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Sekisui Chemical (TSE:4204) updated its outlook on 31 July 2026, issuing revised guidance for the first half of fiscal 2026 and new full year targets that clarify expected sales, profit and earnings per share. See our latest analysis for Sekisui Chemical. The updated guidance has landed after a period of building momentum for Sekisui Chemical, with a 13.82% 90 day share price return and a 5 year total shareholder return of 64.29% signaling improving sentiment around the longer term story. If...

DTS Corporation recently issued earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027, forecasting net sales of ¥142,000 million, operating profit of ¥17,000 million, profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥11,700 million, and basic earnings per share of ¥75.00, alongside updated dividend expectations. The dividend outlook is mixed, with one guidance indicating a rise to ¥23.00 per share from ¥22.00, while another points to a sharp reduction to ¥15.00 per share from ¥60.00,...

What Seino Holdings’ Latest Earnings Tell You Seino Holdings (TSE:9076) recently reported first quarter earnings that drew attention to both its sales and profitability. The company posted quarterly sales of ¥213,765 million and net income of ¥8,612 million. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations came in at ¥52.98 for the quarter, compared with ¥37.91 in the same period a year earlier. This earnings release on 5 August 2026 is a key reference point for investors reviewing the...

On August 7, 2026, Nakanishi Inc. held a board meeting that considered a two-for-one stock split and increased its share repurchase authorization to 2,000,000 shares, with a total budget of ¥4,000 million, representing 2.41% of its issued share capital excluding treasury stock. Together, the expanded buyback and potential stock split highlight management’s focus on capital return and making the shares more accessible to a wider investor base. Next, we’ll examine how the enlarged share...

Daiichi Life Group (TSE:8750) has updated investors with fresh earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027, along with higher second quarter and full year dividend forecasts compared with the previous year. See our latest analysis for Daiichi Life Group. The guidance and higher dividend forecasts have arrived after a strong run in Daiichi Life Group’s stock, with the share price up 24.37% over 90 days and 37.89% year to date. The 1 year total shareholder return of 58.41% and 5...

Why Mitsubishi Materials Stock Is Back On Earnings Watch Mitsubishi Materials (TSE:5711) is back on investor radar after first quarter 2026 results showed sales of ¥597,005 million and net income of ¥51,284 million, reversing a loss in the prior year period. The quarter also saw basic earnings per share from continuing operations at ¥392.35, compared with a basic loss per share of ¥31 a year earlier. This gives investors fresh numbers to reassess the stock. See our latest analysis for...

Bridgestone (TSE:5108) is in focus after its H1 2026 earnings call on 7 August, which reported higher half-year sales and net income along with full-year guidance and detailed dividend plans. See our latest analysis for Bridgestone. The earnings update and detailed dividend guidance have arrived alongside strong price momentum for Bridgestone, with a 30 day share price return of 21.04% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 36.43%, suggesting improving sentiment after recent results and...

Energy-driven inflation pressures in countries such as Norway and Saudi Arabia keep the cost of oil in focus, which highlights the appeal of low carbon, high capacity baseload power such as nuclear energy stocks. Investors looking for alternatives to volatile fossil fuel markets may see this as a chance to reassess nuclear exposure. This article walks through three nuclear energy stocks from the screener that may merit closer attention. The three nuclear energy stocks covered below are only a...

Mitsubishi Motors earnings trigger fresh look at the stock Mitsubishi Motors (TSE:7211) posted first quarter results on 3 August 2026 that showed higher sales and net income than a year earlier, while keeping full year earnings and dividend guidance unchanged. See our latest analysis for Mitsubishi Motors. Despite the stronger first quarter result and confirmed guidance, Mitsubishi Motors' recent trading tells a mixed story. The share price is up 8.54% over 90 days, but the 1 year total...

NIKKON Holdings Ltd (TSE:9072) reported first quarter results to June 30, 2026, with sales of ¥68,510 million compared with ¥65,826 million a year earlier and net income of ¥1,348 million versus ¥2,721 million. See our latest analysis for NIKKON HoldingsLtd. NIKKON HoldingsLtd’s recent first quarter earnings release on 7 August 2026, which showed higher sales but lower net income and earnings per share, comes after a strong year to date share price return of 54.77% and a 1 year total...

Toagosei Co., Ltd. recently raised its consolidated earnings guidance for the year ending December 31, 2026 and increased both interim and year-end dividend forecasts, following stronger-than-expected first-half performance in semiconductor-related, polymer, and plastics businesses. This combination of upgraded profit expectations and a higher payout, aligned with Toagosei’s Medium-Term Management Plan, highlights management’s emphasis on converting business strength into enhanced...

SG HoldingsLtd (TSE:9143) has drawn fresh attention after reporting first quarter results on 7 August 2026, alongside updated dividend guidance that includes a higher second quarter payout and an affirmed full year forecast. See our latest analysis for SG HoldingsLtd. The earnings and dividend updates appear to have fed into short term momentum for SG HoldingsLtd, with a 1 day share price return of 4.28% and a 90 day share price return of 16.41%, even though the 1 year total shareholder...

