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West Japan Railway Company recently announced an interim dividend increase for the second quarter of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, alongside raised annual dividend guidance and upgraded earnings forecasts on both a consolidated and non-consolidated basis. These developments signal improved management confidence in future performance, with the company highlighting higher projected revenues, profits, and per-share earnings compared to its previous guidance. We’ll explore how the...

SCSK (TSE:9719) shares have held steady in recent trading, catching the eye of investors interested in stable tech sector performers. Its year-to-date returns offer plenty for long-term shareholders to consider, especially in the context of broader market shifts. See our latest analysis for SCSK. SCSK’s share price has made a remarkable leap recently, with a 28.6% jump over the past month powering its year-to-date gain to an impressive 73.5%. Momentum is clearly building, and the company’s...

Ricoh and Neat recently announced a global partnership to integrate Neat's AI-driven audiovisual technologies with Ricoh's AV Managed Services, aiming to enhance meeting room solutions for workplaces worldwide. This marks Ricoh's highest-tier collaboration in the AV space to date, broadening its portfolio in the rapidly evolving workplace experience market. We'll explore how Ricoh's focus on expanding its advanced AV offerings with Neat could shape its investment story moving forward. Rare...

In recent weeks, Trend Micro and Cifas launched JustMe, a new mobile app designed to help UK consumers prevent identity fraud and online scams, while Trend Micro also announced an expanded AI security integration with NVIDIA’s BlueField and RTX PRO platforms for enterprise and government clients. These initiatives address rising demand for advanced AI security solutions and tools to counter the high cost of fraud facing UK consumers and organizations. We'll consider how Trend Micro's push...

NH Foods (TSE:2282) shares surged after the company announced a joint venture with Charoen Pokphand Foods to produce and distribute processed pork products across Thailand and other Asian markets, including Japan and Singapore. See our latest analysis for NH Foods. The joint venture announcement comes on the back of accelerating momentum for NH Foods, as the stock notched a five-year high after climbing over 13% in a single session. This is an impressive move, especially given the broader...

Kokuyo (TSE:7984) has announced the acquisition of more than 2.7 million shares via a recent buyback on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, following the completion of a stock split and continuing previous buyback activity. See our latest analysis for Kokuyo. Kokuyo’s share price momentum remains strong after the recent buyback, with a year-to-date share price return of 32.04% and a 1-year total shareholder return of 32.59%. That momentum caps off a significant three-year total return of 110% and an...

Investors are taking a close look at Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company (TSE:4182) after it announced a major long-term deal with Transition Industries LLC to supply ultra-low carbon methanol. This move highlights the company’s growing focus on sustainable chemicals. See our latest analysis for Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company. The momentum around Mitsubishi Gas Chemical’s big sustainability push is showing up in the numbers. The share price has climbed 19.6% over the past 90 days, with the total...

Seria (TSE:2782) released full-year earnings guidance and affirmed its second-quarter dividend, offering investors a view into its outlook for the period ending March 2026. These moves indicate steady business fundamentals and consistent shareholder returns. See our latest analysis for Seria. Seria’s release of full-year earnings guidance and a steady dividend seems to have caught investors’ attention, with the share price jumping 3.3% in a day and a 12.7% total return over the past year...

Metaplanet (TSE:3350) has drawn fresh attention following recent moves in its stock price. Investors are watching to see whether current valuation levels reflect the company’s underlying fundamentals or short-term market shifts. See our latest analysis for Metaplanet. After an impressive run earlier this year, Metaplanet’s recent 1-month share price return of -27.7%, along with even sharper pullbacks over 7 and 90 days, shows momentum is cooling in the short term. Still, investors who held...

Tokuyama Corporation recently declared a JPY 60.00 per share dividend for the second quarter ended September 30, 2025, up from JPY 50.00 per share a year earlier, with payment scheduled for December 1, 2025. The updated dividend guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, reflects Tokuyama's commitment to enhancing shareholder returns compared to the previous year. We'll explore how Tokuyama's increased dividend payout signals confidence in financial stability and shapes its evolving...

ORIX (TSE:8591) shares are drawing attention as investors look at the company’s recent performance and fundamentals. With shares up 13% over the past year and steady growth in both revenue and net income, some are revisiting its long-term potential. See our latest analysis for ORIX. ORIX’s recent momentum is catching the market’s eye, with a 13% year-to-date share price return and a three-year total shareholder return of 97%. This reflects both solid execution and investor confidence...

On October 27, 2025, Toagosei Co., Ltd. held a board meeting to approve the introduction of a new shareholder benefit program. By launching this initiative, Toagosei aims to enhance shareholder engagement and potentially reinforce loyalty within its investor base. We'll explore how the introduction of a shareholder benefit program supports Toagosei's broader investment narrative and potential for deeper investor ties. The end of cancer? These 29 emerging AI stocks are developing tech that...

