Japanese Stock News

Sansan (TSE:4443) came into focus after reporting nine month sales of ¥39,265 million and net income of ¥4,109 million, along with higher full year guidance for net sales and adjusted operating profit. See our latest analysis for Sansan. The raised guidance appears to have shifted sentiment in the short term, with a 1 month share price return of 20.14% and a 7 day gain of 7.83%. However, the 1 year total shareholder return of a 30.71% decline and 5 year total shareholder return of a 45.36%...

This article examines whether ITOCHU’s current share price aligns with its underlying value, walking through the numbers so you can assess how the stock stacks up on valuation. ITOCHU’s share price recently closed at ¥1,970, with returns of 49.0% over 1 year, 138.3% over 3 years, and 228.1% over 5 years, alongside shorter-term moves of a 2.8% decline over 7 days, a 2.7% decline over 30 days, and a 1.5% decline year to date. Recent coverage has focused on ITOCHU’s role as a major Japanese...

Interest in Nittetsu Mining (TSE:1515) has increased following its new joint venture with Camino Minerals, which gives Nittetsu a 35% stake in the Costa de Cobre copper exploration project in Peru. See our latest analysis for Nittetsu Mining. Despite the joint venture news, the share price has been choppy, with a 1-day share price return of a 3.44% decline and a 90-day share price return of an 11.05% decline, set against a 1-year total shareholder return of 121.06% and 5-year total...

Event context and recent share performance Nidec (TSE:6594) shares recently closed at ¥2,268, with the stock showing a 1-day decline of 1.65% and a 7-day decline of 1.31%. Over the past month Nidec has returned 4.81%, while the past 3 months show a 5.34% gain and the 1-year total return stands at 6.53%. See our latest analysis for Nidec. Recent trading has been mixed for Nidec, with a modest 30 day share price return alongside a 1 year total shareholder return of 6.53% but a significantly...

What recent returns say about Marubeni’s current mood Marubeni (TSE:8002) has drawn fresh attention after a strong run, with the share price up about 6% over the past month and roughly 13% in the past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Marubeni. Those shorter term share price gains sit alongside a year to date share price return of 31.59% and a very large 1 year total shareholder return of 162.72%, which points to strong momentum rather than a recent spike. If Marubeni’s run has you...

If you are wondering whether Zeon is fairly priced or offers a margin of safety, its recent share performance and valuation checks provide a useful starting point. At a last close of ¥1,819.5, Zeon has posted returns of 0.2% over 7 days, 0.2% over 30 days, 0.2% year to date, 39.2% over 1 year, 41.2% over 3 years, and 29.2% over 5 years, which may catch the eye of investors watching for shifts in sentiment. Recent coverage around Zeon has focused on its role within the chemicals sector and...

Last week, you might have seen that TKP Corporation ( TSE:3479 ) released its annual result to the market. The early...

Azplanning Co.,Ltd.'s ( TSE:3490 ) recent weak earnings report didn't cause a big stock movement. Our analysis suggests...

Despite Adtec Plasma Technology Co., Ltd.'s ( TSE:6668 ) recent earnings report having lackluster headline numbers, the...

Giken Ltd. ( TSE:6289 ) shareholders are probably feeling a little disappointed, since its shares fell 6.8% to JP¥1,861...

Nissan Motor (TSE:7201) is back in focus after recent share price swings, with the stock showing a gain over the past month but a decline over the past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Nissan Motor. Looking beyond the recent swings, Nissan’s 30 day share price return of 4.64% contrasts with a 90 day share price decline of 14.56%. At the same time, the 1 year total shareholder return of 13.71% points to improving momentum after earlier weakness. If Nissan’s recent moves have you...

Union Tool Co. recently held a board meeting on April 6, 2026 to consider disposing of treasury stock alongside a secondary offering, while also filing to issue 1,800,000 new common shares through a follow-on equity offering. This combination of new share issuance and potential treasury stock disposal is important because it could reshape Union Tool’s capital structure and the balance between existing and new shareholders. We will now examine how the planned follow-on equity issuance shapes...

