Japanese Metals and Mining Stock News

Japan’s inflation is edging higher and interest rate expectations are shifting, which is quietly rewriting the playbook for local stocks exposed to rising borrowing costs. That change creates both potential winners and pitfalls for anyone with money in Japanese equities. This article explains how the latest data and policy signals tie into that story and highlights 3 stocks from our screener that appear most closely exposed to this news. The three stocks below are a focused sample from this...

Nissan Chemical (TSE:4021) is back in focus after reporting first quarter 2026 earnings, with higher sales and net income than a year earlier, along with a board move on treasury shares. See our latest analysis for Nissan Chemical. The first quarter earnings and board decision on treasury shares sit against a strong run in Nissan Chemical's stock, with a 52.59% year to date share price return and 54.96% one year total shareholder return suggesting momentum has been building rather than...

Harmonic Drive Systems (TSE:6324) drew fresh investor attention after raising earnings guidance for the six months to September 2026 and the full year to March 2027, citing stronger expectations for sales and profits. See our latest analysis for Harmonic Drive Systems. Harmonic Drive Systems’ share price has retreated over the past quarter, with a 30 day share price return of down 11.26% and a 90 day share price return of down 16.83%. However, the year to date share price return is 51.82% and...

Sanrio Company first quarter earnings and board actions Sanrio Company (TSE:8136) drew fresh investor attention after reporting first quarter results to June 30, 2026, with higher sales, net income and earnings per share compared with the same period a year earlier. On the same day, the board met to discuss the timing and method of share acquisition linked to a new Performance Equity Compensation plan, a move that directly connects executive rewards with share performance. See our latest...

Fujikura (TSE:5803) has drawn fresh attention after raising its forecasts for the first half and full fiscal year, supported by strong demand for optical components tied to data center projects and solid first quarter results. See our latest analysis for Fujikura. Fujikura’s raised guidance and strong first quarter figures come after a sharp run, with a 73.74% year to date share price return and a very large 5 year total shareholder return. However, the 7 day share price return of 7.27% lower...

First quarter earnings event for Tsumura stock Tsumura (TSE:4540) drew fresh attention after reporting first quarter earnings to 30 June 2026, with sales of ¥49,704 million and net income of ¥6,457 million from continuing operations. See our latest analysis for Tsumura. Against this earnings backdrop, Tsumura’s share price return has softened in the short term, with the stock down 3.4% over 30 days and 9.1% year to date, while longer term total shareholder returns of 7.9% over one year and...

In August 2026, Bridgestone reported past half-year 2026 results showing sales of ¥2,321,667 million and net income of ¥206,245 million, alongside lower interim and guided year-end dividends despite higher earnings per share. At the same time, Bridgestone issued full-year 2026 guidance calling for ¥4,500,000 million in revenue and basic earnings per share of ¥270.87, highlighting stronger core profitability even as cash returns to shareholders are reduced. We’ll now examine how this sharp...

Soaring long term bond yields, anxiety about a US$40tn US national debt and worries over inflation from fresh geopolitical shocks have sharply refocused attention on interest rate risk. For investors, this creates a rare moment where balance sheet structure and asset mix can matter as much as headline growth stories. This article walks through three stocks from our life insurer and annuity provider screener that appear especially exposed to these shifting rate currents. The three stocks below...

In August 2026, Inpex Corporation announced a share repurchase program of up to 50,000,000 shares for ¥140,000 million, raised its interim and expected year-end dividends on common and Class A stock, and reported higher half-year net income despite slightly lower sales. On the same day, Inpex also lifted its full-year 2026 profit guidance while narrowing its revenue range, signaling a stronger earnings outlook supported by stable Ichthys Project production and updated commodity price and...

It's been a mediocre week for Pan Pacific International Holdings Corporation ( TSE:7532 ) shareholders, with the stock...

Earlier in August 2026, Mitsui Kinzoku Company approved a 10-for-1 stock split, amended its Articles of Incorporation, revised its dividend guidance, and saw Gelion PLC announce a joint development agreement to validate NES™ sulfur battery cathode material with an option to negotiate Asian manufacturing and distribution rights. Together, these moves tie Mitsui Kinzoku Company’s capital structure decisions to a push into next‑generation battery materials that could influence its long-term...

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (TSE:9104) has just reported first quarter earnings, with net income of ¥61,056 million and higher basic and diluted earnings per share compared with the same period last year. See our latest analysis for Mitsui O.S.K. Lines. The latest results come on the back of a strong run in Mitsui O.S.K. Lines' stock, with a 22.68% 1 month share price return and a 46.88% year to date share price return. Over a longer horizon, the 1 year total shareholder return of 48.32% and 5 year...