InabataLtd first quarter earnings put recent share performance in focus InabataLtd (TSE:8098) has drawn fresh attention after reporting first quarter results to June 30, 2026, with sales of ¥243,655 million and net income of ¥6,376 million. See our latest analysis for InabataLtd. The latest figures appear to have fed into a steadily improving picture for InabataLtd, with a 1-day share price return of 1.48% and a year-to-date share price return of 9.75%. The 1-year total shareholder return of...

Nissin Foods HoldingsLtd (TSE:2897) shares are in focus after the company reported first quarter results, issued full year guidance, reaffirmed dividend forecasts, and outlined plans to dispose of treasury stock for a Board Benefit Trust. See our latest analysis for Nissin Foods HoldingsLtd. Nissin Foods HoldingsLtd shares have picked up momentum recently, with a 1-day share price return of 1.41% and a 90-day share price return of 9.56%, while the 3-year total shareholder return declined...

In late July 2026, Shimano Inc. raised its full-year 2026 guidance, reported stronger half-year results with higher net income, and announced an increased interim dividend of ¥181.50 per share, up from ¥169.50 a year earlier. The company linked its upgraded outlook to progress in trimming market inventories, currency tailwinds, and higher non-operating income from foreign-exchange valuation gains. With these guidance upgrades and profit drivers in mind, we’ll now examine how Shimano’s...

Amidst a backdrop of record highs in major U.S. stock indexes and resilient business activity across global markets, investors are keenly observing opportunities for undervalued stocks. In the current environment, characterized by favorable corporate earnings and easing energy-related inflation concerns, identifying stocks trading below their intrinsic value can be an effective strategy to potentially capitalize on market inefficiencies.

As global markets navigate a landscape marked by record highs in major U.S. stock indexes and evolving geopolitical dynamics, investors are increasingly focusing on strategies to stabilize and enhance their portfolios amid uncertainty. In this context, dividend stocks stand out as a compelling option, offering the potential for regular income alongside capital appreciation, particularly in times when market volatility is influenced by factors such as fluctuating oil prices and shifting labor...

Asia trade data now points to strong demand for AI related semiconductors, with Taiwan’s exports and trade surplus reflecting heavy interest in chips that power tools like ChatGPT. That puts AI stocks firmly on the radar for investors who do not want to miss where a lot of global tech spending is currently flowing. This article highlights three stocks from our AI screener that sit at the heart of this shift. The three stocks covered below are just a small sample of this AI surge, and the full...

In early August 2026, Toyota Motor Corporation reported stronger first‑quarter results year over year and approved a new share repurchase program of up to 500,000,000 shares, while also revising its full‑year earnings guidance. At the same time, Toyota unveiled a US$3.60 billion investment to expand its San Antonio manufacturing campus, shifting Tacoma pickup production from Mexico to Texas and adding thousands of US jobs, highlighting a deeper commitment to local production amid tariff...

SoftBank Corp. has released its first-quarter 2026 results, reporting sales of ¥1,814,722 million and net income of ¥150,070 million, both higher than a year earlier, alongside modest increases in basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations. The combination of higher sales and slightly improved earnings per share suggests resilient operations in SoftBank’s core businesses during the latest quarter. Next, we’ll examine how this year-on-year revenue and net income growth...

Panasonic Holdings (TSE:6752) recently raised its earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 2027 after reporting first quarter results, giving investors fresh figures to assess the stock alongside its long running Technics audio brand. See our latest analysis for Panasonic Holdings. The raised guidance and strong first quarter result appear to have fed into positive sentiment around Panasonic Holdings, with the stock showing a 90 day share price return of 30.28% and a year to date...

LIXIL (TSE:5938) has drawn fresh attention after reporting first quarter results to June 30, 2026, with higher sales year on year but a wider net loss, alongside reaffirmed dividends and full year guidance. See our latest analysis for LIXIL. LIXIL's latest earnings update has landed after a mixed run in the stock, with the share price at ¥1,815 and a 90 day share price return of 8.68% contrasting with a year to date share price return that is down 4.30%. The 3 year total shareholder return of...

Mitsubishi Chemical Group (TSE:4188) is back in focus after reporting first quarter 2026 results with higher sales, stronger net income and earnings per share, alongside raised first half guidance and reaffirmed dividend plans. See our latest analysis for Mitsubishi Chemical Group. Mitsubishi Chemical Group's recent earnings beat and raised first half guidance have come alongside a 31.46% 90 day share price return and a 60.22% 1 year total shareholder return, which signals strong momentum...

Calbee (TSE:2229) recently issued year end dividend guidance and fresh earnings forecasts for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027, giving investors updated signals on expected payouts and profit levels. See our latest analysis for Calbee. Calbee's recent dividend and earnings guidance appears to have supported sentiment, with a 7 day share price return of 2.82% and a 90 day share price return of 3.20%. The 1 year total shareholder return stands at 10.94%, pointing to steady but not...