The subdued market reaction suggests that Riso Kyoiku Group Corporation's ( TSE:4714 ) recent earnings didn't contain...

Investors were disappointed with CREEK & RIVER Co., Ltd.'s ( TSE:4763 ) earnings, despite the strong profit numbers...

The subdued stock price reaction suggests that Yoshinoya Holdings Co., Ltd.'s ( TSE:9861 ) strong earnings didn't offer...

The stock was sluggish on the back of Kintetsu Department Store Co., Ltd.'s ( TSE:8244 ) recent earnings report. Our...

Toho (TSE:9602) has been active on capital returns, rapidly completing a share buyback, lifting its annual dividend after stronger fourth quarter results, and releasing full year earnings and new guidance that investors are now reviewing. See our latest analysis for Toho. Despite the recent buyback completion and higher dividends, Toho’s 7 day share price return of 10.17% and 30 day share price return of 9.78% show pressure building on the stock. At the same time, the 3 year total shareholder...

If you are wondering whether Sony Group's current share price really reflects its underlying value, you are not alone. This article will walk you through what the numbers are actually saying. Sony Group shares last closed at ¥3,395, with returns of 2.1% over 7 days, 3.8% over 30 days, a 16.8% decline year to date, and a 3.4% gain over 1 year that sits alongside longer term returns of 47.7% over 3 years and 55.2% over 5 years. Recent headlines around Sony Group have focused on its position...

Central REIT Investment (TSE:3488) has posted its H1 2026 numbers with total revenue of ¥2,156 million and basic EPS of ¥3,236.53, setting the tone for how the year is shaping up. Over the last three reported halves, revenue has moved from ¥1,841 million in H1 2025 to ¥1,714 million in H2 2025 and then to ¥2,156 million in H1 2026. Basic EPS shifted from ¥3,725.22 to ¥3,224.51 and then ¥3,236.53, giving a clear view of how the income line and per unit earnings are tracking. With a trailing...

On April 8, 2026, Saizeriya Co., Ltd. approved the creation of wholly owned subsidiaries in Indonesia and Chengdu while revising its fiscal 2026 earnings forecasts, including updated expectations for consolidated net sales of ¥297,000,000,000 and operating income of ¥18,200,000,000. The company is pairing geographic expansion with a forecast mix of higher non-consolidated net sales and income but slightly weaker consolidated profitability, largely due to ingredient cost pressures. With these...

SCOA Real Estate Partners, a subsidiary of Sumitomo Corporation of Americas, has appointed Joe Wickenhauser as Associate to its industrial investment team. Wickenhauser brings experience from MetLife Investment Management and service in the U.S. Army. The subsidiary has completed closings on two new U.S. industrial projects aimed at supporting local economies. Sumitomo (TSE:8053), trading at ¥6,015.0, has seen a long running share price move, including a 90.0% return over the past year and...

NTT’s new research model and what it could mean for shareholders NTT (TSE:9432) has rolled out its NTT Research 2.0 approach, combining long term research with a market focused incubation program, including Scale Academy and its first product, the SaltGrain data security platform. See our latest analysis for NTT. Recent share price returns have been subdued, with a 1-month share price return of a 2.53% decline and a year to date share price return of a 3.45% decline. At the same time, the 1...

Why this board meeting matters for Sumitomo Chemical Company (TSE:4005) Sumitomo Chemical Company (TSE:4005) has scheduled an April 8, 2026 board meeting to review issuing new shares and a secondary offering, a move that could reshape its capital structure and influence how investors view dilution risk. See our latest analysis for Sumitomo Chemical Company. At a share price of ¥529.1, Sumitomo Chemical Company has a 30 day share price return of 4.69% and a year to date share price return of...

Suzuki Motor (TSE:7269) drew fresh attention after co-leading Glydways’ $170m Series C funding, pairing its manufacturing role with the autonomous vehicle startup’s planned pilots in the UAE, greater New York City, and Atlanta from 2026. See our latest analysis for Suzuki Motor. Despite the Glydways partnership catching headlines, Suzuki Motor’s share price return has been weak in recent months. The 90 day share price return is 19.7% and the year to date share price return is 20.8%, while the...