Japanese Stock News

Tokyo Century (TSE:8439) drew attention after reporting record net income and higher dividends for Q4 FY2026, together with a long term plan targeting ¥400 billion in net income and a return on equity above 15% by 2035. See our latest analysis for Tokyo Century. Tokyo Century’s recent record results and long term earnings plan come as the stock posts a 24.23% 90 day share price return and a 55.59% 1 year total shareholder return, which points to strengthening momentum as investors reassess...

Kyoto Financial Group Inc (TSE:5844) has completed a previously announced share buyback, repurchasing 1,886,400 shares, or 0.66% of outstanding stock, for ¥8,300.92 million between April and June 2026. See our latest analysis for Kyoto Financial GroupInc. Kyoto Financial GroupInc’s share price has been firming, with a 6.0% 1 month share price return and a 37.46% year to date share price return. The 1 year total shareholder return of 84.73% reflects strong compounding over time. If this...

With inflation trends diverging across regions, central banks reassessing rate paths, and energy prices still tied to geopolitics, many investors are looking for themes grounded in real-world problem solving rather than short term sentiment. Transformative AI Healthcare stocks fit that brief by focusing on companies that apply artificial intelligence to diagnostics, treatment decisions, hospital efficiency, and drug discovery. This screener filters for businesses using AI to target accuracy,...

As geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and energy market volatility capture global attention, Asian markets are navigating these challenges with a focus on resilience and strategic growth. In this environment, dividend stocks can offer stability through regular income streams, making them an attractive consideration for investors seeking to balance potential market fluctuations.

Earlier this week, Asian equity markets rallied after positive economic updates from Washington and Beijing, lifting technology shares across the region, including Japan-listed Lasertec. The news underlined how closely Lasertec’s fortunes are tied to global macro sentiment, with shifts in US and Chinese data quickly filtering into investor appetite for regional tech names. We will now examine how this broad tech-led upswing, sparked by stronger signals from the US and China, shapes...

Nippon Chemical Industrial Co., Ltd. ( TSE:4092 ), might not be a large cap stock, but it led the TSE gainers with a...

Shareholders might have noticed that COSMOS Pharmaceutical Corporation ( TSE:3349 ) filed its annual result this time...

SMS stock has climbed strongly year to date, yet both the Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) intrinsic value estimate and the market multiples still point to the shares trading at a discount, which sits alongside a mixed overall valuation score. Year to date, SMS has returned 87.9%, which puts extra focus on whether the current share price fully reflects its intrinsic value. The valuation case can be supported if SMS continues to convert revenue into reliable cash flows. Any setback in cash...

With inflation readings, bond yields and energy prices all moving in different directions, dependable income has become harder to find and more valuable when you do find it. That is where the Dividend Fortresses screener comes in, focusing on stocks with a 5%+ yield and a track record of holding up during rough markets. Instead of chasing the latest story, you can focus on companies that pay you to stay invested. In this article, three of the best stocks from the Dividend Fortresses list will...

AI investing does not have to start and end with the mega caps. With inflation signals mixed, rate expectations in flux, and growth patchy across the US, Europe and Asia, many investors are looking for focused ways to back early-stage AI leaders rather than broad market exposure. The AI Small Caps screener highlights smaller companies working in machine learning, automation and data intelligence that could benefit if AI continues to reshape how businesses cut costs and make decisions. This...

Ryohin Keikaku (TSE:7453) lifted its full year earnings guidance for the period ending August 31, 2026 after third quarter results exceeded earlier forecasts, highlighting stronger overseas operations and improved overall profitability. See our latest analysis for Ryohin Keikaku. Against this backdrop, Ryohin Keikaku’s share price has had a strong year-to-date share price return of 45.37%, with a 30-day share price return of 14.16% suggesting momentum has recently picked up. The three-year...

With inflation signals mixed across regions, central banks weighing their next move and energy prices swinging with every geopolitical headline, investors are looking for high quality growth stories that are not already crowded by big institutions. That is where the High-Quality Undiscovered Gems screener comes in. It targets smaller companies with solid fundamentals that many large funds have yet to notice. In this article, you will see three of the most compelling stocks from this screener,...

Kojima Ltd (TSE:7513) has just posted Q3 2026 results with revenue of ¥78.9 billion, Basic EPS of ¥30.56 and trailing earnings growth of 25.4% alongside a trailing net profit margin of 2%. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥73.5 billion in Q3 2025 to ¥78.9 billion in Q3 2026, while Basic EPS shifted from ¥19.22 to ¥30.56 over the same period. For investors, the combination of higher earnings and a slightly thicker margin sets the stage for a closer look at how durable Kojima...

