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TSE:5310
TSE:5310Electrical

Toyo Tanso (TSE:5310) Margin Compression Challenges Bullish Growth Narratives After Q1 2026 Results

Toyo Tanso (TSE:5310) opened Q1 2026 with revenue of ¥10.6b and basic EPS of ¥29.04, while trailing 12 month revenue stood at ¥45.3b and basic EPS at ¥228.73. Over the past five reported quarters, revenue has ranged between ¥10.6b and ¥14.0b, with basic EPS moving from ¥132.13 in Q4 2024 to ¥29.04 in Q1 2026. This sets up a quarter where investors are likely to focus on how the recent margin compression fits alongside the longer term earnings profile. See our full analysis for Toyo...
TSE:5713
TSE:5713Metals and Mining

Sumitomo Metal Mining (TSE:5713) Margin Rebound Challenges Cautious Earnings Narratives

Sumitomo Metal Mining (TSE:5713) has wrapped up FY 2026 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥490.9 billion and basic EPS of ¥251.70, capping a year in which trailing 12 month EPS reached ¥649.55 on revenue of ¥1.74 trillion. Over recent periods the company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥392.7 billion and basic EPS of ¥61.45 in FY 2025 Q3 to ¥400.5 billion and EPS of ¥59.99 in FY 2025 Q4, then to ¥379.6 billion and EPS of ¥100.27 in FY 2026 Q1, ¥403.8 billion and EPS of ¥97.84 in Q2, ¥467.4...
TSE:4385
TSE:4385Multiline Retail

Mercari (TSE:4385) Margin Strength And 105.7% Earnings Growth Challenge Cautious Narratives

Mercari (TSE:4385) has just posted Q3 2026 results with revenue of ¥61.0b and basic EPS of ¥53.63, set against trailing twelve month revenue of ¥215.9b and EPS of ¥205.31 that came alongside 105.7% earnings growth year on year and a net margin of 15.7% versus 8.6% a year earlier. Over recent quarters, revenue has stepped up from ¥49.4b in Q1 2026 to ¥56.8b in Q2 and now ¥61.0b in Q3. Quarterly basic EPS moved from ¥30.30 to ¥33.98 and then ¥53.63, giving investors a view of profitability...
TSE:4568
TSE:4568Pharmaceuticals

Daiichi Sankyo Company (TSE:4568) Margin Slide To 12.2% Tests Bullish Growth Narratives

Daiichi Sankyo Company (TSE:4568) has just wrapped up FY 2026 with Q4 revenue of ¥589.6 billion and basic EPS of ¥23.03, adding to a trailing twelve month picture that shows revenue of ¥2.1 trillion and EPS of ¥140.44. Over the past six reported quarters, quarterly revenue has ranged from ¥474.6 billion to ¥589.6 billion, while basic EPS has moved between ¥23.03 and ¥46.80. This gives investors a clearer view of how the top and bottom lines have been tracking into the latest release. With...
TSE:5202
TSE:5202Building

Nippon Sheet Glass Company (TSE:5202) Q4 Profitability Rebound Tests Bearish Margin Concerns

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...
TSE:6481
TSE:6481Machinery

THK (TSE:6481) Q1 EPS Surge Challenges Concerns Over Earnings Quality

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...
TSE:9434
TSE:9434Wireless Telecom

SoftBank (TSE:9434) Q4 EPS Drop Tests Bullish AI And Fintech Profitability Narratives

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...
TSE:4617
TSE:4617Chemicals

Chugoku Marine Paints (TSE:4617) Margin Decline Challenges Bullish Growth Narrative

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...
TSE:5706
TSE:5706Metals and Mining

Mitsui Kinzoku Company (TSE:5706) Valuation Check After Strong Earnings And Rising Investor Optimism

Mitsui Kinzoku Company (TSE:5706) moved sharply after strong recent earnings, with net income up 148.8% and a 17.05% stock jump on May 8, 2026, ahead of the May 13 earnings announcement. See our latest analysis for Mitsui Kinzoku Company. Beyond the latest earnings surprise, momentum has been building for some time, with a 36.75% 1 month share price return and a very large 1 year total shareholder return that points to shifting expectations around Mitsui Kinzoku Company’s prospects and...
TSE:2802
TSE:2802Food

Ajinomoto (TSE:2802) Is Up 12.0% After EPS Beat And Bio-Pharma Push - Has The Bull Case Changed?

Ajinomoto Co., Inc. recently reported full-year results for the period ended March 31, 2026, with sales of ¥1,583,719 million and net income of ¥134,675 million, while also sharing its biopharma capabilities at the 22nd Annual PEGS Boston Summit through a presentation by Yumi Nagase. The sharp improvement in earnings per share, alongside Ajinomoto’s emphasis on bio-pharma and functional materials at an industry conference, highlights how its higher-value healthcare and technology-oriented...
TSE:7267
TSE:7267Auto

HondaJet 2600 Test Unit Puts Honda Motor Deeper Into Premium Aviation

Honda Motor (TSE:7267) has started manufacturing the first test unit of its HondaJet 2600 business jet. The prototype marks Honda Aircraft's move into the global business jet market. The HondaJet 2600 project puts Honda Motor, best known for its cars and motorcycles, into a very different part of the transportation industry. Business jets sit at the intersection of premium travel and aviation technology, and interest in private air travel has been supported by demand from corporate and high...
TSE:6101
TSE:6101Machinery

Three Asian Undiscovered Gems With Promising Potential

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.
TSE:9509
TSE:9509Electric Utilities

Assessing Hokkaido Electric Power Company (TSE:9509) Valuation After Earnings, Guidance And Mixed Dividend Updates

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...
TSE:8601
TSE:8601Capital Markets

A Look At Daiwa Securities Group (TSE:8601) Valuation After Its Strong 2026 Full Year Earnings Results

Daiwa Securities Group (TSE:8601) reported full year results to March 31, 2026, with revenue of ¥1,467,983 million and net income of ¥175,281 million, along with higher basic and diluted earnings per share. See our latest analysis for Daiwa Securities Group. The stock has eased over the past month, with a 1 month share price return of down 5.3% and a 3 month share price return of down 12.3%. However, the 1 year total shareholder return of 61.2% and 5 year total shareholder return of about 3x...
TSE:4680
TSE:4680Hospitality

How Round One’s Planned U.S. IPO of Round One Entertainment Will Impact Round One (TSE:4680) Investors

Round One Corporation’s U.S. subsidiary, Round One Entertainment Inc., has previously confidentially filed a draft registration statement with the SEC for a potential initial public offering, aiming to list its American operations on a U.S. exchange. This move highlights management’s effort to separately highlight the value of its overseas entertainment business and explore new funding channels in the U.S. market. Next, we’ll examine how the planned U.S. IPO of Round One Entertainment could...
TSE:8566
TSE:8566Diversified Financial

A Look At Ricoh Leasing Company (TSE:8566) Valuation As Board Reviews Shareholder Return Policy

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%...