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Iyogin Holdings, Inc. (TSE:5830) has kicked off a new share buyback program following board approval. The company is targeting the repurchase of up to 1.71% of its outstanding shares for ¥7,000 million to boost corporate value and capital efficiency. See our latest analysis for Iyogin HoldingsInc. Iyogin Holdings Inc’s buyback news comes on the heels of a strong run for the stock. Despite a slight pullback over the last week, momentum remains robust, with a 21.2% gain in the past three months...

Iwatani (TSE:8088) just announced an interim dividend alongside its latest financial results, highlighting a 2% rise in net sales and a noteworthy 51% jump in net income for the recent six-month period. The company is maintaining its annual outlook and continues its focus on steady shareholder returns. See our latest analysis for Iwatani. Iwatani’s share price has seen a modest recovery in recent weeks, rising 2.3% over the past seven days and 4.7% over the past three months. However, 2024...

SCREEN Holdings (TSE:7735) shares have been in focus lately, with investors taking a close look at recent trends in the company’s stock performance and financial growth over the past year. The stock’s year-to-date returns provide a perspective on its current valuation. See our latest analysis for SCREEN Holdings. SCREEN Holdings has experienced a notable pullback in recent weeks, with a 30-day share price return of -13.24% following solid momentum earlier in the year. Still, the company’s...

Thinking about investing in Toyota Motor and wondering if the stock is offering good value right now? Let’s take a closer look beyond just headline prices. Recently, Toyota shares have notched up a 9.1% gain over the past month and are sitting 20.3% higher than a year ago, highlighting sustained growth and changing investor sentiment. These price moves have not come out of nowhere. Toyota has recently made headlines by accelerating its EV strategy and signing new supply chain partnerships,...

Sawai Group Holdings (TSE:4887) recently reported a large provision for a patent infringement settlement, which led to lower operating profit projections for the fiscal year. However, the company kept its dividend outlook steady for investors. See our latest analysis for Sawai Group Holdings. Sawai Group Holdings’ share price dipped after news of the litigation expense and lower operating profit guidance, closing most recently at ¥1,845.5. While the near-term share price return is down, the...

Kao Corporation recently released consolidated earnings guidance for fiscal 2025, projecting net sales of ¥1.69 trillion, operating income of ¥165 billion, and net income attributable to owners of ¥121 billion, along with positive Q3 FY2025 results driven by improvements in the cosmetics sector and global expansion progress. This outlook reflects significant gains in profitability, particularly within cosmetics, supported by focused brand growth, cost reforms, and restructuring efforts in...

TOPPAN Holdings (TSE:7911) shares have seen a slight dip this month, moving in line with broader market trends in Japan. Investor attention remains on the company’s steady financial performance and long-term return record, which continues to shape sentiment. See our latest analysis for TOPPAN Holdings. After a steady run last year, TOPPAN Holdings’ share price has pulled back in 2024, reflecting a shift in sentiment and some profit-taking. The year-to-date share price return is -9.77%. Still,...

TOMY Company (TSE:7867) just released its first half fiscal 2026 results. Net sales rose by 6% compared to last year. However, operating and ordinary profit both declined slightly during the same period. See our latest analysis for TOMY Company. TOMY Company's announcement of stronger half-year sales but mixed profits has done little to shift market sentiment. The share price was down 1.5% on results day and still shows a year-to-date decline of 29%. Looking longer term, the three- and...

Kokusai Electric (TSE:6525) caught investor attention after its board met to discuss upcoming dividend payments. The company also revised its full-year earnings view due to delayed equipment sales that are impacting near-term results. See our latest analysis for Kokusai Electric. Kokusai Electric’s share price has cooled after its recent board meeting and earnings guidance revision, dropping 8.1% in a single day and losing 4.2% over the past week. Still, after surging 22.4% in the last month...

Matsui Securities Co., Ltd. has announced an increase in its interim dividend to ¥25.00 per share for the second quarter of the fiscal year ending March 2026, up from ¥22.00 per share a year earlier, with payments scheduled to commence on November 25, 2025. This dividend hike, presented just ahead of the company's Q2 2026 earnings call, offers fresh insight into management’s outlook and their approach to rewarding shareholders. We'll explore how Matsui Securities' decision to raise dividends...

Kasumigaseki CapitalLtd (TSE:3498) recently held a board meeting where it resolved to propose changes to its Articles of Incorporation. The proposed changes aim to add employment placement services and plans to support skilled foreign workers. See our latest analysis for Kasumigaseki CapitalLtd. Kasumigaseki CapitalLtd’s move to diversify into employment placement and support for skilled foreign workers comes at an interesting time for the stock, with its 1-year total shareholder return at a...

On November 5, 2025, AGC Inc. announced executive leadership changes, including the appointment of a new CFO and multiple other officer reassignments, alongside updated earnings guidance for the fourth quarter projecting stable revenue but a likely decrease in operating profit compared to the previous quarter. The combination of new financial leadership and a cautious profit outlook signals a period of organizational adjustment as AGC addresses shifting market and business conditions. With...

