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ROHM (TSE:6963) just rolled out two new brushed DC motor driver ICs that target energy efficient home and industrial appliances, a product move that neatly lines up with growing electrification demand. See our latest analysis for ROHM. That backdrop helps explain why, even with a modest 1 day share price gain of 0.69 percent and a recent pullback, ROHM still boasts a strong year to date share price return of 40.99 percent and a robust 1 year total shareholder return of 54.45 percent. This...

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The Hoden Seimitsu Kako Kenkyusho Co., Ltd. ( TSE:6469 ) share price has done very well over the last month, posting an...

NSD Co., Ltd.'s ( TSE:9759 ) dividend will be increasing from last year's payment of the same period to ¥92.00 on 8th...

It's not a stretch to say that Maruzen Showa Unyu Co., Ltd.'s ( TSE:9068 ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 16x...

Key Insights Shimizu's estimated fair value is JP¥2,244 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Shimizu is estimated...

Shareholders appeared unconcerned with Kumiai Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.'s ( TSE:4996 ) lackluster earnings report...

Key Insights The considerable ownership by individual investors in TOA indicates that they collectively have a greater...

Sojitz Corporation's ( TSE:2768 ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 9.1x might make it look like a buy right now...

The Towa Bank, Ltd. ( TSE:8558 ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of ¥35.00 per share on the 29th of June...

Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha ( TSE:9101 ) has announced that on 19th of June, it will be paying a dividend of¥110.00...

Japan Post Insurance has recently gained attention as investors reassess its prospects under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, whose policy agenda is expected to support a more favorable investment climate for major financial groups. A key angle for investors is how potential reforms of large, post-linked financial entities could enhance operational flexibility and unlock fresh value for Japan Post Insurance shareholders. We’ll now examine how the prospect of reform-friendly policies under...

Mitsui (TSE:8031) just signed a Memorandum of Understanding with AM Green to explore investment in an integrated green aluminium platform, a move that ties its trading clout directly to the energy transition narrative. See our latest analysis for Mitsui. That backdrop helps explain why, even after a soft 7 day share price return, Mitsui’s 30 day share price return of 13.78 percent and hefty 1 year total shareholder return of 48.57 percent suggest momentum is still building rather than...

Recent Performance and Investor Context SBI Shinsei Bank (TSE:8303) has quietly delivered a 7% gain for investors this year, even as its 3 year total return still sits roughly 22% lower. This creates an interesting reset point for expectations. See our latest analysis for SBI Shinsei Bank. With the share price now at ¥1,731, the modest year to date share price return of 6.65% contrasts with a still negative three year total shareholder return of 22.39%. This suggests momentum is cautiously...

Asahi Group Holdings (TSE:2502) has been drifting lower over the past month, even as its long term track record and steady earnings growth keep the stock on many income and quality watchlists. See our latest analysis for Asahi Group Holdings. That recent 7 day share price return of negative 6.95 percent sits against a mildly positive year to date share price gain and a solid three year total shareholder return of 27.94 percent, suggesting near term momentum is cooling while the longer term...

If you are wondering whether SoftBank Group's huge run means you have already missed the opportunity, or if the stock still has room to surprise on the upside, you are in the right place. Despite a recent pullback, with the share price down 4.4% over the last week and 9.1% over the last month, SoftBank is still up 85.3% year to date and 96.1% over the past year. These moves sit against a backdrop of SoftBank reshaping itself into a more focused investment powerhouse, from headline grabbing...

Glory (TSE:6457) just landed a sizable UK retail win, with Waitrose rolling out 285 CI-100X cash recycling units across its stores. For investors, this is a clear signal of competitive product traction. See our latest analysis for Glory. The Waitrose rollout fits neatly into a broader upswing, with Glory posting a roughly 56% year to date share price return and a powerful 3 year total shareholder return of about 109%. This suggests momentum is clearly building as the market reassesses its...

Board moves to retire shares Kubota (TSE:6326) has kicked off December with a board meeting focused on retiring a portion of its common stock under Japan’s Companies Act, a textbook move to tighten the share count and support long term value. See our latest analysis for Kubota. That decision lands against a strong backdrop, with Kubota’s 1 month share price return of 13.87 percent and 3 month share price return of 23.16 percent pointing to building momentum, while a 1 year total shareholder...

On December 15, 2025, Sumitomo Realty & Development’s board approved plans to introduce a first-of-its-kind trust scheme in Japan to systematically sell the listed securities the company holds. This move highlights a shift in how the company manages its investment portfolio, with potential implications for capital allocation priorities and balance-sheet composition. We’ll now look at how this trust-based, systematic sale of listed securities could reshape Sumitomo Realty & Development’s...

Suzuki Motor (TSE:7269) shares have quietly pushed higher over the past month, and that steady climb has investors asking whether this auto and motorcycle maker still offers reasonable upside from here. See our latest analysis for Suzuki Motor. That recent climb sits on top of a strong run, with a roughly mid 20s year to date share price return and an impressive triple digit multi year total shareholder return, suggesting momentum is still firmly on Suzuki Motor's side. If Suzuki's move has...

Token (TSE:1766) just rolled out a sizeable share buyback, with board approval to retire a meaningful slice of its outstanding stock. This move immediately sharpens the conversation around valuation and capital allocation. See our latest analysis for Token. The buyback news lands after a steady climb, with the share price up strongly year to date and a robust three year total shareholder return suggesting momentum is still in Token’s favor. If this kind of capital return story has your...

In mid-December 2025, Takeda reported positive topline data from two pivotal Phase 3 trials of its next‑generation oral TYK2 inhibitor zasocitinib in adults with moderate‑to‑severe plaque psoriasis, showing superiority to placebo and an active comparator on key skin‑clearance endpoints. Because zasocitinib is a once‑daily oral pill that achieved high rates of near‑complete and complete skin clearance, it could reshape treatment options in plaque psoriasis if successfully approved. We’ll now...

ITOCHU has now completed its previously announced share buyback program, repurchasing a total of 18,371,700 shares, or 1.3%, for ¥149,999.98 million by December 16, 2025. This sizable capital return reduces the share count and may strengthen perceptions of management confidence and commitment to long-term shareholder value. We’ll now examine how the completion of this ¥149,999.98 million buyback could influence ITOCHU’s investment narrative and capital allocation outlook. These 16 companies...