Rengo (TSE:3941) caught investor attention this week by boosting both its interim and annual dividend forecasts and revealing plans to relocate operations after part of its Shonan Plant was expropriated. The company has secured compensation for the expropriated property. See our latest analysis for Rengo. After a few months of steady gains, Rengo’s 12.75% 3-month share price return and 13.82% total shareholder return over the past year show momentum is quietly building. With dividend hikes...

Nojima (TSE:7419) unveiled a higher interim dividend and shared new financial guidance for the coming fiscal year. This gives investors fresh insight into the company’s performance expectations and cash return plans for the months ahead. See our latest analysis for Nojima. Nojima’s 1-year total shareholder return of 52.5% stands out, reflecting strong momentum and positive sentiment around recent moves such as the upgraded dividend and new earnings guidance. The 3-year total return of 168%...

Food & Life Companies recently held its 2025 earnings call on November 7, 2025, providing investors with updates on its financial and operational performance. This regular event serves as a key opportunity for stakeholders to assess the company's progress and reassess expectations going forward. With the earnings call drawing attention, we'll explore how updated financial insights may influence Food & Life Companies’ investment narrative. We've found 16 US stocks that are forecast to pay a...

Olympus (TSE:7733) has kicked off a wide-ranging restructuring, which includes laying off about 2,000 employees and implementing several leadership changes. This transformation is intended to boost innovation, streamline its structure, and improve efficiency. See our latest analysis for Olympus. Olympus’s sweeping restructuring and leadership shake-up arrived after a tough stretch for investors, with the stock’s share price down nearly 19% year-to-date and the total shareholder return falling...

Duskin (TSE:4665) shared its first half results for FY2025, posting higher net sales and profits compared to last year. Alongside these improvements, the company updated its scope of consolidation, which may indicate a potential shift in strategy. See our latest analysis for Duskin. The latest results seem to have put a bit of spark into Duskin’s shares, with a 1.61% bump in the last trading day and positive momentum carrying its year-to-date share price return to nearly 2%. That said, the...

NS Solutions (TSE:2327) shared its forecast for the upcoming fiscal year and revealed a higher interim dividend. These announcements quickly put the company in the spotlight for investors focused on earnings and steady shareholder returns. See our latest analysis for NS Solutions. After announcing strong earnings guidance and lifting its interim dividend, NS Solutions attracted attention in a market where tech valuations have sparked plenty of debate. While the latest share price sits at...

Hyakujushi Bank (TSE:8386) is drawing attention after unveiling a share repurchase program, revising its earnings and dividend forecasts upward, and reporting impressive interim financial results, all in one busy announcement cycle. See our latest analysis for Hyakujushi Bank. Momentum around Hyakujushi Bank has surged in recent months, as upbeat financials and shareholder-focused moves have caught investors’ attention. Following these announcements, the share price posted a 13.7% return over...

Glory (TSE:6457) shares have edged up slightly in the past day, continuing a year marked by steady gains. Investors watching the capital goods sector may find Glory’s trajectory worth a closer look, especially considering its recent momentum. See our latest analysis for Glory. This year’s strong run, with a 43.4% year-to-date share price return and a one-year total shareholder return of 48.7%, shows that momentum for Glory is still building. Short-term movements may ebb and flow, but that...

Ohsho Food Service Corp. recently announced a reduction in its second-quarter dividend to ¥28.00 per share, down from ¥75.00, and released consolidated earnings guidance projecting full-year net sales of ¥119.73 billion and net profit of ¥8.09 billion for the fiscal year ending March 2026. Monthly results for October 2025 showed that all company-operated stores achieved year-on-year sales growth, highlighting operational momentum despite the dividend decrease. We’ll explore how Ohsho’s...

Subaru (TSE:7270) recently revised its reported profit numbers for the first quarter, and also provided an update on its share buyback initiative. Both announcements shed light on how the company is managing transparency and shareholder returns. See our latest analysis for Subaru. Subaru’s recent announcements land against a backdrop of strong share price momentum, with a 6% gain over the past month and a 20% year-to-date share price return. Investors eyeing the longer picture will note the...

On November 4, 2025, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines held a board meeting to consider dividend payments and announced an upward revision to its 2025 fiscal year dividend guidance, raising its annual dividend forecast to ¥200.00 per share, despite simultaneously lowering its full-year profit outlook to ¥180.0 billion and operating profit to ¥104.0 billion. This move reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to shareholder returns, even as it expects softer profitability, highlighting a strategy to...

Itochu Enex Ltd (TSE:8133) just revealed a boost to its second quarter-end dividend, increasing it to JPY 31 per share compared with JPY 28 a year ago. The change takes effect with payments set for December 5, 2025. See our latest analysis for Itochu EnexLtd. That dividend hike comes after a strong run for Itochu EnexLtd. Despite some recent volatility, including a challenging last quarter, the stock’s total shareholder return stands at 15.2% over the past year and a remarkable 130.6% over...