Japanese Life Sciences Stock News

Most readers would already be aware that Area Quest's (TSE:8912) stock increased significantly by 30% over the past...

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Area Quest Inc. ( TSE:8912 ) shareholders have had their patience rewarded with a 28% share price jump in the last...

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Shareholders might have noticed that ABC-Mart,Inc. ( TSE:2670 ) filed its half-year result this time last week. The...

Newtech Co.,Ltd.'s ( TSE:6734 ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 10.5x might make it look like a buy right now...

Konami Group (TSE:9766) is drawing attention after unveiling its Solstice casino machine at the Global Gaming Expo Las Vegas and launching Konami Online Interactive. The company is expanding into iGaming as a new business segment. See our latest analysis for Konami Group. Momentum has definitely been building for Konami Group. After debuting the Solstice machine and expanding into iGaming, the share price return is up 54% year-to-date, with a robust 52% total shareholder return over the past...

Seven & i Holdings (TSE:3382) posted a net profit margin of 2.4%, rising from 1.6% last year, with annual earnings growth reaching 23.4% compared to the prior five-year average decline of 0.4% per year. Looking forward, earnings are expected to increase at about 3% per year, a pace that trails the broader Japanese market but indicates steady improvement. Strong dividends and an increase in profit margins highlight the company’s quality results, even as revenue is projected to decline by 1.5%...

Iwatani (TSE:8088) has seen its stock performance shift recently, drawing renewed attention to its underlying fundamentals. Investors are looking closer at what factors, beyond daily headlines, might be influencing the company's trajectory this month. See our latest analysis for Iwatani. Iwatani’s share price has been on a bit of a rollercoaster this year, with the latest close at ¥1,593 and a year-to-date decline of 10.1%. While the short-term momentum has been uneven, the bigger story is in...

Nichirei (TSE:2871) shares saw renewed attention after domestic major analysts downgraded the company to the middle tier. A reduction in its target price also sparked conversations among investors about future prospects. See our latest analysis for Nichirei. Following the analyst downgrade, Nichirei’s share price has edged lower over the year, now sitting at ¥1,745, with a year-to-date share price return of -13.6%. While momentum has faded recently, long-term investors are still well ahead...

DIC (TSE:4631) has caught the attention of investors after a recent shift in its stock performance. With shares showing some movement over the past month, many are weighing what this could mean for the company’s outlook. See our latest analysis for DIC. After some recent volatility, DIC’s share price has cooled slightly in the past month. However, its impressive 23.05% share price return over the last quarter and 9.17% total shareholder return for the past year indicate that momentum may...

Creek & River (TSE:4763) closed out the latest period with net profit margins of 5.7%, an increase from 4.8% the previous year. The company posted an impressive 24.3% earnings growth over the past twelve months, outpacing its five-year average annual growth of 7.7%. Long-term performance remains steady, with earnings rising by an average of 7.7% per year over five years. Looking ahead, forecasts put annual earnings growth at 13.1% and revenue growth at 11.1%, both well ahead of the Japanese...

Mitsui Kinzoku Company (TSE:5706) shares have seen significant swings recently, drawing investor attention with a strong run over the past month. The company’s recent stock movement raises questions about what might be driving renewed interest. See our latest analysis for Mitsui Kinzoku Company. After surging more than 30% in the past month, Mitsui Kinzoku Company’s share price is now up an impressive 196.6% year-to-date, building on powerful recent momentum. This rise has captured market...

Sanko Gosei (TSE:7888) delivered robust earnings growth this year, with net profit margins climbing to 4.2% from last year’s 3.4%. Earnings jumped 23.2% over the past twelve months, though this gain trailed the company’s five-year annual average of 34.1%. Supported by ongoing profitability improvements and forecasts for both revenue and earnings growth to outpace the Japanese market, the latest results showcase a firm with momentum and room for optimism among investors. See our full analysis...

Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical (TSE:4530) delivered a notable earnings performance, with net income rising 34.3% over the past year and five-year average earnings growth running at 14% annually. Net profit margins improved to 12.7% from 9.8%, and while revenue is forecast to grow 4.6% per year, future earnings growth is expected to be modest at just 0.3% annually. The company's current share price of ¥4,104 is below one discounted cash flow estimate of fair value at ¥9,258.81, which adds to a...

LAND (TSE:8918) posted net profit margins of 5.3%, noticeably lower than last year’s 19%. Despite averaging 37.8% annual earnings growth over the past five years, the company saw negative earnings growth this year, highlighting a sharp reversal in its profitability trend. While its earnings have historically been high quality, the recent drop in margins, paired with significant volatility in earnings momentum, gives investors plenty to debate. See our full analysis for LAND. The next section...

M3 (TSE:2413) shares have caught the attention of investors lately, with some shifts in performance over the past month. Many are now weighing recent trends against broader financial results to find clues about what’s next for the stock. See our latest analysis for M3. M3’s share price has regained momentum in recent months, climbing over 23% in the past quarter and nearly 68% so far this year. However, the one-year total shareholder return of 34% still trails long-term highs from earlier...

Toro Neurovascular announced in early October 2025 an exclusive US distribution partnership with Kaneka Medical America for its next-generation neurovascular catheter portfolio, pending regulatory clearance. This collaboration highlights Kaneka’s push to access the US stroke treatment market, offering exposure to advanced medical technology and a potentially expanding commercial footprint. We’ll explore how Kaneka’s entry into neurovascular devices in the US may reshape its investment...

Takeuchi Mfg (TSE:6432) has just updated its guidance for the fiscal year ending February 2026, now expecting higher net sales and stronger profits. This upward revision is largely credited to sales growth in North America and Europe, even as some markets faced headwinds. See our latest analysis for Takeuchi Mfg. Takeuchi Mfg’s latest upward earnings revision comes after a year of sustained momentum, with its share price now at ¥5,240 and a total shareholder return of 15.6% over the past...

Sompo Holdings has completed its share buyback program, repurchasing 16,637,800 shares, representing 1.8% of its outstanding shares, for ¥74,702.79 million, as announced earlier this year. This move often indicates management's confidence in the company and is seen as a way to enhance value for existing shareholders. We’ll explore how the completion of this sizable share repurchase shapes Sompo Holdings’ investment narrative and management’s confidence signal. Uncover the next big thing with...

Nomura (TSE:9716) posted a sharp improvement in net profit margins to 6%, up from 2.3% last year, while delivering a massive 241.4% jump in earnings over the same period. The company has averaged 18.4% annual earnings growth over the past five years. However, management now expects revenue and earnings to decline by 1.3% and 3.7% per year, respectively, for the next three years. With a Price-To-Earnings ratio of 11.1x, which is well below industry and peer averages, and a share price...

Treasure Factory Ltd. (TSE:3093) is set to deliver revenue growth of 8.9% per year and earnings growth of 12.1%, both handily outpacing the broader Japanese market forecasts. At a current net profit margin of 6.2%, just below last year’s 6.4%, the company maintains solid profitability while its earnings per share are forecast to climb at 12.09% annually. These results, along with a Price-to-Earnings Ratio of 13.8x and a share price of ¥1,650 trading well below the estimated fair value,...

Sugi Holdings (TSE:7649) delivered a sharp uptick in profitability, as net profit margins reached 4.3% compared to last year’s 3.1% and EPS growth soared 66.5% over the past year, well above its five-year average of 11% per year. Even with revenue forecast to grow 6.11% annually, outpacing the broader Japanese market, earnings are expected to decline at a rate of 3.1% per year over the next three years. The stock trades at 14.6x earnings, below fair value estimates and well under its...