Japanese Pharma Stock News

Citizen Watch (TSE:7762) just put its capital structure under the spotlight, with a board meeting to consider disposing of treasury stock via third party allotment, a move that can subtly reshape future ownership dynamics. See our latest analysis for Citizen Watch. The timing of this move lines up with a powerful run in the shares, with a roughly 44 percent year to date share price return and a standout five year total shareholder return above 450 percent, suggesting momentum is still firmly...

In recent months, Panasonic Holdings has accelerated its shift toward solutions-focused businesses, targeting growth in data center energy storage, electrical construction materials, and supply chain management software while emphasizing profitability and capital efficiency. This pivot suggests Panasonic is aiming to rebalance its portfolio toward higher-value, AI-enabled and infrastructure-linked offerings that could reshape how its different segments contribute to group earnings and...

If you are wondering whether Hitachi stock still offers value after its huge run, you are not alone. This article will walk through exactly what the current price is baking in. The shares have cooled off slightly, down about 5.1% over the last month, but they are still up 24.8% year to date and an impressive 540.5% over five years. This naturally raises questions about how much upside is left versus the risk of a pullback. Investor attention has been anchored on Hitachi's ongoing...

Rigaku Holdings (TSE:268A) just updated investors on its ongoing share repurchase program, confirming fresh November buybacks as part of a broader plan to fine tune its capital structure and support shareholder returns. See our latest analysis for Rigaku Holdings. The latest buybacks come as Rigaku Holdings enjoys firm momentum, with a 1 day share price return of nearly 6 percent and a 90 day share price return of about 17 percent pushing the stock to ¥1,019, even though the 1 year total...

Dai-ichi Life Holdings (TSE:8750) kept its buyback engine running in November, scooping up more than 5.7 million shares under its sizeable repurchase plan. For investors, this sustained capital return raises fresh questions about valuation. See our latest analysis for Dai-ichi Life Holdings. The latest repurchases come after a strong run, with a roughly 12 percent 1 month share price return and a 3 year total shareholder return above 100 percent, suggesting momentum in the story is still very...

Round One Corporation reported past sales growth for November 2025, with total sales in Japan rising 10.1% year-on-year and U.S. sales increasing 2.9%, supported by strength in karaoke, bowling and amusement. The figures highlight how Round One’s mix of entertainment formats across Japan and the U.S. is currently driving broad-based revenue momentum rather than relying on a single segment. We’ll now look at how this Japan-led strength in karaoke and bowling could influence Round One’s...

Earlier in 2025, Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. announced a minority investment in Rithmik Solutions as part of Rithmik’s latest financing round, aiming to combine its global equipment footprint with Rithmik’s real-time AI-powered analytics for smart mining. The move underlines Hitachi Construction Machinery’s push to build open digital platforms that can boost mining productivity while helping reduce environmental impact across operations. Next, we’ll examine how this AI-driven...

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TAIYO YUDEN CO., LTD. has launched revamped HVX (-J) and HTX (-J) conductive polymer hybrid aluminum electrolytic capacitors, now in mass production at its Shirakawa and Aomori plants for automotive power steering and ADAS-related power circuits. By combining low-ESR conductive polymers with the self-repairing traits of aluminum electrolytic capacitors, these hybrid parts aim to offer compact, high-ripple, AEC-Q200-qualified solutions tailored to the growing electrification of vehicles. We...

The board of Mitsui & Co., Ltd. ( TSE:8031 ) has announced that it will be paying its dividend of ¥60.00 on the 19th of...

As global markets navigate a landscape marked by dovish signals from central banks and mixed economic data, Asian indices have shown resilience with notable gains in key regions such as Japan and China. In this dynamic environment, dividend stocks in Asia can offer investors a potential source of steady income while providing exposure to the region's diverse economic growth.

Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd. held a board meeting on October 16, 2025, to decide on the status of its share repurchase program. This focus on buybacks highlights how management’s capital allocation choices may influence shareholder returns and the company’s financial profile. We’ll now explore how the board’s focus on potential share repurchases could reshape Recruit Holdings’ broader investment narrative. Outshine the giants: these 25 early-stage AI stocks could fund your retirement.Recruit...

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With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 16.4x Meiko Electronics Co., Ltd. ( TSE:6787 ) may be sending bearish...

Key Insights The projected fair value for Komatsu is JP¥8,357 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Current share...

Sumitomo Electric Industries (TSE:5802) just renewed its framework purchase agreement with SEI Optical, locking in optical fibre preform and equipment supply through 2026, and the stock immediately outpaced a falling Nikkei with a roughly 3% gain. See our latest analysis for Sumitomo Electric Industries. The renewed framework deal seems to have landed on an already strong uptrend, with a 1 month share price return of 21.04% feeding into a 142.78% year to date share price gain and a 5 year...

Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd. previously announced that it had sold part of its investment securities, booking an extraordinary income gain of ¥16,000,000,000 that is already reflected in its earnings forecast for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026. The move highlights management’s focus on improving asset efficiency and strengthening the balance sheet by reallocating capital away from non-core investment holdings. Next, we’ll examine how this large one-off gain from selling investment...

Whether you are wondering if Daiichi Sankyo Company is starting to look like good value after a rough stretch, or if the market still sees more downside ahead, this breakdown will help you sort signal from noise. The stock is down 7.8% over the last week, 2.9% over the last month, and a steep 26.2% over the past year, even though long term holders over 5 years are still sitting on a 10.7% gain. Recent headlines have focused on Daiichi Sankyo's expanding oncology portfolio and major global...

The board of ISB Corporation ( TSE:9702 ) has announced that it will be paying its dividend of ¥55.00 on the 31st of...

Micronics Japan Co., Ltd. ( TSE:6871 ) will increase its dividend from last year's comparable payment on the 30th of...

Japan Property Management Center Co.,Ltd.'s ( TSE:3276 ) dividend will be increasing from last year's payment of the...

The board of LTS, Inc. ( TSE:6560 ) has announced that it will be paying its dividend of ¥35.00 on the 26th of March...