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Earnings and guidance put Maruichi Steel Tube in focus Maruichi Steel Tube (TSE:5463) is back on investors’ radar after reporting nine month earnings to December 31, 2025, showing lower sales but higher net income, and updating full year guidance through March 31, 2026. See our latest analysis for Maruichi Steel Tube. The latest earnings and guidance appear to have kept interest in Maruichi Steel Tube alive, with the share price at ¥1,605 and a 90 day share price return of 17.15%, alongside a...

Why Miyazaki Bank’s latest earnings and corporate moves matter for shareholders Miyazaki Bank (TSE:8393) has just reported improved nine month earnings, raised its full year profit and dividend forecasts for March 2026, and approved a share split with higher authorized shares. See our latest analysis for Miyazaki Bank. The latest guidance upgrade, dividend increase and share split come after a sharp 90 day share price return of 84.88% and a very large 1 year total shareholder return. This...

Trusco Nakayama (TSE:9830) has put its 2026 outlook and dividend plans in sharper focus, issuing earnings guidance and signaling lower dividend payments for the year compared with 2025 levels. See our latest analysis for Trusco Nakayama. The new 2026 guidance and dividend reset come after a mixed stretch for the shares, with a 1 day share price return of 2.69% but a 7 day share price return of 8.79%. At the same time, the 1 year total shareholder return of 30.22% and 3 year total shareholder...

Kaga Electronics Ltd (TSE:8154) drew fresh attention after reporting nine month sales of ¥445,475 million and net income of ¥24,308 million, with basic EPS at ¥485.11, alongside board level organizational and personnel updates. See our latest analysis for Kaga ElectronicsLtd. The latest nine month results and board changes come at a time when momentum has been building, with a 10.39% 1 month share price return and a 63.96% 1 year total shareholder return on top of strong multi year gains. If...

What triggered the latest move in MATSUDA SANGYO? MATSUDA SANGYO (TSE:7456) drew fresh attention after reporting nine month earnings to December 31, 2025, and simultaneously revising its full year guidance higher for sales, operating profit and profit attributable to owners. See our latest analysis for MATSUDA SANGYO. The earnings upgrade has come on top of strong recent market performance, with an 18.9% 1 month share price return, a 62.1% 3 month share price return and a very large 5 year...

SMC (TSE:6273) is in focus after releasing nine month results to December 31, 2025, alongside updated full year guidance, giving investors clearer visibility on sales, profit and earnings expectations. See our latest analysis for SMC. The nine month earnings update and full year guidance appear to be the key drivers behind SMC's recent momentum, with a 12.93% 1 month share price return and a 40.35% 3 month share price return. The 1 year total shareholder return of 36.38% points to a trend...

Mitsubishi Motors reported past nine‑month results to December 31, 2025 showing sales of ¥1,976,533 million and a net loss of ¥4,489 million, while also revising its full‑year fiscal 2026 guidance to higher expected net sales of ¥2,900,000 million with unchanged profit targets. The combination of weaker recent profitability and a higher full‑year sales forecast highlights a tension between short‑term earnings pressure and management’s confidence in demand trends. We’ll now examine how...

Persol Holdings Co., Ltd. has released earnings for the nine months ended December 31, 2025, reporting sales of ¥1,154,288 million and net income of ¥34,388 million, both higher than the same period a year earlier. Earnings per share from continuing operations also increased on both a basic and diluted basis, highlighting improved profitability alongside revenue growth over the period. We’ll now examine how this improvement in nine‑month revenue and net income could influence Persol...

Penta-Ocean Construction Co., Ltd. recently reported past nine-month results to December 31, 2025, showing higher sales and net income year-on-year, raised its full-year consolidated and non-consolidated earnings guidance for the year ending March 31, 2026, and sharply increased its planned annual dividend to ¥44.00 per share with a consolidated payout ratio of 37.8%. Alongside these financial moves, the company has scheduled a February 19, 2026 board meeting to consider enhancing its...

Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings (TSE:3099) just paired a sizeable share repurchase and dividend increase with higher profit guidance, all announced alongside nine month results that showed net income and earnings per share above the prior year. See our latest analysis for Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings. At a share price of ¥3,005, Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings has seen a 12.34% 1 month share price return and a 25.26% 3 month share price return. Its 1 year total shareholder return of 33.81% and very large...

In February 2026, Kobe Steel, Ltd. reported nine‑month results showing lower sales and profit year on year and revised its consolidated full‑year outlook to net sales of JPY 2,440.00 billions and operating profit of JPY 130.00 billions, alongside reduced non‑consolidated guidance. The company linked its downgrade to weaker demand in automotive, construction and semiconductor‑related materials, softer steel market spreads, reduced dividends from group companies, and more negative inventory...

NIKKON Holdings Ltd (TSE:9072) cut its full year earnings guidance, citing weaker transaction volumes in some operations and higher outsourcing costs that are expected to weigh on net sales, operating profit and net income. See our latest analysis for NIKKON HoldingsLtd. The guidance cut comes after a strong run in the shares, with the latest share price at ¥4,053 and a 30 day share price return of 11.84%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 80.05% and 5 year total shareholder return of...

