FDA clearance puts HOYA (TSE:7741) endoscopy devices in focus
HOYA (TSE:7741) has secured US FDA clearance for new PENTAX Medical i20c Video Endoscope models, giving the company a green light to broaden its gastrointestinal endoscopy offering in US hospitals.
See our latest analysis for HOYA.
The recent FDA clearance arrives after a mixed patch for the stock, with the share price up 9.54% year to date but seeing a 1 month share price return that declined 4.52%, while the 1 year total...
In June 2026, Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd. issued consolidated earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027, forecasting net sales of ¥1,460.00 billion, operating profit of ¥95.00 billion, and profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥82.00 billion.
This fresh forecast gives investors a clearer view of management’s expectations for profitability, highlighting how Furukawa Electric sees its earnings mix developing over the coming year.
Next, we’ll examine how Furukawa...
Why Meiko Electronics (TSE:6787) is back in focus
Recent media coverage around Meiko Electronics (TSE:6787), highlighting its high insider ownership and strong revenue growth profile, has pulled the stock back into the spotlight for investors watching Asian electronics companies.
Meiko Electronics is being discussed alongside other Asian growth companies after reports pointed to insider ownership of 19.2% and annual revenue growth of 27.9%. This has prompted closer attention to its...
Trend Micro stock moves: what recent performance suggests
Trend Micro (TSE:4704) has been trading without a clear single catalyst, so recent moves offer a snapshot of how the cybersecurity stock is currently priced and how its returns stack up over different periods.
See our latest analysis for Trend Micro.
Recent trading has been choppy, with the share price down 3.83% over the last day and 11.65% over the past week, yet still showing a 30 day share price return of 7.84% and a 1 year total...
Recent share performance and context
SMC (TSE:6273) has drawn attention after recent price swings, with the stock up 5.8% on the day, roughly flat over the past week, but down 17.6% over the past month.
See our latest analysis for SMC.
The recent 1 month share price return, down 17.6%, contrasts with a 1 year total shareholder return of 27.1%. This suggests that momentum has cooled after a stronger run for longer term holders.
If you are comparing SMC with other industrial automation and...
In recent days, front-end semiconductor equipment makers such as SCREEN Holdings have held up well despite a sharp Nikkei Average pullback, as investors focused on AI-related chip demand and strong ordering trends from major foundries like TSMC. Additional optimism has come from reports that Rapidus signed semiconductor R&D memoranda of understanding with the UK and Italy, supporting sentiment toward related equipment suppliers.
Investor attention has increasingly centered on SCREEN...
MITSUI-SOKO HOLDINGS (TSE:9302) is back in focus after reporting FY2026 revenue and profit growth, with better margins and a stronger balance sheet. The results were supported by steady dividends and a positive management outlook.
See our latest analysis for MITSUI-SOKO HOLDINGS.
At a share price of ¥3,878, MITSUI-SOKO HOLDINGS has had a fairly steady year overall, with modest short term share price gains and a very strong multi year total shareholder return that suggests earlier momentum has...
ITOCHU (TSE:8001) has wrapped up FY 2026 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥3,836,836 million (about ¥3.8 trillion) and net income excluding extra items of ¥194,986 million, translating to basic EPS of ¥27.86. Trailing twelve month revenue is ¥14,823,087 million and EPS is ¥128.00. Over recent periods, revenue has ranged from ¥3,558,933 million to ¥3,836,836 million per quarter, while EPS has moved between ¥27.86 and ¥40.10. This gives investors a clearer view of how the earnings power feeding...
Shin-Etsu Chemical has begun building a rare-earth smelter in Japan, adding domestic separation and refining capacity to its existing operations in Japan, China, and Vietnam and reducing reliance on Chinese processing.
This move aligns the company with the Japan-US critical minerals alliance formed in October 2025, potentially strengthening its role in securing non-Chinese rare-earth supply chains amid ongoing geopolitical pressures.
