Shimizu Corporation reported past full-year results for the year ended March 31, 2026, with sales of ¥1,845,300 million, revenue of ¥2,057,802 million, and net income of ¥126,617 million, all higher than the prior year’s levels.
The company’s basic earnings per share from continuing operations almost doubled year on year, while its board also met to discuss changes to directors and executive officers, underscoring both operational and governance shifts.
We will explore how Shimizu’s sharp...
Nomura Micro Science (TSE:6254) caught investor attention after its board approved a 61 yen year end dividend, taking total annual payouts to 81 yen per share despite softer earnings.
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The ¥5,110 share price comes after a strong run, with a 30 day share price return of 39.6% and a year to date share price return of 68.9%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 139.8% and 5 year total shareholder return of almost 5x suggest momentum has been...
Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corporation has released its full-year results for the year ended March 31, 2026, reporting sales of ¥3,703,988 million and net income of ¥11,829 million, both lower than the previous year.
The sharp fall in basic earnings per share from ¥31.64 to ¥8.63 highlights how earnings pressure has intensified as the group restructures its portfolio.
With full-year net income weakening, we’ll now examine how this earnings slowdown may affect Mitsubishi Chemical Group’s...
In May 2026, Micronics Japan revised its past consolidated earnings guidance for the second quarter ending June 30, 2026, lifting expected net sales to ¥45,700 million and operating profit to ¥12,900 million on stronger DRAM-related probe card demand and higher production capacity.
The company also issued new guidance for the nine months ending September 30, 2026, projecting ¥71,600 million in net sales and ¥21,900 million in operating profit, underlining how the ramp-up of new equipment is...
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Ebara Corporation reported past first-quarter 2026 results, with sales rising to ¥246,311 million from ¥212,650 million and net income increasing to ¥18,322 million from ¥15,789 million a year earlier.
The improvement in both basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations highlights how Ebara converted higher sales into stronger profitability.
We will now explore how Ebara’s higher earnings per share from continuing operations could influence the company’s broader investment...
Daifuku Co., Ltd. reported past first-quarter 2026 results, with sales rising to ¥172,710 million and net income reaching ¥19,498 million, alongside higher basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations versus a year earlier.
The simultaneous increase across revenue, net income, and both basic and diluted earnings per share highlights an improvement in profitability and operating efficiency during the quarter.
We will now examine how this improvement in earnings per share...
Resonac Holdings (TSE:4004) drew investor attention after first quarter earnings showed higher net income and raised first half guidance, supported by stronger demand in its Semiconductor and Electronic Materials segment.
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The earnings beat and guidance upgrade sit alongside strong recent momentum, with a 30 day share price return of 30.98% and a year to date share price return of 166.78%, while the 1 year total shareholder return is very large.
If...
In May 2026, Amada Co., Ltd. announced a share repurchase program of up to 25,000,000 shares, or 8.05% of its issued share capital, for ¥50,000 million, alongside full-year results showing sales of ¥437,372 million and net income of ¥30,554 million for the year ended March 31, 2026.
The decision to cancel the repurchased shares, taken at the May 14, 2026 board meeting, highlights a focus on capital efficiency even as earnings per share from continuing operations edged down to ¥96.67 from...
Many investors are wondering whether Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group stock still offers value after its strong run, or if most of the opportunity is already priced in.
The stock last closed at ¥6,006, with returns of 5.3% over 7 days, 12.3% over 30 days, 15.9% year to date and 71.7% over the past year, plus a very large 3 year gain and around 7x over 5 years.
Recent coverage has focused on the scale of these multi year gains and what they mean for investors who are either already holding the...
Nissan Chemical Corporation recently announced that it would repurchase up to 2,100,000 shares, or 1.56% of its outstanding stock, for ¥10,500 million by March 31, 2027, while also reporting full-year 2026 sales of ¥279,586 million and net income of ¥49,707 million.
The combination of increased sales, higher earnings per share and a new buyback authorization highlights management’s focus on both business performance and capital efficiency.
We will now examine how Nissan Chemical’s newly...
In May 2026, Azbil Corporation announced a ¥20,000 million share repurchase of up to 32,000,000 shares and materially higher ordinary and commemorative dividends, following board approval alongside updated earnings guidance for the year ending March 31, 2027.
This combination of buybacks, dividend increases and a special commemorative payout signals a clear emphasis on returning capital to shareholders while keeping financial flexibility under review.
We’ll now examine how Azbil’s sizable...