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As global markets experience a wave of optimism following the U.S.-Iran ceasefire agreement, Asian markets are also seeing renewed interest, particularly in small-cap stocks that could benefit from easing geopolitical tensions and stable energy prices. In this environment, identifying promising stocks often involves looking for companies with strong fundamentals and growth potential that can capitalize on improving market sentiment.

The market was pleased with the recent earnings report from Rorze Corporation ( TSE:6323 ), despite the profit numbers...

LAND Co., Ltd.'s ( TSE:8918 ) recent weak earnings report didn't cause a big stock movement. We think that investors...

Shareholders might have noticed that J. Front Retailing Co., Ltd. ( TSE:3086 ) filed its full-year result this time...

It's common for many investors, especially those who are inexperienced, to buy shares in companies with a good story...

Last week saw the newest half-yearly earnings release from Kasumigaseki Capital Co.,Ltd. ( TSE:3498 ), an important...

Even though Sugi Holdings Co.,Ltd. ( TSE:7649 ) posted strong earnings, investors appeared to be underwhelmed. Our...

GDEP ADVANCEInc (TSE:5885) has reported Q3 2026 revenue of ¥1.6b and basic EPS of ¥25.88, with net income excluding extra items at ¥141m, setting the stage against a trailing twelve month EPS of ¥121.08 and net income of ¥657m on revenue of ¥5.9b. Over recent quarters the company has seen revenue range from ¥948.85m to ¥2.1b and basic EPS move between roughly ¥9.26 and ¥57.46. This gives a clearer sense of how the latest quarter fits into the recent earnings rhythm. With trailing net profit...

Fukuoka REIT (TSE:8968) has reported H1 2026 results anchored by trailing 12 month revenue of ¥19.3b and basic EPS of ¥9,233.51, alongside a net profit margin of 41.5% and earnings growth of 28.3% over the past year. Over recent periods, the trust has seen total revenue move from ¥9,652m in H2 2024 to ¥9,410m in H1 2025 and then ¥9,917m in H2 2025, with basic EPS shifting from ¥4,048.99 to ¥4,548.17 and then ¥4,685.85. All of this comes against a backdrop of a large ¥1.9b one off gain that...

What recent performance data suggests for Sumitomo With no specific news event driving the move, Sumitomo (TSE:8053) has quietly posted a 1-month return of 6.5%, while the past 3 months show a 3.1% decline and the 1-year total return is close to 93.4%. See our latest analysis for Sumitomo. The recent 1 month share price return of 6.5% contrasts with a softer 3 month share price return of a 3.1% decline, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 93.4% highlights how strong longer term...

Aeon Co., Ltd. recently reported full-year results for the period ended February 28, 2026, with sales of ¥9,841,676 million, revenue of ¥10,715,342 million, net income of ¥72,677 million, and basic earnings per share from continuing operations of ¥26.87, while also recording an impairment loss of ¥75,957 million on certain fixed assets. The company paired these stronger earnings with updated guidance, ordinary and commemorative dividend plans, and a board meeting on share consolidation,...

Recent share performance and business snapshot Asahi Kasei (TSE:3407) shares most recently closed at ¥1,613, with the stock showing mixed short term moves, a 4.7% gain over the past day and a small decline over the past week. Over the past month and past 3 months, returns of about 1.0% and 6.5% sit alongside a year to date gain of 13.6% and a 1 year total return of 73.3%, giving investors a sense of how the stock has traded recently. See our latest analysis for Asahi Kasei. The recent 1 day...

Trend Micro has recently reorganized its consumer business under the TrendLife™ brand, launching Kaleida™, an AI companion that focuses on cybersecurity, privacy, and digital governance for families. At the same time, its enterprise-focused TrendAI™ unit is partnering with Anthropic to embed Claude models into its platform, aiming to strengthen AI-native security operations and vulnerability research across AI systems. Next, we’ll explore how Trend Micro’s expanded use of Anthropic’s Claude...

In the lead-up to Kao Corporation’s recent Extraordinary General Meeting, Oasis Management, holding 12.5% of the company, publicly backed proxy advisor ISS’s call for shareholders to appoint independent investigators to examine Kao’s supply chain risks, regulatory exposure, and governance practices. This challenge from a major shareholder, combined with ISS’s support, puts Kao’s board oversight and risk management culture under intense scrutiny, potentially reshaping how the company...

Primo Global Holdings (TSE:367A) has just posted another solid set of numbers, with Q1 2026 revenue at ¥7.7b and net income of ¥797m, translating into basic EPS of ¥91.12, while trailing 12 month EPS reached ¥235.39 on revenue of ¥28.96b and net income of ¥2.06b, alongside reported earnings growth of 57.3% over the past year. Over recent quarters the company has seen revenue move from ¥6.70b and EPS of ¥59.91 in Q1 2025 to ¥7.53b with EPS of ¥16.46 in Q4 2025 and then to ¥7.07b with EPS of...