Next, we examine how this new Japan-based rare-earth...
Aisin stock: context and recent share performance
Aisin (TSE:7259) has been on investors’ radar after a period of weaker share performance, with the stock down about 5% over the past month and roughly 24% year to date.
Against that backdrop, the company’s current valuation metrics, profit trends and regional revenue mix are drawing more attention from investors comparing Aisin with other Japan listed auto parts suppliers.
See our latest analysis for Aisin.
At the latest share price of...
Sekisui House (TSE:1928) is back in the spotlight after reporting first quarter sales of ¥908,878 million and net income of ¥58,479 million, along with higher earnings per share than a year earlier.
See our latest analysis for Sekisui House.
Alongside the stronger first quarter, Sekisui House’s share price is now ¥3,289, with a 7 day share price return of 2.69% but a 90 day share price return that is down 7.17%. The 5 year total shareholder return of 84.95% points to solid long term gains and...
Wondering whether Capcom's current share price truly reflects its potential value or if the market is being too harsh on the stock.
Capcom shares last closed at ¥2,787, with the stock down 3.4% over the past week, 15.4% over the past month, 24.0% year to date, and 38.7% over the last year, even though the 3 year and 5 year returns sit at 2.4% and 82.4% respectively.
This pullback comes as investors reassess expectations for major game publishers and pay closer attention to how consistently...
LY Corporation (TSE:4689) has scheduled a board meeting to consider an acquisition of shares in T&D Financial Life Insurance Company by one of its consolidated subsidiaries.
If approved, the transaction would make T&D Financial Life Insurance Company a subsidiary of LY.
The potential deal would represent a move by LY to broaden its footing in the financial services sector.
LY’s share price stands at ¥402.3, with the stock down 20.0% over the past year and 19.0% over the past five years,...
If you are wondering whether Sumitomo Electric Industries at ¥10,970 is still offering value after a strong run, this article explains what the current price might be implying.
The stock has pulled back recently, with the share price down 15.7% over the past week and 14.1% over the past month, even though it is still up 63.5% year to date and has delivered 300.1% over the past year and a very large return over five years.
Recent coverage has focused on Sumitomo Electric Industries as an...
This article focuses squarely on valuation to help you assess whether Nintendo's share price still reflects what the company is really worth, or if sentiment has swung too far in one direction.
The stock last closed at ¥7,174, after a decline of 4.7% over the past week, a modest 0.5% gain over the past month, and declines of 32.6% year to date and 37.9% over the last year, while still showing gains of 22.0% and 25.2% over the past 3 and 5 years respectively.
Recent headlines around Nintendo...
Cold Jet bv announced that it has partnered with Nippon Sanso Holdings to launch a fully automated dry ice production and CO2 recovery facility in Köping, Sweden, capable of producing 2.2 tons of dry ice per hour for airline, food, pharmaceutical, and industrial cleaning customers across the Nordic region.
The project’s integrated CO2 recovery, robotics, and automated packaging not only cut liquid CO2 costs and reduce emissions, but also deepen Nippon Sanso’s role in higher-value,...
Timee (TSE:215A) has put out a clean Q2 2026 print, with revenue of ¥10.1b and basic EPS of ¥9.95, set against a trailing twelve month picture that shows revenue of ¥38.8b and EPS of ¥51.69. Over the past six reported quarters, the company has seen revenue move from ¥7.8b and EPS of ¥12.65 in Q2 2025 to ¥9.5b and EPS of ¥14.85 in Q4 2025, then to ¥10.9b and EPS of ¥14.30 in Q1 2026, before landing at the latest Q2 figures. This gives investors a clear view of how sales and earnings have...
As the Asian markets navigate the complexities of economic recovery and inflationary pressures, investors are increasingly looking for stable income sources amidst global uncertainties. In this context, dividend stocks stand out as a potentially attractive option, offering regular income and potential capital appreciation while aligning with current market dynamics.