Global inflation is moving at different speeds, commodities are swinging, and central banks are rethinking their next steps. In this kind of cross current, some investors look past headlines and focus on who is actually running the business. Founder led companies on the Top Founder Led Companies screener combine capital efficiency with leaders who have meaningful skin in the game. That can help align decisions with long term value creation rather than quarterly optics. In this article, three...

EAT&HOLDINGS Ltd (TSE:2882) opened Q1 2027 with revenue of ¥10.4b and net income of ¥306m, translating into basic EPS of ¥26.94, while its trailing twelve month EPS came in at ¥47.73 on revenue of ¥40.7b and net income of ¥542m. Over the past year, the company has seen quarterly revenue range between ¥9.9b and ¥10.6b, and basic EPS move from a loss of ¥1.76 in Q4 2026 to ¥26.94 in the latest quarter. This was accompanied by a net profit margin shift from 0.9% to 1.3% and a 58.9% earnings gain...

With inflation pressures, higher bond yields and geopolitical tension pulling markets in different directions, many investors are looking for solid businesses that can handle shocks without relying on rosy growth stories. That is where the High Quality Undervalued Stocks screener comes in. It focuses on companies with healthy cash flows and robust balance sheets that the market has not fully priced, providing exposure to what can be described as hidden engines of wealth. In this article, you...

Reports of a looming super El Niño, higher energy costs and produce related health risks have pushed food supply worries back into focus, putting Food & Life Companies (TSE:3563) and its recent guidance upgrade under closer scrutiny. See our latest analysis for Food & Life Companies. The recent guidance upgrade and focus on raw fish security have coincided with firm price momentum, with a 1-year total shareholder return of 49.93% and a 3-year total shareholder return of about 3x, while the...

Daiwa House Industry Co., Ltd. held a board meeting on July 9, 2026 to consider and approve issuing new shares for subsequent delivery-type restricted stock compensation and performance-linked restricted stock compensation. This move highlights the company’s intent to tie management rewards more closely to long-term performance while potentially affecting overall share dilution. We’ll now examine how this planned issuance of performance-linked restricted stock could influence Daiwa House...

Money Forward (TSE:3994) has just posted its Q2 2026 scorecard, with revenue at about ¥14.3 billion and a basic EPS loss of ¥23.04, alongside net income excluding extra items of ¥1.28 billion in the red. The trailing twelve month figures show revenue of roughly ¥56.1 billion and basic EPS of ¥78.37. Over recent quarters the company has seen revenue range from ¥11.5 billion in Q2 2025 to ¥15.0 billion in Q4 2025, with basic EPS swinging between a loss of ¥21.46 in Q3 2025 and a profit of...

Okuma (TSE:6103) has completed a share buyback program, repurchasing 1,801,300 shares, or 3% of its equity, for ¥7,358.43 million. This total includes 559,900 shares acquired in the latest quarter. See our latest analysis for Okuma. Okuma’s recent buyback comes alongside strong share price momentum, with a 30 day share price return of 19.09% and a year to date share price return of 36.26%. In addition, the 5 year total shareholder return of 118.81% points to solid long term value creation. If...

Sales Update Puts Fresh Focus on Skylark Holdings Stock Skylark Holdings (TSE:3197) has drawn fresh attention after reporting June 2026 all-store sales of 105.1% and same-store sales of 101.7%, with year to date figures at 108.6% and 106.4% respectively. See our latest analysis for Skylark Holdings. The June sales update arrives as Skylark Holdings trades at ¥3,009, with a 1 month share price return of 9.30% that contrasts with a share price return year to date that is down 9.53%, while 3...

Finatext Holdings Ltd. ( TSE:4419 ), is not the largest company out there, but it saw a significant share price rise of...

SBI Holdings (TSE:8473) is drawing fresh attention after deepening its push into on chain finance through a collaboration with the Solana Foundation, along with a planned rebrand and new growth strategy for SBI R3 Japan. See our latest analysis for SBI Holdings. The Solana partnership and other recent crypto related moves are landing at a time when SBI Holdings’ share price is at ¥2,817.5, with the stock down 18.57% on a year to date share price return but still showing a 5 year total...

Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings (TSE:3099) has completed a share repurchase program, buying back 2,991,200 shares for ¥9,618.98 million. This move coincided with the stock rising while the broader Japanese market declined. See our latest analysis for Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings. Beyond the completed buyback, Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings has seen strong momentum, with a 90 day share price return of 27.66% and a year to date share price return of 73.72%, while the 1 year total shareholder return sits...