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Ain Holdings earnings and dividend update Ain Holdings (TSE:9627) released full year results and new guidance that put both earnings and shareholder payouts in focus, giving you fresh numbers to assess the pharmacy and retail operator. For the year ended April 30, 2026, the company reported sales of ¥647,834 million compared to ¥456,804 million a year earlier. Net income was ¥17,264 million versus ¥9,261 million, with basic earnings per share from continuing operations at ¥491.62 compared to...

As global markets navigate the complexities of geopolitical tensions and inflationary pressures, Asian economies are showing resilience with mixed performances across key indices. In this environment, dividend stocks can offer a stable income stream for investors seeking to balance risk and reward. Identifying well-established companies with consistent dividend payouts may provide a reliable option amidst market volatility.

FUJIFILM Holdings (TSE:4901) investors are watching fresh leadership moves in the group’s biotechnology arm, as Tomoyuki Hasegawa becomes CEO of FUJIFILM Biotechnologies California alongside newly appointed COO David Bolish. See our latest analysis for FUJIFILM Holdings. The leadership changes come as momentum has been building in the stock, with a 30 day share price return of 10.58% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 13.08%, while the 5 year total shareholder return stands at...

KanamotoLtd (TSE:9678) has drawn fresh attention after announcing higher interim and projected year end dividends, expanding its share buyback authorization, and reporting half year sales of ¥107,952 million and net income of ¥6,952 million. See our latest analysis for KanamotoLtd. At a share price of ¥5,500, KanamotoLtd has delivered a 14.46% 1 month share price return and a 38.19% year to date share price return. The 1 year total shareholder return of 81.74% and 3 year total shareholder...

As global markets navigate a landscape marked by geopolitical tensions and fluctuating inflation rates, Asian equities have shown resilience with mixed performances across key indices. Amid these dynamics, dividend stocks in Asia continue to attract attention for their potential to provide steady income streams and a buffer against market volatility.

Investors are often guided by the idea of discovering 'the next big thing', even if that means buying 'story stocks...

Morgan Stanley recently downgraded Sumco Corporation to Underweight from Equalweight on valuation grounds while revising its profit estimates and assumptions, adding to a broader mix of analyst opinions from other brokers such as UBS and Macquarie. This cluster of conflicting analyst calls has sharpened the market’s focus on how Sumco’s fundamentals, valuation and currency assumptions interact with its wafer growth plans. Next, we’ll examine how Morgan Stanley’s valuation-driven downgrade,...

In the past year, Toyota Tsusho completed a large share repurchase program, buying 118,095,432 shares, or 11.19% of its stock, for ¥663,696.33 million before closing the plan on June 2, 2026. The scale of this buyback meaningfully reshapes Toyota Tsusho’s equity base and capital allocation profile, which may influence how investors view its long-term value creation. We’ll now examine how this very large repurchase, and the resulting reduction in Toyota Tsusho’s share count, affects its...

Mitsui (TSE:8031) lays out its FY 2026 scorecard Mitsui (TSE:8031) has laid out a full FY 2026 scorecard, with fourth quarter revenue at ¥3.6t and Basic EPS of ¥78.09, set against a trailing 12 month picture that includes revenue of ¥14.0t and Basic EPS of ¥291.12. Over recent periods, the company has seen quarterly revenue range from ¥3.30t to ¥3.64t and Basic EPS move between ¥65.65 and ¥80.73, while trailing 12 month revenue has shifted between ¥13.99t and ¥14.66t and trailing Basic EPS...

Shareholders might have noticed that Visional, Inc. ( TSE:4194 ) filed its quarterly result this time last week. The...

FDA clearance puts HOYA (TSE:7741) endoscopy devices in focus HOYA (TSE:7741) has secured US FDA clearance for new PENTAX Medical i20c Video Endoscope models, giving the company a green light to broaden its gastrointestinal endoscopy offering in US hospitals. See our latest analysis for HOYA. The recent FDA clearance arrives after a mixed patch for the stock, with the share price up 9.54% year to date but seeing a 1 month share price return that declined 4.52%, while the 1 year total...

