Japanese Paper and Forestry Products Stock News

Dividend decision puts SKY Perfect JSAT in focus SKY Perfect JSAT (TSE:9412) has called a board meeting for 28 April 2026 to consider dividends from retained earnings for the fiscal year ended 31 March 2026, a key point for income focused investors. See our latest analysis for SKY Perfect JSAT. Investor attention around the dividend decision comes after a strong run in the shares, with a 30 day share price return of 16.58% and a year to date gain of 73.24%, while the 1 year total shareholder...

Board meeting puts Tobu Railway’s dividend policy in focus Tobu Railway (TSE:9001) has called an April 30, 2026 board meeting to consider revising its year end dividend forecast, a move that puts shareholder payouts and capital allocation firmly on investors’ radar. See our latest analysis for Tobu Railway. The share price has risen in the short term, with a 1 day share price return of 2.31% and a 7 day share price return of 2.97%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 9.43% contrasts with a...

Takara StandardLtd (TSE:7981) has wrapped up FY 2026 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥60.1 billion and Basic EPS of ¥37.38, while trailing twelve month revenue stood at ¥252.8 billion and EPS at ¥231.88, alongside earnings growth of 35.9% over the last year. Over recent periods, revenue has ranged from ¥59.1 billion to ¥69.5 billion per quarter, with quarterly EPS moving between ¥30.28 and ¥89.68, giving investors a clear view of how the top line and per share earnings have tracked into the...

ITOCHU-SHOKUHIN (TSE:2692) has wrapped up FY 2026 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥161.9b and a basic EPS loss of ¥46.35, against a trailing twelve month EPS of ¥652.09 on revenue of ¥720.2b that came with 0.8% earnings growth and a 1.1% net margin over the period. Over recent quarters, revenue has ranged from ¥175.1b in Q1 2026 to ¥192.5b in Q3 2026, while quarterly EPS has moved between ¥196.10 and ¥292.35 before the latest quarterly loss. This leaves investors to weigh a solid full year...

NS United Kaiun Kaisha (TSE:9110) has just posted its FY 2026 numbers, with fourth quarter revenue of ¥58,520 million and basic EPS of ¥252.15, rounding out a year in which trailing twelve month EPS reached ¥1,022.47 on revenue of ¥229,784 million and earnings growth of 29.4%. Over the last year, the company has seen net profit margin move from 7.5% to 10.5%, while trailing twelve month net income excluding extra items reached ¥24,095 million, supported by a ¥7.0b one off gain that is front...

Latest FY 2026 Results Set the Stage for Meiwa's Next Chapter Meiwa (TSE:8103) closed FY 2026 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥43.1b and basic EPS of ¥29.85, rounding out a year where trailing twelve month revenue reached ¥164.9b and EPS came in at ¥83.98. Over recent periods, revenue has moved from ¥156.7b on a trailing basis in FY 2025 to ¥164.9b in FY 2026, while trailing EPS has shifted from ¥83.27 to ¥83.98. This gives investors a clear view of how top line and per share profitability...

M3, Inc. held a board meeting on May 1, 2026, alongside releasing fiscal 2026 results that showed double-digit revenue and profit growth, a higher annual dividend, and new plans for share repurchases under its Articles of Incorporation. The company also issued an upbeat forecast for fiscal 2027, projecting revenue of ¥400.0 billion and profit attributable to owners of the parent of ¥53.0 billion, underscoring management’s confidence in its healthcare-related digital services model. Next, we...

Why COSMOS Pharmaceutical’s latest update matters for shareholders COSMOS Pharmaceutical (TSE:3349) reported 7.7% sales growth with modest profit gains for the nine months to February 2026, maintained its full year forecast, and flagged an annual dividend increase to ¥75. See our latest analysis for COSMOS Pharmaceutical. The latest earnings and dividend news comes after a weaker period for the share price, with a 30 day share price return of 8.34% and a year to date share price return...

Okura Industrial Q1 2026 earnings snapshot Okura Industrial (TSE:4221) opened its Q1 2026 scorecard with revenue of ¥24.0b and basic EPS of ¥130.49, setting the tone for how the year is starting at a share price of ¥4,910. Over recent quarters the company has seen revenue move from ¥21.7b in Q1 2025 to ¥22.4b in Q4 2025 and now ¥24.0b, while basic EPS has ranged from ¥108.47 to ¥130.49 over the same span. This gives a clear sense of how the top and bottom line are tracking into this latest...

