Japanese Machinery Stock News

NGK Insulators recently approved an ¥8.96 billion investment in its U.S. subsidiary FM Industries to lift semiconductor manufacturing equipment component capacity by about 20%, with expanded production targeted from January 2027. By scaling FM Industries’ Arizona facilities to support rising semiconductor demand linked to AI applications, NGK is deepening its exposure to higher-value technology supply chains. Next, we’ll examine how this sizeable semiconductor capacity expansion shapes NGK...

In December 2025, Nikon Instruments Inc. announced a partnership with Yamaha Motor under which the Nikon BioImaging Lab near Boston will host Yamaha’s CELL HANDLER 2 system, combining advanced imaging and automated cell picking to support U.S.-based drug discovery researchers. The collaboration effectively turns NBIL into a hands-on evaluation hub for CELL HANDLER 2, letting researchers test their own samples and design custom assay workflows, which may help Yamaha deepen its footprint in...

Konami Gaming announced that it has been selected to supply its SYNKROS casino management system, including the SYNKROS Drink System and Konetic mobile app, to the soon-to-open Happy Valley Casino in Pennsylvania. This contract highlights ongoing adoption of Konami’s casino technology in the US gaming market, potentially deepening its role as a key systems provider to new properties. Next, we’ll examine how the Happy Valley SYNKROS win shapes Konami’s investment narrative around its growing...

Mitsui Fudosan has now completed its previously announced share repurchase program, buying back 26,275,200 shares, or 0.95% of shares outstanding, for ¥45,000 million following board confirmation of the program’s status and closure in late November 2025. This buyback modestly reduces the share count while signaling management’s commitment to capital return, which may influence perceptions of future earnings per share and capital allocation discipline. We’ll now examine how the completed...

Square Enix Holdings (TSE:9684) has quietly given back some recent gains, with the stock down around 5% over the past month even as its longer term returns remain strong for patient investors. See our latest analysis for Square Enix Holdings. Despite the recent 4.8% 1 month share price pullback to ¥3,061, Square Enix still boasts a powerful year to date share price return of roughly 48% and a 1 year total shareholder return of about 56%. This suggests long term momentum remains intact even as...

Ono Pharmaceutical (TSE:4528) has quietly pushed higher this month, extending a steady run that contrasts with its weaker multi year record. That shift alone has investors rethinking how they value this Japanese drug maker. See our latest analysis for Ono Pharmaceutical. Ono’s recent climb to a ¥2,127.5 share price, backed by a roughly 10 percent 1 month share price return and near 28 percent year to date performance, suggests sentiment is turning more optimistic even as the 3 year total...

Ichigo (TSE:2337) just posted stronger than expected November 2025 power generation, with output rising year on year and topping internal forecasts, giving investors fresh data on its clean energy engine. See our latest analysis for Ichigo. The November beat slots into a mixed year for the stock, with an 8.53% year to date share price return and an 11.75% one year total shareholder return signalling steady, if not explosive, momentum as investors reassess Ichigo’s clean energy upside...

Skylark Holdings (TSE:3197) just reported higher November sales, a data point investors are watching closely as the restaurant operator leans on its wide mix of brands across Japan and overseas. See our latest analysis for Skylark Holdings. Even after a soft patch this week, with a 1 week share price return of minus 4.76 percent, Skylark’s 30 day share price gain of 18.07 percent and 1 year total shareholder return of 43.16 percent suggest momentum is still building behind the latest sales...

As global markets navigate a complex landscape marked by hopes for interest rate cuts and mixed economic signals, investors are increasingly focused on strategies that can provide steady returns amid uncertainty. In this environment, dividend stocks stand out as a compelling option, offering the potential for regular income while participating in market growth.

Eisai and Biogen recently presented new long-term data at the CTAD 2025 conference showing that Leqembi (lecanemab) treatment, including a subcutaneous autoinjector formulation, may substantially delay progression from mild cognitive impairment to more advanced Alzheimer’s disease while maintaining a safety profile consistent with earlier trials. The findings that earlier and continued Leqembi use could translate into several additional years before patients reach moderate Alzheimer’s stage,...

Chubu Electric Power Company (TSE:9502) has quietly pulled back about 7% over the past week, even though shares remain up roughly 37% this year, setting up an interesting entry check for investors. See our latest analysis for Chubu Electric Power Company. That recent 7 day share price pullback looks more like a pause within a strong run, with the year to date share price return still robust and long term total shareholder returns pointing to steadily improving sentiment toward Chubu Electric...

The Unitika Ltd. ( TSE:3103 ) share price has had a bad week, falling 24%. But that doesn't change the reality that...

AEON Financial Service Co., Ltd. ( TSE:8570 ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of ¥28.00 per share on the 8th...

It's common for many investors, especially those who are inexperienced, to buy shares in companies with a good story...

Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...

As Asian markets navigate a landscape marked by mixed economic signals and evolving monetary policies, investors are increasingly focused on identifying opportunities that may be undervalued relative to their intrinsic worth. In this context, understanding the fundamentals of a stock becomes crucial, as it can help uncover potential value in an environment where market conditions are constantly shifting.

Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...

As global markets keep a close eye on interest rate decisions and economic indicators, Asian economies are navigating their own unique challenges and opportunities. Amidst this backdrop, dividend stocks in Asia offer a compelling option for investors seeking income, particularly as they can provide stability through regular payouts even when market conditions fluctuate.

Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...

It's common for many investors, especially those who are inexperienced, to buy shares in companies with a good story...

Trend Micro recently held a board meeting on December 4, 2025 to determine the details of new stock acquisition rights to be issued as stock options, shortly after releasing its 2026 Security Predictions Report and unveiling the forthcoming Trend Vision One AI Security Package for AI-driven environments. Together, these moves highlight how Trend Micro is trying to position itself at the center of emerging AI-driven cyber risk, while using equity-based incentives to align employees with its...

Taiyo Yuden (TSE:6976) just kicked off mass production of its revamped HVX and HTX hybrid capacitors for automotive power circuits, a timely bet on growing ADAS and EV electrification demand. See our latest analysis for Taiyo Yuden. The market seems to be warming to that narrative, with a 7 day share price return of 18.47 percent and a powerful year to date share price return of 72.6 percent. However, the 3 year total shareholder return is still slightly negative and suggests the long term...

Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd. recently launched its Projection Assembly System in Thailand and Indonesia, combining projector-based task guidance and image sensing to support assembly and quality inspection while advancing digital transformation at manufacturing sites. This rollout marks the start of OKI’s global manufacturing DX expansion, externalizing in-house factory know-how to address labor turnover, workforce diversity, and quality consistency through multilingual support and local...

Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Ezaki Glico fair value estimate is JP¥6,883 Current share...