Japanese Metals and Mining Stock News

In the most recent quarter, Maruti Suzuki, Suzuki Motor’s key Indian subsidiary, reported its strongest revenue increase in more than three years, powered by robust domestic demand and tax relief that lifted small-car sales. An interesting wrinkle for investors is that Maruti Suzuki is expected to be only marginally affected by the India–EU auto trade deal, suggesting its core low-cost domestic franchise remains largely insulated from European import competition. We’ll now examine how...

Earlier today, Nomura Holdings, Inc. announced Board approval for a share repurchase program of up to 100,000,000 shares, or 3.41% of outstanding stock (excluding treasury shares), with a budget of ¥60,000 million through September 30, 2026, alongside fiscal third-quarter net income of US$594.4 million on revenue of US$7.97 billion. An interesting angle is that the repurchased shares are intended in part for stock compensation, linking capital efficiency efforts with employee incentives...

Nisshinbo Holdings (TSE:3105) lifted its 2025 earnings guidance after stronger profit expectations from its Wireless and Communications operations, supported by municipal disaster prevention projects, marine communications orders, and mobile carrier related demand. See our latest analysis for Nisshinbo Holdings. The raised profit guidance appears to have come alongside building momentum in the shares, with a 30 day share price return of 9.46% and a 90 day gain of 17.72%. The 1 year total...

Kraftia Corporation recently held a board meeting on January 30, 2026, to consider revising upward its forecast for the year-end dividend per share for the fiscal year ending March 2026. This move signals a board-level review of how much cash the company may be prepared to return to shareholders through higher dividends. We will now examine how the prospect of an increased year-end dividend forecast could influence Kraftia’s broader investment narrative. The latest GPUs need a type of rare...

Okasan Securities Group earnings update Okasan Securities Group (TSE:8609) recently reported higher operating revenue and profit for the nine months to December 2025, alongside a restructuring of its alternative investment operations and a continued zero interim dividend. See our latest analysis for Okasan Securities Group. The share price has moved up strongly in recent months, with a 30 day share price return of 18.09% and a 90 day gain of 28.32%. The 1 year total shareholder return of...

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (TSE:9104) has drawn fresh investor attention after recent share price moves, with the stock showing mixed performance across the past month, the past 3 months and the past year. See our latest analysis for Mitsui O.S.K. Lines. Recent trading has been relatively positive, with a 7 day share price return of 2.5% and a 90 day share price return of 5.7%. However, the 1 year total shareholder return of a 3.5% decline contrasts with a very large 5 year total shareholder return...

Recent share performance context Nidec (TSE:6594) has seen mixed share performance recently, with a small gain over the past month and a stronger move in the past 3 months, in contrast with a weaker 1 year return. See our latest analysis for Nidec. At a share price of ¥2,213.0, Nidec’s recent 90 day share price return of 17.53% contrasts with a 1 year total shareholder return decline of 17.10%. This suggests momentum has recently picked up after a weaker stretch. If Nidec’s recent move has...

In late January 2026, Japan Post Insurance Co., Ltd. approved a stock split and related amendments to its Articles of Incorporation while disclosing approximately ¥3.48 trillion in unrealized losses on certain bond holdings as of December 31, 2025. Despite these very large valuation losses relative to prior-year profit levels, management is maintaining its earnings and dividend forecasts for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, signaling confidence in its current outlook. We’ll now examine...

Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. recently raised its consolidated earnings guidance for the year ending March 31, 2026, lifting expected revenue to ¥1.37 trillion, operating income to ¥137,000 million, and net income attributable to owners of the parent to ¥78,000 million. This upward revision, including a higher earnings-per-share forecast of ¥366.66, signals improved internal expectations for the company’s full-year performance. Next, we will examine how Hitachi Construction...

Daikin Industries (TSE:6367) has introduced new HVAC technologies aimed at hyperscale data centers and AI-driven workloads, scheduled to feature at the 2026 AHR Expo. The company has also announced the Multijet air conditioner, designed to provide highly targeted airflow for large venues and other large scale cooling needs. These product launches focus on energy efficiency and tailored cooling performance for commercial and mission critical environments. Daikin Industries, known for its air...

Fanuc Corporation recently reported nine-month results to December 31, 2025, with sales rising to ¥623,312 million and net income to ¥116,862 million, and also updated its full-year fiscal 2026 guidance with higher projected net sales but slightly lower operating income than previously indicated. An interesting detail is that Fanuc lifted its full-year net income forecast to ¥158,000 million while trimming expected operating income, hinting at shifts in costs, mix or non-operating items...

Are you wondering whether Metaplanet's share price reflects its true value, or if the story behind the stock is more complicated than the recent headlines suggest? Metaplanet's share price recently closed at ¥456, with returns of 12.6% over the last 30 days, a 7.0% decline over the past year and a very large gain over three years. Together, these figures may point to shifting views on its potential and risk. Recent news around Metaplanet has focused on its profile as a listed company and the...

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group recently reported earnings for the period including 30 January 2026, with investor attention centered on net interest margin, fee income trends, and credit cost expectations. A key focus for the market is the bank’s guidance on loan growth and trading revenue, alongside the potential impact of regulatory changes on its profitability mix. With recent share price moves in mind, we’ll explore how concerns over net interest margin shape Sumitomo Mitsui Financial...

Olympus Corporation has announced board-approved changes to its executive lineup, appointing Simone Berger as Executive Officer and Chief Human Resources Officer and David Shan as Executive Officer and Chief Manufacturing and Supply Officer, with both appointments scheduled to take effect on April 1, 2026, while current incumbents step down after completing major transformation milestones. The move brings in leaders with extensive global MedTech, HR, and operations experience, underlining...

Advantest (TSE:6857) has put up another busy quarter, with Q3 2026 revenue at ¥273,804 million and basic EPS of ¥108.38, set against trailing twelve month EPS of ¥394.82 and revenue of roughly ¥1.0 trillion. The company has seen revenue move from ¥683,121 million to ¥1,032,886 million over the last few trailing twelve month periods, while EPS has shifted from ¥184.75 to ¥394.82. This frames a business where profit and top line are both running at a much higher level than a year ago. With...

M&A Capital Partners Co.,Ltd.'s ( TSE:6080 ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 19.5x might make it look like a sell...

Key Insights Suntory Beverage & Food's significant private companies ownership suggests that the key decisions are...

Panasonic Industry, part of Panasonic Holdings (TSE:6752), has partnered with Meta Materials to co-develop next generation transparent conductive materials. The collaboration targets applications in the automotive and energy sectors, focusing on smart displays and energy efficient technologies. For you as an investor following Panasonic Holdings, this move relates to where the group is aiming to build its presence in materials and components tied to autos and renewables. Transparent...

David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...

Nomura Research Institute (TSE:4307) has had a rough three months with its share price down 5.7%. But if you pay close...

Let's talk about the popular Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd. ( TSE:6098 ). The company's shares saw a decent share price...

SKY Perfect JSAT Holdings' (TSE:9412) stock is up by a considerable 49% over the past three months. As most would know...

Key Insights NSD's estimated fair value is JP¥4,253 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity NSD is estimated to be...

Investors in Capcom Co., Ltd. ( TSE:9697 ) had a good week, as its shares rose 8.6% to close at JP¥3,758 following the...