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Dividend and earnings guidance update Tokio Marine Holdings (TSE:8766) has drawn fresh attention after issuing new guidance that pairs a higher year-end dividend forecast with an upgraded profit outlook for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026. See our latest analysis for Tokio Marine Holdings. The upgraded guidance appears to have come on top of already solid momentum, with a 7 day share price return of 4.24% and year to date share price return of 6.53%. The 1 year total shareholder return...

Why Ono Pharmaceutical’s latest earnings matter for shareholders Ono Pharmaceutical (TSE:4528) has drawn fresh attention after reporting nine month results to December 31, 2025, with sales of ¥397,036 million and net income of ¥68,949 million, both above the prior year period. See our latest analysis for Ono Pharmaceutical. The latest nine month earnings update appears to have supported sentiment, with a 1 day share price return of 1.26% and a 30 day share price return of 11.03%. The 1 year...

SoftBank Group (TSE:9984) just posted its Q3 2026 numbers, with revenue at approximately ¥1.98 trillion and basic EPS of ¥42.76, framing a quarter that sits inside a very earnings heavy trailing twelve months. Over recent periods, revenue has moved from about ¥1.77 trillion in Q2 2025 to ¥1.83 trillion in Q3 2025 and then ¥1.98 trillion in Q3 2026. Trailing twelve month basic EPS has gone from ¥145.28 to ¥641.73, helped by a very large one off gain that lifted the group net margin. For...

Why Lion (TSE:4912) is back on investors’ radar Lion (TSE:4912) has drawn fresh attention after its board met on February 12, 2026 to review the sale of two specialty chemical subsidiaries, a move tied directly to its Vision2030 portfolio reshaping. See our latest analysis for Lion. The recent board meeting on the specialty chemicals sale comes shortly after Lion’s 2025 results update and dividend increase. The market reaction has been clear, with a 1 day share price return of 8.62% and a 90...

Dividend proposal and fresh guidance set the stage Micronics Japan (TSE:6871) has proposed an annual cash dividend of ¥95.00 per share for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, together with new earnings guidance for the six months to June 30, 2026. The proposed dividend compares with ¥70.00 per share a year earlier and is scheduled for payment from March 27, 2026, subject to approval at the 55th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders on March 26, 2026. At the same time, the company issued...

Why Alfresa Holdings (TSE:2784) is on investors’ radar after its latest earnings Alfresa Holdings (TSE:2784) drew fresh attention after reporting nine month results to December 31, 2025, with sales of ¥2,363,086m, net income of ¥31,981m, and basic EPS of ¥175.91. See our latest analysis for Alfresa Holdings. At a share price of ¥2,557.5, Alfresa Holdings has seen steady gains recently, with a 90 day share price return of 10.21% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 25.41%, suggesting...

SoftBank (TSE:9434) drew fresh investor attention after its recent trading session, with the share price closing at ¥214.1 as shorter term returns diverged from its stronger multi year track record. See our latest analysis for SoftBank. Recent trading has been relatively quiet, with a small 1 day share price return of 0.80% at ¥214.1. This sits against a modestly weaker year to date share price return and a stronger multi year total shareholder return, which hints that long term momentum has...

Asahi Group Holdings (TSE:2502) has rescheduled its third quarter 2025 earnings release to March 10, 2026 after a cyberattack-related delay, keeping investor attention on how disrupted beer sales and recovering categories feed into the numbers. See our latest analysis for Asahi Group Holdings. At a share price of ¥1,696.5, Asahi Group Holdings has seen a 2.2% 1 month share price return and a 4.9% 3 month share price decline. Its 5 year total shareholder return of 27.85% points to steadier...

Chiyoda (TSE:6366) has caught investor attention after recent share price moves, with the stock showing sharp swings over the past week, month, and past 3 months that invite a closer look. See our latest analysis for Chiyoda. Looking past the latest 6.71% one day share price pullback, Chiyoda’s recent 30 day share price return of 86.91% and very large 1 year total shareholder return suggest momentum has built up over a relatively short period, even against an already elevated multi year total...

Toyota Motor announced major leadership changes, naming Kenta Kon as CEO and President, with Koji Sato becoming Vice Chairman and a new Chief Industry Officer taking on a wider external role. The company also introduced its all new, fully electric 2027 Highlander SUV for the U.S. market, its first three row all electric SUV to be assembled in America. Both the leadership transition and the U.S. built EV debut are positioned as central to Toyota's next phase in global mobility and its U.S...

Nakanishi (TSE:7716) has put a new share buyback in place, authorizing up to 1,500,000 shares or 1.81% of its issued stock, alongside a raised dividend and more optimistic 2026 guidance. See our latest analysis for Nakanishi. The buyback announcement, higher dividend and more upbeat 2026 outlook have arrived alongside a strong run in the share price. A 1 day share price return of 6.75% and a 30 day share price return of 19.87% have contributed to a year to date share price return of 21.25%...

