Japanese Metals and Mining Stock News

Kioxia Holdings (TSE:285A) is in focus after announcing a CEO transition, with Nobuo Hayasaka set to step down and Hiroo Oota scheduled to assume the top role on April 1, 2026. See our latest analysis for Kioxia Holdings. That leadership news has landed alongside strong recent momentum, with a 1 month share price return of 104.7% and year to date share price return of 88.2% at a last close of ¥21,360. The 1 year total shareholder return is very large at around 11x, suggesting investors have...

Asahi Kasei, Mitsui Chemicals, and Mitsubishi Chemical Group have formed a joint operating entity to decarbonize and consolidate ethylene production in western Japan, backed by selection for METI’s Fiscal 2025 HtA Support Program and a ¥21.20 billion investment plan including subsidies. A particularly interesting aspect is the planned use of Asahi Kasei’s Revolefin™ technology to produce bioethanol-based, lower-carbon ethylene and propylene, potentially reshaping how basic chemicals are...

Fresh off its Q3 2026 release, Kikusui Holdings (TSE:6912) reported revenue of ¥3.8b and basic EPS of ¥65.33, with trailing twelve month revenue at ¥14.5b and EPS at ¥193.33, giving investors a clear read on both quarterly and full year earnings power. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥3.4b in Q3 2025 to ¥3.8b in Q3 2026, while basic EPS shifted from ¥48.27 to ¥65.33 over the same periods. This helps set the scene for how you read this latest update against its recent history...

Yamaha Music Innovations executives have been recognized on Billboard’s 2026 Finance 50 list. The company has launched a major venture capital fund focused on music and creative technologies. These developments highlight Yamaha’s role in supporting the broader creator ecosystem across music and related fields. For investors tracking TSE:7951, this combination of leadership recognition and a new fund illustrates how Yamaha is positioning itself within the music and creator technology space...

Earnings surprise puts Nihon Dengi (TSE:1723) in focus Nihon Dengi (TSE:1723) is on investors’ radar after reporting nine month sales of ¥29,874 million and net income of ¥5,668 million, both higher than the previous year’s figures. See our latest analysis for Nihon Dengi. The market reaction has been strong, with a 5.48% 1 day share price return and a 33.75% 30 day share price return, while the 1 year total shareholder return is very large. This suggests momentum has been building around the...

Stanley Electric (TSE:6923) has put up a solid Q3 2026 print, with revenue at ¥131.8 billion and basic EPS of ¥87.21 as the company continues to generate steady profits from its core operations. The company has seen revenue hold around the ¥130 billion mark over recent quarters, from ¥131.9 billion in Q3 2025 to ¥131.8 billion in the latest quarter, while basic EPS moved from ¥49.31 to ¥87.21 over the same period as net income shifted from ¥7,589 million to ¥11,204 million. With trailing...

Hokkaido Gas (TSE:9534) has posted its Q3 2026 numbers with total revenue of ¥43,385 million and basic EPS of ¥9.98, alongside trailing twelve month EPS of ¥141.26 that reflects earnings compounding across recent periods. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥43,094 million in Q3 2025 to ¥43,385 million in Q3 2026, while EPS shifted from ¥2.72 to ¥9.98 over the same quarters, setting up this latest report against a backdrop of steadily building earnings power. With a 7.2% net...

Tokio Marine Holdings (TSE:8766) has invested in InsurTech firm Igloo to support the growth of digital insurance solutions in Southeast Asia. The partnership is aimed at widening access to insurance products across the region, with particular focus on markets such as Indonesia. The move reflects Tokio Marine's interest in expanding its digital distribution and presence in insurance markets that are experiencing rapid development. Tokio Marine Holdings, trading at around ¥5,727.0, has...

Saison Technology (TSE:9640) turned in a softer Q3 2026, with revenue of ¥5,402 million and a basic EPS loss of ¥1.61, compared with Q3 2025 revenue of ¥6,897 million and EPS of ¥26.61. Over the past six quarters, quarterly revenue has ranged from ¥5,402 million to ¥6,897 million, while EPS has moved between a loss of ¥1.61 and a profit of ¥29.51. This sets the backdrop for how you might read this latest dip in profitability and the pressure it puts on margins. See our full analysis for...

Okinawa Cellular Telephone (TSE:9436) has put up another solid quarter, with Q3 2026 revenue of ¥22,292 million and basic EPS of ¥38.44, underpinned by net income of ¥3,563 million. The company has seen revenue trend from ¥21,262 million in Q3 2025 to ¥22,292 million in Q3 2026, while basic EPS moved from ¥35.44 to ¥38.44 over the same period. This sets the stage for a margin story that increasingly matters for investors looking at the durability of its cash generation. See our full analysis...

Atsugi (TSE:3529) posted Q3 2026 revenue of ¥5,539 million with a basic EPS loss of ¥22.16, keeping the focus firmly on how quickly the business can move its margins toward break even. The company has seen quarterly revenue move within a fairly tight band over recent periods, from ¥5,561 million in Q3 2025 to ¥5,863 million in Q2 2026 and ¥5,086.5 million in Q1 2026, while EPS has swung between a profit of ¥30.84 and losses of up to ¥73.00 as profitability pressure persists. Against that...