Kikkoman Corporation recently raised its consolidated earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, now expecting revenue of ¥731.0 billion and profit attributable to owners of the parent of ¥60.0 billion, based on first-half performance and updated currency assumptions. This revised forecast highlights the influence of foreign exchange rates on Kikkoman’s profitability and management’s responsiveness to changing business conditions. Next, we’ll explore how the revised profit...

Micronics Japan (TSE:6871) announced fresh earnings guidance for the year ending December 2025, forecasting JPY 68,900 million in net sales and JPY 13,800 million in operating profit. This update often shapes investor expectations regarding upcoming performance. See our latest analysis for Micronics Japan. Micronics Japan’s updated earnings outlook comes after a big run in its share price, with a 1-month share price return of 21.4% and an impressive 113.1% year-to-date. Over the past year,...

On October 31, 2025, MISUMI Group Inc. announced an upward revision to its full-year earnings and year-end dividend guidance for the fiscal year ending March 2026, citing steady business progress and a positive contribution from its acquisition of Fictiv Inc. This announcement comes despite a challenging environment in the automotive sector and follows a slight decrease in the interim dividend compared to the previous year. We'll explore how the increased earnings guidance and Fictiv Inc.’s...

Mitsui Chemicals (TSE:4183) has announced a two-for-one stock split to make its shares more accessible and attract a wider range of investors. The company also updated its dividend forecast to reflect this change. See our latest analysis for Mitsui Chemicals. The stock split announcement comes as Mitsui Chemicals works through a period of organizational change, with lower first-half sales and operating income earlier this year. Still, the company’s total shareholder return has been solid,...

On October 28, 2025, Casio Computer Co. Ltd. announced the launch of the GST-B1000D, a new G-STEEL G-SHOCK watch featuring a sleek metal design, minimalist aesthetic, compact Tough Solar and Bluetooth-enabled movement, and a nod to the original DW-5000C. This release highlights Casio's commitment to blending innovation and heritage, appealing to consumers seeking both advanced technology and classic watch design. We’ll now examine how Casio’s launch of a high-tech, heritage-inspired G-SHOCK...

On October 31, 2025, Fanuc Corporation announced an interim dividend increase to ¥51.33 per share and raised its full-year earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 2026, projecting net sales of ¥818.80 billion and net income of ¥157.30 billion. This simultaneous upward revision of earnings and the higher dividend underscores management’s positive view on recent financial performance and future earnings visibility. We'll examine how the improved earnings guidance signals confidence...

Hulic Co., Ltd. recently updated its outlook for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, raising guidance for operating revenue to ¥710 billion, operating profit to ¥183 billion, and earnings per share to ¥147.43, along with announcing a higher annual dividend of ¥31.50 per share. This revision reflects the positive impact of property sales that did not meet the company’s holding criteria, signaling confidence in Hulic’s ability to drive profitability and return more capital to...

Nanto Bank (TSE:8367) has announced a five-for-one stock split, along with updates to its shareholder benefit program. The move is intended to boost share liquidity and make the stock more appealing to a wider range of investors. See our latest analysis for Nanto Bank. Nanto Bank’s latest moves come after a stellar run for shareholders, with a total shareholder return of nearly 79% over the past year and a remarkable 232% over five years. The stock has climbed more than 60% year to date, and...

Fuji Media Holdings announced board approval for a share buyback program of up to 20,000,000 shares, representing 9.5% of its issued share capital, with the intent to use ¥50,000 million for the repurchase by November 2026. This significant move follows recent corporate governance changes, suggesting a combined focus on capital efficiency and strengthening shareholder confidence after internal management shifts. We'll explore how the scale and intent of this newly approved buyback program...

Hino Motors (TSE:7205) just revised its full-year earnings guidance, signaling much higher operating income and profit for 2026. The company also named Daimler executive Satyakam Arya as its next President. See our latest analysis for Hino Motors. Hino Motors shares have responded strongly to the news, climbing with a 13% seven-day share price return. This hints at renewed optimism after the company’s upgraded profit guidance and the leadership shakeup. However, after a tough stretch, the...

Inpex (TSE:1605) has just acquired over 7 million of its own shares in the market as part of a larger buyback initiative aiming for 50 million shares by year-end 2025. This move signals a strategic focus on capital management and returning value to shareholders. See our latest analysis for Inpex. Momentum has been building for Inpex lately, with a 48% share price return year-to-date and a one-year total shareholder return of nearly 53%, which has added to investor confidence around the...

Rigaku Holdings (TSE:268A) reported its financial results for the nine months through September, noting a 5% drop in revenue and a 47% decline in profit before tax compared to last year. Despite these figures, management is now projecting modest revenue growth by the end of the fiscal year. This signals an expectation for a steady operational rebound. See our latest analysis for Rigaku Holdings. Rigaku Holdings has seen its share price rally by 21% over the past 90 days, signaling renewed...