Japanese Stock News

If you are wondering whether Kao is fairly priced or if the market is missing something, this article walks you through what the numbers are saying about its share price today. Kao's shares last closed at ¥6,320, with returns of 1.0% year to date, 1.4% over the past year, a 0.3% decline over 30 days, and a 5.3% decline over the past week. These moves may signal shifting views on both its potential and its risks. Recent news coverage has focused on Kao as an established household products...

Leadership changes in focus after board meeting Comforia Residential REIT (TSE:3282) is under closer investor scrutiny after a recent board meeting confirmed a series of leadership changes at its asset manager, with a focus on governance continuity and asset management execution. See our latest analysis for Comforia Residential REIT. The recent leadership reshuffle comes as the unit price has shown mixed momentum, with a 90 day share price return of 2.74% but a much stronger 1 year total...

In February 2026, Hamamatsu Photonics K.K. repurchased 947,800 of its own common shares, bringing total buybacks under its current program to 6.9 million shares and moving close to the board-approved ceiling. This continued execution of the buyback program highlights how Hamamatsu Photonics is actively using excess capital to adjust its equity base and prioritize shareholder returns. Next, we will examine how Hamamatsu Photonics’ ongoing share repurchases shape its investment narrative and...

Why Takara Standard (TSE:7981) is back on investors’ radar Takara Standard (TSE:7981) has just wrapped up a sizeable share repurchase program and scheduled a board meeting to consider retiring treasury shares, while also flagging an upcoming change in its top executive ranks. See our latest analysis for Takara StandardLtd. Despite a 2.97% 90 day share price return, Takara StandardLtd’s recent 7 day share price decline of 6.51% and year to date share price decline of 2.67% sit against a much...

Shin-Etsu Chemical (TSE:4063) has put a roughly US$3.4b commitment on the table through its U.S. subsidiary Shintech, with plans to expand PVC related capacity in Louisiana as demand expectations shape its long term footprint. See our latest analysis for Shin-Etsu Chemical. The PVC expansion plans arrive at a time when the stock has strong momentum, with a 30 day share price return of 20.14% and a year to date share price return of 26.82%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 44.71% and 5...

Leadership change puts Mitsubishi Motors stock in focus Mitsubishi Motors (TSE:7211) has drawn fresh attention after its board approved a leadership change in sales, appointing long time insider Kyoya Igarashi as Representative Executive Officer, Executive Vice President (Sales), effective April 1, 2026. See our latest analysis for Mitsubishi Motors. The leadership reshuffle lands as Mitsubishi Motors’ share price sits at ¥381.8, with a 1 day share price return of 1.57%, a 7 day share price...

Subaru (TSE:7270) is back on investors’ radar after recent share price moves, with the stock showing mixed returns across different timeframes and fresh interest in its earnings power and valuation. See our latest analysis for Subaru. At a share price of ¥2,715.0, Subaru’s recent 1 day share price return of 1.67% comes after a 30 day share price decline of 23.09%. Its 5 year total shareholder return of 51.73% points to stronger longer term compounding, suggesting recent momentum has cooled...

Mazda Motor reported record February sales in North America, with strong volumes in both the U.S. and Canada. The sales strength comes shortly after reports of double digit global sales declines earlier in the year. Investors are watching how this regional resilience may relate to Mazda Motor's current share price of ¥1,199.5 on TSE:7261. Mazda Motor, traded as TSE:7261, is drawing fresh attention after setting a record for February sales in North America, even as earlier data pointed to...

TOTO LTD. recently approved a forthcoming overhaul of its leadership, including new executive appointments in regional, bathroom, and human resources units, alongside planned director retirements after the 160th Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders in June 2026. This restructuring concentrates operational leadership in key growth-related divisions and regions, suggesting potential shifts in how TOTO allocates management attention and oversight across its global business. Next, we’ll...

Daiichi Sankyo Company (TSE:4568) has moved further into digital health by announcing an exclusive partnership with GAIA to commercialise Lipodia, a digital therapeutic for adults with hypercholesterolaemia that is intended to complement cardiovascular drug treatments. See our latest analysis for Daiichi Sankyo Company. While the Lipodia deal points to a push into digital health and recent management changes outline a refreshed leadership structure, the share price tells a different story...

Sekisui House (TSE:1928) has wrapped up FY 2026 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥1.3 trillion and basic EPS of ¥131.17, alongside net income of ¥85,030 million. The trailing twelve month figures show revenue of ¥4.2 trillion, EPS of ¥358.07 and net income of ¥232,095 million. Over recent periods, the company has reported quarterly revenue ranging from ¥894.0 billion to ¥1.3 trillion and basic EPS between ¥51.49 and ¥131.17, giving investors a view of how earnings scale with top line...

Recently, Aduna, a joint venture that includes KDDI and other telecom operators, announced at Mobile World Congress that its telecom network API platform has grown to serve 40 mobile operators and added 15 partners across digital identity, fraud prevention, and communications, expanding access to standardized network capabilities. This push into telecom network APIs highlights how KDDI is extending its role beyond connectivity into infrastructure that underpins identity, security, and...

