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Nakanishi (TSE:7716) revealed it has already repurchased over a million shares through its ongoing buyback program, with plans to raise that amount to two million shares by the end of December. This signals a focused approach to boosting shareholder value while fine-tuning the capital structure. See our latest analysis for Nakanishi. While Nakanishi’s share buyback plan grabbed headlines, the company’s recent share price momentum tells a more nuanced story. Despite a single-day share price...

Okuma (TSE:6103) shares have caught the attention of investors recently, despite the absence of a specific news event driving the move. The stock’s performance may reflect ongoing shifts in the broader capital goods sector as well as investor sentiment toward manufacturing stocks in Japan. See our latest analysis for Okuma. Okuma’s recent share price movement hints at shifting investor appetite, with some short-term volatility. However, the company has achieved a respectable 4.7% total...

BANDAI NAMCO Holdings (TSE:7832) caught investors’ attention after the company revised its full-year earnings guidance higher and revealed a second-quarter dividend that more than doubled compared to last year’s payout. See our latest analysis for BANDAI NAMCO Holdings. BANDAI NAMCO Holdings’ decision to boost its earnings outlook and lift the interim dividend naturally turned heads, but after a strong run earlier in the year, the share price has recently pulled back, with a 1-day share price...

Japan Tobacco (TSE:2914) just made headlines with an increase to its year-end dividend guidance and fresh financial forecasts. This gives investors clear indications of confidence in the company's revenue and earnings outlook for 2025. See our latest analysis for Japan Tobacco. Japan Tobacco’s upbeat dividend news and robust forecast have sparked renewed investor attention, fueling momentum in the stock. The share price has climbed sharply, delivering a 35.1% year-to-date gain and an...

Nankai Electric Railway (TSE:9044) just announced a higher interim dividend and revised its full-year earnings guidance upward. These moves signal growing confidence in business performance and enhanced shareholder returns. See our latest analysis for Nankai Electric Railway. After unveiling a bigger dividend and a more optimistic full-year outlook, Nankai Electric Railway's momentum has picked up. The 15.63% year-to-date share price return hints that investor sentiment is warming. Over the...

On October 29, 2025, Komatsu Ltd. revised its consolidated earnings guidance upward for FY2026, increased its annual dividend to ¥95 per share from ¥83 a year prior, and reported progress on its ongoing share buyback plan, citing the Japanese yen’s depreciation and U.S. tariffs among contributing factors. This combination of rising guidance, a dividend boost, and active share repurchases signals management’s focus on enhancing shareholder returns amid shifting currency and trade...

Keiyo Bank (TSE:8544) has just revised its earnings forecast upward for the six months ending September 2025, citing improved operating performance. This updated guidance comes as net interest income and securities gains outpace earlier projections. Lower credit costs have also contributed. See our latest analysis for Keiyo Bank. Keiyo Bank’s new guidance has been met with strong momentum in the shares, with a 2.92% gain just today and a remarkable 70.57% share price return so far this year...

On October 30, 2025, Nomura Real Estate Holdings reported its Q2 2026 earnings, announced a second-quarter dividend of ¥18.00 per share (significantly lower than last year), and released consolidated earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 2026 that includes expected operating revenue of ¥940 billion and profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥75 billion. The sharply reduced dividend for the quarter highlights a substantial shift in cash return policy compared to the prior...

NTT recently announced a share repurchase of 325,895,400 shares during October 2025 and a second-quarter dividend increase to ¥2.65 per share, scheduled for payment on November 28, 2025. NTT also plans to launch a new entity, NTT Mobility, in December, marking its entry into autonomous driving services as it expands its integrated ICT business. We'll explore how NTT’s major share buyback program could influence its investment outlook amid moves into new technology sectors. We've found 17 US...

Isuzu Motors (TSE:7202) has shared an update on its share repurchase program, confirming the buyback of more than 18 million shares by October 2025. The buyback, set to continue into next year, is intended to strengthen shareholder value and refine the company’s capital approach. See our latest analysis for Isuzu Motors. Momentum for Isuzu Motors has been under some pressure this year, with the share price edging down about 11% year-to-date. However, its long-term total shareholder return...

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As global markets navigate through a landscape of mixed economic signals, including the recent U.S.-China trade truce and steady interest rates in Japan and Europe, investors are keenly observing growth opportunities in Asia. In this environment, companies with significant insider ownership often attract attention due to their potential for aligned interests between management and shareholders, making them intriguing candidates for those seeking growth stocks.

