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Hitachi is exploring participation in a major US natural gas project alongside other Japanese industrial companies. Hitachi Energy has been recognized as a leader in utility asset management by an established industry analyst firm. For investors watching TSE:6501, these updates arrive with the shares at ¥4,912.0 and a 5 year return of 438.1%. The stock is up 13.5% over 1 year, while returns over the past week and month show declines of 13.1% and 5.9% respectively, which provides a mix of...

Tokyo Electron (TSE:8035) has drawn fresh attention after its board approved a share repurchase of up to 7,500,000 shares, together with higher earnings guidance and an increased dividend outlook for the current fiscal year. See our latest analysis for Tokyo Electron. These announcements have arrived at a time when momentum in the shares has been strong, with a 90 day share price return of 33.51% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 70.97%. This highlights how expectations around growth...

If you are wondering whether Advantest is still attractively priced after a huge run, this article will walk through what the current share price could mean for long term investors. The stock last closed at ¥26,960, with returns of 21.7% over 30 days, 27.3% year to date and 182.2% over 1 year, while the 3 year and 5 year returns are very large. Recent headlines have focused on Advantest's role in semiconductor testing equipment and its exposure to trends such as artificial intelligence...

As global markets navigate the complexities of AI disruption and fluctuating economic indicators, the Asian market presents a unique landscape for investors seeking opportunities in under-the-radar stocks. With key indices showing varied performances and economic conditions evolving, identifying a good stock often involves looking at companies with strong fundamentals that can adapt to technological changes and shifting consumer demands.

Sony Group recently reported December 2025 quarter results showing sales of ¥3,713,681 million but a net loss of ¥1,008,612 million, while also updating full‑year 2026 guidance to sales of ¥12.30 trillion, operating income of ¥1.54 trillion and net income of ¥1.13 trillion. Alongside these earnings, Sony announced a leadership reshuffle effective April 2026 and expanded its share buyback authorization, even as its technology will underpin coaching communications, broadcast imaging and...

In February 2026, JAKKS Pacific announced it had renewed its partnership with Universal Products & Experiences, Illumination and Nintendo to launch an expanded Super Mario Galaxy Movie toy line, with figures, playsets and plush now available for pre-order at major retailers including Walmart, Target and Smyths Toys. This broadened merchandise range underlines how Nintendo’s characters are being leveraged far beyond consoles, deepening fan engagement across film, toys and collectibles. We’ll...

In early February 2026, Astellas Pharma raised its full-year revenue and profit guidance, citing stronger global sales of XTANDI and Mirabegron and favorable foreign exchange effects, while also resolving all U.S. Myrbetriq patent litigation through settlements totaling US$210,000,000 in cash and license payments from Lupin and Zydus. Shortly afterward, Evinova announced an AI-powered clinical development collaboration with Astellas, AstraZeneca and Bristol Myers Squibb, highlighting...

Kubota Corporation’s board meeting on February 12, 2026 approved a year-end dividend of ¥25 per share for 2025, confirmed capital infusion of ₹5 billion into Escorts Kubota Finance, and advanced stock-based compensation plans using treasury shares. On the same day, Kubota reported full-year 2025 earnings with slightly higher sales but lower net income, while issuing 2026 guidance that includes higher dividend expectations, highlighting a continued emphasis on shareholder returns despite...

Shareholders might have noticed that Bridgestone Corporation ( TSE:5108 ) filed its annual result this time last week...

As global markets grapple with AI disruption concerns and fluctuating economic indicators, Asia presents a unique landscape where small-cap stocks are gaining attention amidst broader market shifts. In this context, identifying promising stocks involves looking for companies that demonstrate resilience and adaptability in changing environments, often characterized by innovative strategies or niche market positions.

There's been a notable change in appetite for PeptiDream Inc. ( TSE:4587 ) shares in the week since its yearly report...

The market for Toray Industries, Inc.'s ( TSE:3402 ) shares didn't move much after it posted weak earnings recently. We...

The market was pleased with the recent earnings report from Bando Chemical Industries, Ltd. ( TSE:5195 ), despite the...