Nikon (TSE:7731) is drawing investor attention after the commercial launch of its APDIS MV5X Laser Radar system, which uses Aeva’s Eve sensor technology under a multi-year production agreement for automated inspection and metrology. See our latest analysis for Nikon. The APDIS MV5X announcement arrives as Nikon’s share price shows mixed short term momentum, with a 7 day share price return of 7.49% contrasting with a 30 day share price return decline of 8.40%. The 1 year total shareholder...

In April 2026, Olympus Corporation received FDA 510(k) clearance in the U.S. for its single-use POWERSEAL Open Extended Jaw Sealer/Divider, expanding its POWERSEAL surgical portfolio across multiple specialties including general, gynecological, colorectal, bariatric, urological, thoracic, and vascular surgery. This clearance broadens Olympus’s advanced energy offering with an open-surgery device designed for confident vessel sealing up to 7mm, multifunctional jaw capabilities, and ergonomics...

Makino Milling Machine (TSE:6135) has wrapped up FY 2026 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥71,052 million and basic EPS of ¥297.67, while trailing twelve month revenue sits at ¥261,184 million and EPS at ¥897.47. Over the past six reported quarters, revenue has ranged from ¥55,397 million to ¥71,052 million per quarter and basic EPS has moved between ¥53.32 and ¥310.67, providing a view of how the top and bottom line have tracked into the latest result. Net profit margin was reported at 8%...

Chugai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. reported first-quarter 2026 results with sales of ¥291,577 million, revenue of ¥321,747 million, and net income of ¥115,418 million, all higher than a year earlier. The board also moved to introduce a trust-based stock compensation system, highlighting how governance and incentive design are evolving alongside the company’s earnings profile. We’ll now examine how this strong first-quarter earnings growth shapes Chugai Pharmaceutical’s investment narrative and...

Toyota Tsusho (TSE:8015) has wrapped up FY 2026 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥3.2t and basic EPS of ¥79.13, supported by trailing twelve month revenue of ¥11.6t and EPS of ¥350.95 that frame the latest print in a broader context of steady throughput. Over the past six reported quarters, revenue has moved from ¥2.6t in FY 2025 Q3 to ¥3.2t in FY 2026 Q4, while quarterly EPS has ranged between ¥79.13 and ¥94.76, giving you a clear view of how the top and bottom line have tracked together as...

With Nippon Express Holdings catching your eye, the key question is whether the current share price around ¥4,121 reflects fair value or if the market is mispricing the stock. Recent returns have been strong, with the share price showing 8.6% over the last week, 13.8% over the last month, 21.8% year to date and 66.3% over the last year, along with 70.0% over three years and 70.5% over five years. Recent company news helps frame these moves for you, including updates around business...

transcosmos (TSE:9715) has wrapped up FY 2026 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥100.9 billion and basic EPS of ¥71.12, setting the tone for how investors read the latest set of numbers. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥95.9 billion in Q4 FY 2025 to ¥100.9 billion in Q4 FY 2026, while basic EPS shifted from ¥100.10 to ¥71.12 over the same period. This gives a clear view of how the top line and per share earnings have tracked. With trailing net margin at 3.3% versus 3.0% a year...

The most recent earnings report from Kimoto Co., Ltd. ( TSE:7908 ) was disappointing for shareholders. However, our...

Japan Pure Chemical Co.,Ltd. ( TSE:4973 ) posted some decent earnings, but shareholders didn't react strongly. We think...

Last week, you might have seen that NS Solutions Corporation ( TSE:2327 ) released its annual result to the market. The...

As you might know, Japan Exchange Group, Inc. ( TSE:8697 ) recently reported its full-year numbers. Results were...

The most recent earnings report from Nomura Research Institute, Ltd. ( TSE:4307 ) was disappointing for shareholders...

What the revised guidance and TRICOR impairments mean for investors Rengo (TSE:3941) has cut its full year profit outlook, even as sales guidance stays unchanged, after weaker profitability in its European heavy duty corrugated packaging business and substantial TRICOR related impairments. The company now expects operating profit of ¥37,000 million, compared with an earlier outlook of ¥40,000 million. Profit attributable to owners of parent is now expected to be ¥21,000 million, instead of...

Shareholders didn't appear too concerned by Tokyo Steel Manufacturing Co., Ltd.'s ( TSE:5423 ) weak earnings. We did...

A lackluster earnings announcement from Japan Aviation Electronics Industry, Limited ( TSE:6807 ) last week didn't sink...