Japanese Paper and Forestry Products Stock News

Sumitomo Chemical Company (TSE:4005) has drawn attention by raising its full-year earnings guidance and outlining a new joint venture with Samsung Electro-Mechanics to produce Glass Core, a breakthrough material for semiconductor packaging. See our latest analysis for Sumitomo Chemical Company. Momentum has gathered pace for Sumitomo Chemical Company this year, with the stock’s year-to-date share price return now sitting at an impressive 34.67%. This reflects renewed optimism following upbeat...

Asahi Kasei recently announced several product advancements, including plans to showcase new health and pet monitoring sensing technologies at CES 2026 and confirmation of Nefecon’s (marketed as TARPEYO in the U.S.) inclusion in the 2025 global KDIGO guidelines for treating IgA nephropathy. These initiatives underscore Asahi Kasei’s effort to address demographic trends in health and wellness, with innovative solutions targeting both aging populations and the growing market for pet health...

Cosmo Energy Holdings (TSE:5021) held its Q2 2026 earnings call on November 11, 2025. The event drew attention as investors looked for insight into the company’s performance and outlook for the coming quarters. See our latest analysis for Cosmo Energy Holdings. Cosmo Energy Holdings’ latest earnings call appears to have energized investors, with the share price jumping more than 10% in the past week. Looking at the broader picture, momentum has been strong all year, as highlighted by a 1-year...

TKC (TSE:9746) has caught investors’ attention after announcing an 11% rise in turnover for fiscal 2025, along with decisions to increase both its annual and special dividends. See our latest analysis for TKC. TKC’s latest moves, including raising dividends, retiring shares, and publishing strong fiscal guidance, have clearly caught the market’s eye, with the share price up over 10% year-to-date. Despite some recent short-term turbulence, the stock’s five-year total shareholder return of 39%...

Alfresa Holdings (TSE:2784) grabbed investor interest after the company revised its full-year profit guidance sharply upward. This revision was driven by anticipated gains from selling investment securities and a reduction in cross-shareholdings. At the same time, Alfresa announced a higher second quarter dividend. See our latest analysis for Alfresa Holdings. With excitement around the profit outlook and a lifted dividend, Alfresa’s momentum has picked up. This is reflected in a 1-month...

On November 6, 2025, JFE Holdings revised its full-year revenue guidance downward to ¥4.6 trillion and announced lower interim and annual dividends, citing unchanged profit expectations for the year ending March 31, 2026. The decision to reduce both revenue forecasts and dividend payout reflects management's cautious outlook on future business conditions despite stable profit projections. We'll now explore how JFE Holdings' reduced dividend guidance shapes its investment narrative amid a...

Kyocera announced it will showcase its latest technology breakthroughs, including an advanced Underwater Wireless Optical Communication system and a triple lens AI-based high-resolution depth sensor, at CES 2026 in Las Vegas, with exhibits highlighting innovations in mobility, marine ICT, and industrial automation. These product innovations suggest Kyocera is targeting emerging markets in robotics, marine research, and next-generation manufacturing, expanding its reach beyond traditional...

Dexerials (TSE:4980) caught attention after it raised its full-year earnings guidance, citing stronger sales of high value-added products and support from a weaker yen. Investors are now watching closely for next steps. See our latest analysis for Dexerials. Dexerials has seen its momentum accelerate, with a 1-day share price return of nearly 3% and a remarkable 34% jump over the past month alone. Recent news, including renewed earnings guidance, a strategic tech alliance, and a dividend...

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (TSE:8316) shares have seen steady gains over the past month. Investors are exploring valuation opportunities as conditions in Japan’s banking sector continue to shift. The pace of recent returns is drawing some attention. See our latest analysis for Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group. Momentum is definitely building, with Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group’s share price up 9.4% over the past month and year-to-date returns sitting at 14.5%. Notably, the longer-term...

Osaka Soda Co., Ltd. ( TSE:4046 ) shares have had a really impressive month, gaining 25% after a shaky period...

Kamigumi (TSE:9364) reported significant growth in operating revenues and profits for the six months ending September 2025, accompanied by an increased dividend and a positive outlook for future earnings. Strategic initiatives appear to be driving market and operational gains for the company. See our latest analysis for Kamigumi. Kamigumi’s strong revenue growth and upbeat profit guidance have fueled a notable rally in its shares, with a year-to-date share price return of almost 44% and a...

oRo Co., Ltd.'s ( TSE:3983 ) dividend will be increasing from last year's payment of the same period to ¥50.00 on 27th...

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Most readers would already be aware that Namura Shipbuilding's (TSE:7014) stock increased significantly by 38% over the...

With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 7.6x Peers Co.,Ltd. ( TSE:7066 ) may be sending bullish signals at the...

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Core Concept Technologies (TSE:4371) has had a great run on the share market with its stock up by a significant 14...