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Honda Motor (TSE:7267) reported a material year on year decline in global vehicle production, reflecting ongoing pressure on its manufacturing footprint. The company cited lingering effects from previous semiconductor shortages and softer output in overseas plants as key operational headwinds. At the same time, possible changes to the USMCA trade agreement raise the risk of higher tariffs on vehicles entering the U.S. market. Honda intends to keep the Civic in its U.S. lineup, but higher...

Shareholder return policy shift puts Kansai Electric Power Company (TSE:9503) in focus The Kansai Electric Power Company (TSE:9503) drew investor attention after its board met on April 30, 2026 to resolve a revision of the utility’s future shareholder return policy, highlighting potential changes to dividends or buybacks. See our latest analysis for Kansai Electric Power Company. At a share price of ¥2,487.5, Kansai Electric Power has seen short-term share price pressure, including a 1-day...

As global markets navigate a landscape marked by record highs in U.S. stock indexes and geopolitical uncertainties, dividend stocks continue to attract attention for their potential to provide steady income streams. In this dynamic environment, selecting stocks with reliable dividend yields can be a strategic way for investors to balance growth opportunities with income stability, making them an appealing choice amid fluctuating market conditions.

In April 2026, Interna Therapeutics announced a research collaboration with Daiichi Sankyo Research Institute Boston to test Interna's MNM technology as a delivery enhancer for targeted therapeutic modalities, initially focused on preclinical evaluation with undisclosed financial terms. This partnership highlights Daiichi Sankyo's interest in next-generation intracellular delivery platforms that could enhance the performance of nucleic acid and other macromolecule-based therapies across...

Hokkaido Electric Power Company (TSE:9509) closed out FY 2026 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥238.3b and a basic EPS loss of ¥23.49, capping a year in which trailing twelve month revenue came in at ¥856.0b and EPS at ¥214.26. Over recent quarters the company has seen revenue move from ¥255.7b in FY 2025 Q4 to ¥202.5b in FY 2026 Q1, ¥209.5b in Q2, ¥205.8b in Q3, and ¥238.3b in Q4, while basic EPS shifted from ¥39.66 to ¥149.88, ¥65.01, ¥19.43, and then to a loss of ¥23.49. For investors, the...

JVCKENWOOD (TSE:6632) has joined a joint patent licensing pool for cellular point of sale devices, alongside companies such as Huawei, LG Electronics and Nokia, drawing fresh attention to its wireless payments exposure. See our latest analysis for JVCKENWOOD. The latest move into cellular point of sale licensing comes as JVCKENWOOD’s 1 month share price return of 10.22% contrasts with a slightly negative year to date share price return and a 1 year total shareholder return of 14.45%. This...

Otsuka Holdings (TSE:4578) has kicked off Q1 2026 with revenue of ¥630.3 billion and basic EPS of ¥186.31, supported by net income excluding extraordinary items of ¥98.35 billion. Over recent quarters the company has seen revenue move from ¥599.8 billion in Q4 2024 to ¥582.84 billion in Q1 2025 and ¥597.93 billion in Q2 2025, while EPS over the same stretch has ranged from ¥281.40 in Q4 2024 to ¥158.57 in Q1 2025 and ¥167.62 in Q2 2025. This progression gives you a clear read on how sales and...

Keyence Corporation recently reported full-year results to March 20, 2026, with sales rising to ¥1,169,289 million and net income reaching ¥445,185 million, alongside higher basic earnings per share from continuing operations versus the prior year. On the same day, the company’s board met to consider changes to its directors, underlining how governance developments are occurring alongside its earnings expansion. We will now examine how Keyence’s strong full-year profit growth shapes the...

Koei Tecmo Holdings Co., Ltd. ( TSE:3635 ) shareholders are probably feeling a little disappointed, since its shares...

Last week, you might have seen that Maxell, Ltd. ( TSE:6810 ) released its yearly result to the market. The early...

Astellas Pharma Inc. ( TSE:4503 ) shareholders are probably feeling a little disappointed, since its shares fell 7.8...

Why Nomura Holdings (TSE:8604) is Back on Investor Radars Nomura Holdings (TSE:8604) has drawn investor attention after recent share price moves, including a 3.5% gain over the past day and mixed returns over the past week and the past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Nomura Holdings. That 3.5% 1 day share price return stands against a weaker recent patch, with a 7 day share price decline of 4.3% and a 90 day share price decline of 10.5%, even as the 1 year total shareholder return sits...

Takebishi (TSE:7510) has wrapped up FY 2026 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥27.9b and basic EPS of ¥33.69, while trailing twelve month figures show revenue of ¥109.9b and EPS of ¥184.58, supported by net income of ¥2,957m. Over the past year, revenue has moved from ¥101.0b to ¥109.9b and trailing EPS has gone from ¥166.21 to ¥184.58. This provides a clear view of how the top line and EPS have been tracking into this latest print. With a trailing net profit margin of 2.7% versus 2.6% a year...