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TOTO announced on October 31, 2025, that it has revised its full-year consolidated earnings guidance downward for the fiscal year ending March 2026, despite interim results exceeding expectations driven by strong performance in Asia, favorable yen depreciation, and gains from new business segments. This adjustment follows a reaffirmation of the interim dividend at ¥50.00 per share, maintaining consistency with the previous year even as the company factors in segment-specific future...

In recent news, Bernstein upgraded Lasertec Corp. to Market Perform after the company introduced its A200 HiT tool, which triples throughput compared to prior models and addresses production bottlenecks for major semiconductor clients such as TSMC. This technological advancement is expected to significantly expand Lasertec’s addressable market, as it directly tackles adoption challenges in wafer fab inspection processes. We'll explore how Lasertec's breakthrough with the A200 HiT tool could...

Tsubakimoto Chain (TSE:6371) revised its earnings outlook for the year ending March 2026, citing slower activity in its US and Chinese material handling segments. The company now forecasts lower revenue and profit compared to earlier expectations. See our latest analysis for Tsubakimoto Chain. Tsubakimoto Chain’s announcement to lower its earnings forecast comes after a strong run for shareholders, with a 12.93% total return over the past year and an impressive 128.96% total shareholder...

On November 6, 2025, Recruit Holdings raised its full-year fiscal 2026 guidance, now expecting revenue of ¥3.60 trillion, operating income of ¥566.0 billion, and profit attributable to owners of the parent of ¥448.3 billion, alongside an increased interim dividend of ¥12.50 per share. This upward revision, paired with the higher dividend, reflects the company’s confidence in its financial outlook and commitment to enhanced shareholder returns. We'll explore how Recruit's raised earnings...

Toenec (TSE:1946) just raised its full-year earnings guidance and unveiled a more generous dividend policy, signaling confidence in its business momentum. This double announcement is likely to catch the eye of shareholders and market watchers alike. See our latest analysis for Toenec. Toenec’s latest upgrades have clearly sparked renewed optimism, with the share price surging 26.9% over the last month and up an impressive 83.8% year-to-date. While the company’s near-term momentum is striking,...

Kraftia (TSE:1959) gave investors plenty to talk about this week. The company released updated earnings guidance for the coming year and announced a hike to its interim dividend. Both are relevant signals for shareholders. See our latest analysis for Kraftia. Kraftia’s momentum has been hard to ignore, with the share price climbing 50.3% so far this year and its one-year total shareholder return at 40.3%. Fresh earnings guidance and a dividend boost have added to recent enthusiasm. This...

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Kansai Electric Power Company (TSE:9503) just updated its outlook for the fiscal year ending March 2026, announcing higher earnings expectations along with a planned boost to its annual dividend. The company is seeing stronger profits across its key segments. See our latest analysis for Kansai Electric Power Company. Momentum has surged for Kansai Electric Power Company, with the latest share price up over 37% year-to-date as investors respond to upgraded profit expectations and a dividend...

On October 30, 2025, Kyocera Corporation announced an upward revision to its full-year financial guidance for fiscal 2026 and affirmed an interim dividend of ¥25 per share, payable on December 5, 2025, sourced from retained earnings. The company attributed this improved outlook to a weaker yen and less impact from U.S. tariff policies than initially anticipated, while maintaining stable shareholder returns. We’ll explore how Kyocera’s commitment to stable dividends underscores its approach...

Tokuyama (TSE:4043) just announced a boost to its dividend, raising the payout to JPY 60.00 per share for the second quarter. This is an increase from JPY 50.00 a year earlier. The company also raised its dividend guidance for the full fiscal year. See our latest analysis for Tokuyama. Tokuyama’s recent dividend boost comes as momentum has surged this year, with its share price climbing 44.7% year-to-date and delivering a strong 40.99% total shareholder return over the past year. These gains...

Tokai Rika Co., Ltd. announced an increase in its interim dividend to ¥55 per share for the second quarter ended September 30, 2025, and also raised its full-year consolidated earnings guidance, including higher net sales and profit expectations for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026. This combination of increased shareholder returns and a significant upward revision of earnings projections suggests growing confidence in the company’s operating outlook. We'll explore how Tokai Rika’s...