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ITOCHU (TSE:8001) is in focus after recent profit growth was driven mainly by its non resource businesses, supported by high return on equity, solid cash flows, and management’s efforts toward downstream expansion and progressive dividends. See our latest analysis for ITOCHU. At a share price of ¥1,886.0, ITOCHU’s recent 7 day share price return of 3.97% contrasts with a 90 day share price return that declined 7.64%, while its 1 year total shareholder return of 27.02% and 5 year total...

Hitachi (TSE:6501) has completed a share repurchase of 20,346,300 shares, representing 0.45% of its outstanding stock, spending ¥99,999.58 million under the buyback program announced on April 27, 2026. See our latest analysis for Hitachi. Against a backdrop of new investments at Hitachi Energy and continued recognition for Hitachi Vantara, Hitachi's 1 day share price return of 3.85% contrasts with a 30 day share price decline of 8.14%. At the same time, the 5 year total shareholder return of...

Shareholders appeared unconcerned with MIRARTH HOLDINGS,Inc.'s ( TSE:8897 ) lackluster earnings report last week. We...

Despite announcing strong earnings, Asteria Corporation's ( TSE:3853 ) stock was sluggish. Our analysis uncovered some...

The market seemed underwhelmed by last week's earnings announcement from Terumo Corporation ( TSE:4543 ) despite the...

Nippon Sheet Glass Company, Limited ( TSE:5202 ) announced strong profits, but the stock was stagnant. Our analysis...

In May 2026, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation reported an almost 13% year-on-year drop in global vehicle production to 65,646 units, with declines in both Japanese and overseas output, as well as lower domestic sales and exports. This weakening in production and sales points to operational pressures across Mitsubishi Motors’ manufacturing footprint, raising questions about demand trends and factory utilization. Next, we’ll examine how this pullback in global vehicle production fits into...

Japan’s consumer staples sector is under fresh scrutiny after the Japan Fair Trade Commission opened a price fixing probe into major ice cream makers, just as higher import costs, a weak yen and a 1% policy rate are forcing companies to rethink pricing. At the same time, talk of possible VAT cuts on food could reshape demand and margins. For investors, this combination of regulatory risk and policy support creates both potential openings and traps. This article highlights 3 Japanese consumer...

NEC (TSE:6701) is back in focus after Japan selected the company for a government backed AI consortium that could receive up to $6.1b in funding for foundation model development and related projects. See our latest analysis for NEC. The AI consortium announcement comes after a mixed period for NEC, with the share price up 5.40% in the last day and 11.68% over seven days, yet down 22.78% year to date. Over the longer term, total shareholder returns over three and five years have been very...

SMC Corporation recently reported an earnings surprise, with quarterly earnings per share coming in above analyst estimates, supporting a more constructive view of its recent performance. This stronger-than-expected profitability has coincided with technical indicators signaling a strong buy rating, highlighting how market sentiment is reacting to the company’s results. Next, we will explore how this earnings surprise shapes SMC’s broader investment narrative and what it could mean for...

J. Front Retailing (TSE:3086) opened fiscal Q1 2027 with revenue of ¥106.4b and basic EPS of ¥39.19, alongside net income of ¥9,697m, setting a clear marker for how the year is starting to take shape. Over recent quarters the company has seen revenue move from ¥110.8b and EPS of ¥41.24 in Q1 2026 to ¥116.9b with EPS of ¥14.47 in Q4 2026, before landing at the latest ¥106.4b and ¥39.19, which gives investors a direct line of sight into how the top and bottom line are tracking year on year...

Mitsubishi Motors North America recently reported past second-quarter 2026 sales of 23,127 vehicles, with SUV volumes rising sharply as new trims of the Outlander and Outlander Sport attracted buyers with richer features at accessible prices. The company is also preparing to roll out a refreshed Outlander Plug-in Hybrid and its first full battery electric model since the i-MiEV, the Eclipse Sportback EV, highlighting a renewed push into electrified offerings. Next, we’ll examine how this SUV...

As global markets navigate a landscape marked by mixed performances in major indices and rising inflation, investors are increasingly drawn to the stability that dividend stocks can offer. In such an environment, selecting stocks with a strong history of consistent dividend payouts and robust financial health can be particularly appealing.

Global markets are sending mixed signals, with manufacturing, inflation, rates and trade all pulling in different directions. In this kind of push and pull, many investors are looking beyond headlines and focusing on something more concrete: cash flowing into companies and how much they are paying for it. The Undervalued Stocks Based On Cash Flows screener filters for businesses where discounted cash flow estimates from SWS suggest the market price sits below calculated fair value. This...

BANDAI NAMCO Holdings Inc. has recently issued consolidated earnings guidance for the six months to September 30, 2026 and for the full fiscal year ending March 31, 2027, alongside non-consolidated forecasts that outline expected net sales of ¥610,000 million for the half year and ¥1.35 trillion for the full year. The guidance package, which also details projected operating profit, profit attributable to owners and basic earnings per share, gives investors a clearer picture of how management...

Why Taiyo Yuden Stock Is Back in Focus Taiyo Yuden (TSE:6976) has swung back into focus after its shares climbed more than 10% following a broader move in semiconductor and AI related stocks tied to South Korea’s large semiconductor investment announcement. See our latest analysis for Taiyo Yuden. For context, Taiyo Yuden’s share price has surged recently, with a 1 day share price return of 12.43% and a 7 day share price return of 33.86%. The 1 year total shareholder return is also very...

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (TSE:8306) is back in focus after shareholders approved a year end dividend of ¥51 per share, along with the completion of a share buyback program that retired 31,967,100 shares. See our latest analysis for Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group. The share price of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group is ¥3,247.0, with a 30 day share price return of 7.41% and a year to date share price return of 27.58%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 70.17% and very large 5 year total...

The market for Seiko Epson Corporation's ( TSE:6724 ) shares didn't move much after it posted weak earnings recently...

Toyota Motor stock has delivered a 61.2% return over the past five years, yet its current valuation sends mixed signals, with the Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) intrinsic value pointing to a premium while earnings based multiples screen the shares as undervalued. A 61.2% five year return suggests Toyota Motor has already rewarded patient shareholders. This can reduce the margin of safety if expectations are high. The new electric air taxi joint venture with Joby Aviation may support long term...

Even though Hitachi, Ltd. ( TSE:6501 ) posted strong earnings, investors appeared to be underwhelmed. Our analysis says...

Investors were disappointed with Kyocera Corporation's ( TSE:6971 ) earnings, despite the strong profit numbers. Our...

In late June 2026, T&D Holdings held an Analyst/Investor Day focused on its Viridium business, sharing updated information with the market and highlighting this unit’s role within the group. This event put fresh attention on how Viridium fits into T&D Holdings’ broader insurance and capital allocation plans, potentially reshaping how investors view the company’s business mix and risk profile. We’ll now examine how the Viridium-focused Investor Day might influence T&D Holdings’ investment...

In June 2026, Daiichi Life Group held a board meeting to consider issuing new shares under a stock compensation scheme for management and employees. This potential shift in equity-based pay could influence how investors assess alignment between leadership incentives, capital structure, and long-term value creation. We’ll now explore how the contemplated new-share stock compensation issuance may influence Daiichi Life Group’s existing investment narrative. The future of work is here. Discover...

In late June 2026, Murata Manufacturing expanded its Product Information Management (PIM) API Service to cover all 73 product categories in its database, allowing engineers, developers, and procurement teams to automatically access live specifications, status, S-parameters, and SPICE Netlists across a far broader range of components. This move materially strengthens customers’ digital workflows by reducing manual data updates and helping them react more quickly to product status changes and...