Japanese Paper and Forestry Products Stock News

Nippon Sheet Glass Company (TSE:5202) has rounded out FY 2026 with Q4 revenue of ¥238.9b and basic EPS of ¥94.49, underpinned by net income of ¥10.8b that contrasts with losses earlier in the year. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥207.5b in FY 2025 Q3 to ¥210.4b in FY 2025 Q4, then to ¥210.2b, ¥210.6b, ¥219.8b and finally ¥238.9b through FY 2026. EPS swung from a loss of ¥73.56 in FY 2025 Q3 and ¥46.45 in FY 2025 Q4 to a loss of ¥7.02, ¥47.75 and ¥12.90 in the first three...

THK (TSE:6481) opened Q1 2026 with revenue of ¥69,043 million and Basic EPS of ¥44.65, while trailing twelve month figures show revenue of ¥224,541 million and EPS of ¥132.41, backed by a 68.6% earnings lift over the past year and a net profit margin of 6.6% versus 2.5% a year ago. Over recent quarters the company has seen revenue move from ¥87,629 million in Q4 2024 to ¥84,946 million in Q1 2025, then to ¥91,300 million in Q2 2025 and ¥91,981 million in Q3 2025. Over the same period, EPS...

SoftBank (TSE:9434) has wrapped up FY 2026 with Q4 revenue of ¥1.84 trillion and basic EPS of ¥1.32, while trailing 12 month revenue sits at ¥7.04 trillion and EPS at ¥11.35, alongside a net profit margin of 7.7%. The company has seen quarterly revenue range from ¥1.66 trillion in Q1 2026 to ¥1.84 trillion in Q4, with basic EPS moving between ¥3.00 and ¥4.22 over the first three quarters before landing at ¥1.32 in Q4, giving investors a clearer view of how the full year has translated into...

Chugoku Marine Paints (TSE:4617) has wrapped up FY 2026 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥37.4 billion and basic EPS of ¥44.26, rounding out a trailing twelve month line of ¥139.4 billion in revenue and EPS of ¥221.66 as investors assess how the latest quarter fits into the broader trend. Over recent periods, the company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥35.1 billion in FY 2025 Q4 to ¥37.4 billion in FY 2026 Q4, while basic EPS shifted from ¥61.12 to ¥44.26. This sets a clear backdrop for...

Shareholders might have noticed that Nintendo Co., Ltd. ( TSE:7974 ) filed its full-year result this time last week...

As Asian markets show resilience amid global economic shifts, investors are increasingly eyeing the region's small-cap sector for hidden opportunities. In this dynamic environment, identifying stocks with strong fundamentals and growth potential can be key to uncovering promising investments.

Konami Group Corporation ( TSE:9766 ) just released its annual report and things are looking bullish. The company beat...

Hokkaido Electric Power Company (TSE:9509) has put out a full set of updates for investors, combining its March 31, 2026 annual earnings report with new guidance and revised dividend plans. See our latest analysis for Hokkaido Electric Power Company. The stock has softened in recent months, with a 30 day share price return of 5.75% and a 90 day return of 7.48% on the back of mixed dividend guidance. However, longer term total shareholder returns of 34.66% over one year and more than double...

While Daiichi Kigenso Kagaku Kogyo Co., Ltd. ( TSE:4082 ) might not have the largest market cap around , it received a...

Ricoh Leasing Company (TSE:8566) has called a board meeting for 8 May 2026 to review its shareholder return policy, drawing attention from investors who are watching how future dividends and buybacks might be shaped. See our latest analysis for Ricoh Leasing Company. The planned review of the shareholder return policy comes after the stock logged a 5.95% year to date share price return and a 1 year total shareholder return of 18.97%, while the 3 year total shareholder return of 68.91%...

Japan Tobacco Inc. ( TSE:2914 ) just released its latest quarterly results and things are looking bullish. Japan...

Investors in Mitsubishi Motors Corporation ( TSE:7211 ) had a good week, as its shares rose 8.4% to close at JP¥329...

JTEKT’s latest earnings, guidance and dividend move JTEKT (TSE:6473) has drawn fresh attention after releasing full year results, issuing earnings guidance for the year ending March 31, 2027, and announcing a higher dividend with updated dividend forecasts. See our latest analysis for JTEKT. JTEKT’s share price has picked up recently, with a 1-day share price return of 2.00% and a 7-day return of 5.14%, while the 30-day share price return of 11.22% contrasts with a 90-day period where the...

