Japanese Machinery Stock News

OBIC Business Consultants (TSE:4733) just announced a hike in its second quarter dividend, raising it to ¥53 per share from ¥50 last year. This move signals the company’s continued focus on shareholder returns and financial strength. See our latest analysis for OBIC Business Consultants. The latest dividend increase adds to a year already marked by strong momentum, with the share price climbing over 29% year-to-date and a total shareholder return of nearly 23% over the past year. In addition,...

Nomura Holdings announced a dividend increase to ¥27 per share for shareholders of record as of September 30, with payment set for December 1, 2025, up from the previous year’s ¥23 per share dividend. This heightened payout reflects the firm's willingness to share a larger portion of profits with investors, potentially highlighting confidence in its current financial position or future prospects. We’ll explore how this dividend boost may influence views on Nomura’s earnings quality and...

On October 31, 2025, HOYA Corporation's board approved an interim dividend of ¥125.00 per share for shareholders of record as of September 30, 2025, a very large increase compared to the ¥45.00 per share paid the previous year, with payment scheduled for November 28, 2025. This substantial dividend increase highlights HOYA's capacity to return more capital to shareholders and signals management's confidence in its financial position. We now explore how this unusually large interim dividend,...

On October 29, 2025, Komatsu Ltd. revised its consolidated earnings guidance upward for FY2026, increased its annual dividend to ¥95 per share from ¥83 a year prior, and reported progress on its ongoing share buyback plan, citing the Japanese yen’s depreciation and U.S. tariffs among contributing factors. This combination of rising guidance, a dividend boost, and active share repurchases signals management’s focus on enhancing shareholder returns amid shifting currency and trade...

On October 30, 2025, Nomura Real Estate Holdings reported its Q2 2026 earnings, announced a second-quarter dividend of ¥18.00 per share (significantly lower than last year), and released consolidated earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 2026 that includes expected operating revenue of ¥940 billion and profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥75 billion. The sharply reduced dividend for the quarter highlights a substantial shift in cash return policy compared to the prior...

Kansai Electric Power Company (TSE:9503) just updated its outlook for the fiscal year ending March 2026, announcing higher earnings expectations along with a planned boost to its annual dividend. The company is seeing stronger profits across its key segments. See our latest analysis for Kansai Electric Power Company. Momentum has surged for Kansai Electric Power Company, with the latest share price up over 37% year-to-date as investors respond to upgraded profit expectations and a dividend...

On October 30, 2025, Fuji Electric Co., Ltd. announced an increase to its interim dividend to ¥91.00 per share and revised its consolidated earnings guidance upward for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026. This dual move signals that management is increasingly confident in the company’s financial outlook and its ability to deliver enhanced returns to shareholders. Given the upward revision of earnings guidance, we will examine how this development impacts Fuji Electric's investment...

Nintendo Co., Ltd. ( TSE:7974 ) just released its interim report and things are looking bullish. Nintendo delivered a...

Despite announcing strong earnings, Disco Corporation's ( TSE:6146 ) stock was sluggish. We did some digging and found...

SKY Perfect JSAT Holdings (TSE:9412) is moving forward with a collaborative initiative to launch three satellites in partnership with SpaceX. This step supports the company’s strategy to enhance its satellite communications capabilities and appears to be attracting fresh attention from investors. See our latest analysis for SKY Perfect JSAT Holdings. Investor excitement following the SpaceX collaboration is evident, with SKY Perfect JSAT Holdings posting a stunning 9% share price gain in a...

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. ( TSE:9104 ) shareholders are probably feeling a little disappointed, since its shares fell...

Investors were underwhelmed by the solid earnings posted by J-Stream Inc. ( TSE:4308 ) recently. We have done some...

David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...

Zeon Corporation's ( TSE:4205 ) robust recent earnings didn't do much to move the stock. We think this is due to...

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Keyence Corporation announced that its Board of Directors approved executive changes, appointing Tetsuya Nakano as the next President and Representative Director, effective December 22, 2025, and increased its interim and forecasted year-end dividends to JPY 275 per share, with an effective dividend date of November 25, 2025. This dual move highlights Keyence’s drive to both reinforce its management structure and enhance shareholder returns, signaling confidence in its steady earnings...

Mitsubishi Motors (TSE:7211) is expected to shift into profitability within the next three years, outpacing average market growth expectations. Losses have narrowed at an impressive rate of 46.5% per year over the past five years, and earnings are now projected to accelerate by 57.26% per year. With a solid trajectory toward positive net income and revenues set to grow at 3.3% annually, the stage is set for investors to evaluate the balance between swift profit growth and slightly lagging...

Sumitomo Chemical Company, Limited ( TSE:4005 ) shareholders are probably feeling a little disappointed, since its...

It's been a sad week for Hirose Electric Co.,Ltd. ( TSE:6806 ), who've watched their investment drop 13% to JP¥17,550...

On October 30, 2025, Financial Partners Group Co., Ltd. announced a year-end dividend cut to ¥65.20 per share for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025, down from ¥81.55 a year earlier, and provided further reduced dividend guidance for the next fiscal year along with new consolidated earnings forecasts. This sequence of announcements highlights both a sustained shift in the company’s dividend policy and management’s expectations for performance in the upcoming year. We’ll explore how...

ASKA Pharmaceutical Holdings (TSE:4886) posted a net profit margin of 7.1% for the latest period, down from 9.4% a year earlier, while also recording a one-off gain of ¥1.2 billion ahead of September 2025. Over the last five years, earnings grew at an average rate of 18% annually. However, the most recent year saw a decline, and both earnings and revenue are now forecast to rise at a more modest 2.9% per year, lagging the broader Japanese market’s growth expectations. With a current...

JVCKENWOOD (TSE:6632) just lifted its full-year financial outlook and announced a higher interim dividend for shareholders. The company now anticipates improved revenue and profits for the fiscal year ending March 2026, along with a boost to payouts. See our latest analysis for JVCKENWOOD. Investors have clearly responded to JVCKENWOOD’s brighter earnings guidance and higher dividend, with the share price jumping 21.3% over the last month and notching a 12.8% gain in just the past week. While...

Nippon Steel (TSE:5401) remains unprofitable, but over the past five years, the company has narrowed its losses at an annual rate of 20.4%. While revenue is forecast to grow at 3.1% per year, trailing the broader Japanese market’s 4.4% projection, earnings are expected to accelerate at 28.94% per year with profitability anticipated within the next three years. Shares are trading at ¥594.6, significantly below an estimated fair value of ¥1,055.76. This has investors weighing the company’s path...

Konica Minolta (TSE:4902) remains unprofitable, with losses deepening at an average rate of 26.3% per year over the last five years. While management expects revenue to decline by around 1% per year through the next three years and net margins have not shown improvement, current forecasts anticipate earnings growth of 7.14% annually and a potential return to profitability within three years. The shares are currently trading at ¥609.7, which is below the estimated fair value of ¥805.17. The...