Earlier this month, Takeda Pharmaceutical announced that the U.S. FDA accepted its New Drug Application and granted Priority Review for orexin agonist Oveporexton (TAK-861) in narcolepsy type 1, with a PDUFA decision expected in the third quarter of this year. This development highlights Takeda’s push into orexin-targeted neuroscience, aiming to address persistent symptoms in narcolepsy type 1 where many patients remain insufficiently treated. We’ll now examine how the FDA’s Priority Review...

Japan Tobacco Inc. recently reported full-year 2025 results, with sales rising to ¥3,467.68 billion and net income reaching ¥510.18 billion, while also confirming a fiscal year-end 2025 dividend of ¥130.00 per share, up from ¥97.00, payable on March 26, 2026. At the same time, the company guided to slightly lower full-year 2026 dividends of ¥121.00 per share and issued new forecasts calling for ¥3,697.00 billion in revenue and ¥570.00 billion in profit attributable to owners, reshaping...

SEIKOH GIKEN Co., Ltd. ( TSE:6834 ) shareholders will have a reason to smile today, with the analysts making...

In February 2026, Square Enix Holdings reported that nine‑month sales fell to ¥215,455 million from ¥248,519 million a year earlier, while net income edged up to ¥25,607 million and earnings per share from continuing operations also increased. On the same day, the company significantly raised its full‑year profit and earnings-per-share guidance after profitability in Digital Entertainment and royalty income in Rights & Properties surpassed earlier expectations. Next, we’ll examine how this...

Ai Robotics (TSE:247A) has just posted Q3 2026 results with revenue of ¥8.0b and basic EPS of ¥20.11, alongside trailing 12 month EPS of ¥38.34 that reflects reported earnings growth of 53.9% over the past year. The company has seen revenue move from ¥3.7b in Q4 2025 to ¥6.0b in Q2 2026 and ¥8.0b in Q3 2026, while quarterly EPS shifted from ¥9.65 to ¥7.86 and then ¥20.11 over the same period. This sits against a trailing net profit margin of 10.3% compared with 11.9% a year earlier. For...

SKY Perfect JSAT Holdings Inc. has reported its past nine-month results to December 31, 2025, with sales rising to ¥93,332 million and net income reaching ¥17,630 million, alongside higher basic earnings per share from continuing operations of ¥62.21. The simultaneous increase in sales, net income, and earnings per share suggests that the company converted revenue growth into stronger profitability over the period. Next, we’ll examine how this earnings-driven improvement in profitability...

In early February 2026, ITOCHU Corporation announced a new share repurchase program of up to 13,000,000 shares for ¥20,000 million through March 31, 2026, alongside guidance for fiscal 2026 calling for net profit attributable to ITOCHU of ¥900.00 billion and basic earnings per share of ¥127.96. Together with nine‑month results showing revenue of ¥10.99 trillion and higher net income year on year, these moves highlight management’s focus on combining earnings visibility with flexible capital...

In February 2026, Nitto Boseki Co., Ltd. reported past nine‑month results showing higher sales of ¥87,594 million and sharply higher net income of ¥35,110 million year on year, and it raised full‑year guidance to operating profit of ¥20,000 million and profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥38,000 million. The upgrade to full‑year profit targets, alongside much stronger earnings per share of ¥964.42 over nine months, signals management’s confidence in the company’s current business...

As global markets navigate the complexities of AI disruption and shifting economic indicators, investors are keenly observing the performance of value stocks, which have consistently outperformed their growth counterparts in recent weeks. In this environment, identifying undervalued stocks becomes crucial as they offer potential opportunities for those seeking stability amidst volatility and uncertainty.

As global markets navigate the complexities of AI disruption and fluctuating economic indicators, investors are increasingly turning to dividend stocks as a source of stability amid volatility. In this environment, a good dividend stock is often characterized by its consistent payout history and resilience to market fluctuations, providing investors with potential income even when broader indices face downward pressure.

Rigaku Holdings (TSE:268A) drew investor attention after its full year 2025 earnings release on February 13, alongside a sharp dividend increase and fresh 2026 earnings and dividend guidance. See our latest analysis for Rigaku Holdings. The earnings release, dividend hike and fresh 2026 guidance coincided with a sharp shift in trading, with an 8.06% 1 day share price return helping extend a 90 day share price return of 54.72% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 23.70%. This suggests that...