Japanese Paper and Forestry Products Stock News

Board meeting puts Maruha Nichiro’s leadership and valuation in focus Maruha Nichiro (TSE:1333) has called a board meeting on February 24, 2026 to resolve changes to its Representative Director, putting potential leadership shifts at the center of investors’ attention. With the company involved in fishing, aquaculture, processed foods and cold storage, any adjustment at the top could influence capital allocation priorities, risk appetite and how management pursues growth in its core seafood...

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (TSE:8316) has released its Q3 2026 numbers, reporting total revenue of ¥1.6b and basic EPS of ¥120.16, alongside trailing 12 month revenue of ¥3.7b and EPS of ¥191.08. Over recent periods, the group’s quarterly revenue has moved between ¥1.4b and ¥1.6b, while basic EPS has ranged from ¥97.46 to ¥144.69, set against a trailing 12 month net profit margin that has slipped from 28.7% to 19.9%. For investors, the latest figures put the focus on how durable earnings...

In February 2026, Dentsu Group Inc. reported a very large goodwill impairment of ¥310.10 billion, booked a full-year 2025 net loss of ¥327,601 million, resolved to pay no year-end dividend because of a significant negative distributable amount, and announced CEO Hiroshi Igarashi will resign to be succeeded by Takeshi Sano after the March 27 shareholder meeting. Alongside these measures, Dentsu outlined sweeping management reshuffles, proposed issuing Series 1 bond-type class shares through...

If you are wondering whether Mitsubishi’s share price still offers value after a strong run, or if you may be looking at it a bit late, this article is designed to unpack that question in plain terms. Mitsubishi’s stock has seen very strong returns, including 5.3% over the past week, 32.0% over the past month, 41.3% year to date and 111.6% over the past year, with a very large 5 year return that is close to 5x. Recent attention on Japanese trading houses and capital goods companies, along...

BANDAI NAMCO Holdings (TSE:7832) has cut its dividend guidance for the year ending March 31, 2026, to ¥50 per share, down from ¥60 a year earlier, narrowing expected cash returns to shareholders. See our latest analysis for BANDAI NAMCO Holdings. The dividend cut lands after a softer patch for the shares, with a 90 day share price return of an 11.07% decline and a 1 year total shareholder return of a 17.92% decline. However, the 3 and 5 year total shareholder returns of 55.24% and 62.01%...

Nakanishi (TSE:7716) is in focus after announcing a new share repurchase program alongside full year 2025 results, combining capital return plans with a shift from net income to a net loss. See our latest analysis for Nakanishi. The latest moves come after a strong run in the share price, with a 30 day share price return of 22.85% and a year to date share price return of 34.49%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 29.26% and 5 year total shareholder return of 32.29% indicate momentum that...

Hoshino Resorts REIT (TSE:3287) has set its next semi annual dividend at ¥6,500 per share, payable on July 27, 2026, with an ex dividend date of April 28 and a record date of April 30. See our latest analysis for Hoshino Resorts REIT. The upcoming semi annual dividend details land as the unit price has been firming, with a 30 day share price return of 6.89% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 40.19% contrasting with a 16.78% total shareholder return decline over three years. This...

Hitachi (TSE:6501) is back in focus after Hitachi Rail began revenue service of its Communications-Based Train Control system on the Media Sharon Hill Line, highlighting the group’s role in the modernization of US light rail. See our latest analysis for Hitachi. At a share price of ¥4,880, Hitachi’s recent short-term share price returns have been slightly soft, with a 30-day share price return decline of 4.44%. However, its 1-year total shareholder return of 29.02% and very large 5-year total...

On February 16, 2026, Komatsu’s board approved changes to its top leadership, appointing Chief Technology Officer Taisuke Kusaba as Representative Director and Senior Executive Officer, while long-time executive Takeshi Horikoshi begins transitioning toward an advisory role. This shift elevates a technology-focused leader with deep global and R&D experience to a central governance position, potentially influencing how Komatsu aligns product development with customer and regulatory...

Sanrio Company (TSE:8136) has drawn fresh attention after reporting nine month earnings, raising full year guidance for sales and profit, and lifting its dividend forecast following strong character driven performance. See our latest analysis for Sanrio Company. The raised guidance and higher dividend forecast come after a mixed price pattern, with a 12.99% 1 month share price return and 8.90% year to date share price return, but a 20.07% decline in 1 year total shareholder return following a...

In February 2026, MEGMILK SNOW BRAND Co., Ltd. reported nine‑month results showing slightly lower sales of ¥465,761 million but a much higher net income of ¥22,142 million compared with the prior year. On the same day, the company revised its full‑year guidance, trimming expected net sales to ¥615,000 million while keeping operating profit and profit attributable to owners of parent unchanged and slightly lifting forecast earnings per share to ¥478.62. We will now examine how the sharply...

Why Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group is on investors’ radar today Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (TSE:8306) is drawing attention after recent share price moves, including a 1 day decline and a 7 day pullback, despite gains over the month and past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group. Zooming out, the recent 1 day and 7 day share price declines sit against a stronger backdrop. The 90 day share price return of 17.52% and 1 year total shareholder return of 52.74%...