On August 7, 2026, Persol Holdings Co., Ltd. held a board meeting to consider disposing of treasury shares through a third-party allotment and reported first-quarter 2026 results, with sales of ¥424,017 million and net income of ¥12,190 million, both higher than a year earlier. The combination of higher earnings per share and a potential treasury share disposal signals management’s focus on capital efficiency and business momentum. We’ll now examine how Persol’s stronger first-quarter...

As global markets navigate a mix of easing inflation concerns and geopolitical uncertainties, Asia's economic landscape continues to show resilience, with notable shifts in sector dynamics and investor sentiment. Against this backdrop, dividend stocks in the region offer potential stability and income opportunities for investors seeking to balance growth with consistent returns.

In recent months, Asian markets have been navigating a complex landscape marked by geopolitical tensions and fluctuating consumer sentiment, which has led to mixed performance across major indices. Amidst this environment, identifying stocks that are potentially undervalued becomes crucial for investors seeking opportunities; such stocks might offer value when trading below their intrinsic value.

Global bond yields have been climbing as markets rethink how long central banks might keep interest rates restrictive. Many investors are asking where to find income that does not swing wildly with every move in government bonds. That is where Dividend Fortresses can help. This article walks through 3 stocks from the screener that combine 5%+ yields with business models built to prioritise consistent payouts. The three Dividend Fortresses highlighted next are only a starting sample from the...

Pola Orbis Holdings Inc. has released its half-year results for the period ended June 30, 2026, reporting sales of ¥84,349 million and net income of ¥6,539 million, both higher than the same period a year earlier. The increase in basic earnings per share from continuing operations to ¥29.55, up from ¥20.99 a year ago, highlights improving profitability across the business. We will now examine how this earnings-driven improvement in profitability shapes Pola Orbis Holdings’ investment...

Pan Pacific International Holdings went into this earnings release with a stock that had cooled in recent weeks, with the share price trending lower over the past month and quarter. Yet the headline numbers told a different story. Quarterly revenue held above ¥600b and full year basic earnings per share reached ¥36.84, while net income for the last 12 months climbed to just over ¥110b. The tension for you as an investor is clear: the market is reacting to near term profit softness while the...

Yodoko (TSE:5451) has moved into focus after revising earnings guidance upward for the first half and full fiscal year, and lifting its dividend outlook, following first quarter results released on 6 August 2026. See our latest analysis for Yodoko. Yodoko shares have eased slightly over the past week, yet the 30-day share price return of 6.09% and 90-day share price return of 18.27% suggest momentum has been building, supported by guidance revisions and a higher dividend outlook. The 5-year...

Sawai Group Holdings (TSE:4887) recently issued earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027, alongside first quarter 2026 results. These paired updates provide fresh insight into expectations and current performance. See our latest analysis for Sawai Group Holdings. The latest guidance and first quarter update arrive after a tougher share price period for Sawai Group Holdings, with the share price return down 31.99% year to date and the 1 year total shareholder return...

GNI Group (TSE:2160) has drawn investor attention after reporting half year 2026 results, with sales of ¥11,937 million and a wider net loss of ¥1,988 million, alongside higher losses per share. See our latest analysis for GNI Group. Despite the wider loss in the latest half year, GNI Group’s share price return has been positive in recent months. The 30 day share price return is 16.97% and the year to date share price return is 24.63%, while the 5 year total shareholder return of 78.71%...

Yamaguchi Financial Group (TSE:8418) has drawn investor attention after reporting first quarter results to 30 June 2026, issuing fresh earnings guidance and flagging higher interim and year end dividend payouts. See our latest analysis for Yamaguchi Financial Group. Yamaguchi Financial Group's latest guidance and dividend plans come after a very strong run in the stock, with the share price returning 48.62% year to date and the 1 year total shareholder return reaching 89.32%. The 5 year total...

Recent commentary on the non-metastatic prostate cancer market has drawn fresh attention to Sumitomo Pharma (TSE:4506), as investors consider how its work on therapies such as Relugolix relates to the company’s current share performance. See our latest analysis for Sumitomo Pharma. At a latest share price of ¥1,375, Sumitomo Pharma has seen a 9.04% 1 month share price return and a decline of 44.13% year to date, while its 3 year total shareholder return of 176.55% contrasts with a much weaker...

MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings reported past first-quarter results for the period ended June 30, 2026, with net income rising to ¥328,618 million from ¥246,369 million a year earlier, and basic earnings per share from continuing operations increasing to ¥226.84 from ¥162.99. The sharp uplift in net income and earnings per share suggests that recent underwriting, pricing and cost measures are feeding through more strongly into profitability. We’ll now examine how this stronger first-quarter...