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Why the upcoming U.S. restructuring decision matters for Sapporo Holdings Sapporo Holdings (TSE:2501) has called a board meeting for April 21, 2026 to review a potential transfer of assets and restructuring of its U.S. production footprint, including recognition of related gains and impairment losses. For shareholders, the outcome could affect how the group allocates capital between Japan, North America and other regions, with accounting impacts from any recognized gains or impairment losses...

Earlier this week, Toppan announced it is working with SoftBank Group to develop a new lightweight material for solar-powered, high‑altitude aircraft wings designed to act as airborne network towers for long-duration flights. This collaboration highlights SoftBank’s push to expand non-traditional connectivity infrastructure that could support communications in remote or disaster-affected areas where conventional networks are hard to deploy. Next, we’ll examine how this airborne connectivity...

Mitsubishi Electric (TSE:6503) has wrapped up FY 2026 with fourth quarter revenue of about ¥1.7t and net income of roughly ¥109.5b, supported by trailing twelve month revenue of ¥5.9t and net income of ¥407.8b that reflect the 25.8% earnings growth cited in the data. The company has seen trailing twelve month revenue move from ¥5.5t in FY 2025 to ¥5.9t in FY 2026, while trailing EPS rose from 155.70 yen to 198.31 yen. This has set up a results season where improved net profit margins at 6.9%...

As global markets navigate a complex landscape marked by geopolitical tensions and economic shifts, Asian equities have shown resilience, with mainland China's indices remaining stable amid strong economic data. In this environment, identifying undervalued stocks becomes crucial for investors seeking to capitalize on potential growth opportunities; these stocks often present a compelling case when they are trading below their estimated fair value due to market inefficiencies or temporary...

It's been a sad week for Nitto Denko Corporation ( TSE:6988 ), who've watched their investment drop 10% to JP¥3,003 in...

The annual results for Hitachi, Ltd. ( TSE:6501 ) were released last week, making it a good time to revisit its...

Fujitsu (TSE:6702) has capped FY 2026 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥1.1 trillion and basic EPS of ¥60.75, while trailing twelve month EPS sits at ¥171.85 on revenue of ¥3.5 trillion. Across the last few reported periods, revenue has ranged from ¥749.9 billion to ¥1.1 trillion per quarter, with quarterly EPS between ¥14.30 and ¥60.75, giving you a clear view of how earnings have trended alongside the top line. With net margin at 8.7% over the last year versus 5.6% the year before and...

Kokuyo (TSE:7984) has opened its 2026 financial year with Q1 revenue of ¥108.1b and basic EPS of ¥23.45, set against trailing 12 month revenue of ¥368.5b and EPS of ¥49.11 that sit alongside earnings growth of 8.7% over the past year. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥99.5b and basic EPS of ¥22.09 in Q1 2025 to ¥108.1b and ¥23.45 in Q1 2026, while trailing 12 month revenue has gone from ¥341.6b to ¥368.5b over the same period. With net profit margins around 5.8% on a trailing...

Yurtec (TSE:1934) has wrapped up FY 2026 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥67,850 million and basic EPS of ¥34.43, set against trailing twelve month revenue of ¥252.3 billion and EPS of ¥150.34 that sit alongside a 4.1% net profit margin, down from 4.7% a year earlier. Over the past six quarters, the company has seen quarterly revenue range from ¥55,995 million to ¥75,408 million and basic EPS move between ¥12.16 and ¥75.17, giving investors a clear view of how top line scale and per share...

Chori (TSE:8014) has wrapped up FY 2026 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥77.7 billion and basic EPS of ¥178.94. Trailing twelve month revenue came in at ¥299.3 billion with EPS of ¥487.34 and net income of ¥12.0 billion, compared with ¥311.5 billion of revenue, EPS of ¥473.06 and net income of ¥11.7 billion a year earlier on a trailing basis. These results sit alongside a trailing net margin of 4% versus 3.7% in the prior year, presenting the latest earnings release as a description of how...

Kawasaki Setsubi Kogyo (TSE:1777) has wrapped up FY 2026 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥9.8b and basic EPS of ¥78.99, while trailing twelve month revenue sits at ¥37.7b and EPS at ¥307.92, alongside reported earnings growth of 88.2% over the past year. The company has seen revenue range from ¥7.4b in Q3 FY 2025 to ¥10.8b in Q4 FY 2025 and between ¥9.0b and ¥9.8b across the four quarters of FY 2026, with quarterly EPS moving between ¥30.26 and ¥101.47 over that period as net profit margin...

Aizawa Securities Group (TSE:8708) has wrapped up FY 2026 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥9.2 billion and basic EPS of ¥21.69, alongside net income of ¥676 million. This gives investors a clear read on its latest run rate. Over recent quarters the company has seen revenue shift from ¥5.2 billion in Q4 FY 2025 to ¥3.2 billion in Q1 FY 2026, ¥6.3 billion in Q2, ¥4.2 billion in Q3 and then ¥9.2 billion in Q4. Quarterly EPS moved from ¥13.26 to ¥4.09, ¥27.80, ¥34.54 and ¥21.69 over the same...

SMS (TSE:2175) has just reported its FY 2026 results with fourth quarter revenue of ¥17.4b and a basic EPS loss of ¥231.20, while trailing twelve month figures show revenue of ¥64.7b and a basic EPS loss of ¥173.65. This highlights pressure on the bottom line despite solid top line scale. The company has seen quarterly revenue range from ¥13.9b to ¥18.7b over the last year, with basic EPS moving from profits of ¥47.16 and ¥12.82 to losses of ¥4.04 and then ¥231.20. These shifts leave...

