Japanese Stock News

Yamaha (TSE:7951) is making headlines as it unveils a substantial share buyback program, along with raising its earnings guidance for the year. These moves underscore management’s focus on shareholder value and future growth. See our latest analysis for Yamaha. Following Yamaha’s announcement of a new share buyback and improved earnings guidance, the stock’s momentum has picked up, as reflected in its 1-month share price return of 5.2% and a solid 10.5% gain over the past 90 days, after a...

Kyushu Railway Company recently revised its earnings forecasts downward for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, while simultaneously announcing an increase in interim dividends, with a payout of ¥57.50 per share and an ongoing policy to maintain a payout ratio of at least 35%. This decision presents a mix of lower expected profits but stronger shareholder returns, reflecting management's focus on dividend stability despite near-term earnings challenges. We'll explore how the commitment to...

MODEC (TSE:6269) released fresh guidance, forecasting higher operating and net profit for the year even as revenue expectations came down. The company also announced a notable jump in its planned annual dividend payout to shareholders. See our latest analysis for MODEC. It’s no surprise that MODEC’s announcement of a bigger dividend and a more optimistic profit forecast sent its shares sharply higher, with a one-day share price return of 26.1% and a remarkable 66.5% jump over the past month...

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On November 12, 2025, NHK Spring Co., Ltd. held a board meeting to consider dissolving and liquidating its local subsidiaries in China and announced an increase in its second quarter-end dividend to ¥33.00 per share, with year-end guidance unchanged from the previous year. This upward dividend adjustment may signal management's confidence in the company’s financial resilience, even as it reconsiders its China operations. We’ll explore how NHK Spring’s decision to raise its interim dividend...

Fujikura Ltd. has scheduled a board meeting for November 7, 2025, to discuss possible revisions to its consolidated financial forecasts for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, and to review dividend policies including year-end dividend forecasts. The board’s focus on both forecast revisions and shareholder returns underscores the potential for significant updates to Fujikura’s outlook and distribution plans. We’ll explore how the board’s intent to review earnings forecasts and dividends...

On November 4, 2025, Tosoh Corporation declared a dividend of ¥50 per share for the second quarter ended September 30, 2025, with payments scheduled to commence on December 3, 2025. On the same day, Tosoh also revised its consolidated earnings guidance lower for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, signaling more cautious expectations for sales and profit figures amid shifting business conditions. We will explore how Tosoh’s lowered earnings guidance impacts its investment narrative and...

SWCC (TSE:5805) caught investor attention today after its board approved an upward revision to the company’s full-year financial results and dividend forecasts, highlighting strong business momentum and growth trends for the fiscal year. See our latest analysis for SWCC. Following the recent upward forecast revision, SWCC’s share price jumped 18.87% in a single day and has now returned 26.51% year-to-date. The strong business update clearly energized investors, capping off a year where total...

On October 31, 2025, TDK Corporation raised its consolidated earnings guidance for Fiscal Year March 2026, projecting net sales of ¥2.37 trillion, operating profit of ¥245 billion, and net profit of ¥180 billion, driven by strong ICT market demand and exceeding prior forecasts. This upward revision was largely attributed to higher-than-expected sales of rechargeable batteries and sensors for new smartphones, as well as steady demand for HDD Suspension Assemblies supporting data...

Marubeni (TSE:8002) just rolled out updated earnings guidance for next year along with an increased second-quarter dividend. Both moves highlight the company’s outlook on future growth and commitment to rewarding shareholders. Investors are already taking notice. See our latest analysis for Marubeni. Marubeni’s momentum has really picked up in 2024, with investor enthusiasm around its stronger earnings outlook and raised dividend helping drive a 68% year-to-date share price return. Factoring...

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MaruwaLtd (TSE:5344) has updated its outlook for the fiscal year ending March 2026, lowering projected net sales and operating profit compared to its earlier guidance. This type of earnings revision often prompts investors to reassess their expectations. See our latest analysis for MaruwaLtd. Following the updated guidance, MaruwaLtd shares showed resilience, climbing 15.1% over the past week despite a lowered outlook and recent dividend boost. Even so, the stock’s momentum has faded this...

Advantest Corporation recently announced the global launch of its MTe power test platform, designed to enhance test efficiency and scalability for the growing power semiconductor industry and address challenges associated with new wide-bandgap materials and digital integration. This innovation specifically targets increased electrification across automotive, industrial, and infrastructure sectors, aiming to attract major integrated device manufacturers and outsourced semiconductor assembly...

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Tokyu (TSE:9005) just raised its full-year earnings guidance, boosting expectations for operating revenue, profit, and net income. This move comes just before its Q2 2026 earnings call and is drawing extra attention from investors. See our latest analysis for Tokyu. The upward revision in Tokyu’s earnings guidance sparked renewed optimism, with the share price jumping 2.5% today and gaining 5% this week. Still, the one-year total shareholder return stands at -8%, which shows that long-term...

Yamaha Motor recently announced the launch of two new electric scooters in India: the in-house developed AEROX E and the EC-06, which was created in collaboration with River Mobility Private Limited. This dual launch signals Yamaha's commitment to premium electric mobility and highlights its ongoing strategic push toward carbon neutrality in emerging markets. We'll now explore how Yamaha's introduction of premium electric scooters in India could influence the company's broader investment...

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Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.'s ( TSE:7272 ) investors are due to receive a payment of ¥25.00 per share on 26th of March. This...

The board of Computer Institute of Japan, Ltd. ( TSE:4826 ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of ¥8.00 per...

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Systena (TSE:2317) just boosted its consolidated earnings outlook for the fiscal year ending March 2026, highlighting effective shifts toward growth businesses, higher contract prices, and more orders for value-added projects. See our latest analysis for Systena. Fresh momentum has gathered behind Systena this year, with its upgraded earnings outlook and a higher year-end dividend forecast grabbing investor attention. That excitement shows in the numbers, as the share price has surged 45%...

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