In April 2026, Fuji Electric Co., Ltd. announced past-year results showing higher sales and net income, lifted its year-end and interim dividends, issued new earnings guidance through March 2027, and approved a share repurchase program of up to 2,500,000 shares for ¥21,000 million running until March 31, 2027. This combination of stronger earnings, rising cash returns, and a multi-year buyback plan highlights management’s confidence in the balance sheet and future cash generation...

Sumitomo Forestry (TSE:1911) has approved entering a loan agreement to finance an acquisition. The board decision signals an intention to expand the business through inorganic growth. The planned funding structure is expected to affect the company’s balance sheet and future capital allocation choices. Sumitomo Forestry, a diversified player in housing and timber-related businesses, is already exposed to long-term themes such as urbanization, resource efficiency, and changing housing needs...

JFE Holdings, Inc. has reported past full-year results for the year ended March 31, 2026, with sales of ¥4.54 trillion and net income of ¥70.17 billion, both lower than the previous year. The drop in basic earnings per share from ¥144.43 to ¥110.3 highlights how weaker profitability filtered through directly to shareholder-level results. We’ll now consider how this weaker revenue and earnings profile may shape JFE Holdings’ investment narrative and future risk-reward balance. The future of...

Nikon Corporation recently reported full-year results for the period ended March 31, 2026, with sales of ¥677,163 million versus ¥715,285 million a year earlier and a swing from ¥6,123 million in net income to a ¥86,088 million net loss. This shift from earnings per share of ¥17.86 to a basic loss per share of ¥261.57 highlights how sharply profitability deteriorated even on only modestly lower sales. We’ll now examine how this full-year net loss reshapes Nikon’s existing investment...

Tokio Marine Newa Insurance, a Taiwan subsidiary of Tokio Marine Holdings (TSE:8766), received a strong credit rating and stable outlook from AM Best. The assessment highlights TMNewa's position as a key non life insurer in Taiwan and reflects AM Best's view of its balance sheet, operating profile, and risk management. Tokio Marine Holdings, through TMNewa, gives investors exposure to Taiwan's non life insurance market, which is influenced by protection needs across property, auto, and...

It's been a good week for Ajinomoto Co., Inc. ( TSE:2802 ) shareholders, because the company has just released its...

Sumitomo Corporation ( TSE:8053 ) just released a solid earnings report, and the stock displayed some strength...

Toyota Boshoku (TSE:3116) has just paired full year results with fresh guidance and an affirmed dividend, giving investors new data on earnings power, expected revenue and upcoming cash returns. See our latest analysis for Toyota Boshoku. At the latest share price of ¥2,279.5, Toyota Boshoku’s 1 day share price return of 2.27% and 7 day share price return of 3.28% sit against a 90 day share price return decline of 22.89%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 15.38% points to longer term...

Why Anritsu’s latest results have caught investors’ attention Anritsu (TSE:6754) has been in focus after reporting full year earnings for the period ended March 31, 2026, with higher sales, net income and basic EPS compared with the previous year. See our latest analysis for Anritsu. The recent earnings release, dividend announcement and special ex dividend date have come alongside a 30 day share price return of 29.17% and a year to date share price return of 85.01%. The 1 year total...

In late April 2026, SoftBank Corp. announced it had jointly developed with TOPPAN Holdings a lightweight, highly durable wing skin and testing method for solar-powered High-Altitude Platform Station (HAPS) aircraft, aiming for test production and broader use ahead of SoftBank’s planned commercial HAPS services from 2029. By combining TOPPAN’s multi-layer film and durability testing expertise with SoftBank’s stratospheric flight data, the partners created materials that can withstand extreme...

Guidance, dividend moves and earnings put Fuji Electric in focus Fuji Electric (TSE:6504) drew attention after releasing full year 2026 results, updating earnings guidance through March 2027, and outlining higher year end and upcoming quarter dividend payouts. See our latest analysis for Fuji Electric. The guidance, dividend increases and earnings update have come alongside strong momentum, with a 30 day share price return of 33.27% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 128.44%. This...