KandenkoLtd (TSE:1942) has reported a busy FY 2026 finish, with Q4 revenue of ¥230.4b and basic EPS of ¥85.64, alongside trailing 12 month revenue of ¥742.0b and EPS of ¥311.77. Over recent periods the company has seen quarterly revenue range from ¥170.3b to ¥230.4b and basic EPS move between ¥64.59 and ¥97.05. This gives investors a clear view of how the top line and per share earnings have tracked into the latest full year results. With net income and EPS supported by an 8.6% net margin for...

If you are wondering whether Komatsu's current share price still offers value, the recent track record gives you plenty to think about. Komatsu shares last closed at ¥6,856, with returns of 14.3% over 30 days, 35.3% year to date, and 72.8% over 1 year. This naturally raises questions about what is already priced in and how much risk you are taking on. Recent coverage has focused on Komatsu as a major player in capital goods, with attention on how its global footprint and exposure to...

Financial Partners GroupLtd (TSE:7148) has released its Q2 2026 numbers, reporting revenue of ¥20,589 million and basic EPS of ¥46.19, alongside net income excluding extra items of ¥3,868 million. Over the last six quarters, the company has recorded quarterly revenue in a range from ¥14,997 million to ¥39,066 million, while basic EPS has ranged from ¥34.80 to ¥64.76. This gives investors a view of how revenue and per share earnings have moved through recent reporting periods. With trailing...

Saibu Gas HoldingsLtd (TSE:9536) has reported its FY 2026 results with fourth quarter revenue of ¥71.8 billion and basic EPS of ¥32.16, rounding out a trailing twelve month profile that includes revenue of ¥261.8 billion and basic EPS of ¥196.18. Over recent quarters, revenue has ranged from ¥61.0 billion to ¥78.8 billion, while quarterly basic EPS has moved between ¥4.49 and ¥107.33, giving investors a clear view of how top line scale and per share earnings have shifted through FY 2025 into...

Hokuriku Electrical ConstructionLtd (TSE:1930) has just wrapped up FY 2026 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥17.1b and basic EPS of ¥56.46, setting the tone for a year where trailing twelve month revenue reached ¥61.0b and EPS came in at ¥139.72. Earnings grew 21.4% over the past year compared with a 5 year earnings growth rate of 8.3% a year. The company has seen revenue move from ¥55.6b to ¥61.0b on a trailing basis while EPS shifted from ¥113.87 to ¥139.72. The latest net profit margin is...

Rion (TSE:6823) has wrapped up FY 2026 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥7.9b and Basic EPS of ¥88.94, with trailing twelve month EPS at ¥271.36 and revenue of ¥28.5b alongside reported earnings growth of 17% over the past year. Over recent quarters, the company has seen revenue move from ¥7.4b and Basic EPS of ¥59.35 in FY 2025 Q4 to ¥7.9b and ¥88.94 in FY 2026 Q4, while trailing net margin has shifted from 10.3% to 11.7%. This sets up a story in which improving profitability metrics are...

Nippon Fine Chemical (TSE:4362) has wrapped up FY 2026 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥8.9b and basic EPS of ¥44.92, alongside trailing twelve month revenue of ¥33.8b and EPS of ¥202.36 that sit against earnings growth of 14.4% over the past year. Over recent periods the company has seen quarterly revenue move between ¥7.4b and ¥9.4b while basic EPS ranged from about ¥43.66 to ¥69.09, with trailing twelve month EPS stepping up from ¥170.39 to ¥202.36 as net profit margins improved to 13.1%...

Sekisui Chemical (TSE:4204) FY 2026 earnings snapshot Sekisui Chemical (TSE:4204) has wrapped up FY 2026 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥349.4 billion and basic EPS of ¥67.56, capping a year where trailing twelve month revenue reached ¥1.3 trillion and EPS was ¥182.70. Over recent quarters, revenue has ranged from ¥305.1 billion in Q1 FY 2026 to ¥349.4 billion in Q4. Quarterly EPS has moved between ¥31.60 and ¥67.56, giving investors a clear view of how earnings have tracked against a largely...

Dentsu Soken (TSE:4812) has opened Q1 2026 with revenue of ¥43.8b and net income of ¥4,648m, translating to basic EPS of ¥23.81. Over the past year, quarterly revenue has ranged from ¥40.0b to ¥43.8b while basic EPS has moved between ¥18.31 and ¥23.82. This gives investors a clear view of how the top line and EPS have tracked together. With a trailing net profit margin around 10%, the latest numbers keep the focus squarely on how efficiently the business is turning revenue into profit. See...

In April 2026, CrowdStrike announced it had expanded its Managed Security Service Provider go-to-market strategy across Japan and Asia Pacific, deepening its distributor-led model through partners including Otsuka Corporation to deliver AI-powered Falcon-based protection to small and medium-sized businesses. An important angle is Otsuka’s role in bundling CrowdStrike’s Falcon platform with its Rakuraku EDR Premier and Tayoreru Security Operation Center services, effectively turning a...

Toenec (TSE:1946) has wrapped up FY 2026 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥80.4b and basic EPS of ¥74.19, capping a trailing twelve month run of ¥272.5b in revenue and EPS of ¥191.86. Over the past six reported quarters, revenue has moved from ¥71.5b and EPS of ¥34.36 in FY 2025 Q3 to the latest ¥80.4b and ¥74.19, with trailing year earnings up 65.5% and net profit margin at 6.5% versus 4% a year earlier. For investors, the key takeaway is that profitability and margins have held the spotlight...