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Okumura (TSE:1833) updated investors with a combination of raised full year earnings guidance, higher dividend forecasts, and nine month results that showed higher sales and net income compared with the same period a year earlier. See our latest analysis for Okumura. The recent guidance upgrade and higher dividend forecasts come after a period of strong momentum, with a 90 day share price return of 16.12% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 74.24%. This suggests investors have been...

Shizuoka Financial Group Inc. (TSE:5831) has drawn fresh attention after its board approved a share repurchase of up to 5,000,000 shares, alongside reporting higher net interest income and net income for the recent nine-month period. See our latest analysis for Shizuoka Financial GroupInc. The latest buyback approval and stronger nine-month earnings come on top of a sharp build-up in momentum, with a 22.31% 30-day share price return and a 1-year total shareholder return of 107.56% at a share...

Pan Pacific International Holdings (TSE:7532) has come into focus after reporting half year sales of ¥1,210,122 million and net income of ¥63,734 million, along with raised full year earnings guidance on February 12, 2026. See our latest analysis for Pan Pacific International Holdings. The earnings release, raised full year guidance and recent monthly sales data have come alongside a 1 month share price return of 8.19% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 23.21%. The 3 year total...

Adeka Corporation recently reported nine-month results to December 31, 2025, with sales of ¥296,791 million and net income of ¥19,855 million, modestly higher than a year earlier. At the same time, the company lowered full-year guidance, highlighting weaker-than-hoped demand in polymer additives and slower uptake of new semiconductor materials. We’ll now explore how Adeka’s reduced full-year guidance, driven by softer polymer additives demand, reshapes the company’s broader investment...

Why the Nexalus partnership matters for Alps Alpine (TSE:6770) Nexalus has named Alps Alpine (TSE:6770) its official manufacturing and systems integration partner for next generation liquid cooling and ICT infrastructure solutions, centered on a global, scalable platform anchored in Ireland. See our latest analysis for Alps Alpine. Alps Alpine's ¥2,330.5 share price comes after a strong 30 day share price return of 16.38% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 55.84%, suggesting recent...

If you are wondering whether Hitachi's current share price still reflects good value after a strong multiyear run, you are not alone. The stock most recently closed at ¥4,930, with returns of 19.0% over 1 year, very large gains over 5 years of around 4.5x, but with shorter term pullbacks of 5.4% over 7 days, 7.0% over 30 days and 2.7% year to date. These recent moves have come as investors continue to react to ongoing headlines around Hitachi's broad business mix, including its exposure to...

Dowa Holdings (TSE:5714) has just packed several shareholder focused moves into a short window, including a completed share buyback, higher full year earnings guidance, and an increased dividend with a special payout. See our latest analysis for Dowa Holdings. Those shareholder moves have come alongside strong momentum in the share price, with a 90 day share price return of 72.68% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 127.95%. Together, these figures suggest sentiment has shifted sharply...

Obayashi (TSE:1802) is back on investors’ radar after the company raised full year profit guidance, reported higher nine month earnings, and lifted its dividend forecast, all tied to stronger construction profitability. See our latest analysis for Obayashi. The raised guidance and dividend forecast appear to have kept positive momentum in focus, with a 30 day share price return of 14.53% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 115.25%, while the 5 year total shareholder return is more than...

Morinaga Milk Industry (TSE:2264) has drawn investor attention after reporting nine month earnings to December 31, 2025, alongside announcing the upcoming resignation and advisor transition of Representative Director Teiichiro Okawa. See our latest analysis for Morinaga Milk Industry. The latest earnings and leadership news comes after a strong run in the share price, with a 30 day share price return of 16.11% and a year to date share price return of 23.15%, alongside a 1 year total...

Why Tokio Marine Holdings (TSE:8766) just moved onto income investors’ radar Tokio Marine Holdings (TSE:8766) raised its earnings outlook and dividend guidance for the fiscal year ending March 2026 after reporting higher nine month revenue and net income compared with the previous year. See our latest analysis for Tokio Marine Holdings. That upgraded guidance and higher dividend outlook seem to be feeding into price momentum, with a 30 day share price return of 10.49% and a 90 day gain of...

Why an activist plan has put TOTO (TSE:5332) in focus Interest in TOTO (TSE:5332) has picked up after activist investor Palliser Capital outlined a value plan centered on fine ceramics exposure to AI and semiconductor equipment, clearer segment disclosure, capital allocation, and China restructuring. See our latest analysis for TOTO. TOTO's latest share price of ¥6,195 comes after a sharp 7 day share price return of 10.06% and a 90 day share price return of 58.97%. Its 1 year total...

Kokusai Electric Corporation has released earnings for the nine months ended December 31, 2025, reporting sales of ¥173,058,000,000 and net income of ¥22,822,000,000, both slightly lower than the same period a year earlier. The decline in basic earnings per share from continuing operations to ¥97.84, down from ¥111.71, highlights pressure on profitability despite relatively stable sales. We’ll now explore how this drop in nine-month earnings and earnings per share influences Kokusai...