United Urban Investment (TSE:8960) just reported its full year 2025 results, posting revenue of ¥55,560.7 million and net income of ¥24,123.64 million, alongside a newly announced semi annual dividend of ¥4,550 per share. See our latest analysis for United Urban Investment. Despite the fresh earnings and dividend announcement, United Urban Investment’s recent share price return has been soft, with the stock slipping 4.18% over the past 90 days. Its 1 year total shareholder return of 24.71%...

Nojima (TSE:7419) has released its Q3 2026 results, reporting revenue of ¥251.2 billion and basic EPS of ¥33.63. This comes in a year where earnings over the last 12 months grew 33.2% after several years of an average 5.9% annual decline. The company’s revenue increased from ¥223.2 billion in Q3 2025 to ¥251.2 billion in Q3 2026, while trailing 12-month EPS rose from ¥85.31 to ¥133.10. This points to healthier profitability and a net margin profile that now stands at 4% compared with 3.5% a...

Makita (TSE:6586) has put out its Q3 2026 scorecard, with revenue at ¥190,357 million and basic EPS at ¥70.76, while trailing 12 month EPS sits at ¥281.53 on revenue of ¥753,353 million and net income of ¥75,011 million. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥184,575 million in Q4 2025 to ¥191,807 million in Q2 2026 before landing at ¥190,357 million in Q3, with basic EPS tracking from ¥65.03 to ¥73.75 over the same stretch, and its net profit margin on a trailing 12 month basis...

Sekisui Chemical (TSE:4204) has released its Q3 2026 numbers, reporting total revenue of ¥330.1b and basic EPS of ¥39.16. This gives investors another data point on how the year is shaping up. Over the past six reporting periods, the company’s quarterly revenue has moved between ¥324.7b and ¥342.4b, while basic EPS has ranged from ¥31.60 to ¥61.12. This quarter sits somewhere in the middle, keeping margins and earnings quality in focus. See our full analysis for Sekisui Chemical. With the...

Financial Partners GroupLtd (TSE:7148) Q1 2026 results in focus Financial Partners GroupLtd (TSE:7148) has kicked off Q1 2026 with revenue of ¥14,997 million and basic EPS of ¥50.49, alongside net income of ¥4,228 million, setting a clear marker for how the new fiscal year is beginning. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥27,963 million and EPS of ¥64.76 in Q1 2025 to ¥39,066 million and EPS of ¥52.59 in Q4 2025, with trailing twelve month revenue at ¥116,798 million and EPS at...

Nippon Steel (TSE:5401) has been in discussions with BlueScope after BlueScope rejected a separate takeover offer from another party. The talks reportedly cover options such as a full acquisition of BlueScope or the purchase of a minority stake. If a deal progresses, it would mark a significant cross border move in the global steel sector. Nippon Steel is one of Japan's largest steel producers, with operations that span flat steel products, long products and related processing. Any...

Anritsu (TSE:6754) has laid out its Q3 2026 scorecard, with revenue of ¥29,377 million and basic EPS of ¥19.63 anchored by net income of ¥2,513 million. Over the recent reporting periods, the company has seen revenue move from ¥27,531 million in Q3 2025 to ¥32,139 million in Q4 2025, then to ¥23,620 million in Q1 2026, ¥28,073 million in Q2 2026 and now ¥29,377 million in Q3 2026. EPS shifted from ¥20.23 to ¥33.36, then ¥4.55, ¥25.20 and ¥19.63, which provides a basis for investors to weigh...

Advantest Corporation ( TSE:6857 ) just released its latest quarterly results and things are looking bullish. Statutory...

Key Insights Significantly high institutional ownership implies Shionogi's stock price is sensitive to their trading...

SoftBank Group (TSE:9984) is reportedly in advanced talks to invest up to US$30b in OpenAI. The potential deal would make OpenAI SoftBank’s largest holding if completed as described. The move would deepen SoftBank’s focus on artificial intelligence as OpenAI works on a new funding round and considers an IPO. For you as an investor, this centers on how SoftBank, known for its tech focused holdings, might reshape its portfolio around a single AI name. The company has already been active in AI...

Daido Steel Q3 2026 earnings snapshot Daido Steel (TSE:5471) has put fresh numbers on the table for Q3 2026, with revenue of ¥145.7b and basic EPS of ¥44.18 anchoring its latest update. The company has seen revenue move from ¥150.5b in Q3 2025 to ¥145.7b this quarter, while basic EPS shifted from ¥52.58 to ¥44.18. These figures set the backdrop for how you might think about its reported earnings profile and margin progression over the past year. See our full analysis for Daido Steel. With the...

Shinkin Central Bank (TSE:8421) has posted Q3 2026 revenue of ¥54,152 million and basic EPS of ¥1,439.10, alongside net income excluding extra items of ¥12,532 million, giving investors a clear view of its recent profitability. The bank has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥34,312 million in Q2 2025 to ¥41,711 million in Q3 2025, then to ¥44,628 million in Q4 2025 and up to ¥54,152 million in Q3 2026, while basic EPS across the same stretch has ranged from ¥830.59 to ¥1,439.10 as net income...

Yomeishu SeizoLtd (TSE:2540) has put out its Q3 2026 scorecard, with revenue of ¥2,648 million and basic EPS of ¥13.78, alongside net income of ¥191 million for the quarter. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥2,341 million in Q2 2025 to ¥2,648 million in Q3 2026, while basic EPS has ranged from ¥3.10 in Q2 2025 to ¥21.69 in Q1 2026, giving investors a mixed but earnings focused picture heading into this latest result. With a trailing net profit margin of 7.7% and a meaningful...