In February 2026, Shizuoka Financial Group, Inc. announced a new share repurchase program of up to 5,000,000 shares, or 0.93% of its issued share capital, alongside nine‑month results showing higher net interest income and net income compared with the previous year. The combination of stronger profitability and a capital return plan aimed at improving capital efficiency highlights management’s focus on balancing growth with shareholder returns. We’ll now examine how the improved earnings...

Trend Micro’s FY 2025 Earnings Snapshot Trend Micro (TSE:4704) has just posted its FY 2025 third quarter numbers, with revenue of ¥68,844 million and EPS of ¥95.60, as investors weigh these figures against a year where earnings rose 43.3% and net profit margin moved from 9.1% to 12.8%. Over the past few quarters, revenue has ranged between about ¥66,408 million and ¥69,980 million while quarterly EPS has moved between roughly ¥41.69 and ¥67.46 before reaching the latest ¥95.60 print. This...

In February 2026, MonotaRO Co., Ltd. reported that its non-consolidated sales for January 2026 reached ¥29,743 million, compared with ¥24,038 million in the same month a year earlier. This strong year-over-year increase in monthly sales highlights how MonotaRO’s recent operating performance may be influencing investor perceptions of the business. We will now examine how this robust January sales growth shapes MonotaRO’s investment narrative and what it might suggest about business...

Mitsubishi HC Capital (TSE:8593) recently reported nine month sales of ¥1,659,730 million and net income of ¥134,972 million, alongside higher earnings per share. This combination has drawn fresh attention to the stock. See our latest analysis for Mitsubishi HC Capital. The latest earnings release and leadership changes appear to sit alongside a strong run in the shares, with a 30 day share price return of 13.29% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 59.20%. This suggests that momentum has...

Rakuten Group (TSE:4755) has moved into focus after reporting full year 2025 earnings, with revenue of ¥2,496,575 million and a net loss of ¥177,886 million, alongside fresh 2026 revenue guidance. See our latest analysis for Rakuten Group. The earnings release and 2026 guidance came after a weak run in the shares, with a 7 day share price return of 13.88% and a year to date share price return decline of 15.61%. The 3 year total shareholder return of 27.22% contrasts with a 1 year total...

TS TECH (TSE:7313) has come into focus after reporting nine month results to December 31, 2025, with sales of ¥309,968 million and net income of ¥4,656 million, both lower than a year earlier. See our latest analysis for TS TECH. The muted reaction to these weaker nine month earnings sits against a share price of ¥2,000.5, with a 3.79% 1 month share price return and a 22.68% 1 year total shareholder return, which suggests momentum has been building rather than fading. If this earnings update...

In recent weeks, global markets have been under pressure, with U.S. stocks declining amid concerns over the disruptive potential of artificial intelligence and mixed economic indicators affecting investor sentiment. Despite these challenges, opportunities still exist within small-cap stocks as evidenced by the S&P MidCap 400 Index's relative resilience compared to its larger counterparts. In this environment, identifying promising stocks requires a focus on strong financial metrics and...

As global markets navigate the impacts of AI disruption and shifting economic indicators, investors are closely watching how these developments influence their portfolios. In this context, dividend stocks can offer a measure of stability and income, making them an attractive consideration amidst market volatility.

If you are wondering whether Mitsui's share price still reflects fair value after a strong run, you are not alone. This article walks through what the current price might mean for long term investors. Mitsui's stock closed at ¥5,583, with returns of 9.1% over the last 30 days, 17.5% year to date, 111.7% over 1 year and a very large gain over 5 years. This naturally raises questions about how much optimism is already priced in and how risks are being viewed. Recent coverage of Mitsui has...

Hitachi is exploring participation in a major US natural gas project alongside other Japanese industrial companies. Hitachi Energy has been recognized as a leader in utility asset management by an established industry analyst firm. For investors watching TSE:6501, these updates arrive with the shares at ¥4,912.0 and a 5 year return of 438.1%. The stock is up 13.5% over 1 year, while returns over the past week and month show declines of 13.1% and 5.9% respectively, which provides a mix of...

Wondering whether SoftBank Group is trading at a fair price right now, or if the recent excitement has left it looking expensive or still potentially interesting. Over the past week the share price declined 8.1% to ¥4,326. It is up 8.6% over the last 30 days and shows returns of 80.0% over 1 year, 215.5% over 3 years and 78.7% over 5 years. These moves have come as SoftBank Group continues to attract attention for its role as an investment holding company. Market watchers are closely...

Toyo Seikan Group Holdings (TSE:5901) updated its full year earnings forecast for the period ending March 31, 2026, guiding to net sales of ¥960,000 million and profit attributable to shareholders of ¥49,000 million. See our latest analysis for Toyo Seikan Group Holdings. The revised guidance comes as Toyo Seikan Group Holdings’ share price has a 90 day share price return of 15.62%, alongside a 1 year total shareholder return of 78.41% and 5 year total shareholder return of 267.64%. This...