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ENEOS Holdings’ 7 August 2026 board meeting and Q1 FY2027 earnings release showed a major earnings turnaround, with quarterly sales reaching ¥3,407,831 million and net income rebounding to ¥414,981 million, alongside new full-year revenue, profit and dividend guidance. The company’s decision to maintain its interim and full-year dividend at ¥17.00 per share, while issuing detailed earnings targets including expected FY2027 revenue of ¥12.85 billion and profit attributable to owners of parent...

GMO Payment Gateway Inc reported year-on-year revenue growth of 14.3% and operating profit growth of 24.2% for the first nine months of fiscal 2026, driven by roughly 20% expansion in its core payment business, double-digit gains in global operations, and the addition of seven major projects in the third quarter. An interesting angle is the company’s push into AI and digital transformation to lift efficiency and customer experience while still reaffirming a long-term goal of ¥100 billion in...

Okinawa Financial Group earnings event Okinawa Financial Group (TSE:7350) has drawn fresh attention after reporting first quarter results on 14 August 2026, with higher net interest income and net income compared with the same period last year. See our latest analysis for Okinawa Financial Group. The earnings release appears to have reinforced confidence in Okinawa Financial Group, with the share price at ¥8,120 and a 30 day share price return of 18.89% contributing to a 1 year total...

There's been a notable change in appetite for GMO Payment Gateway, Inc. ( TSE:3769 ) shares in the week since its...

Investors in Asahi Intecc Co., Ltd. ( TSE:7747 ) had a good week, as its shares rose 5.2% to close at JP¥4,100...

A week ago, ASICS Corporation ( TSE:7936 ) came out with a strong set of half-yearly numbers that could potentially...

ORIX (TSE:8591) has moved into focus after its board met on 6 August 2026 to revise the dividend policy for the fiscal year ending 31 March 2027, along with releasing fresh earnings and guidance. See our latest analysis for ORIX. At a share price of ¥6,294, ORIX has had a firm year to date, with a 36.35% share price return and a 70.19% total shareholder return over 12 months. This suggests momentum has been building as investors respond to stronger guidance, revised dividends and recent write...

Daifuku Co., Ltd. recently reported higher half-year sales and earnings for the period to June 30, 2026, raised its full-year earnings guidance, and increased both its interim dividend to ¥40.00 per share and forecast year-end dividend to ¥50.00 per share, implying an expected annual payout of ¥90.00 per share and a projected dividend payout ratio of 38.5%. The company linked these upgrades to stronger-than-planned progress in semiconductor cleanroom projects, improved production efficiency...

Iyogin Holdings (TSE:5830) drew fresh attention on August 7, 2026, after raising its earnings guidance for the half year to September and launching a new share repurchase program alongside its recent quarterly results. See our latest analysis for Iyogin Holdings. Those guidance upgrades and the new buyback have come after a strong run in Iyogin Holdings’ stock, with a year to date share price return of 55.4% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 106.76% indicating powerful momentum rather...

Toyota Motor has delivered an 87.5% total return over the past five years, yet the valuation checks point to a more mixed picture rather than a clear bargain or clear overvaluation today. The 87.5% five year return signals that long term holders have already seen substantial gains, so fresh buyers need to think carefully about how much upside is left from here. Stronger profit expectations supported by higher hybrid vehicle demand and a large share buyback can help support the current share...

As global markets navigate a complex landscape of easing inflation concerns, fluctuating oil prices, and geopolitical tensions, investors are seeking stability amid mixed signals from major indices. With the S&P 500 showing modest gains and European markets facing pressures from energy sector shifts, dividend stocks present an attractive option for those looking to balance potential growth with steady income. In this environment, selecting dividend stocks that offer reliable payouts can be a...

In early August 2026, Furukawa Electric raised its earnings guidance for the first half and full fiscal year to March 2027 and announced large-scale global investments of about ¥100,000 million plus a planned US$500 million expansion of its India joint venture to greatly increase optical fiber and cable capacity by around 2028. The company’s plans, backed by long-term customer purchase commitments and technical collaborations with Lightera in the U.S. and partners in Japan and India,...

