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Hulic (TSE:3003) has opened Q1 2026 with revenue of ¥226.8 billion and basic EPS of ¥23.89, setting the tone off the back of trailing twelve month revenue of ¥797.6 billion and EPS of ¥151.85. Over recent quarters the company has seen revenue move from ¥156.6 billion in Q1 2025 to ¥303.2 billion in Q4 2025 and net income shift from ¥17.2 billion to ¥53.7 billion across the same periods, with EPS ranging from ¥22.58 to ¥70.74. This latest print therefore slots into an already busy earnings run...

Fujiya (TSE:2211) opened Q1 2026 with revenue of ¥29,558 million and basic EPS of ¥1.16, setting a more subdued tone against a backdrop of softer profitability. Over the past year, the company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥28,051 million in Q1 2025 to ¥35,590 million in Q4 2025 and EPS swing between ¥30.42 and ¥43.61, while trailing twelve month revenue sits at ¥121.1 billion and EPS at ¥49.54. For investors, the key point is that today’s earnings come after a period where margins...

Ajinomoto (TSE:2802) has drawn investor attention after unveiling a proprietary hinokitiol based technology designed to replace transferrin in cultivated meat culture media. The company is targeting lower production costs and support for serum free, large scale applications. See our latest analysis for Ajinomoto. The cultivated meat announcement comes after a strong run in Ajinomoto’s shares, with a 30 day share price return of 5.34% and a 90 day share price return of 41.10%. The 1 year total...

Context for Shin-Etsu Chemical’s latest move Shin-Etsu Chemical (TSE:4063) has called a board meeting for April 28, 2026 to consider approving a share repurchase, coinciding with the company’s scheduled fiscal 2026 earnings release on the same day. See our latest analysis for Shin-Etsu Chemical. The share price has climbed to ¥7,064, with a 30 day share price return of 15.05% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 67.05%. This suggests momentum has been building ahead of the buyback...

Wondering if TDK is still attractively priced after a strong run, or if most of the easy gains are already on the table. TDK's share price recently closed at ¥2,681.5, with returns of 4.1% over 7 days, 27.1% over 30 days, 19.2% year to date and 86.7% over 1 year, and very large gains over 3 and 5 years of 189.0% and 197.1% respectively. Recent coverage has focused on how TDK fits into broader themes in electronics and technology hardware, with investors watching how demand trends and capital...

Hitachi (TSE:6501) has wrapped up FY 2026 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥3.1t and basic EPS of ¥36.08, set against trailing twelve month revenue of ¥10.6t and EPS of ¥176.76 that follows reported earnings growth of 30.3% over the past year. Over recent periods the company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥2.5t and EPS of ¥30.20 in FY 2025 Q3 to ¥2.8t and EPS of ¥40.20 in FY 2025 Q4, reaching ¥3.1t and EPS of ¥36.08 in FY 2026 Q4. This positions you to focus on how a 7.6% net profit...

Astellas Pharma (TSE:4503) has laid out its FY 2026 scorecard with second half revenue of ¥1.1t and basic EPS of ¥80.33, alongside net income excluding extraordinary items of ¥143.9b. The company has seen revenue move from ¥976.7b and basic EPS of ¥12.72 in the second half of FY 2025, to ¥1.0t and ¥82.44 in the first half of FY 2026, before reaching ¥1.1t and ¥80.33 in the latest period. Over the same timeframe, trailing twelve month EPS has increased from ¥28.35 to ¥162.77. For investors,...

If you are wondering whether TOTO is priced attractively right now, the key question is how its current share price compares with its underlying worth. The stock last closed at JP¥5,421, and its returns over 1 year sit at 59.9%, with 23.6% year to date, 27.9% over 3 years, 6.6% over 5 years, 0.7% over 7 days, and a 0.1% decline over 30 days, which can change how investors think about both opportunity and risk. Recent news coverage has focused on TOTO in the context of broader market interest...

Nintendo stock performance snapshot Nintendo (TSE:7974) has been under pressure recently, with the share price showing a 0.8% decline over the past day and deeper negative returns over the past week, month, past 3 months, and year. See our latest analysis for Nintendo. With the share price at ¥7,893 and a 1 year to date share price return of 25.9% in the red, recent weakness contrasts with a 47.2% gain in the 3 year total shareholder return. If Nintendo's recent pullback has you reassessing...

Business expansion in Vietnam and what it could mean for investors Nippon Express Holdings (TSE:9147) is in focus after securing a container freight station license for its Hanoi off airport air cargo facility, a move that directly targets congestion and security concerns. See our latest analysis for Nippon Express Holdings. The logistics expansion news lands against a backdrop of solid momentum, with a 1 month share price return of 8.02% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 55.24%,...

SoftBank overview and recent share performance SoftBank (TSE:9434) has drawn attention after recent share price moves, with the stock closing at ¥218. Short term returns have been mixed, including a 1 day decline of about 1% and a modest fall over the past week. Over the past month the share price has been relatively stable, while the past 3 months show a gain of about 3%. Over longer periods, including the past year and beyond, total returns sit in positive territory based on the figures...

