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Advan Group (TSE:7463) has put up a mixed Q3 2026 scorecard, with revenue of ¥4,304 million and Basic EPS of ¥116.38, while the trailing 12 month figures sit at revenue of ¥17,392 million and Basic EPS of ¥157.33 against a backdrop of weaker reported net profit margins and a large one off loss in the period. Over recent quarters the company has seen revenue move between ¥4,417 million and ¥5,091 million and Basic EPS swing from a loss of ¥127.63 to a gain of ¥168.35. This sets up a results...

Furuno Electric (TSE:6814) has laid out its Q3 2026 scorecard, with revenue of ¥34.1b and basic EPS of ¥98.71, set against a trailing twelve month picture showing revenue of ¥136.1b and EPS of ¥513.54. Over recent quarters the company has seen revenue move between ¥30.8b and ¥37.4b, while quarterly EPS has ranged from about ¥92.38 to ¥210.70. This gives investors a clear run of reported numbers to benchmark against the latest release and the uplift in trailing year earnings and margins. See...

Maruzen (TSE:5982) has released its Q3 2026 numbers, posting revenue of ¥17.2b and basic EPS of ¥77.15, with trailing twelve month EPS at ¥308.40 and revenue at ¥66.4b framing the latest quarter. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥16.2b in Q3 2025 to ¥17.2b in Q3 2026, while basic EPS shifted from ¥73.04 to ¥77.15 over the same period. Investors are likely to focus on how these earnings relate to the company’s margins during the current results season. See our full analysis for...

Wadakohsan (TSE:8931) has put up a solid set of numbers for Q3 2026, with revenue of ¥15.4b and basic EPS of ¥133.52, giving investors a clear view of how the year is shaping up. The company has seen revenue move from ¥13.6b in Q3 2025 to ¥15.4b in Q3 2026, while EPS shifted from ¥143.48 to ¥133.52, setting up a story where higher sales meet a slightly softer per share result. With trailing net margins sitting at 7.8% and ticking up from 7.5% over the last 12 months, the latest quarter points...

Maezawa Industries (TSE:6489) has posted Q2 2026 revenue of ¥8,862 million and Basic EPS of ¥39.88, alongside net income of ¥702 million, putting concrete numbers around the latest quarter for investors tracking its profitability. The company has seen revenue move from ¥8,367 million and Basic EPS of ¥21.59 in Q2 2025 to ¥8,862 million and ¥39.88 in Q2 2026, with interim quarters ranging between ¥5,615 million and ¥12,401 million of revenue and Basic EPS between a loss of ¥2.59 and a profit...

Mr Max Holdings (TSE:8203) has reported Q3 2026 revenue of ¥36.1b and basic EPS of ¥13.29, with net income excluding extra items at ¥443m, setting the tone for its latest update. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥32.7b in Q2 2025 to ¥40.1b in Q2 2026, while basic EPS over that stretch ranged from ¥12.71 to ¥31.36, and the trailing twelve month EPS now sits at ¥88.18. With a trailing net profit margin around 2%, this set of results puts the focus firmly on how durable the...

Giken (TSE:6289) opened its 2026 financial year with Q1 revenue of ¥7,562 million and basic EPS of ¥37.32, setting a clear benchmark for how the rest of the year might shape up. The company has seen revenue move from ¥5,532 million and EPS of ¥13.67 in Q1 2025 to ¥7,562 million and EPS of ¥37.32 in Q1 2026. The trailing twelve month EPS of ¥79.06 gives extra context to the current run rate. With net income at ¥978 million this quarter and a trailing net margin that has edged higher, the focus...

Q3 2026 headline results set the tone WakitaLTD (TSE:8125) has put out its Q3 2026 numbers with revenue of ¥24.3 billion and net income of ¥1.1 billion, translating to basic EPS of ¥22.29. The company has seen revenue move from ¥25.8 billion and EPS of ¥34.95 in Q3 2025 to ¥24.3 billion and EPS of ¥22.29 in Q3 2026, alongside trailing 12 month revenue of ¥92.4 billion and EPS of ¥67.04 that sit against a 4.2% net profit margin over the last year. For investors, the print provides a clear view...

Takihyo (TSE:9982) has put up a solid Q3 2026 print, with revenue of ¥18.3 billion and net income of ¥798 million translating to basic EPS of ¥92.35, set against a trailing twelve month net margin that sits at 2.3%. The company has seen revenue move between ¥18.4 billion in Q3 2025 and ¥18.3 billion in Q3 2026, while quarterly EPS moved from ¥106.58 to ¥92.35 over the same periods. Trailing twelve month EPS of ¥166.48 gives investors a broader view of earnings power. Taken together, the...

AEON Financial Service (TSE:8570) has posted its Q3 2026 numbers with revenue of ¥125.8b and basic EPS of ¥26.41, giving investors a fresh data point on profitability and scale. The company has seen revenue move from ¥120.1b in Q3 2025 to ¥125.8b in Q3 2026, while quarterly basic EPS over that span has gone from ¥16.44 to ¥26.41. This sets the stage for a closer look at how these figures sit against softer trailing net profit margins. See our full analysis for AEON Financial Service. With the...

Rorze (TSE:6323) has just posted its Q3 2026 numbers, with revenue of ¥28,881 million and basic EPS of ¥38.01, while trailing twelve month EPS sits at ¥122.27 on revenue of ¥129,653 million, giving investors a clear view of where the business stands heading into year end. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥29,007 million in Q3 2025 to ¥28,881 million in Q3 2026, with basic EPS shifting from ¥21.88 to ¥38.01 over the same period. This sets up a story that blends earnings...

Belc (TSE:9974) has released its Q3 2026 scorecard, reporting quarterly revenue of ¥104.7b and basic EPS of ¥119.0, while trailing twelve month EPS is ¥594.3 on revenue of ¥417.7b. The company’s revenue has increased from ¥379.4b to ¥417.7b over the past year on a trailing basis, with TTM EPS moving from ¥480.2 to ¥594.3. This provides a clearer view of the top-line and per-share earnings trend behind the latest quarter. Combined with an improvement in net profit margin from 2.6% to 3.0% over...

MIXI (TSE:2121) is back in focus as investors review its recent share performance and fundamentals, with the stock last closing at ¥2,781 and showing mixed return patterns over the past year. See our latest analysis for MIXI. Recent trading shows a mild rebound, with a 1-week share price return of 1.98% and a year to date share price return of 2.51%. The 1-year total shareholder return of 0.95% decline and 3-year total shareholder return of 28.72% suggest longer term holders have still seen...