In February 2026, Isuzu Motors Limited’s board approved past-dated changes to its top leadership, appointing Naohiro Yamaguchi as President and Representative Director, CEO from April 1, 2026, while Masanori Katayama moved to Chairman and Director and Shinsuke Minami became Vice Chairman and Director. This leadership reshuffle is explicitly tied to the company’s ISUZU Transformation ­ Growth to 2030 (IX) mid-term plan, signaling a push to align executive responsibilities more closely with...

Leadership change puts Kurita Water Industries (TSE:6370) in focus Kurita Water Industries (TSE:6370) drew fresh attention after announcing that Shuji Shirode will step down as Chief Financial Officer and Representative Senior Managing Executive Officer, with his resignation taking effect on April 1, 2026. See our latest analysis for Kurita Water Industries. The leadership news comes after a strong run in Kurita Water Industries' shares, with a 90 day share price return of 25.06% and a 1 year...

Metaplanet (TSE:3350) is back in focus after its board moved to amend the Articles of Incorporation, including a shift to a three-committee structure and new liability limits for accounting auditors. See our latest analysis for Metaplanet. The governance proposals come after a period of mixed trading, with a 1-day share price decline of 6.87% to ¥339.0 and a year-to-date share price decline of 27.56%. However, a very large 3-year total shareholder return of about 9x points to strong...

Why Sompo Holdings’ latest buyback is back in focus Sompo Holdings (TSE:8630) is back on investors’ radar after repurchasing 3.1 million shares for about ¥18.2b in February, lifting total buybacks under its Board approved program to 11.3 million shares. See our latest analysis for Sompo Holdings. Sompo Holdings’ latest repurchase comes after a 90 day share price return of 20.06% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 34.61%. This suggests recent buybacks are landing in a period of firm...

Panasonic Holdings (TSE:6752) recently introduced the LUMIX DMW-DMS1 digital shotgun microphone for its LUMIX camera lineup, a compact accessory aimed at content creators that could refresh investor interest in the stock. See our latest analysis for Panasonic Holdings. The microphone launch lands during a strong run for Panasonic Holdings, with a 30 day share price return of 13.31% and 90 day share price return of 34.31%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 40.51% and 3 year total...

Honda Motor has moved to limit the impact of new tariffs and supply chain pressures after reporting operating losses tied to changes in US electric vehicle policy. The company is adjusting sourcing and production plans to reduce exposure to policy shifts and critical component shortages. These steps come as investors assess how Honda balances near term costs with its longer term electric vehicle objectives. Honda Motor (TSE:7267), trading at ¥1,458.5, is reacting to a tougher policy...

Japan Petroleum Exploration (JAPEX) has already decided to exit a planned liquefied natural gas terminal project in northern Vietnam, transferring its shares in ITECO JSC to local partners after deeming the economics unworkable. Even as it withdraws from the terminal, JAPEX is pursuing feasibility studies for LNG-based energy services in Hai Phong industrial parks and other Vietnamese locations, signaling an ongoing focus on infrastructure and utility opportunities in the country. We will...

In March 2026, TDK Corporation established its Asia-Pacific Regional Headquarters in Bengaluru, India, with Singapore as a governance hub, creating TDK Asia-Pacific Pvt. Ltd. to strengthen R&D, supply chain resilience, and regional operations. This dual-city structure is intended to harness India’s deep engineering talent and Singapore’s compliance strengths to support TDK’s long-term presence and technology development across Asia-Pacific. Next, we’ll examine how this new Asia-Pacific...

Rigaku Holdings’ board meeting on March 3, 2026 approved a year-end dividend of ¥9.40 per share for shareholders of record on December 31, 2025, while its Applied Rigaku Technologies division recently launched the NEX QC II Series benchtop XRF analyzers for industrial quality control. The higher dividend, alongside management’s reiterated focus on balancing shareholder returns with growth investment, debt reduction, and potential M&A, offers fresh insight into how Rigaku is aiming to align...

Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies has recently launched its C> Ecosystem Blueprint in Asia-Pacific, offering an integrated model to help cell and gene therapy developers scale from early-stage research to repeatable clinical and commercial delivery. This blueprint is designed to simplify complex workflows and manufacturing through regional partnerships and clinical-stage collaborations, potentially making Terumo a more embedded partner across the cell and gene therapy value chain in the...

Invincible Investment (TSE:8963) has put dividends firmly in focus, outlining several upcoming payouts that clarify what unitholders can expect from this Japan focused REIT over the coming year. See our latest analysis for Invincible Investment. At a share price of ¥63,000, Invincible Investment has seen mixed short term momentum, with a 1 day share price return of 2.27% contrasting with weaker recent moves. Its 1 year total shareholder return of 7.09% and 5 year total shareholder return of...

S&P Global’s move to shift its outlook on SoftBank Group (TSE:9984) to negative, after the company outlined plans for an additional $30b investment in OpenAI, has raised new questions about liquidity and credit quality. See our latest analysis for SoftBank Group. SoftBank Group’s recent OpenAI commitment and the shift to a negative outlook sit against a mixed price picture, with a 4.26% 1 day share price return contrasting with a 10.14% 30 day share price decline. At the same time, the 1 year...