DIC (TSE:4631) is back in focus after recent share price moves and its current valuation metrics are drawing attention. Investors are weighing its global materials footprint against earnings, revenue mix, and recent return patterns. See our latest analysis for DIC. Recent trading has been relatively muted, with a 1 day share price return of 1.02% at ¥3,771 following softer 30 day share price performance. A 1 year total shareholder return of 53.74% points to stronger longer term momentum. If...

STUDIO ALICELtd (TSE:2305) has just posted a sharp turnaround in its latest quarter, with Q3 FY 2026 revenue of ¥10.3b and basic EPS of ¥90.37, compared with a Q2 FY 2026 revenue base of ¥6.5b and a loss per share of ¥31.56. Over recent quarters, revenue has moved from ¥11.5b in Q3 FY 2025 to ¥8.8b in Q4 FY 2025, then to ¥7.8b in Q1 FY 2026 and ¥6.5b in Q2 FY 2026 before this latest print. Basic EPS has shifted from ¥103.68 to ¥11.89, then ¥9.24 and a loss of ¥18.96 ahead of the recent Q3...

BASE FOOD (TSE:2936) has just put fresh numbers on the table for FY 2026, with third quarter revenue of ¥3.7b and basic EPS of ¥1.72, while trailing 12 month figures show revenue of ¥15.4b and EPS ranging from ¥2.05 to ¥10.67 across recent quarters. Over the past few reporting periods, quarterly revenue has moved between ¥3.7b and ¥4.0b and basic EPS has shifted from a loss of ¥1.88 per share to profits such as ¥7.25 and ¥4.38 per share, setting up a picture of earnings that have flipped from...

TWOSTONE&Sons (TSE:7352) has just posted a fresh set of Q2 2026 numbers, with Q1 2026 giving investors a reference point of ¥5.7b in revenue and basic EPS of ¥8.44 as net income, excluding extra items, came in at ¥367m. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥4.1b in Q1 2025 to ¥5.7b in Q1 2026, while basic EPS shifted from ¥4.41 in Q1 2025 to ¥8.44 in Q1 2026. The trailing twelve month line shows EPS of ¥15.41 and net income of ¥670m on ¥19.7b of revenue. With net margin recently...

HITO-Communications HoldingsInc (TSE:4433) has just posted its Q2 2026 scorecard, with recent quarterly revenue sitting at ¥16,211 million and basic EPS at ¥3.98, while trailing twelve month figures show revenue of ¥63,379 million and EPS of ¥36.43. Over the past few reported periods, revenue has moved between ¥14,010 million in Q4 2024 and ¥16,764 million in Q3 2025, alongside EPS ranges from a loss of ¥25.73 in Q4 2024 to ¥16.31 in Q2 2025, giving investors a clearer view of how...

NEXTAGE Co., Ltd. recently reported first-quarter 2026 results, with sales rising to ¥181,069 million and net income reaching ¥3,962 million, alongside a prior board decision to transfer its Volvo business to ett Co., Ltd. via a simplified absorption-type company split. The sharp improvement in basic earnings per share from continuing operations to ¥50.63 highlights how NEXTAGE’s core business is contributing more effectively to profitability. Next, we will examine how this stronger...

JADE GROUPInc (TSE:3558) has put up a busy FY 2026 so far, with third quarter revenue of ¥4,419 million and basic EPS of ¥25.41, contributing to trailing twelve month revenue of ¥18.3 billion and EPS of ¥110.10 alongside year-on-year earnings growth of 192.9%. Revenue over the past few reported quarters has moved from ¥4,980 million in Q4 FY 2025 to ¥4,548 million in Q1 FY 2026, ¥4,366 million in Q2, and ¥4,419 million in Q3. Quarterly EPS has shifted from ¥27.28 to ¥36.56, ¥21.16, and ¥25.41...

Kitanotatsujin (TSE:2930) has reported its FY 2026 results with third quarter revenue of ¥2,769.3 million and basic EPS of ¥1.20, while trailing 12 month figures show revenue of ¥10.6 billion and EPS of ¥5.15. Over recent quarters the company has seen revenue move between ¥2,596.3 million and ¥3,213.0 million with quarterly EPS ranging from ¥1.21 to ¥2.88, giving investors a clear view of how top line and per share earnings have tracked alongside each other. With the trailing 12 month net...

Hioki E.E (TSE:6866) has kicked off its Q1 2026 reporting cycle with investors looking back at a solid run through fiscal 2025, where quarterly revenue moved from ¥9,415 million in Q3 2024 to ¥11,311.9 million in Q4 2025 and basic EPS shifted from ¥104.0 to ¥140.0. Over the same stretch, trailing twelve month EPS stayed in a band around the mid ¥400s and revenue hovered just above ¥40,000 million. This sets the scene for a results season in which growth expectations and margin trends take...