If you are wondering whether Honda Motor's current share price fairly reflects its long term potential, you are not alone. This article is here to unpack what the market might be pricing in. With Honda Motor shares last closing at ¥1,553.5 and showing returns of 15.9% over 1 year, 47.0% over 3 years, and 81.7% over 5 years, longer term holders have seen meaningful moves even though the 7 day return of a 1.8% decline and year to date return of a 0.3% decline are more muted. Recent headlines...

Sumitomo Rubber Industries (TSE:5110) drew fresh attention after reporting full year 2025 results with net income of ¥50,379 million and basic earnings per share of ¥191.62, alongside higher dividend guidance and new earnings targets. See our latest analysis for Sumitomo Rubber Industries. The recent guidance for 2025 and 2026, together with higher dividend plans and board changes, appears to sit alongside firm short term momentum, with a 30 day share price return of 8.74% and a 1 year total...

Why Bridgestone Stock Is On Investors’ Radar Bridgestone (TSE:5108) is drawing attention after a solid recent run, with the share price up about 1.7% over the past day, 2.1% over the week, and 7.1% over the past month. See our latest analysis for Bridgestone. That recent momentum sits on top of a 1-year total shareholder return of 30.1% and a 5-year total shareholder return of 106.1%, suggesting investors have been gradually pricing in a stronger long term outlook while reassessing risk. If...

On February 20, 2026, Harmonic Drive Systems Inc. held a board meeting that approved director and audit & supervisory board member changes, while the company is also transferring its listing from the Tokyo Stock Exchange Standard Market to the Prime Market with anticipated TOPIX index inclusion by the end of March. Beyond routine leadership transitions, the move to the TSE Prime Market and potential TOPIX inclusion positions Harmonic Drive Systems within a broader universe of index-tracked...

Sega Sammy Holdings (TSE:6460) has put capital allocation in the spotlight by approving a share repurchase program and higher dividend guidance, while at the same time flagging weaker full year earnings and sizeable impairment charges. See our latest analysis for Sega Sammy Holdings. Those board decisions and guidance changes came against a backdrop of mixed price performance, with a 7.51% 1 month share price return and a 4.83% year to date share price return contrasting with a 1 year total...

Osaka Gas: recent share move and what it might mean for investors Osaka Gas (TSE:9532) has caught investor attention after its share price move over the past month, prompting fresh questions around how its current valuation lines up with recent business performance. See our latest analysis for Osaka Gas. While the latest move has been fairly quiet, Osaka Gas sits at ¥6,448 after a strong 30 day share price return of 12.16% and a year to date share price return of 18.53%, alongside a 1 year...

On February 13, 2026, Noritsu Koki Co., Ltd. announced 2025 results, a ¥3,000 million buyback for 1,600,000 shares, a reduced 2025 dividend of ¥37.00 per share post–stock split, and new 2026 earnings and dividend guidance. The combination of a fresh repurchase plan and updated payout policy highlights how Noritsu Koki is rebalancing cash returns between dividends and buybacks. With this recalibrated mix of dividends and share repurchases, we will explore how Noritsu Koki’s capital allocation...

Asahi Intecc (TSE:7747) is back in focus after reporting half year earnings to December 31, 2025, raising full year profit and dividend guidance, and announcing a 50th anniversary commemorative payout. See our latest analysis for Asahi Intecc. The earnings beat and upgraded guidance appear to be feeding into strong momentum, with a 19.80% 30 day share price return and a 30.34% 1 year total shareholder return pointing to improving sentiment around Asahi Intecc’s growth and risk profile. If...

Subaru (TSE:7270) is on investor watch after recent share price softness, with the stock showing negative returns over the past month and past 3 months despite positive multi year total returns. See our latest analysis for Subaru. Despite the recent 30 day share price return of a 9.72% decline and a 90 day share price return of a 15.50% decline, Subaru’s longer term total shareholder returns of 11.19% over one year and 71.17% over five years suggest momentum has cooled after a stronger multi...

KOSE Holdings (TSE:4922) has just paired stronger full year results with a new share repurchase program, regular and commemorative dividends, and fresh earnings guidance, giving investors several concrete signals to reassess the stock. See our latest analysis for KOSE Holdings. Despite the latest share price of ¥6,123 coming off slightly in the last session, KOSE Holdings has seen a 30 day share price return of 10.17% and a 90 day share price return of 19.40%, even though its 1 year total...

HORIBA, Ltd. recently reported past full-year 2025 results showing higher sales of ¥333,081 million and net income of ¥37,090 million, alongside announcing an increased cash dividend of ¥210.00 per share for that year and setting out significantly higher planned dividends for fiscal 2026. The company also issued consolidated earnings guidance for 2026 that includes expected net sales of ¥345,000 million and net income attributable to shareholders of ¥40,500 million, highlighting management’s...

In February 2026, Toshiba Tec Corporation announced extensive leadership changes, appointing long‑time insider Yasuki Ohnishi as President, Chief Operating Officer and Representative Director, alongside a refreshed slate of Directors and Audit & Supervisory Board Members effective after the 101st Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for late June 2026. The reshuffle brings together deep internal retail solutions expertise and newly appointed independent directors with legal,...