As the Asian markets navigate a landscape marked by political shifts and economic recalibrations, investors are keenly observing opportunities that may arise from these evolving conditions. In this context, identifying stocks that are potentially undervalued could offer strategic entry points for those looking to capitalize on discrepancies between market price and intrinsic value.
As we navigate through early 2026, the Asian markets are capturing attention amid a backdrop of mixed global economic signals, with small-cap stocks facing challenges similar to those seen in other regions. Despite the cautious sentiment and varied performance across key indices, this environment can offer opportunities for discerning investors to identify stocks with strong fundamentals and growth potential that may have been overlooked.
Fuji Media Holdings has overhauled its shareholder return policy, replacing a completed buyback of 3,857,700 shares for ¥14,045.55 million with authorization for repurchases of up to 71,000,000 shares for ¥235,000 million and sharply higher dividends, alongside revisions to its full-year earnings forecast as of February 3, 2026.
By pairing a very large new buyback with higher dividends and plans to tap outside capital for its Urban Development, Hotels & Resort business, management is...
In January 2026, SoftBank Corp.’s Infrinia Team announced it had developed “Infrinia AI Cloud OS,” a software stack for AI data centers designed to automate GPU cloud infrastructure management, optimize performance, and reduce total cost of ownership, with initial deployment in SoftBank’s own GPU cloud services and plans for overseas expansion.
This launch positions SoftBank not just as a telecom operator but as an AI infrastructure platform provider, offering OpenAI-compatible, fully...
If you are wondering whether Honda Motor's current share price truly reflects its underlying value, this article walks through the key checks investors often use to think about that question.
Honda Motor shares most recently closed at ¥1,578, with returns of 2.7% over the last week and month, 1.3% year to date, and 19.1%, 63.9% and 92.3% over the past 1, 3 and 5 years respectively, which may have caught the attention of long term holders and new investors alike.
Recent coverage has focused...
Daiwa Securities Group (TSE:8601) has posted its Q3 2026 numbers with revenue of ¥271,228 million and basic EPS of ¥33.66, giving investors fresh detail on how the business is tracking through the fiscal year. The company has seen revenue move from ¥160,018 million in Q3 2025 to ¥271,228 million in Q3 2026, while basic EPS shifted from ¥33.12 to ¥33.66 over the same period. This sets the stage for a results read that puts the focus squarely on how margins are holding up through the...
Mizuho Financial Group (TSE:8411) just posted its Q3 2026 numbers, with total revenue of ¥1.1 trillion and basic EPS of ¥132.99, alongside trailing twelve month revenue of ¥4.0 trillion and EPS of ¥420.40. The bank has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥818.1 billion in Q4 2025 to ¥1.1 trillion in Q3 2026, while basic EPS shifted from ¥11.96 to ¥132.99 over the same stretch. This development sets the stage for investors to focus on how efficiently those earnings are being generated. Overall,...
Q3 2026 headline numbers and earnings context
Tokyo Electron Device (TSE:2760) has put Q3 2026 on the board with revenue of ¥50.5b and basic EPS of ¥83.34, alongside net income of ¥2.45b, giving investors a clear look at how the year is shaping up so far. The company has seen quarterly revenue move between ¥45.1b and ¥55.1b since Q2 2025, while basic EPS has ranged from ¥41.21 to ¥110.79 over the same period, with trailing twelve month EPS sitting at ¥281.61 against revenue of ¥201.0b. With...
In late January 2026, reports indicated that SoftBank Group Corp. was in discussions to invest up to US$30.00 billion more in OpenAI, signaling a potential expansion of its exposure to artificial intelligence assets.
This prospective commitment highlights how SoftBank could further reshape its investment portfolio and funding priorities around high-profile AI platforms such as OpenAI.
We’ll now examine how the prospective US$30.00 billion OpenAI investment may influence SoftBank’s...
Mitsubishi HC Capital Inc. recently entered a capital and business alliance with Space BD Inc., becoming the lead investor in Space BD's Series C round to jointly develop new service models and expand asset ownership in the space sector.
An interesting angle is their intention to help shape industry rules and institutional design, aiming to influence how private-sector space finance and satellite data utilization evolve.
We will now explore how this push into space infrastructure financing...
Kyowa Kirin (TSE:4151) has moved back into the spotlight after Amgen ended their rocatinlimab collaboration. This decision leaves Kyowa Kirin to fully control the drug’s development, regulatory filings, and any future commercialization.
See our latest analysis for Kyowa Kirin.
The market reaction around the Amgen termination has been negative in the short term, with a 1-day share price return showing a 1.73% decline and a 7-day share price return showing an 11.95% decline. The 1-year total...
In late January 2026, Makita Corporation announced a share repurchase program of up to 10,000,000 shares for ¥40,000 million, alongside raising its full‑year guidance for revenue, profit and earnings per share for the year ending March 31, 2026.
The company linked its brighter outlook to stable sales despite a challenging demand backdrop and to foreign exchange movements it expects to be more favorable than previously assumed.
We’ll now examine how Makita’s upgraded earnings guidance and new...
Recruit Holdings recently set the specific terms for the next phase of its share repurchase program, planning to buy back up to 2 million shares via the ToSTNeT-3 system under a broader authorization of up to 38 million shares and ¥250 billion through April 2026.
This continued execution of a sizeable buyback framework highlights management’s focus on capital return and potentially higher capital efficiency for existing shareholders.
We’ll now examine how this expanded share repurchase...
Murata Manufacturing (TSE:6981) has reported Q3 2026 revenue of ¥467.5 billion and basic EPS of ¥13.72, with net income excluding extra items of ¥24,969 million setting the tone for this update. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥448.0 billion in Q3 2025 to ¥411.9 billion in Q4 2025, ¥416.2 billion in Q1 2026, ¥486.6 billion in Q2 2026 and now ¥467.5 billion in Q3 2026. Over the same period, EPS has ranged from ¥38.14 to ¥17.43, then ¥26.84, ¥44.99 and now ¥13.72. With trailing...
As global markets navigate a period of mixed economic signals, with the Federal Reserve holding interest rates steady and consumer confidence sliding in the U.S., investors are keenly observing opportunities for stable returns. In this environment, dividend stocks can offer a reliable income stream, making them an attractive option for those seeking to balance growth and income amidst fluctuating market conditions.