Nidec (TSE:6594) has postponed its first quarter 2027 results as it reviews prior financial statements, investigates potential product quality issues and unpaid customs duties, and completes related audit and tax checks. See our latest analysis for Nidec. Nidec's investigations into past financial reporting, product quality and customs issues come after a year where the share price has a 34.03% year to date gain to ¥2,804. However, the 5 year total shareholder return is down 53.17%, which...

SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation reported first-quarter 2026 results, with sales rising to ¥33,394 million from ¥29,825 million and net income increasing to ¥8,226 million from ¥5,500 million a year earlier, lifting basic earnings per share from continuing operations to ¥29.02 from ¥19.41. The combination of higher revenue and a more efficient conversion of sales into profit points to meaningfully stronger operating leverage in the latest quarter. Next, we examine how this stronger operating...

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. reported first-quarter 2026 results with sales rising to ¥5,034.48 billions and net income to ¥450.92 billions, significantly higher than a year earlier. The company also raised its full-year fiscal 2027 guidance, expecting higher sales, operating profit, and earnings per share, largely due to a weaker yen against the U.S. dollar and improved profit expectations. We’ll now examine how Honda’s stronger first-quarter earnings and upgraded full-year profit outlook...

Mitsui Kinzoku Company (TSE:5706) has set out a cluster of corporate changes that give investors fresh information to work with. The company announced a stock split, updated earnings and dividend guidance, and a new battery materials partnership. See our latest analysis for Mitsui Kinzoku Company. The latest announcements appear to have brought fresh attention to Mitsui Kinzoku Company, with a 7.54% 1 day share price return and 13.41% 7 day share price return, although the 90 day move is down...

As the Asian markets navigate a landscape marked by resilient economic data and geopolitical uncertainties, investors are increasingly focused on identifying opportunities within this dynamic region. In such an environment, stocks that analysts estimate may be trading below their intrinsic value can offer potential for growth, making them appealing to those seeking to capitalize on market inefficiencies.

Amidst a backdrop of easing inflation concerns and mixed performance in major indices like the S&P MidCap 400 and Russell 2000, the Asian market continues to present intriguing opportunities for investors seeking to diversify their portfolios. In this environment, identifying stocks with strong fundamentals and growth potential can be crucial for enhancing portfolio performance, as exemplified by companies such as Shandong Weifang Rainbow Chemical.

In August 2026, Navitas Semiconductor filed a patent infringement lawsuit in the US against Renesas Electronics over its SuperGaN power semiconductors, while Ryoyo Ryosan confirmed a court-mediated settlement that will end its authorized distributor agreement with Renesas on March 31, 2027. Together, these actions highlight rising legal and commercial pressures around Renesas’ GaN technology and sales channels, with potential implications for product positioning and customer...

NEXON Co., Ltd. recently reported higher second-quarter and six-month sales and net income, while its Board approved doubling the ordinary dividend to ¥30 per share, effective September 25, 2026. The company also announced plans for a special dividend of ¥415 per share, totaling about ¥324.00 billion (US$2.00 billion), signaling a significant shift toward returning surplus capital to shareholders and emphasizing capital efficiency. We’ll now examine how this large special dividend and higher...

SMC Corporation recently reported first-quarter fiscal 2027 results, with sales of ¥270,987 million and net income of ¥67,863 million, and issued full-year guidance including expected net sales of ¥1,000.00 billion and basic earnings per share of ¥2,692.46. The company also guided for unchanged interim and year-end dividends of ¥500 per share, signalling an emphasis on maintaining shareholder returns alongside earnings guidance. We will now explore how SMC’s strong first-quarter profit...

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Ebara Corporation ( TSE:6361 ) last week reported its latest half-yearly results, which makes it a good time for...

Rakus Co., Ltd. ( TSE:3923 ) came out with its first-quarter results last week, and we wanted to see how the business...