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How Unicharm’s recent performance sets up the valuation debate Unicharm (TSE:8113) has drawn renewed attention after a mixed run in its share price, with a small gain over the past month contrasting with negative returns over the past year and past 3 months. That backdrop is prompting investors to reassess what they are paying for a ¥1,637.1b personal and pet care group that reports annual revenue of ¥945,268 and net income of ¥65,212, supported by mid single digit revenue growth and double...

Mitsubishi Estate Logistics REIT Investment (TSE:3481) is in focus after releasing half year earnings and announcing a higher semi annual dividend. These developments give investors fresh information on income potential and business momentum. See our latest analysis for Mitsubishi Estate Logistics REIT Investment. Despite the higher semi annual dividend and fresh earnings numbers, recent share price momentum has been soft, with a 90 day share price return of 6.91% and a 1 year total...

Nintendo recently reported rising memory component costs that it cannot pass on to customers, pressuring margins and forcing a cut in quarterly Switch 2 production from 6 million to 4 million units amid softer demand. An interesting angle is that, despite these operational headwinds, the company is leaning on its sizeable cash reserves to support its longer-term business plans. We’ll now explore how rising memory costs and reduced Switch 2 production are shaping Nintendo’s investment...

If you are wondering whether Toyota Tsusho at ¥6,100 still offers value, the key is understanding how its current price lines up with different valuation checks. The stock is up 10.8% year to date, with a 142.7% return over the past year, even though the last 7 and 30 days show modest declines of 2.3% and 2.1%. Recent coverage has focused on Toyota Tsusho as part of broader discussions around major Japanese trading houses and their roles in global supply chains, resource sourcing, and...

B-R 31 Ice CreamLtd (TSE:2268) has opened Q1 2026 earnings season with recent quarterly revenue of ¥8,432 million in Q4 2025 and a basic EPS loss of ¥22.62, set against trailing twelve month EPS of ¥183.69 on revenue of ¥34.29 billion that grew from ¥30.69 billion a year earlier. The company has seen revenue move from ¥29,088 million in Q3 2024 to ¥34,285 million in the latest trailing twelve month reading, while quarterly EPS has ranged from ¥75.03 in Q3 2024 to ¥93.09 in Q3 2025, giving...

In April 2026, global markets are experiencing strong upward momentum, fueled by de-escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and positive economic indicators from major regions like the U.S. and China. As key indices such as the Nasdaq Composite and Russell 2000 reach record highs, investors are increasingly focused on high-growth tech stocks that demonstrate robust earnings potential and innovation-driven growth, making them attractive in this buoyant market environment.

Canon (TSE:7751) opened 2026 by extending its recent momentum, with Q4 2025 revenue at ¥1.32t and basic EPS of ¥124.48, wrapping up a trailing twelve month EPS of ¥367.48 and revenue of ¥4.62t alongside earnings growth of 107.5% over the past year. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥1.06t in Q1 2025 to ¥1.10t in Q3 and ¥1.32t in Q4, while basic EPS shifted from ¥77.27 to ¥71.51 and then ¥124.48 over the same stretch, underpinned by a trailing net profit margin of 7.2% versus...

Mirai IndustryLtd (TSE:7931) has put fresh numbers on the table, with Q3 FY 2026 revenue of ¥12.4 billion and basic EPS of ¥100.07, anchored by net income of ¥1,617 million, while trailing twelve month revenue sits at ¥45.5 billion and EPS at ¥290.97. Over recent quarters, revenue has moved in a tight band between ¥10.1 billion and ¥12.7 billion, with quarterly EPS ranging from ¥54.95 to ¥100.07, giving investors a clear view of how earnings track against a trailing net profit margin of 10.3%...

Why Alps Alpine is on investors' radar today Alps Alpine (TSE:6770) has drawn fresh attention after its recent share performance, with the stock showing mixed short term returns but a stronger picture over the past year and multi year period. See our latest analysis for Alps Alpine. The latest share price of ¥2,243.5 follows a modest 1 day and 7 day share price pullback, while a 90 day share price return of 12.04% and 1 year total shareholder return of 60.94% point to momentum that has built...

Shimano (TSE:7309) has laid out its recent scorecard with quarterly revenue for 2025 ranging from ¥113.5b to ¥123.9b and quarterly basic EPS moving between a loss of ¥66.46 and a gain of ¥206.86, while trailing twelve month figures for the year to Q4 2025 show revenue of ¥466.2b and basic EPS of ¥388.18. Over that period, revenue has moved from ¥450.99b with basic EPS of ¥853.35 in the year to Q4 2024 to ¥466.2b and ¥388.18 respectively in the year to Q4 2025. This sets up an earnings story...

Yamaha stock performance snapshot Yamaha (TSE:7951) has attracted investor attention after recent price moves, with the share price at ¥1,194 and mixed return patterns over the past day, week, month, past 3 months, and year. See our latest analysis for Yamaha. Yamaha's recent 1-month share price return of 6.18% and year to date gain of 8.69% contrast with a weaker 3-year total shareholder return of 26.75% and 5-year total shareholder return of 36.01%. This suggests near term momentum...

What SoftBank Group’s Recent Performance Tells You SoftBank Group (TSE:9984) has drawn attention after a recent share price move, with the stock showing double digit returns over the past month and past 3 months, alongside strong 1 year and 3 year total returns. See our latest analysis for SoftBank Group. The recent surge in SoftBank Group’s 1 month share price return of 65.35%, alongside a 36.57% 3 month share price return and very large 1 year and 3 year total shareholder returns, points to...

Macbee Planet, Inc. ( TSE:7095 ) stock is about to trade ex-dividend in three days. Typically, the ex-dividend date is...

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Natoco Co., Ltd. ( TSE:4627 ) stock is about to trade ex-dividend in three days. The ex-dividend date generally occurs...

Gakujo Co., Ltd. ( TSE:2301 ) is about to trade ex-dividend in the next 3 days. Typically, the ex-dividend date is two...

It looks like First Juken Co., Ltd. ( TSE:8917 ) is about to go ex-dividend in the next 3 days. The ex-dividend date is...

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It looks like ASIRO Inc. ( TSE:7378 ) is about to go ex-dividend in the next three days. The ex-dividend date is two...

It looks like Kakiyasu Honten Co., Ltd. ( TSE:2294 ) is about to go ex-dividend in the next four days. The ex-dividend...

Hagihara Industries Inc. ( TSE:7856 ) is about to trade ex-dividend in the next four days. The ex-dividend date is...

It looks like Umenohana Group Co.,Ltd. ( TSE:7604 ) is about to go ex-dividend in the next 4 days. The ex-dividend date...

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