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Earlier this month, Duskin Co., Ltd. raised its consolidated and parent earnings guidance for the first half and full fiscal year to March 31, 2027, alongside higher dividend forecasts for both the second quarter-end and year-end. The upgrades are largely driven by stronger-than-planned performance at Mister Donut and lower corporate expenses, while the company explicitly notes that potential impacts from Middle East tensions and the recent Kumamoto earthquake are not yet reflected in its...

Kanematsu (TSE:8020) has drawn fresh investor attention after Redwire Corporation announced a teaming agreement that makes Kanematsu its commercial partner in Japan for space infrastructure, power systems, microgravity payloads, and robotics technology. See our latest analysis for Kanematsu. Kanematsu’s latest share price of ¥2,184 comes after a 1-day share price return of 1.70%, and the stock has a year to date share price return of 20.50% with a 1-year total shareholder return of 49.07%...

Why Daiei Kankyo’s Latest Earnings Matter For Investors Daiei Kankyo (TSE:9336) has drawn fresh attention after reporting first quarter earnings for the period ended June 30, 2026, with higher sales, net income, and basic earnings per share than a year earlier. The company posted sales of ¥24,136 million, compared with ¥20,020 million in the same quarter last year. Net income was ¥3,548 million, versus ¥2,906 million a year ago, while basic earnings per share from continuing operations came...

ColowideLtd (TSE:7616) has drawn investor attention after reporting first quarter 2026 earnings, with sales of ¥85,032 million, net income of ¥834 million and a return to positive earnings per share. See our latest analysis for ColowideLtd. ColowideLtd's recent first quarter report, dividend guidance and full year outlook have arrived alongside a 30 day share price return of 6.05% and a 90 day share price return of 10.12%, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 5.15% sits against a...

Yagami stock has been grinding higher, with a modest 7 day and 90 day gain, yet the real story sits in the earnings tape rather than the price chart. The market is paying up for this healthcare stock, with a P/E of 16.5x against lower sector averages, even as the latest look at the balance between earnings power and valuation raises harder questions. The headline this season is strain. A rich multiple, a share price above estimated cash flow value and a 6.27% dividend that is not well covered...

In August 2026, J. Front Retailing Co., Ltd. reported that its consolidated sales for July had fallen 0.9% year over year, signaling a modest slowdown in overall trading. This minor contraction in monthly revenue draws attention to how sensitive the group’s diversified retail model may be to shifts in consumer spending. We’ll now examine how this recent 0.9% year-on-year sales decline for July interacts with J. Front Retailing’s longer-term investment narrative. The best AI stocks today...

TORIDOLL Holdings (TSE:3397) shares are in focus after first quarter results showed sales of ¥72,318 million and lower net income of ¥3,031 million, alongside fresh guidance projecting higher full year revenue and profit. See our latest analysis for TORIDOLL Holdings. The latest guidance appears to have supported TORIDOLL Holdings' share price, with a 7.13% 1 month share price return and 12.97% 3 month share price return, even though the 1 year total shareholder return has declined 15.42%. If...

With Japan’s core CPI now at 1.8% and markets watching the Bank of Japan for a potential rate hike, money is quietly shifting as investors reassess where higher borrowing costs might help or hurt. This is where the Japanese Financials Benefiting from Rising Interest Rates screener comes in. The article walks through three stocks exposed to this news, explains the story behind each, and considers how that might fit with your own approach. The three stocks below are just a sample, and the full...

Hokkaido Electric Power Company, Incorporated previously filed a shelf registration to issue bonds with a principal amount of ¥400 billion. This sizeable shelf registration signals a move to enhance financial flexibility, potentially reshaping how investors view the company’s capital structure and funding plans. Next, we’ll examine how this sizeable bond shelf registration shapes Hokkaido Electric Power’s investment narrative and future financing flexibility. Invest in the nuclear...

Automatic shutdown at Ohi Unit 3 puts Kansai Electric Power Company stock in focus Kansai Electric Power Company (TSE:9503) reported an automatic shutdown at its Ohi Nuclear Power Station Unit 3 on 8 August after a “Loss of Field” alarm, drawing fresh attention from investors. The incident triggered an automatic trip of the generator and a reactor shutdown, with the company reporting no radiological impact on the surrounding environment. The cause remains under investigation, and any...

Sumitomo Metal Mining (TSE:5713) drew fresh attention on 10 August 2026 after raising its consolidated earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 2027, following a review of production, sales plans, metal prices, and exchange rates. See our latest analysis for Sumitomo Metal Mining. That guidance revision sits alongside a strong price run for Sumitomo Metal Mining, with a 30-day share price return of 43.07% and a year-to-date share price return of 62.10%. The 1-year total shareholder...

Japanese inflation is starting to bite, with core prices at 1.8% in July and markets expecting the Bank of Japan to lift rates again in September. That kind of shift can quietly reshape which stocks benefit and which feel the strain. This article walks through three large Japanese financial stocks exposed to these rate moves, helping you evaluate whether they deserve a closer look or should be placed on the avoid list. The three stocks covered below are just a starting sample, and the full...