Toyota Hydrogen Solutions has secured ANSI/CSA FC 1 and FC 6 certifications in North America for its hydrogen fuel cell systems for stationary power and heavy duty applications. The certification opens the door for wider commercial use in stationary generation, commercial trucking, and port equipment across key North American markets. Separately, Joe Gibbs Racing is working with AI startup MythWorx, a Toyota partner, to apply AI tools using Toyota vehicles in high level motorsport...

It's been a good week for Anritsu Corporation ( TSE:6754 ) shareholders, because the company has just released its...

Last week saw the newest first-quarter earnings release from Hulic Co., Ltd. ( TSE:3003 ), an important milestone in...

Kraftia (TSE:1959) closed out FY 2026 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥156.9 billion and basic EPS of ¥206.25, while trailing twelve month EPS came in at ¥566.25 on revenue of ¥476.1 billion, reflecting earnings growth of 38.7% over the last year. Over the past six quarters, the company has seen revenue move between ¥100.6 billion and ¥156.9 billion per quarter, with quarterly EPS ranging from ¥102.05 to ¥206.25, as margins expanded to support a net profit margin of 8.4% over the last 12...

ASICS stock performance snapshot after recent price move ASICS (TSE:7936) has drawn extra attention after a recent daily move of about 1.7%. This has prompted investors to revisit how its share performance and fundamentals line up over the month and past 3 months. See our latest analysis for ASICS. That one day share price move sits within a stronger trend, with a 30 day share price return of 10.32% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 48.78%, which suggests momentum has been building...

Bourbon (TSE:2208) has wrapped up FY 2026 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥32.6b and basic EPS of ¥103.01, set against trailing 12 month revenue of ¥120.3b and EPS of ¥244.61 that came with a 4.9% net profit margin in line with last year. Over recent quarters, revenue has ranged from ¥24.6b to ¥34.8b, while quarterly EPS has moved between ¥4.76 and ¥103.01. This gives investors a clear view of how profit scales with sales across the year. With earnings up 6.2% over the past 12 months and...

Hokuriku Electric Power (TSE:9505) has wrapped up FY 2026 with a choppy set of quarterly numbers, capped by Q4 revenue of ¥203.4 billion and a basic EPS loss of ¥28.01 as net income excluding extra items came in at a ¥5.9 billion loss. Over the past six quarters, revenue has moved between ¥179.9 billion and ¥231.5 billion per quarter while basic EPS has swung from ¥47.43 to ¥134.00 in FY 2025 and the first three quarters of FY 2026 before reversing into the latest quarterly loss. This sets up...

Takaoka Toko (TSE:6617) has wrapped up FY 2026 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥36.5b and Basic EPS of ¥156.93, against trailing twelve month revenue of ¥112.1b and EPS of ¥411.31 that came alongside 72.6% year over year earnings growth and a net margin of 5.9%. Over the last few quarters the company has seen revenue range from ¥23.1b to ¥36.5b and quarterly Basic EPS move from ¥59.32 to ¥156.93, while the trailing figures provide a clearer view of the recent acceleration in earnings and...

Toagosei (TSE:4045) opened its 2026 financial year with Q1 revenue of ¥38,634 million and basic EPS of ¥25.99, setting the stage against a trailing 12 month EPS of ¥125.37 and revenue of ¥161.12 billion for investors tracking the earnings trend. Over recent quarters the company has seen revenue move from ¥39,822 million and EPS of ¥18.01 in Q1 2025 through a peak of ¥42,449 million and EPS of ¥44.33 in Q4 2025, giving a clear view of how the top line and EPS have stepped through the last...

Chubu Electric Power Company (TSE:9502) has wrapped up FY 2026 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥979.7b and basic EPS of ¥33.40, rounding out a twelve month run where trailing revenue stood at ¥3.5t and EPS reached ¥301.57. Over recent periods, the company has seen quarterly revenue move between ¥800.3b and ¥1.0t, with EPS ranging from ¥26.69 to ¥112.98, giving investors a clear view of how top line and per share earnings have tracked through the year. With net profit margins over the last...

NEC (TSE:6701) has just wrapped up FY 2026 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥1.2 trillion and basic EPS of ¥96.39, capping a year in which trailing 12 month revenue reached ¥3.6 trillion and EPS came in at ¥202.95. Over the past six quarters, the company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥1.1 trillion in Q4 FY 2025 to ¥1.2 trillion in Q4 FY 2026, while quarterly EPS shifted from ¥77.81 to ¥96.39. This sets up a story where stronger profitability is now flowing through to margins. See our...