Nishi-Nippon Financial Holdings (TSE:7189) has drawn investor attention after reporting earnings for the nine months to December 31, 2025, with higher net interest income, net income, and basic earnings per share compared with the prior-year period. See our latest analysis for Nishi-Nippon Financial Holdings. The latest earnings release appears to have fed into strong momentum, with a 30 day share price return of 19.21% and a 90 day share price return of 52.67%. The 1 year total shareholder...

Mitsui Kinzoku Company, Limited recently reported nine‑month sales of ¥542,207 million and net income of ¥49,053 million, alongside a higher full‑year earnings outlook and an upgraded annual dividend forecast to ¥240 per share for the year ending March 31, 2026. The company also announced a shift to a progressive dividend policy targeting a roughly 3.5% dividend on equity and a leadership transition with Seiji Ikenobu becoming President and Representative Director from April 1, 2026, moves...

Kirin Holdings Company (TSE:2503) has put capital returns in focus by announcing a sizeable share repurchase, higher dividends, and fresh earnings guidance, giving investors several moving parts to weigh around the stock. See our latest analysis for Kirin Holdings Company. The recent buyback and dividend increase add to an already strong run, with a 30 day share price return of 7.45% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 35.29%. This suggests momentum has been building as investors...

In recent weeks, Toyota Motor expanded its battery-electric lineup with the rugged 2026 bZ Woodland and unveiled the fully electric, three-row 2027 Highlander for the U.S. market, while also advancing factory automation with humanoid robots in Canada and deepening its manufacturing role with Joby Aviation. Together, these moves highlight how Toyota is pairing new all-electric SUVs with automation and advanced manufacturing partnerships to reshape how it designs, builds, and supports future...

Chiyoda stock reaction and recent performance snapshot Chiyoda (TSE:6366) has drawn investor attention after a recent 10.7% one day decline, even as the shares show a gain over the past month and a much stronger move across the past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Chiyoda. The sharp 10.7% one-day share price decline sits against a 49.8% 30-day and 89.9% 90-day share price return. The 1-year total shareholder return above 300% highlights how quickly sentiment around Chiyoda has...

Mitsui E&S Co., Ltd. reported past nine‑month results to December 31, 2025, with sales rising to ¥253,183 million while net income and earnings per share from continuing operations declined versus the prior year. Alongside these results, the company raised its full‑year profit and dividend guidance for the year ending March 31, 2026, reflecting steady core segment performance, cost reductions and a firm after‑sales service business. We’ll now examine how Mitsui E&S’s upgraded full‑year...

Nisshinbo Holdings recently reported its full-year 2025 results, posting net sales of ¥502,339 million and profit attributable to owners of the parent of ¥13,920 million, while also confirming a ¥18.00 per-share dividend for the year, consistent with the prior period. The company also issued 2026 guidance, projecting net sales of ¥511,000 million, operating profit of ¥21,000 million and basic earnings per share of ¥64.02, alongside dividend guidance that keeps planned 2026 payouts unchanged...

Yokohama Rubber Company (TSE:5101) drew investor attention after reporting full year 2025 results, with sales of ¥1,234,959 million and net income of ¥105,398 million, alongside a board meeting to consider a dividend. See our latest analysis for Yokohama Rubber Company. The earnings release and upcoming dividend decision have coincided with a sharp upswing in the shares. A 24.82% 1 month share price return has contributed to a 35.29% 3 month share price return and a 5 year total shareholder...

Full year 2025 earnings snapshot Nabtesco (TSE:6268) has just released full year results to December 31, 2025, reporting sales of ¥307,912 million, net income of ¥15,695 million, and basic earnings per share of ¥131.56. See our latest analysis for Nabtesco. Nabtesco’s latest earnings drop into a period of strong market interest, with a 1-day share price return of 1.03% and a 90-day share price return of 43.75%, while the 1-year total shareholder return of 95.35% points to momentum that has...

If you are wondering whether NOMURA's current share price gives you good value, you are not alone. This article is designed to help you weigh what you are paying against what you might be getting. NOMURA closed at ¥1,433, with returns of 1.9% over the past 7 days, 2.6% over 30 days, 8.8% year to date, 68.4% over 1 year, 76.5% over 3 years and 99.8% over 5 years. This raises the question of how those past moves line up with today's valuation. Recent news around NOMURA has focused on its role...

Suntory Beverage & Food recently reported its 2025 results, issued 2026 earnings guidance including expected revenue of ¥1.83 trillion and profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥89.0 billion, and proposed a reduced 2025 year-end dividend of ¥60.00 per share, pending shareholder approval. At the same time, the group is reshaping its leadership and capital allocation, prioritizing global management changes and higher investment over a higher dividend payout. We’ll now consider how this...

Ebara (TSE:6361) delivered full year 2025 earnings with sales of ¥958,285 million and net income of ¥76,633 million, alongside higher basic EPS and updated guidance, paired with dividend increases and a fresh buyback plan. See our latest analysis for Ebara. The earnings beat, higher dividends and fresh buyback plan sit against a strong run in the share price, with a 90 day share price return of 49.63% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 118.49%. This suggests momentum has been building...