first quarter results to 30 June 2026, issuing fresh earnings guidance and flagging higher interim and year end dividend payouts. See our latest analysis for Yamaguchi Financial Group. Yamaguchi Financial Group's latest guidance and dividend plans come after a very strong run in the stock, with the share price returning 48.62% year to date and the 1 year total shareholder return reaching 89.32%. The 5 year total...

Recent commentary on the non-metastatic prostate cancer market has drawn fresh attention to Sumitomo Pharma (TSE:4506), as investors consider how its work on therapies such as Relugolix relates to the company’s current share performance. See our latest analysis for Sumitomo Pharma. At a latest share price of ¥1,375, Sumitomo Pharma has seen a 9.04% 1 month share price return and a decline of 44.13% year to date, while its 3 year total shareholder return of 176.55% contrasts with a much weaker...

Furukawa Electric (TSE:5801) drew investor attention after revising earnings guidance upward for the current fiscal year and highlighting stronger demand from data center related optical solutions and digital infrastructure products. See our latest analysis for Furukawa Electric. Furukawa Electric's ¥4,368 share price sits against a 30 day share price return of 33.91%, while the 90 day share price performance is lower and the 1 year total shareholder return is very large, suggesting strong...

MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings reported past first-quarter results for the period ended June 30, 2026, with net income rising to ¥328,618 million from ¥246,369 million a year earlier, and basic earnings per share from continuing operations increasing to ¥226.84 from ¥162.99. The sharp uplift in net income and earnings per share suggests that recent underwriting, pricing and cost measures are feeding through more strongly into profitability. We’ll now examine how this stronger first-quarter...

Why Astellas Pharma’s Latest Earnings Matter For Investors Astellas Pharma (TSE:4503) has drawn fresh attention after reporting first quarter 2026 earnings. Sales reached ¥640,914 million and net income was ¥141,828 million, compared with ¥505,794 million and ¥68,422 million a year earlier. See our latest analysis for Astellas Pharma. The first quarter report appears to have supported momentum in Astellas Pharma’s stock, with a 30 day share price return of 7.42% and a 1 year total shareholder...

Recent Share Performance and Context for Chiyoda Chiyoda (TSE:6366) has seen mixed share performance recently, with the stock down about 0.7% on the latest trading day but higher over the past week, month, and past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Chiyoda. At a share price of ¥715.0, Chiyoda has lately combined a softer 1-day share price return with stronger recent momentum over the past month. At the same time, the 1-year total shareholder return of 92.20% and multi-year total...

Kyushu Financial Group (TSE:7180) released updated earnings guidance together with plans for higher dividends for the six months to September 2026 and the full year to March 2027, providing investors with revised income expectations. See our latest analysis for Kyushu Financial Group. The earnings and dividend guidance arrives after a strong run in Kyushu Financial Group’s shares, with a year to date share price return of 49.81% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 90.24%, suggesting...

In August 2026, JFE Holdings reported first-quarter 2026 results showing higher sales of ¥1,161,178 million and a sharp increase in net income to ¥31,229 million, alongside confirming earnings guidance and a forecast interim dividend of ¥40.00 per share for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027. While the company projected full-year basic earnings per share of ¥235.80, it simultaneously signaled a lower interim dividend than the previous year, highlighting a balance between shareholder...

Tokai Carbon (TSE:5301) drew fresh investor attention on 5 August 2026 after revising its full year earnings guidance. The company linked the higher outlook to demand in automobile, tire and semiconductor markets, as well as gains from selling investment securities. See our latest analysis for Tokai Carbon. The guidance revision has arrived after a strong run in Tokai Carbon's share price, with a 30 day share price return of 14.27% and a year to date share price return of 89.92%, while the 1...