TSE:2305
TSE:2305Commercial Services

Studio Alice (TSE:2305) Margin Improvement Challenges Bearish Narratives After Q3 2026 Results

STUDIO ALICE Ltd (TSE:2305) has posted Q3 2026 results with revenue of ¥10.3b and net income of ¥1.5b, translating to basic EPS of ¥90.37, alongside trailing 12 month net profit growth of 13.7%. The company has seen revenue move from ¥11.5b and basic EPS of ¥103.68 in Q3 2025 to ¥10.3b and ¥90.37 in Q3 2026, with trailing 12 month EPS of ¥79.96 and net profit margin stepping up from 3.3% to 4.1%. Overall, the release points to firmer margins even as investors balance the recent improvement...
TSE:4577
TSE:4577Pharmaceuticals

Daito Pharmaceutical (TSE:4577) Q2 EPS Resilience Tests Bullish Earnings Growth Narrative

Daito PharmaceuticalLtd (TSE:4577) has posted Q2 2026 results with revenue of ¥12.1b and basic EPS of ¥18.08, alongside trailing twelve month revenue of ¥51.2b and EPS of ¥74.31 that give a clearer view of the underlying run rate. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥11.9b in Q2 2025 to ¥14.0b in Q4 2025 and then to ¥13.0b in Q1 2026 before this quarter’s ¥12.1b. Basic EPS has shifted from ¥9.48 in Q2 2025 to ¥23.21 in Q1 2026 and ¥18.08 in the latest quarter, setting up a...
TSE:3608
TSE:3608Luxury

TSI Holdings (TSE:3608) Q3 Profit Rebound Tests One Off Powered Bullish Narratives

TSI HoldingsLtd (TSE:3608) has just posted Q3 2026 numbers that put revenue at ¥50.4b and basic EPS at ¥33.81, while trailing 12 month EPS sits at ¥279.43 on revenue of ¥157.2b. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥36.0b in Q1 2026 to ¥30.6b in Q2 and then to ¥50.4b in Q3, with basic EPS shifting from ¥28.44 to a loss of ¥10.02 and then back to ¥33.81 over the same stretch. This is set against a trailing net profit margin of 11.7% that is heavily influenced by a large one off...
TSE:3543
TSE:3543Hospitality

Komeda Holdings Q3 Margin Compression Challenges Bullish Growth Narratives

Komeda Holdings (TSE:3543) has just posted its Q3 2026 numbers, with revenue of ¥13.9b and net income of ¥1,538m translating into basic EPS of ¥33.79, set against a trailing twelve month revenue base of ¥54.8b and EPS of ¥134.00. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥12.4b in Q4 2025 to ¥14.9b in Q2 2026 and ¥13.9b in Q3, while basic EPS has ranged from ¥30.47 to ¥36.00 over the same stretch, giving investors a clear read on how sales and earnings are tracking through the year...
TSE:5574
TSE:5574Software

ABEJA (TSE:5574) Margin Expansion And EPS Surge Test High P E Narrative

ABEJA (TSE:5574) has kicked off Q1 2026 with revenue of ¥1,198 million and net income of ¥182 million, translating into basic EPS of ¥18.40, against Q1 2025 levels of ¥768 million in revenue, ¥85 million in net income and EPS of ¥9.15. Over the past year, the company has seen revenue move from ¥2.77 billion on a trailing basis in Q4 2024 to ¥4.02 billion in Q1 2026, while trailing EPS has gone from ¥24.22 to ¥56.45. This sets up a results season where investors are likely to focus on how...
TSE:8167
TSE:8167Consumer Retailing

Retail Partners (TSE:8167) Q3 EPS Slide To ¥16.89 Tests Bullish Earnings Momentum Narrative

Retail Partners (TSE:8167) has just posted its Q3 2026 numbers, with revenue of ¥68.8 billion and net income of ¥725 million, working out to basic EPS of ¥16.89, set against trailing 12 month EPS of ¥120.13 and net income of ¥5.2 billion. Over recent quarters, the company has seen revenue move from ¥67.1 billion in Q4 2025 to ¥72.7 billion in Q2 2026 before landing at ¥68.8 billion in Q3 2026. Over the same period, quarterly EPS shifted from ¥40.26 to ¥29.16 and then ¥16.89, leaving investors...
TSE:7581
TSE:7581Hospitality

Saizeriya (TSE:7581) Margin Improvement Reinforces Bullish Narratives Despite Rich Valuation Concerns

Saizeriya (TSE:7581) opened fiscal 2026 with Q1 revenue of ¥70.3b and basic EPS of ¥62.94, alongside trailing twelve month revenue of ¥265.7b and EPS of ¥236.34 that reflect the step up from prior periods. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥60.3b in Q1 2025 to ¥68.4b in Q4 2025 and now ¥70.3b, while basic EPS shifted from ¥47.53 to ¥68.89 over that span and now sits at ¥62.94. This sets the stage for investors to focus on how the higher net profit margin and earnings growth...
TSE:9837
TSE:9837Luxury

