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Taisei Corporation recently reported first-quarter 2026 results showing higher revenue of ¥521,215 million and increased net income of ¥30,909 million year over year, while also issuing earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027 with expected consolidated net sales of ¥2.42 billion and basic earnings per share of ¥926.33. Alongside these figures, Taisei signaled confidence by guiding for a higher interim dividend of ¥190.00 per share versus ¥125.00 a year earlier and lifting...

Why Nitto Kogyo’s Latest Earnings Matter For Investors Nitto Kogyo (TSE:6651) reported first quarter 2026 earnings that included sales of ¥45,536 million and net income of ¥1,554 million, with earnings per share of ¥40.96 from continuing operations. See our latest analysis for Nitto Kogyo. Against the first quarter earnings release on 6 August 2026, Nitto Kogyo’s share price has moved to ¥4,545, with a 1 day share price return of 1.79% and year to date share price return of 12.08%. Over the...

Asahi Group Holdings, Ltd. held a board meeting on August 5, 2026, resolving to pay an interim dividend of ¥26.0 per share for the fiscal year ending December 2026, with a record date of June 30 and payment on September 1, 2026. The decision, aligned with its updated February 2025 financial policy targeting a DOE ratio of at least 4% and progressive dividends, underscores Asahi’s emphasis on capital efficiency and more stable shareholder returns. We will now examine how Asahi’s focus on...

DAIHEN (TSE:6622) moved into focus after its board met on August 4, 2026 to review a proposed share split, related amendments to its Articles of Incorporation, and a revision of dividend forecasts. See our latest analysis for DAIHEN. Despite the share split and dividend news, DAIHEN’s recent share price has cooled, with the 30 day share price return down 11.57% and the 90 day share price return down 17.69%. At the same time, the year to date share price return is 30.49% and the 1 year total...

Kokusai Electric (TSE:6525) is back in focus after reporting first quarter results on 6 August 2026. The company issued higher earnings guidance and lifted its dividend outlook on the back of stronger expected equipment demand. See our latest analysis for Kokusai Electric. Against this backdrop, Kokusai Electric’s share price has moved sharply, with a 1-day share price return of 1.91% and a 7-day share price return of 12.92%, while the 30-day share price return is down 15.33%. Even so, the...

Hitachi (TSE:6501) has appointed Anand Birje to lead its Digital Engineering and AI Business Unit, unifying Hitachi Digital, GlobalLogic, Hitachi Digital Services and Hitachi Vantara under a single leadership structure. See our latest analysis for Hitachi. Hitachi's recent appointment news comes as momentum has been building in the stock, with a 30 day share price return of 20.25% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 36.51% adding to a very large 5 year total shareholder return. If this...

SoftBank Group (TSE:9984) disclosed in a new SEC filing that it has added a position in Capital One Financial. The same filing shows a major reduction in SoftBank Group's holding of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing. The portfolio reshuffle points to a rebalanced mix between semiconductor exposure and global financial services. These moves sit inside a broader shift in how capital is flowing between chip makers, cloud providers and financial platforms, which you can explore further through...

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. has reported past first‑quarter 2026 results with net income of ¥23,394 million, down from ¥29,947 million a year earlier, and basic earnings per share from continuing operations of ¥37.42 versus ¥47.40. Despite weaker profitability, the company kept its dividend guidance unchanged at ¥60.00 per share for both the second quarter and year‑end of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027, signaling a clear commitment to shareholder payouts. We’ll now examine how the...

Kajima Corporation recently reported first-quarter 2026 results showing lower sales and revenue year-on-year but higher net income and earnings per share, while also issuing full-year 2027 earnings guidance and adjusting its dividend outlook. The company’s plan to raise the interim dividend to ¥73.00 per share yet lower the full-year payout versus last year highlights a recalibration of shareholder returns amid shifting profit and cash flow priorities. Against this backdrop, we’ll explore...

Earlier this week, Olympus Corporation announced it had entered into an exclusive global distribution agreement with Endocision for a portable, single-use flexible cryocatheter system designed for a broad range of diagnostic and therapeutic bronchoscopic procedures, with commercial launch in the U.S., Canada and Europe expected early next year. This deal broadens Olympus' respiratory care offering by adding cryotechnology that can support larger, less damaged tissue samples and enable...

