Japanese Stock News

Japan is providing major funding to Sony Group (TSE:6758) to expand image sensor production at its Kumamoto facilities. The support targets image sensors used in AI and automotive applications, including autonomous driving systems. The move highlights government focus on semiconductor supply chain resilience and Sony's role in that effort. Sony is already a key supplier of image sensors used in smartphones and a range of electronics, so this funding directly touches one of its core hardware...

Lifenet Insurance (TSE:7157) has released preliminary premium figures for March 2026, putting fresh attention on how its book of in force policies is shaping up across key product lines. See our latest analysis for Lifenet Insurance. The fresh premium data arrives after a period where momentum has been gradually building, with a 12.98% year to date share price return and a 3-year total shareholder return of 85.48% highlighting how the market has been reassessing Lifenet Insurance over...

The market for Nippon Shikizai, Inc.'s ( TSE:4920 ) stock was strong after it released a healthy earnings report last...

The stock price didn't jump after MERF Inc. ( TSE:3168 ) posted decent earnings last week. We did some digging and...

Soft earnings didn't appear to concern SHIKIGAKU. Co., Ltd.'s ( TSE:7049 ) shareholders over the last week. We think...

As global markets experience a surge in optimism due to easing geopolitical tensions and robust economic data, the Asian market presents intriguing opportunities for investors seeking growth potential. In this dynamic environment, identifying stocks with strong fundamentals and unique competitive advantages can be key to uncovering promising investment prospects.

While Ridge-i Inc. ( TSE:5572 ) might not have the largest market cap around , it saw a decent share price growth of...

When companies post strong earnings, the stock generally performs well, just like Jesco Holdings, Inc.'s ( TSE:1434...

The market seemed underwhelmed by the solid earnings posted by WITZ Corporation ( TSE:4440 ) recently. Our analysis...

Despite posting healthy earnings, Aidma Holdings, Inc.'s ( TSE:7373 ) stock has been quite weak. Along with the solid...

PLAID,Inc. ( TSE:4165 ), is not the largest company out there, but it led the TSE gainers with a relatively large price...

Even though Three F Co.,Ltd.'s ( TSE:7544 ) recent earnings release was robust, the market didn't seem to notice...

In recent days, Honda’s Fastport micromobility venture announced new partnerships with Bird, Spin and Third Lane Mobility to deploy its all‑electric eQuad and Fleet‑as‑a‑Service platform across select U.S. campuses and cities, while Sony and Honda also moved to reassess their Sony‑Honda Mobility joint venture after cancelling the initial Afeela 1 EV project. Together, these developments show Honda reshaping its next‑generation mobility efforts by redirecting EV resources and pushing into...

Recent performance snapshot and why Nihon Kohden is on investors’ radar Nihon Kohden (TSE:6849) has recently caught investor attention after a mixed share price pattern, with a gain over the past month but weaker returns over the past 3 months and year. The stock last closed at ¥1,545.5, with a month return of 3.1% compared with a 15.3% decline over the past 3 months and a 7.6% negative total return over the past year. See our latest analysis for Nihon Kohden. That mix of a 3.1% 1 month share...

Money Forward (TSE:3994) has drawn fresh attention after reporting first quarter results that moved from a net loss to a profit, along with higher sales and positive earnings per share. See our latest analysis for Money Forward. The strong first quarter profit and earnings call on 14 April coincided with a sharp shift in sentiment, with a 30 day share price return of 67.58% and a 7 day gain of 43.89%, even though the 3 year total shareholder return remains negative at 9.44%. If this kind of...

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation has announced a proof-of-concept railway energy management solution in Krakow, Poland, using its Serendie digital platform and energy storage systems to capture and reuse surplus regenerative braking power on the city’s tram network. This collaboration with Krakow’s public transport and infrastructure authorities highlights Mitsubishi Electric’s push into grid-level energy efficiency solutions that could enhance its infrastructure and energy systems...

Earnings update and why it matters for Create SD Holdings (TSE:3148) Create SD Holdings (TSE:3148) reported earnings for the nine months to February 28, 2026, with sales of ¥366,218 million and net income of ¥12,205 million, compared with the prior year period. See our latest analysis for Create SD Holdings. At a share price of ¥3,285, Create SD Holdings has a 1 year total shareholder return of 9.81%. The year to date share price return of a 1.65% decline suggests softer recent momentum...

Leadership change at Ushio and what it could mean for investors Ushio (TSE:6925) is back on investor radars after Ushio Industry & Entertainment named Takuya Matsumoto as President and CEO, highlighting a leadership shift tied closely to the group’s global business ambitions. See our latest analysis for Ushio. The leadership change comes at a time when momentum has been building, with a 1-month share price return of 12.13% at ¥3,207.0 and a 1-year total shareholder return of 105.86%,...

Board meeting and follow on offering put capital plans in focus GMO internet (TSE:4784) has moved into the spotlight after an April 10 board meeting to review a potential fixed asset acquisition alongside plans for a new share issuance and secondary offering. The follow on equity filing outlines common stock offerings totaling 91,500,000 shares, a size that can matter for existing holders watching dilution risk and potential funding capacity for the internet infrastructure and online...

Teledyne Energy Systems recently announced the deployment of its Titan™ EL Series hydrogen generator at JTEKT Corporation’s carbon neutral plant in Aichi Prefecture, Japan, enabling on-site production of green hydrogen to replace fossil fuels and reduce annual carbon dioxide emissions by an estimated 56 metric tons. This move highlights how JTEKT is integrating advanced clean hydrogen technology directly into its manufacturing footprint, positioning its operations around lower-carbon...

Ryohin Keikaku (TSE:7453) has raised its full year earnings guidance and dividend forecast after stronger than expected Q2 results, with overseas operations and a weaker yen supporting higher revenue and profit expectations. See our latest analysis for Ryohin Keikaku. At a share price of ¥3,838.0, Ryohin Keikaku has seen momentum build over recent months, with a 30 day share price return of 9.16% and a year to date share price return of 34.67%, while the 3 year total shareholder return is...

SoftBank stock in focus after recent share price moves SoftBank (TSE:9434) has drawn fresh attention after recent trading, with the share price moving slightly lower over the past day but higher over the past week and month. For readers tracking shorter term performance, SoftBank shows a 0.4% decline over the past day, a 1.8% gain over the past week, and a 3.6% gain over the past month, with year to date return at 3.3%. See our latest analysis for SoftBank. While the recent 3.6% 1 month share...

Life (TSE:8194) proposed a higher dividend at its upcoming AGM and outlined forecasts for record annual payouts, alongside fresh earnings guidance that offers more clarity on cash returns and expected profitability. See our latest analysis for Life. The share price has a 7 day share price return of 3.08% and a 30 day share price return of 8.05%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 33.35% and 3 year total shareholder return of 106.19% suggest momentum has been building around Life's...

UBE (TSE:4208) has filed a shelf registration for up to ¥60 billion in bonds, a move that could reshape its funding profile and future investment plans for its diversified materials and machinery operations. See our latest analysis for UBE. The bond shelf filing comes after a period where UBE’s share price return has softened in the short term, with a 90 day share price return of 9.84% and a year to date share price return decline of 5.96%, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 25.43%...