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TSE:7013
TSE:7013Machinery

Assessing IHI (TSE:7013) Valuation After Profitability Gains And Leadership Changes

IHI (TSE:7013) has reported its nine-month results to December 31, 2025, with lower sales of ¥1.13t but higher net income of ¥85.0b, alongside boardroom changes led by new Representative Director Atsushi Sato. See our latest analysis for IHI. Investors appear to have responded positively to IHI’s higher profitability and leadership reshuffle, with a 15.2% 1 month share price return, a 55.6% 3 month share price return and a very large 1 year total shareholder return that suggests momentum has...
TSE:7220
TSE:7220Auto Components

The Bull Case For Musashi Seimitsu Industry (TSE:7220) Could Change Following Nine-Month Swing To Net Loss

Musashi Seimitsu Industry Co., Ltd. reported past earnings for the nine months ended December 31, 2025, with sales of ¥252,990 million versus ¥256,626 million a year earlier and a net loss of ¥696 million replacing the prior ¥5,168 million profit. This shift from basic earnings per share of ¥78.9 to a basic loss per share of ¥10.62 highlights a marked deterioration in profitability during the period. Against this backdrop of a swing to net loss, we’ll examine how these weaker earnings...
TSE:3901
TSE:3901Interactive Media and Services

Top Asian Dividend Stocks To Watch In February 2026

As global markets grapple with concerns over AI disruptions and fluctuating economic indicators, Asian markets have shown resilience, particularly with Japan's stock market surging following political developments. Amid these dynamic conditions, dividend stocks in Asia present a compelling opportunity for investors seeking steady income streams; they tend to be favored for their potential to offer consistent returns even when broader market volatility is at play.
TSE:8801
TSE:8801Real Estate

Did Stronger Guidance, Buyback Moves and India JV Just Shift Mitsui Fudosan's (TSE:8801) Investment Narrative?

Earlier this month, Mahindra Lifespace Developers announced a joint venture with Mitsui Fudosan Group to develop Mahindra Blossom, a 730‑home premium, net zero waste residential project in Bengaluru’s Whitefield corridor, while Mitsui Fudosan also reported higher nine‑month revenue of ¥1.98 trillion and net income of ¥219.87 billion alongside updated full‑year forecasts and a planned treasury share cancellation. The combination of stronger earnings guidance, share cancellation plans, and...
TSE:7951
TSE:7951Leisure

Is Yamaha (TSE:7951) Pricing Look Interesting After Mixed Recent Share Price Performance?

If you are wondering whether Yamaha's current share price around ¥1,217 offers good value, this article will walk through what the numbers are really saying about the stock. The share price performance has been mixed, with a 0.3% decline over the last 7 days, a 4.5% gain over 30 days, 10.8% year to date, and 16.1% over 1 year, set against weaker 3 year and 5 year returns of 22.6% and 35.2% declines. Recent coverage of Yamaha has focused on its position in consumer durables and how investors...
TSE:7272
TSE:7272Auto

Yamaha Motor (TSE:7272) Is Up 14.2% After Restoring 2026 Dividend Guidance To ¥25 Per Share – Has The Bull Case Changed?

Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. recently reported its Q4 2025 results, cut its dividend for the fiscal year to ¥10 per share from ¥25, and issued new earnings guidance for 2026 including expected revenue of ¥2.70 trillion and basic earnings per share of ¥103.05. At the same time, the company outlined a rebound in shareholder returns with projected dividends of ¥25 per share for 2026, signaling a recalibration of its payout after the 2025 reduction. We’ll now examine how Yamaha Motor’s fresh 2026...
TSE:8233
TSE:8233Multiline Retail

Takashimaya Company TSE 8233 Valuation Check After January 2026 Sales Momentum

Takashimaya Company (TSE:8233) has drawn fresh attention after reporting January 2026 sales results, with year on year changes of 5.5% for the company overall and 6.7% across its 14 stores. See our latest analysis for Takashimaya Company. That sales update comes as the share price has had a strong run, with a 30 day share price return of 20.17% and a 90 day gain of 39.88%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 90.13% and 5 year total shareholder return of over 3.5x suggest momentum has been...
TSE:5411
TSE:5411Metals and Mining

JFE Holdings (TSE:5411) Valuation After Weaker Nine Month Earnings Update

JFE Holdings (TSE:5411) is back in focus after reporting earnings for the nine months to December 31, 2025, with both sales and net income lower than in the same period a year earlier. See our latest analysis for JFE Holdings. The earnings update comes after a strong 90 day share price return of 23.63% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 31.77%. However, recent softness, including a 7 day share price return decline of 4.09%, hints that momentum has cooled slightly. If results like these...
TSE:5463
TSE:5463Metals and Mining

Assessing Maruichi Steel Tube (TSE:5463) Valuation After Higher Net Income And Updated Earnings Guidance

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...
TSE:6273
TSE:6273Machinery

Assessing SMC (TSE:6273) Valuation After Nine Month Earnings Results And New Full Year Guidance

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...
TSE:7211
TSE:7211Auto

Will Mitsubishi Motors' (TSE:7211) Higher Sales Guidance With Flat Profits Change Its Investment Narrative?

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...
TSE:5406
TSE:5406Metals and Mining

How Investors May Respond To Kobe Steel (TSE:5406) Cutting Guidance On Weaker Materials Demand

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...