Morito (TSE:9837) Q4 Loss Despite Higher Revenue Challenges Bullish Profit Narratives

Morito (TSE:9837) has just wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥16.3b and a small net loss of ¥97.1m, which translated into basic EPS of ¥3.77. Over the past six quarters, revenue has moved from ¥11.9b in Q3 FY 2024 to ¥12.9b in Q4 FY 2024 and then to ¥16.3b in the latest quarter. Over the same period, trailing twelve month EPS has shifted from ¥90.61 to ¥97.12 and then to ¥111.85, giving investors a rich set of signals on how the business is translating its top line into...
TSE:4412
TSE:4412Software

Science Arts (TSE:4412) Q1 Profitability Rebound Tests Views On High P/E Valuation

Science Arts (TSE:4412) has opened Q1 2026 with total revenue of ¥515 million and basic EPS of ¥5.80, while trailing twelve month EPS stands at ¥20.27 on revenue of ¥1.83b, giving investors a clear read on both the latest quarter and the broader run rate. The company has seen revenue move from ¥340 million in Q1 2025 to ¥515 million in Q1 2026 and basic EPS shift from a loss of ¥0.71 per share to a profit of ¥5.80 per share over that period, setting the backdrop for how you assess the current...
TSE:367A
TSE:367ASpecialty Retail

Primo Global Holdings Q1 2026 Margin Improvement Tests Bearish Debt Concerns

Primo Global Holdings (TSE:367A) opened Q1 2026 with revenue of ¥7.7b and basic EPS of ¥91.12. Trailing twelve month figures stood at ¥29.0b of revenue and EPS of ¥235.39, pointing to a meaningfully larger earnings base than a year ago when TTM EPS was ¥100.38. Over the past five quarters, revenue has moved from ¥6,702m in Q1 2025 to ¥7,657m in Q1 2026, with quarterly EPS ranging from ¥16.46 to ¥91.12 as net income shifted between ¥144m and ¥797m. This gives investors plenty to assess around...
TSE:6521
TSE:6521Electronic

Oxide (TSE:6521) Returns To Q3 Loss As Premium Valuation Tests Bullish Growth Narrative

OXIDE (TSE:6521) has posted its Q3 2026 numbers with revenue of ¥2,206 million and a basic EPS loss of ¥3.72, while the trailing twelve months show revenue of ¥9,029.36 million and a basic EPS loss of ¥5.12. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥2,010 million in Q2 2025 to ¥2,672.36 million in Q4 2025, then to ¥2,075.72 million in Q1 2026, ¥2,364 million in Q2 2026 and ¥2,206 million in Q3 2026. Over the same period, EPS swung from a loss of ¥244.30 in Q3 2025 to a profit of...
TSE:4433
TSE:4433Professional Services

HITO Communications Holdings Q1 Net Income Compression Tests Bullish Turnaround Narrative

HITO-Communications Holdings Inc (TSE:4433) opened Q1 2026 with revenue of ¥16.2 billion and basic EPS of ¥3.98, alongside net income of ¥71 million. This sets a clear marker for how the new fiscal year is starting after recent swings in profitability. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥14.0 billion in Q4 2024 to ¥16.4 billion in Q1 2025 and then to ¥16.2 billion in Q1 2026. Over the same period, basic EPS shifted from a loss of ¥25.73 to ¥15.36 and now ¥3.98, putting the...
TSE:4432
TSE:4432Software

WingArc1st (TSE:4432) Margin Compression Tests Bullish Narratives After Q3 2026 Results

WingArc1st (TSE:4432) has put fresh numbers on the table for Q3 2026, with revenue of about ¥7.8 billion and basic EPS of ¥42.81 anchoring the latest update. The company has seen revenue move from roughly ¥6.7 billion in Q2 2025 to ¥7.8 billion in Q3 2026, while quarterly basic EPS has shifted across the same stretch from ¥32.04 to ¥42.81. This gives investors a clear view of how the top line and per share earnings have tracked over recent periods. With trailing net profit margin easing from...
TSE:2882
TSE:2882Hospitality

EAT&HOLDINGS (TSE:2882) Q3 Profitability Fragility Challenges Bullish Margin Narratives

EAT&HOLDINGS Ltd (TSE:2882) has reported a busy Q3 2026, with revenue of ¥10.6b and basic EPS of ¥13.82. Trailing twelve month figures show revenue of ¥40.4b and EPS of ¥13.66, which helps anchor the current run rate. The company has seen revenue move from ¥36.1b to ¥40.4b on a trailing basis, with TTM EPS ranging from ¥31.92 to ¥13.66 as one off items and quarterly swings feed through the numbers. With net profit margin at 0.4% over the last 12 months and recent results shaped by a large one...
TSE:9433
TSE:9433Wireless Telecom

KDDI (TSE:9433) Valuation Check As Governance Investigation Puts Internal Controls In Focus

Governance concerns and why KDDI (TSE:9433) is back on investors’ radar KDDI (TSE:9433) has called a board meeting to review suspicions of inappropriate transactions at consolidated subsidiaries and to set up a special investigation committee. This has put governance and internal controls in sharp focus for shareholders. See our latest analysis for KDDI. At a share price of ¥2,671.5, KDDI has seen a 12.82% 90 day share price return. Its 1 year total shareholder return of 13.70% and 5 year...
TSE:4568
TSE:4568Pharmaceuticals

