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Shizuoka Financial Group,Inc.'s ( TSE:5831 ) dividend will be increasing from last year's payment of the same period to...

The market was pleased with the recent earnings report from BroadBand Tower, Inc. ( TSE:3776 ), despite the profit...

SoftBank Group (TSE:9984) is investing over US$30b for an 11% stake in OpenAI, with an option under consideration for a further US$30b. This step makes SoftBank one of the most direct listed ways to gain exposure to OpenAI outside Microsoft. Separately, SoftBank’s digital payments unit PayPay has filed for a US IPO that could be the largest US listing by a Japanese company. For investors watching TSE:9984, these moves highlight how heavily SoftBank is tying its identity to AI research,...

Japan Securities Finance Co., Ltd.'s ( TSE:8511 ) dividend will be increasing from last year's payment of the same...

Why Mitsui Kinzoku (TSE:5706) is Back on Investor Radars Mitsui Kinzoku (TSE:5706) has drawn fresh attention after raising its full year earnings outlook, lifting dividend guidance and confirming a leadership change that will see a new President from April. See our latest analysis for Mitsui Kinzoku Company. The stronger earnings guidance, higher dividend outlook and upcoming leadership change have gone hand in hand with sharp recent gains, with a 7 day share price return of 27.69% and a very...

Investors in Kokusai Electric Corporation ( TSE:6525 ) had a good week, as its shares rose 5.6% to close at JP¥6,375...

Last week saw the newest quarterly earnings release from Rohto Pharmaceutical Co.,Ltd. ( TSE:4527 ), an important...

The worst result, after buying shares in a company (assuming no leverage), would be if you lose all the money you put...

It's been a good week for Lion Corporation ( TSE:4912 ) shareholders, because the company has just released its latest...

Investors in Daifuku Co., Ltd. ( TSE:6383 ) had a good week, as its shares rose 8.6% to close at JP¥6,311 following the...

It's been a good week for SoftBank Group Corp. ( TSE:9984 ) shareholders, because the company has just released its...

Matsui Construction Co., Ltd. ( TSE:1810 ) will increase its dividend from last year's comparable payment on the 30th...

Key Insights The projected fair value for Kusuri No Aoki Holdings is JP¥6,329 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity...

Investors in UACJ Corporation ( TSE:5741 ) had a good week, as its shares rose 4.8% to close at JP¥2,690 following the...

When close to half the companies in Japan have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") below 14x, you may consider Canon...

Finding a business that has the potential to grow substantially is not easy, but it is possible if we look at a few key...

Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' So it seems the smart money knows that...

Otsuka Holdings (TSE:4578) has wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥650,149 million and basic EPS of ¥124.01, set against trailing twelve month figures of ¥2.47 trillion in revenue and EPS of ¥685.06. The company reported quarterly revenue of ¥599,785 million in Q4 2024 and ¥650,149 million in Q4 2025, while basic EPS moved from ¥281.41 to ¥124.01 over the same period, giving investors a view of how the top and bottom lines have shifted through the year. With a reported net...

Tokio Marine Holdings (TSE:8766) has released its Q3 2026 numbers, with revenue at ¥2.3 trillion and basic EPS of ¥111.61, while trailing twelve month revenue stood at ¥8.4 trillion against EPS of ¥553.45. Over recent quarters the company has seen revenue move from ¥1.9 trillion in Q4 2025 to ¥2.3 trillion in Q3 2026, with basic EPS ranging from ¥83.02 to ¥243.46 across that period, giving investors a broad view of how headline earnings have tracked alongside top line performance. With net...

As global markets navigate concerns around AI disruption and economic shifts, Asian indices have shown resilience, with Japan's stock markets notably rising sharply following political developments. Amid these dynamic conditions, investors often seek stability through dividend stocks, which can offer consistent income even in volatile times.

Why Amada’s latest governance move matters for shareholders Amada (TSE:6113) has drawn fresh attention after its board backed a shift to a Company with an Audit & Supervisory Committee. Recent nine month results paired higher sales with weaker profitability. See our latest analysis for Amada. The governance announcement and nine month results have coincided with strong recent share price momentum, with a 30 day share price return of 19.74% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 64.42%. This...

Maruha Nichiro (TSE:1333) has raised its full year earnings and year end dividend forecasts after reviewing results for the nine months to December 2025 and expected extraordinary gains and losses in the final quarter. See our latest analysis for Maruha Nichiro. Investors appear to have welcomed the updated guidance, with a 1 month share price return of 11.11% and a 90 day share price return of 22.55%, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 45.38% and 5 year total shareholder return of...

Micronics Japan (TSE:6871) has wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥19.8 billion and basic EPS of ¥128.44, alongside net income of ¥5.0 billion, putting fresh numbers behind its recent share price at ¥10,620. Over the last six quarters, the company has seen revenue move from ¥12.8 billion in Q3 FY 2024 to ¥19.8 billion in Q4 FY 2025, while quarterly EPS has ranged from ¥43.32 to ¥128.44 and trailing twelve month EPS has reached ¥311.51. This gives investors a clearer view of the...

Tsuruha Holdings Inc. reported that for January 2026, all store net sales grew 3.1% year on year and existing store net sales grew 2.3%, reflecting continued momentum across its consolidated network. The company attributed this performance to higher spending per customer, strong prescription dispensing and benefits from its integration with Welcia, supporting scale-driven efficiencies in a competitive retail market. We will now examine how January’s sales growth, supported by higher spending...