In June 2026, Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd. issued consolidated earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027, forecasting net sales of ¥1,460.00 billion, operating profit of ¥95.00 billion, and profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥82.00 billion. This fresh forecast gives investors a clearer view of management’s expectations for profitability, highlighting how Furukawa Electric sees its earnings mix developing over the coming year. Next, we’ll examine how Furukawa...

MITSUI-SOKO HOLDINGS (TSE:9302) is back in focus after reporting FY2026 revenue and profit growth, with better margins and a stronger balance sheet. The results were supported by steady dividends and a positive management outlook. See our latest analysis for MITSUI-SOKO HOLDINGS. At a share price of ¥3,878, MITSUI-SOKO HOLDINGS has had a fairly steady year overall, with modest short term share price gains and a very strong multi year total shareholder return that suggests earlier momentum has...

KG Intelligence CO., LTD. ( TSE:2408 ) is about to trade ex-dividend in the next three days. The ex-dividend date...

The yearly results for Ain Holdings Inc. ( TSE:9627 ) were released last week, making it a good time to revisit its...

ITOCHU (TSE:8001) has wrapped up FY 2026 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥3,836,836 million (about ¥3.8 trillion) and net income excluding extra items of ¥194,986 million, translating to basic EPS of ¥27.86. Trailing twelve month revenue is ¥14,823,087 million and EPS is ¥128.00. Over recent periods, revenue has ranged from ¥3,558,933 million to ¥3,836,836 million per quarter, while EPS has moved between ¥27.86 and ¥40.10. This gives investors a clearer view of how the earnings power feeding...

Sekisui House (TSE:1928) is back in the spotlight after reporting first quarter sales of ¥908,878 million and net income of ¥58,479 million, along with higher earnings per share than a year earlier. See our latest analysis for Sekisui House. Alongside the stronger first quarter, Sekisui House’s share price is now ¥3,289, with a 7 day share price return of 2.69% but a 90 day share price return that is down 7.17%. The 5 year total shareholder return of 84.95% points to solid long term gains and...

Wondering whether Capcom's current share price truly reflects its potential value or if the market is being too harsh on the stock. Capcom shares last closed at ¥2,787, with the stock down 3.4% over the past week, 15.4% over the past month, 24.0% year to date, and 38.7% over the last year, even though the 3 year and 5 year returns sit at 2.4% and 82.4% respectively. This pullback comes as investors reassess expectations for major game publishers and pay closer attention to how consistently...

LY Corporation (TSE:4689) has scheduled a board meeting to consider an acquisition of shares in T&D Financial Life Insurance Company by one of its consolidated subsidiaries. If approved, the transaction would make T&D Financial Life Insurance Company a subsidiary of LY. The potential deal would represent a move by LY to broaden its footing in the financial services sector. LY’s share price stands at ¥402.3, with the stock down 20.0% over the past year and 19.0% over the past five years,...

If you are wondering whether Sumitomo Electric Industries at ¥10,970 is still offering value after a strong run, this article explains what the current price might be implying. The stock has pulled back recently, with the share price down 15.7% over the past week and 14.1% over the past month, even though it is still up 63.5% year to date and has delivered 300.1% over the past year and a very large return over five years. Recent coverage has focused on Sumitomo Electric Industries as an...

Japan Data Science Consortium Co.Ltd. ( TSE:4418 ), is not the largest company out there, but it received a lot of...

We can readily understand why investors are attracted to unprofitable companies. For example, although Amazon.com made...

Ferrotec Corporation ( TSE:6890 ) shareholders will have a reason to smile today, with the analysts making substantial...

This article focuses squarely on valuation to help you assess whether Nintendo's share price still reflects what the company is really worth, or if sentiment has swung too far in one direction. The stock last closed at ¥7,174, after a decline of 4.7% over the past week, a modest 0.5% gain over the past month, and declines of 32.6% year to date and 37.9% over the last year, while still showing gains of 22.0% and 25.2% over the past 3 and 5 years respectively. Recent headlines around Nintendo...