Why Nishi-Nippon Railroad’s latest board decisions matter for shareholders Nishi-Nippon Railroad (TSE:9031) is back on investors’ radar after a board meeting to consider officer changes, following nine-month results that included higher revenue, profits, equity, and a raised full-year outlook. See our latest analysis for Nishi-Nippon Railroad. The latest boardroom reshuffle headlines arrive alongside strong momentum in the shares, with a 25.32% 90 day share price return and a 45.72% 1 year...

Earnings miss, higher dividend, and new guidance shift focus for Shiseido Company (TSE:4911) Shiseido Company (TSE:4911) has come back into focus after full year 2025 results showed sales of ¥969,992 million and a net loss of ¥40,680 million, alongside new 2026 guidance and higher dividend plans. See our latest analysis for Shiseido Company. Despite 2025 sales of ¥969,992 million and a net loss of ¥40,680 million, Shiseido Company has seen momentum return, with a 7 day share price return of...

Kioxia Holdings (TSE:285A) has just posted another busy quarter, with Q3 2026 revenue of ¥543.6 billion and basic EPS of ¥162.13, setting the tone for how investors will read the rest of this year. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥449.0 billion in Q3 2025 to ¥543.6 billion in Q3 2026, while basic EPS shifted from ¥146.00 to ¥162.13 over the same stretch, giving you a clear sense of how the top and bottom lines have tracked together. With trailing 12 month net profit margins...

Mazda Motor Corporation reported earnings for the nine months to December 31, 2025, with sales of ¥3,501,499 million and a net loss of ¥14,710 million, reversing from net income a year earlier and accompanied by a sharply weaker full-year profit outlook. The company linked this downturn to softer global vehicle demand, shifts in US policy, and higher costs, while pressing ahead with its “Multi-Solution Strategy” cost-cutting and supply-chain measures aimed at protecting future...

Ajinomoto Co., Inc. recently held a board meeting and reported that for the nine months ended December 31, 2025, sales rose to ¥1,164,168 million and net income increased to ¥89,749 million, lifting basic earnings per share from continuing operations to ¥91.82. On the same day, the company revised its full-year 2026 outlook by trimming its sales forecast to ¥1,600,000 million while raising expected business profit to ¥181,000 million and profit attributable to owners to ¥130,000 million,...

In February 2026, Eisai Co., Ltd. held a board meeting to consider the appointment of corporate officers and reported nine-month results to December 31, 2025, with sales of ¥619,950 million and net income of ¥41,808 million. The combination of higher sales yet lower net income and earnings per share than a year earlier highlights rising cost or mix pressures that may concern investors evaluating Eisai’s profitability profile. Next, we’ll explore how Eisai’s higher sales but lower nine-month...

Ibiden Ltd (TSE:4062) has just approved a multi year capital investment plan of about ¥500b for its electronics business, focused on high performance IC package substrates for AI and high performance servers. See our latest analysis for IbidenLtd. The capital investment announcement comes alongside a strong run in the shares, with IbidenLtd’s 7 day share price return of 21.95% and 90 day return of 38.63% adding to a very large 1 year total shareholder return. This suggests momentum has been...

What is moving Kubota shares right now? Kubota (TSE:6326) has drawn fresh attention after a strong recent share price run, with the stock up over the past week, month, past 3 months and year. This is prompting investors to reassess its current valuation. See our latest analysis for Kubota. The recent surge continues a strong run, with Kubota’s 30 day share price return of 31.75%, 90 day return of 48.22% and 2025 year to date return of 39.92%. Its 1 year total shareholder return sits at...

Tsuruha Holdings (TSE:3391) just released its January 2026 consolidated sales update, with all store net sales showing 3.1% YoY growth and existing store net sales posting 2.3% YoY growth, providing a useful snapshot for tracking momentum. See our latest analysis for Tsuruha Holdings. The January sales update appears to have arrived alongside a pickup in momentum, with the share price at ¥2,731 and a 7.8% 1 month share price return contrasting with a weaker year to date share price return of...

ULVAC, Inc. ( TSE:6728 ) shares have continued their recent momentum with a 32% gain in the last month alone. The last...

SMC (TSE:6273) has just posted Q3 2026 results with revenue of ¥209.7 billion and basic EPS of ¥671.56, setting the tone for how the rest of the fiscal year might shape up. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥195.4 billion in Q3 2025 to ¥201.6 billion in Q4 2025, then around ¥200.2 billion in Q1 2026 and ¥200.1 billion in Q2 2026. EPS ranged from ¥459.96 to ¥702.14 over those periods, giving investors a clear view of how the top line and EPS have tracked over time. With a...

Kajima (TSE:1812) has released its Q3 2026 scorecard, reporting revenue of ¥773.1b and basic EPS of ¥96.33, supported by trailing twelve month revenue of ¥3.0t and EPS of ¥370.70. Earnings over the last year grew 53.6%, and the latest trailing net margin is 5.7% versus 4.2% a year earlier. The company’s quarterly revenue moved from ¥704.7b in Q3 2025 to ¥773.1b in Q3 2026, with basic EPS over the same quarters at ¥83.62 and ¥96.33 respectively. Trailing revenue increased from ¥2.7t in Q3 2025...

Wacoal Holdings Corp.'s ( TSE:3591 ) investors are due to receive a payment of ¥50.00 per share on 8th of June. This...