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TSE:6370
TSE:6370Machinery

Kurita Water Industries (TSE:6370) Margin Compression Keeps Valuation Premium In Focus

Kurita Water Industries (TSE:6370) has released its Q3 2026 scorecard, reporting revenue of ¥105.3b and basic EPS of ¥93.49, as investors keep a close eye on how profit quality is holding up after recent one off hits. The company’s quarterly revenue was ¥105.3b in both Q3 2025 and Q3 2026, while basic EPS moved from ¥82.72 to ¥93.49 over the same period, against a trailing 12 month EPS of ¥212.42 on revenue of ¥411.7b that sits on thinner net margins than the prior year. Taken together, the...
TSE:3863
TSE:3863Forestry

Nippon Paper Industries (TSE:3863) One Off Gain Clouds Thin 1% Margin Narrative

Nippon Paper Industries (TSE:3863) has just posted Q3 2026 results with revenue of ¥300.3b and basic EPS of ¥60.57, while trailing twelve month EPS sits at ¥105.94 on revenue of about ¥1.19t. Over recent quarters, the company has seen revenue move between ¥292.6b and ¥301.7b and basic EPS range from a loss of ¥97.59 per share in Q2 2025 to a gain of ¥107.52 per share in Q3 2025 and ¥60.57 per share in the latest quarter. This sets up a story where earnings power and margins are very much in...
TSE:5406
TSE:5406Metals and Mining

Kobe Steel (TSE:5406) Margin Improvement Challenges Bearish Earnings Narratives

Fresh off its Q3 2026 report, Kobe Steel (TSE:5406) posted revenue of ¥596.6 billion and basic EPS of ¥54.61, with trailing 12 month EPS at ¥222.52 on revenue of ¥2.45 trillion that has moved between ¥2.44 trillion and ¥2.55 trillion over the past year. The company has seen quarterly revenue vary from ¥590.7 billion to ¥670.98 billion since Q2 2025, while basic EPS has ranged from ¥44.04 to ¥117.28. The latest numbers come alongside a backdrop of earnings growth over the past year and better...
TSE:7832
TSE:7832Leisure

Bandai Namco Holdings Q3 Margin Compression Tests Bullish Earnings Growth Narrative

BANDAI NAMCO Holdings (TSE:7832) has reported Q3 2026 revenue of ¥358.4 billion and basic EPS of ¥55.82, putting fresh numbers on the table for investors tracking its recent earnings season. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥344.3 billion in Q3 2025 to ¥358.4 billion in Q3 2026, while basic EPS shifted from ¥73.32 to ¥55.82 over the same period. This sets a clear baseline for how the top and bottom lines are trending into this year. With margins already a focus given the...
TSE:8001
TSE:8001Trade Distributors

Itochu Q3 2026 Margin Improvement Tests Bullish Narratives Around Premium Valuation

ITOCHU (TSE:8001) has put fresh numbers on the table for Q3 2026, reporting revenue of ¥3,737,092 million (¥3.7 trillion) and basic EPS of ¥25.87, alongside net income excluding extra items of ¥205,017 million. On a trailing twelve month basis, revenue stands at ¥14,671,038 million and EPS at ¥114.72. Over recent quarters the company’s revenue has moved from ¥3,748,140 million in Q3 2025 to ¥3,684,787 million in Q4 2025 and then to ¥3,558,933 million in Q1 2026, before reaching the latest...
TSE:3110
TSE:3110Building

Nitto Boseki Q3 EPS Surge To ¥775 Challenges Bearish Earnings Narratives

Nitto Boseki (TSE:3110) has put up a headline Q3 FY2026 showing revenue of ¥30.2 billion and basic EPS of ¥775.48, with trailing 12 month EPS at ¥1,058.22 and net income of ¥38.53 billion. The company has seen revenue move from ¥26.9 billion in Q2 FY2025 to ¥30.2 billion in Q3 FY2026, while quarterly basic EPS shifted from ¥59.33 to ¥775.48 over the same span. This sets up a results season where margins sit front and center for investors assessing the sustainability of this profitability...
TSE:9074
TSE:9074Oil and Gas

Japan Oil Transportation (TSE:9074) Margin Improvement Supports Bullish Narratives In Q3 2026

