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On November 12, 2025, Japan Petroleum Exploration Co., Ltd. raised its full-year earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, citing higher-than-expected crude oil and natural gas sales prices, while also announcing a significant decrease in its interim dividend to ¥20.00 per share from ¥125.00 a year earlier. This marked revision highlights how commodity price movements can outweigh dividend policy shifts in influencing earnings outlooks for resource-focused companies. We'll...

The stock was sluggish on the back of Terumo Corporation's ( TSE:4543 ) recent earnings report. Along with the solid...

EIZO Corporation ( TSE:6737 ) announced strong profits, but the stock was stagnant. Our analysis suggests that...

Last week's earnings announcement from Seika Corporation ( TSE:8061 ) was disappointing to investors, with a sluggish...

The market for Central Sports Co., Ltd.'s ( TSE:4801 ) shares didn't move much after it posted weak earnings recently...

The FinTech Global Incorporated ( TSE:8789 ) share price has done very well over the last month, posting an excellent...

The subdued market reaction suggests that Oji Holdings Corporation's ( TSE:3861 ) recent earnings didn't contain any...

The market rallied behind SAKAI Holdings CO.,LTD's ( TSE:9446 ) stock, leading do a rise in the share price after its...

Fujikura Ltd. recently held a board meeting to discuss revisions to its consolidated financial forecasts for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, as well as changes to its year-end dividend projections. These internal reviews came as broader market pressures, particularly in Japan’s tech sector, were influenced by global economic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions. We'll examine how heightened investor concerns about tech valuations and macroeconomic risks are shaping Fujikura's...

The market seemed underwhelmed by last week's earnings announcement from QB Net Holdings Co.,Ltd. ( TSE:6571 ) despite...

Ebara Corporation's ( TSE:6361 ) stock didn't jump after it announced some healthy earnings. We think that investors...

Muto Seiko Co.'s ( TSE:7927 ) strong earnings report was rewarded with a positive stock price move. We did some digging...

The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...

TruAlt Bioenergy announced it has signed a joint venture and share purchase agreement with Sumitomo Corporation to accelerate the development and scaling of compressed biogas (CBG) plants in India, starting with four initial facilities and potential expansion outlined in the pact. This partnership merges TruAlt's bioenergy expertise with Sumitomo's global industrial experience, aiming to advance India's clean energy transition and build a future-ready sustainable fuel infrastructure in...

Nippon Shokubai Co., Ltd. recently announced a reduction in its dividend for both the second quarter ended September 2025 and the fiscal year ending March 2026, alongside a slight increase in earnings guidance for the upcoming fiscal year. The combination of a more conservative dividend outlook and a modestly improved profit forecast highlights the company’s changing approach to balancing shareholder returns with operational performance. With both dividend policy and earnings guidance...

On November 14, 2025, Rakus Co., Ltd. announced that its board had considered entering into a capital and business alliance agreement with Plus Alpha Consulting Co., Ltd. This development highlights how partnerships within Japan’s business services sector may unlock new avenues for operational collaboration and innovation. We’ll examine how the prospect of enhanced collaboration with Plus Alpha Consulting influences Rakus’s broader investment narrative. We've found 15 US stocks that are...

Toyoda Gosei (TSE:7282) has announced a large share buyback plan, aiming to repurchase up to 10,000,000 shares, or about 8% of its issued stock. This is part of a strategy to enhance shareholder returns and capital efficiency. See our latest analysis for Toyoda Gosei. Toyoda Gosei’s buyback comes after a strong period for shareholders, with a 38% year-to-date share price return reflecting renewed investor confidence and robust operating momentum. Over the last year, the company delivered an...

ANA Holdings (TSE:9202) just unveiled a sizeable share buyback, planning to repurchase up to 14% of its issued share capital by December 2026. This move often catches investors’ attention, given its focus on capital structure and shareholder value. See our latest analysis for ANA Holdings. ANA Holdings’ buyback announcement arrives as the stock shows signs of steadying after a choppy stretch. While the 1-year total shareholder return stands at 4.6%, recent share price momentum has been...

On November 7, 2025, OMRON Corporation announced updated guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, affirming its interim dividend of ¥52.00 per share and projecting annual dividends to remain unchanged from the previous year, following approval at the company's board meeting. This stability in dividend outlook, coupled with revised earnings forecasts, highlights the company’s commitment to consistent shareholder returns amidst ongoing restructuring. We'll explore how OMRON's...

Dai-Dan (TSE:1980) caught investor attention after revealing an upgraded outlook for its full fiscal year, along with plans for a 3-for-1 share split and substantial dividend increases. These moves come amid momentum in orders and project profitability. See our latest analysis for Dai-Dan. Dai-Dan’s recent flurry of upgrades and shareholder-friendly moves has fueled strong momentum, with the stock's share price surging 75% year-to-date. Even more impressive, Dai-Dan has delivered a remarkable...

On November 10, 2025, Nissin Foods Holdings Co., Ltd. revised its consolidated earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, lowering expectations for revenue, operating profit, and basic earnings per share due to higher raw material costs and softer sales in key markets. The company's adjustment is driven by increased demand for lower-priced instant noodle products domestically and ongoing market challenges in the United States, prompting a reassessment of its full-year...

Nipro Corporation has announced a second-quarter dividend of ¥10.00 per share for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, compared to ¥12.00 per share paid a year earlier, with payments scheduled to begin December 10, 2025. This reduction in the interim dividend signals a shift in how management is approaching capital allocation and could reflect changing expectations for future cash flows. We'll explore how this dividend decrease could influence Nipro's investment narrative and perceptions...

On November 17, 2025, OneSpan Inc. announced that Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank selected SCSK Corporation and OneSpan to deploy Japan’s first cloud-based FIDO authentication solution for mobile banking, enhancing security against rising phishing-related fraud. This collaboration not only marks a technological milestone for Japan's financial sector but also directly responds to new regulatory mandates for stronger multi-factor authentication. We'll explore how SCSK’s involvement in pioneering...