First quarter earnings put MITSUI-SOKO HOLDINGS in focus MITSUI-SOKO HOLDINGS (TSE:9302) has come into focus after reporting first quarter earnings for the period ended June 30, 2026, including net income of ¥3,696 million and basic earnings per share of ¥48.97. See our latest analysis for MITSUI-SOKO HOLDINGS. The first quarter figures arrived as MITSUI-SOKO HOLDINGS’ share price has been under pressure, with a 30-day share price return down 6.26% and a 90-day share price return down 14.95%,...

Glory Ltd. reported past first-quarter results for the period ended June 30, 2026, with sales of ¥80,594 million and net income of ¥3,491 million, and also issued full-year 2027 guidance calling for revenue of ¥360,000 million, operating income of ¥32,000 million, and net income of ¥20,000 million. The sharp year-over-year rise in earnings per share alongside management’s willingness to provide detailed full-year guidance highlights increased confidence in the company’s earnings outlook and...

Shiseido Company, Limited recently reported half-year 2026 results showing sales of ¥498,965 million and net income of ¥29,697 million, alongside basic earnings per share from continuing operations of ¥74.32. At the same time, the company declared a second-quarter 2026 cash dividend of ¥30.00 per share, underlining a focus on returning cash to shareholders following stronger profitability. Next, we’ll examine how Shiseido’s improved profitability and higher second-quarter dividend shape the...

SHIMAMURA Co., Ltd. ( TSE:8227 ) stock is about to trade ex-dividend in 4 days. The ex-dividend date generally occurs...

Credit Saison Co., Ltd. ( TSE:8253 ) came out with its first-quarter results last week, and we wanted to see how the...

A week ago, TOPPAN Holdings Inc. ( TSE:7911 ) came out with a strong set of quarterly numbers that could potentially...

A week ago, Sumitomo Metal Mining Co., Ltd. ( TSE:5713 ) came out with a strong set of quarterly numbers that could...

Global inflation signals remain mixed, and services and energy costs in places like France and Ireland keep price pressures alive. For many investors that raises fresh questions about where to find reliable income. The Dividend Powerhouses screener focuses on high yield stocks with dividends above 5% that look well covered, growing and stable. This article highlights three stocks from that list that aim to deliver consistency when conditions feel uncertain. The three dividend stocks discussed...

In August 2026, Sanki Engineering Co., Ltd. raised its consolidated and non-consolidated earnings guidance for the year ending March 31, 2027, and scheduled a board meeting to consider the acquisition and cancellation of its own shares, while also updating its dividend outlook following a three-for-one stock split effective May 1, 2026. The combination of higher expected net sales and profits, improved construction project margins, and plans for potential share buybacks and cancellations...

CyberAgent, Inc. announced in August 2026 that it had raised its full-year 2026 earnings guidance, projecting net sales of ¥950,000 million and operating income of ¥77,000 million, and also lifted its year-end dividend forecast to ¥20 per share, subject to approval at the December 2026 shareholder meeting. The upward revisions, driven by stronger-than-expected performance in the Media & IP, Internet Advertising, and Game businesses, underline management’s emphasis on earnings growth, capital...

Rising Japan Russia friction over the Kuril Islands has pushed defense and security technology firmly back into the spotlight, and investors are watching closely for which stocks might feel the heat or benefit from renewed attention on military readiness. Geopolitics can quickly reshape expectations around radar, surveillance and aerospace suppliers, and missing those shifts can be costly. This article walks through 3 Japanese defense and security technology stocks exposed to that news...

In August 2026, Suzuki Motor Corporation raised its revenue and profit guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027, increased interim and year-end dividend forecasts, and its board met to consider introducing a Restricted Stock Compensation Plan. A separate memorandum of understanding with Air India and SkyDrive to study eVTOL-based medical logistics in India highlights Suzuki’s push into next-generation mobility solutions in a key growth market. We’ll now look at how the raised...

Kirin Holdings Company, Limited recently launched an AI-enabled research initiative with GenerativeX Inc., embedding AI agents into selected research divisions to support activities from hypothesis generation through knowledge sharing while closely matching researchers’ thought processes. This collaboration aims to create an “AI-native research environment” where AI supports intellectual and creative work across disciplines, potentially reshaping how Kirin approaches innovation across its...

Kurabo Industries (TSE:3106) has drawn fresh attention after raising earnings guidance for the current six month period and full fiscal year, supported by strong Chemical Products orders and faster progress in Advanced Technology construction projects. See our latest analysis for Kurabo Industries. Kurabo Industries has seen its share price move to ¥10,760, with a 1 month share price return of 10.25% and a year to date share price return of 18.76%. The 1 year total shareholder return of...