If you are wondering whether Toyota Motor's current share price still offers value after a strong run in recent years, the recent pullback makes that question even more interesting. Toyota's stock last closed at ¥3,067, with returns of 13.4% over 1 year and 78.2% over 3 years. Over the last 7 days and 30 days the share price has declined by 9.5% and 10.0% respectively, and the year to date move sits at a 9.8% decline. Recent news around Toyota has focused on ongoing product development,...

Wondering whether SoftBank Group at ¥5,844 is still offering value or if the easy gains are behind it? This breakdown helps you frame that question with numbers rather than headlines. The stock has returned 22.4% over the last 7 days, 48.1% over 30 days, 26.6% year to date, 226.9% over 1 year, 359.0% over 3 years and 143.6% over 5 years, which naturally raises questions about what is already priced in and how much risk you are now taking on. Recent coverage has continued to focus on SoftBank...

As global markets navigate a complex landscape marked by geopolitical tensions and fluctuating economic indicators, Asian tech stocks continue to capture investor interest with their potential for high growth. In this dynamic environment, identifying promising tech companies often involves assessing their ability to innovate and adapt amidst evolving consumer demands and technological advancements.

Shareholders of Fanuc Corporation ( TSE:6954 ) will be pleased this week, given that the stock price is up 12% to...

Earnings release puts Daiwa House REIT Investment (TSE:8984) in focus Daiwa House REIT Investment (TSE:8984) has moved into the spotlight after reporting half year results to February 28, 2026, including revenue of ¥32,063.37 million and net income of ¥12,213.07 million. See our latest analysis for Daiwa House REIT Investment. At a share price of ¥127,400, Daiwa House REIT Investment has a year to date share price return of an 11.10% decline, yet its 1 year total shareholder return of 12.65%...

Nissan Motor stock reacts to recent performance trends Nissan Motor (TSE:7201) has seen mixed share performance recently, with a 0.3% decline over the past day, a 7.3% pullback over the past week, and a small gain over the past month. See our latest analysis for Nissan Motor. At the current share price of ¥351.8, Nissan Motor’s recent 7-day and 90-day share price declines sit against a 1-year total shareholder return of 2.63%, suggesting that momentum has softened after earlier gains. If you...

Recent share performance and business profile With no single headline event driving ORIX (TSE:8591) today, investors may focus on how the share price and fundamentals line up, including recent returns, earnings profile, and the breadth of its business segments. See our latest analysis for ORIX. The recent 7 day share price return of a 3.27% decline contrasts with ORIX's 30 day share price return of a 1.64% gain and a 1 year total shareholder return of 73.87%. This suggests positive long term...

Recent performance snapshot Murata Manufacturing (TSE:6981) has caught investor attention after a strong run, with the share price showing double digit gains over the past month and past 3 months, and a 1 year total return above 100%. See our latest analysis for Murata Manufacturing. This kind of strong short term share price momentum, with a 30 day share price return of 32.58% and a 90 day share price return of 48.14%, sits alongside a 1 year total shareholder return of 126.56%. Taken...

Nippon Express Holdings recently held a board meeting on April 17, 2026, to consider and approve entering into a share purchase agreement, following its move to secure a container freight station license for its new off-airport air cargo facility at the Quang Minh Logistics Center in Hanoi, Vietnam. The Hanoi facility allows Nippon Express to consolidate and manage air cargo away from the congested Noi Bai airport terminal, aiming to cut waiting times, tighten cargo control and improve...

Trend Micro (TSE:4704) has launched TrendLife, a new consumer business brand focused on digital life protection for households. Alongside TrendLife, the company introduced Kaleida, an AI companion designed to help protect families from emerging digital risks. The move expands Trend Micro's consumer cybersecurity offering into AI enabled, always on protection tools for everyday online activity. Trend Micro is best known for its cybersecurity products for consumers, enterprises, and cloud...

How the CEO’s Warning Puts Toyota Motor (TSE:7203) in Focus Toyota Motor (TSE:7203) is back in the spotlight after its CEO warned that rapid progress by Chinese electric vehicle makers could threaten the company’s survival without major productivity changes. See our latest analysis for Toyota Motor. The share price has recently lost momentum, with a 1-day share price return of a 1.79% decline and a 90-day share price return of a 15.37% decline, even as the 1-year total shareholder return...

If you are wondering whether Daiichi Life Group's current share price reflects its underlying value, this article walks through what the numbers are really saying about the stock. The share price most recently closed at ¥1,410.5, with returns of 5.7% year to date and 48.6% over 1 year. Meanwhile, the 7 day and 30 day returns of a 3.4% decline and a 1.9% decline hint at a more mixed short term picture. Recent coverage has focused on Daiichi Life Group's role within the Japanese insurance...

If you are wondering whether OMRON is priced attractively right now, the recent share performance and a mixed valuation picture make it a stock worth a closer look. The share price closed at ¥5,093, with returns of 1.9% over 7 days, 13.0% over 30 days, 27.5% year to date and 21.5% over 1 year. This compares with declines of 31.8% over 3 years and 33.1% over 5 years. Recent news around OMRON has focused on the company as a key name in Japan's technology sector. This helps frame how investors...