ENEOS Holdings earnings jump and dividend guidance draw investor focus ENEOS Holdings (TSE:5020) is in focus after its Q1 2027 results on 7 August showed a shift from a prior net loss to net income, alongside fresh full year earnings guidance. See our latest analysis for ENEOS Holdings. ENEOS Holdings' recent earnings swing back to profit, steady dividend guidance and board discussion on acquiring TPC Holdings have coincided with a stronger trend, with the share price return up 18.68% year to...

Earlier in August 2026, The Sumitomo Warehouse Co., Ltd. reported first-quarter results showing higher revenue and profit year-on-year, while issuing consolidated earnings guidance for the six months to September 30, 2026 and the fiscal year to March 31, 2027, including expected net sales of ¥100,000 million and ¥200,000 million respectively. The company also reaffirmed its dividend outlook at ¥51.50 per share for both the second quarter and full fiscal year, highlighting an emphasis on...

Kaneka (TSE:4118) is back in focus after reporting first quarter earnings on 13 August 2026, alongside updated full year guidance and higher dividend projections that signal management’s confidence in the current business trajectory. See our latest analysis for Kaneka. The earnings release and higher dividend guidance have arrived after a strong run in Kaneka’s share price, with a year to date share price return of 39.36% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 46.67% that points to building...

In August 2026, Mitsui Fudosan held its Q1 FY2027 earnings call and issued full-year guidance, projecting revenue from operations of ¥2,800,000 million, operating income of ¥410,000 million, and net income attributable to shareholders of ¥285,000 million, alongside a board agenda to retire treasury shares under Article 178 of the Companies Act. This combination of earnings guidance and a planned reduction of treasury shares gives investors clearer visibility on expected profitability and...

Sumitomo Forestry Co., Ltd. reported past half-year 2026 results with sales rising to JPY 1,263,248 million while net income declined to JPY 26,885 million, and simultaneously affirmed a JPY 25.00 second-quarter dividend and considered issuing unsecured subordinated bonds. The company also lowered its full-year 2026 earnings guidance, linking weaker profit expectations to costs and interest from the Tri Pointe Homes acquisition and softer U.S. housing-related income. We’ll now examine how...

Persol HoldingsLtd (TSE:2181) is drawing fresh attention after its board met on August 7, 2026 to review a potential disposal of treasury shares, alongside first quarter earnings that showed higher sales and net income. See our latest analysis for Persol HoldingsLtd. At a share price of ¥291.8, Persol HoldingsLtd has seen firm momentum recently, with a 30 day share price return of 12.45% and a 90 day share price return of 20.98%. Over a longer horizon, the 5 year total shareholder return of...

Toshiba Tec Corporation has already reported first-quarter 2026 results, with sales rising to ¥148,894 million from ¥121,367 million and net income improving to ¥2,010 million from a net loss a year earlier. The shift from a basic loss per share of ¥94.18 to basic earnings per share of ¥37.94 highlights a clear turnaround in profitability from continuing operations. Next, we’ll examine how this move from loss to profit in the latest quarter shapes Toshiba Tec’s broader investment...

Why Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company Stock Is Back On Investors’ Radar Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company (TSE:4182) has drawn fresh attention after reporting first quarter results for June 2026 and raising profit guidance for both the half year and full fiscal year. The company linked these upgraded forecasts to higher market prices for methanol and engineering plastics, gains on inventories, and a weaker yen. Together, these factors have reshaped earnings expectations for this Japan listed...

Earlier in August 2026, Sysmex Corporation raised its consolidated earnings guidance for the six months to September 30, 2026 and the full year to March 31, 2027, lifting expected net sales to ¥265,000 million and operating profit to ¥25,000 million for the half year, and to ¥545,000 million and ¥60,000 million respectively for the full year. The upgrade was driven mainly by stronger-than-expected hematology instrument sales in the Americas and a weaker yen, highlighting how regional demand...

In August 2026, Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd. reported first-quarter fiscal 2026 results showing sales of ¥1,045,350 million and net income of ¥202,618 million, both higher than a year earlier, with basic earnings per share from continuing operations rising to ¥145.48. On the same day, the company also raised its full-year 2026 guidance to revenue of ¥4.23 billion, operating income of ¥945.00 billion and profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥755.00 billion, underscoring confidence in...

Japan’s inflation is edging higher and interest rate expectations are shifting, which is quietly rewriting the playbook for local stocks exposed to rising borrowing costs. That change creates both potential winners and pitfalls for anyone with money in Japanese equities. This article explains how the latest data and policy signals tie into that story and highlights 3 stocks from our screener that appear most closely exposed to this news. The three stocks below are a focused sample from this...

Nissan Chemical (TSE:4021) is back in focus after reporting first quarter 2026 earnings, with higher sales and net income than a year earlier, along with a board move on treasury shares. See our latest analysis for Nissan Chemical. The first quarter earnings and board decision on treasury shares sit against a strong run in Nissan Chemical's stock, with a 52.59% year to date share price return and 54.96% one year total shareholder return suggesting momentum has been building rather than...