Japan Oil Transportation (TSE:9074) has reported a busy Q3 2026, with revenue of ¥10.2b and basic EPS of ¥156.03 as investors assess how the business is tracking through the year. The company’s revenue increased from ¥9.8b in Q3 2025 to ¥10.2b in Q3 2026, while quarterly EPS moved from ¥150.88 to ¥156.03, giving a clear view of how the top line and per share profitability are evolving through the period. With trailing 12 month net margins at 3.8% compared with 3.5% a year earlier, the focus...
TSE:5832
TSE:5832Banks

Assessing Chugin Financial Group (TSE:5832) Valuation After Profit Growth And Planned 2026 Dividend Increase

Chugin Financial Group Inc (TSE:5832) has attracted fresh attention after reporting nine-month results to December 2025, with higher ordinary income and profit, steady full-year guidance, and plans for a higher fiscal 2026 dividend. See our latest analysis for Chugin Financial GroupInc. The strong nine month update appears to have fed directly into a sharp re-rating, with a 30 day share price return of 23.22%, a 90 day share price return of 47.96%, and a 1 year total shareholder return of...
TSE:7224
TSE:7224Machinery

Why ShinMaywa Industries (TSE:7224) Is Up 12.4% After Raising Guidance And Dividend Outlook

ShinMaywa Industries, Ltd. reported past nine-month results to 31 December 2025 showing sales of ¥195,739 million and net income of ¥6,339 million, both higher than a year earlier. The company also raised its full-year forecasts and confirmed a higher annual dividend, underscoring an emphasis on earnings resilience and shareholder returns. We will now examine how the upgraded full-year guidance shapes ShinMaywa Industries’ investment narrative and what it might signal for investors. We've...
TSE:9119
TSE:9119Shipping

Should Iino Kaiun's Dividend Hike Amid Softer Earnings Require Action From Iino Kaiun (TSE:9119) Investors?

Iino Kaiun Kaisha, Ltd. has already held a board meeting on February 5, 2026 to consider revising its year-end dividend forecast, including a possible increase, alongside reporting nine‑month sales of ¥94,967 million and net income of ¥12,679 million, both lower than the same period a year earlier. The juxtaposition of softer earnings with a potential dividend increase highlights management’s focus on shareholder returns even as revenue and profit ease. We’ll now examine how the prospect of...
TSE:4208
TSE:4208Chemicals

Assessing UBE Corporation (TSE:4208) Valuation After Its Nine Month Earnings Turnaround To Profit

Why UBE’s latest earnings matter for shareholders UBE (TSE:4208) has drawn fresh attention after reporting nine month results to December 31, 2025, shifting from a net loss a year earlier to net income of ¥21,077 million. Over the same period, sales were ¥332,150 million compared with ¥359,621 million in the prior year, while basic earnings per share from continuing operations moved from a basic loss of ¥196.93 to earnings of ¥216.99. See our latest analysis for UBE. Investors appear to have...
TSE:6645
TSE:6645Electronic

Why OMRON (TSE:6645) Is Up 15.7% After Profit Surges On Modest Sales Growth And What's Next

OMRON Corporation has reported past earnings for the nine months ended December 31, 2025, with sales rising to ¥614,288 million from ¥579,698 million and net income increasing to ¥14,338 million from ¥7,183 million a year earlier, while basic earnings per share from continuing operations grew to ¥72.87 from ¥36.47. The sharp improvement in net income outpacing the rise in sales suggests a meaningful uplift in profitability, potentially reflecting better cost control or a more profitable...
TSE:4205
TSE:4205Chemicals

Zeon Board Adopts CXO System As Shares Screen Undervalued

Zeon (TSE:4205) has approved the introduction of a CXO system, reshaping senior executive roles. The board also decided to restructure directors' positions as part of this governance update. These changes have been formally adopted by the board and will guide future leadership responsibilities. Zeon, listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange under ticker TSE:4205, operates in the chemicals and materials space, supplying products that feed into a wide range of industrial and consumer applications...
TSE:5333
TSE:5333Machinery

Does NGK Insulators' (TSE:5333) Higher Dividend Guidance Clarify Its Long-Term Capital Return Strategy?

NGK Insulators, Ltd. recently reported results for the nine months ended December 31, 2025, with sales rising to ¥487,908 million and net income holding roughly steady at ¥41,126 million, alongside modestly higher earnings per share. At the same time, the company raised its full-year dividend guidance to ¥38.00 per share and issued detailed consolidated forecasts for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, signaling a clearer capital return and earnings outlook for shareholders. Against this...