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TSE:3382
TSE:3382Consumer Retailing

Seven & i Holdings (TSE:3382) Valuation Check As 7‑Eleven Leadership Shifts And North American IPO Nears

Seven & i Holdings (TSE:3382) is back in focus after longtime 7-Eleven leader Joseph DePinto announced his retirement, just as the group prepares for a planned IPO of its North American business. See our latest analysis for Seven & i Holdings. The leadership transition around 7 Eleven and the planned North American IPO comes after a 16.11% 90 day share price return, while the 1 year total shareholder return is slightly negative. This suggests that shorter term momentum has picked up even as...
TSE:8020
TSE:8020Trade Distributors

Kanematsu’s Tokyo eVTOL Role And What It Might Mean For Valuation

Kanematsu (TSE:8020) is participating in the Tokyo Metropolitan Government's eVTOL aircraft demonstration project. The company is involved in installing and operating vertiport infrastructure for Tokyo's first eVTOL demonstration flights. The project is being carried out in collaboration with SkyDrive and Mitsubishi Estate. Kanematsu, trading at ¥2,073.5, is taking a direct role in urban air mobility through this vertiport initiative. For investors, the move comes after very large 3 year...
TSE:9507
TSE:9507Electric Utilities

Assessing Shikoku Electric Power (TSE:9507) Valuation After New Share Buyback Approval

Shikoku Electric Power Company (TSE:9507) has put a new share buyback in motion, approving the repurchase of 2,000,000 shares for ¥3,500 million to address a corporate shareholder’s sale and improve capital efficiency. See our latest analysis for Shikoku Electric Power Company. The buyback announcement and recent earnings release have arrived alongside solid price momentum, with a 13.92% 90 day share price return and a 43.92% 1 year total shareholder return suggesting interest in Shikoku...
TSE:4502
TSE:4502Pharmaceuticals

Takeda Pharmaceutical (TSE:4502) Is Up 8.5% After Raising FY2025 Guidance And Dividend Outlook – Has The Bull Case Changed?

In January 2026, Takeda Pharmaceutical reported nine‑month results to December 31, 2025, with sales of ¥3.41 trillion and slightly higher net income of ¥216.08 billion versus the prior year, while also raising its full‑year 2025 revenue, profit and EPS guidance. The company additionally signalled confidence by guiding to a higher full‑year dividend of ¥100 per share, up from ¥98 a year earlier, alongside the upgraded outlook. We’ll now examine how Takeda’s raised full‑year guidance,...
TSE:7270
TSE:7270Auto

Subaru Forester Record Sales Test Valuation Premium And Retailer Resilience

Subaru (TSE:7270) reports record January sales for its Forester model. The Forester is now fully produced at Subaru’s Indiana plant. Overall vehicle sales for the month were affected by severe winter storms. Retailers continued operating through major weather disruptions. For you as an investor, this combination of record Forester sales and softer overall volumes highlights how model mix and production footprint can matter as much as headline unit totals. Subaru, best known for all wheel...
TSE:2326
TSE:2326Software

High Growth Tech in Asia Featuring Guangdong Naruida Technology and Two More Stocks

As global markets navigate a complex economic landscape, small- and mid-cap stocks have faced challenges, with indices like the S&P MidCap 400 and Russell 2000 reflecting recent declines. In Asia, where technology innovation continues to drive growth despite broader market uncertainties, identifying high-growth tech companies involves evaluating their resilience to economic shifts and potential for sustainable expansion in dynamic sectors.
TSE:6758
TSE:6758Consumer Durables

Sony Super Bowl LX Tech Showcase Highlights Broader Sports Investment Story

Sony Group (TSE:6758) is showcasing its most advanced technology and imaging solutions to date at Super Bowl LX. The company’s products span NFL Coach’s Headsets, broadcast cameras, in-venue production tools, and AI-powered tracking systems. This is a major deployment across multiple broadcast and in-game applications at the most-watched live broadcast event in the U.S. Sony Group enters Super Bowl LX with a broad technology footprint, putting its professional imaging and live production...
TSE:4503
TSE:4503Pharmaceuticals

Astellas Pharma Q3 2026 Profit Rebound Challenges Bearish Earnings Narratives

Astellas Pharma (TSE:4503) has posted its Q3 2026 numbers, with revenue of ¥571,206 million (¥571.2 billion) and basic EPS of ¥56.04, alongside net income excluding extraordinary items of ¥100,379 million. The company has seen revenue move from ¥517,408 million and basic EPS of a loss of ¥54.57 in Q3 2025 to ¥571,206 million and EPS of ¥56.04 in Q3 2026. Trailing twelve month EPS sits at ¥180.31 on revenue of ¥2,060,614 million (¥2.1 trillion), giving investors a clearer view of how...
TSE:4452
TSE:4452Personal Products

Is Kao (TSE:4452) Using Its Share Split To Quietly Recast Its Capital Structure Strategy?

Kao Corporation recently held a board meeting on February 5, 2026, to consider conducting a share split and partially amending its Articles of Incorporation in connection with that split. This move highlights Kao’s focus on reshaping its capital structure, a step that can influence how accessible and tradable its shares are for investors. We will now examine how Kao’s planned share split, and the related Articles of Incorporation amendment, could influence the company’s broader investment...
TSE:7105
TSE:7105Machinery

Mitsubishi Logisnext Q3 Profit Return Tests Market Concerns Over Volatile Earnings

Mitsubishi Logisnext (TSE:7105) has posted its Q3 2026 numbers with revenue of ¥164.974 billion and basic EPS of ¥14.71, giving investors fresh insight into how the forklift and logistics equipment maker is handling a period of uneven profitability. The company has seen quarterly revenue move between ¥158.067 billion and ¥172.240 billion over the past six reported periods, while basic EPS has ranged from a loss of ¥23.17 to a gain of ¥20.56, setting a mixed backdrop for the latest print and...
TSE:9503
TSE:9503Electric Utilities

Should Kansai Electric’s Earnings-Driven Net Income Decline Require Action From Kansai Electric Power Company (TSE:9503) Investors?

The Kansai Electric Power Company reported results for the nine months to December 31, 2025, with sales of ¥2,329,200 million, revenue of ¥2,949,122 million, and net income of ¥340,199 million, all lower than the prior-year period. This translated into basic earnings per share from continuing operations of ¥305.37, down from ¥396.43, highlighting pressure on profitability despite still sizable absolute earnings. We’ll now examine how the earnings-driven decline in net income shapes Kansai...
TSE:8747
TSE:8747Capital Markets

Top Asian Dividend Stocks To Consider In February 2026

As global markets navigate a landscape marked by steady interest rates and fluctuating consumer confidence, Asia's economic environment presents unique opportunities for investors seeking stability through dividend stocks. In this context, identifying strong dividend-paying companies can be a strategic move to mitigate volatility and secure consistent income streams amidst evolving market conditions.
TSE:9706
TSE:9706Infrastructure

Japan Airport Terminal (TSE:9706) Margin Expansion Reinforces Bullish Narratives In Q3 2026 Earnings

Japan Airport Terminal (TSE:9706) has put up another solid quarter, with Q3 2026 revenue at ¥75,595 million and basic EPS of ¥95.22, backed by trailing twelve month revenue of ¥285,507 million and EPS of ¥333.51. The company has seen revenue move from ¥69,801 million in Q3 2025 to ¥75,595 million in Q3 2026, while quarterly EPS has shifted from ¥72.92 to ¥95.22 over the same period, alongside trailing net income of ¥30,953 million. With trailing net margin at 10.8% and higher than a year...