How Investors Are Reacting To Daiichi Sankyo Company (TSE:4568) New Biomarker-Guided DATROWAY Lung Cancer Trial

In January 2026, Daiichi Sankyo and AstraZeneca dosed the first patient in the TROPION-Lung17 phase 3 trial, testing DATROWAY against docetaxel in TROP2 NMR positive, previously treated, advanced nonsquamous non-small cell lung cancer across Asia, Europe and North America. This trial not only adds a ninth phase 3 program for DATROWAY in lung cancer, but also pioneers the prospective use of AstraZeneca’s Quantitative Continuous Scoring-based TROP2 NMR biomarker to potentially refine patient...
TSE:3086
TSE:3086Multiline Retail

Assessing J. Front Retailing (TSE:3086) Valuation After December’s 7.7% Revenue Update

December revenue update and why it matters J. Front Retailing (TSE:3086) reported a 7.7% year-on-year change in consolidated revenue for December 2025, a monthly update that gives investors fresh data on how the department store and related businesses are performing. See our latest analysis for J. Front Retailing. The December revenue update comes as J. Front Retailing’s share price sits at ¥2,292.5, with a 7 day share price return of 2.53% and a 30 day share price return of 3.97%. Its 1 year...
TSE:8035
TSE:8035Semiconductor

A Look At Tokyo Electron (TSE:8035) Valuation After Its Recent Share Price Momentum

Setting the scene for Tokyo Electron shares With no single headline event driving attention today, Tokyo Electron (TSE:8035) is on many investors’ screens because of its semiconductor equipment focus and the stock’s strong recent and longer term return profile. See our latest analysis for Tokyo Electron. Tokyo Electron’s ¥42,770 share price sits against a sharp recent move, with a 30 day share price return of 38.10% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 64.51%, which points to building...
TSE:3064
TSE:3064Trade Distributors

Assessing MonotaRO (TSE:3064) Valuation After Strong December 2025 Sales Update

MonotaRO (TSE:3064) caught investor attention after reporting non consolidated December 2025 sales of ¥31,390 million, compared with ¥24,159 million a year earlier, highlighting a meaningful shift in recent trading momentum. See our latest analysis for MonotaRO. The strong December sales update lands after a mixed share price stretch, with a 90 day share price return of 19.97% contrasted with a 1 year total shareholder return decline of 9.03%. This suggests shorter term momentum is building...
TSE:7453
TSE:7453Multiline Retail

Why Ryohin Keikaku (TSE:7453) Is Up 16.4% After Robust Q1 Results And MUJI ENERGY Consolidation

Ryohin Keikaku recently reported strong Q1 FY2026 results, with double-digit revenue and profit growth driven by store expansion and resilient overseas same-store sales, while keeping its full-year earnings and dividend forecasts unchanged. The inclusion of MUJI ENERGY LLC. in its consolidated results marks a gradual broadening of Ryohin Keikaku’s business portfolio, with potential implications for its cost structure and sustainability positioning. We will now examine how this robust...
TSE:7373
TSE:7373Commercial Services

Aidma Holdings (TSE:7373) Q1 EPS Growth Reinforces Bullish Profitability Narratives

Aidma Holdings (TSE:7373) opened fiscal 2026 with Q1 revenue of ¥3.7b and basic EPS of ¥31.22, setting the tone with solid top and bottom line figures. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥3.0b in Q1 2025 to ¥3.7b in Q1 2026, while basic EPS over that stretch has ranged between roughly ¥27 and ¥39. This gives investors a clear view of consistent per share profitability alongside higher sales. With trailing net margins running in the mid teens and earnings growth in the data set,...
TSE:6501
TSE:6501Industrials

Is Hitachi (TSE:6501) Quietly Reframing Its AI Story Through GlobalLogic’s New Marketing Chief?

GlobalLogic Inc., a Hitachi Group company, has appointed LuJean Smith as its Chief Marketing Officer, effective January 6, to lead global marketing and strengthen the brand’s positioning in digital engineering and AI. This appointment underscores Hitachi’s push to highlight GlobalLogic’s advanced AI capabilities and tighter collaboration within the wider Hitachi ecosystem. We’ll now consider how LuJean Smith’s marketing leadership and emphasis on GlobalLogic’s AI capabilities could...
TSE:7201
TSE:7201Auto

Is Nissan Motor (TSE:7201) Offering An Opportunity After Recent Share Price Weakness?

If you are wondering whether Nissan Motor's current share price reflects its true worth, you are not alone. This article is built to help you size up the value story clearly. Over the recent period, Nissan Motor's stock closed at ¥425.7, with returns of 7.9% over 7 days, 3.5% over 30 days and 8.4% year to date, while the return over 1 year sits at a 3.1% decline and the 5 year return is an 18.5% decline. Recent company headlines have focused on broad business developments and sector wide...