Japanese Professional Services Stock News

Last week saw the newest yearly earnings release from MediPal Holdings Corporation ( TSE:7459 ), an important milestone...

Investors in Pigeon Corporation ( TSE:7956 ) had a good week, as its shares rose 6.3% to close at JP¥1,855 following...

It's been a good week for Namura Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. ( TSE:7014 ) shareholders, because the company has just...

The yearly results for Suzuken Co., Ltd. ( TSE:9987 ) were released last week, making it a good time to revisit its...

HORIBA, Ltd. ( TSE:6856 ) defied analyst predictions to release its first-quarter results, which were ahead of market...

Shareholders might have noticed that Kamigumi Co., Ltd. ( TSE:9364 ) filed its full-year result this time last week...

Last week, you might have seen that Daifuku Co., Ltd. ( TSE:6383 ) released its first-quarter result to the market. The...

It's been a mediocre week for TOPPAN Holdings Inc. ( TSE:7911 ) shareholders, with the stock dropping 15% to JP¥4,480...

It's been a sad week for Taisei Corporation ( TSE:1801 ), who've watched their investment drop 15% to JP¥14,695 in the...

As you might know, Suzuki Motor Corporation ( TSE:7269 ) recently reported its yearly numbers. Revenues were JP¥6.3t...

Nippon Paint Holdings (TSE:4612) sets the tone with Q1 2026 earnings Nippon Paint Holdings (TSE:4612) opened 2026 with Q1 revenue of ¥490.3 billion and basic EPS of ¥22.18, while trailing twelve month figures show revenue of ¥1.9 trillion and EPS of ¥83.65 as the stock trades around ¥998.6. Over the past year, revenue has moved from ¥1.6 trillion to ¥1.9 trillion and trailing EPS has shifted from ¥54.22 to ¥83.65, offering investors a clearer view of how higher earnings are reflected in the...

Last week saw the newest full-year earnings release from Internet Initiative Japan Inc. ( TSE:3774 ), an important...

Terumo (TSE:4543) has wrapped up FY 2026 with Q4 revenue of ¥300.3b and basic EPS of ¥17.87, while trailing twelve month figures show revenue of ¥1.1t and EPS of ¥92.14 as earnings growth reached 16.2% and net margin stood at 12%, up from 11.3% a year earlier. Over the past two reported years in this dataset, quarterly revenue has moved from ¥263.9b in Q4 FY 2025 to ¥300.3b in Q4 FY 2026, with quarterly basic EPS shifting from ¥12.45 to ¥17.87 over the same period. This gives investors a...

Shareholders might have noticed that Kajima Corporation ( TSE:1812 ) filed its full-year result this time last week...

It's been a good week for JGC Holdings Corporation ( TSE:1963 ) shareholders, because the company has just released its...

It's been a good week for Kirin Holdings Company, Limited ( TSE:2503 ) shareholders, because the company has just...

As inflationary pressures and rising energy costs continue to shape global markets, investors are increasingly seeking stability in dividend stocks, particularly within the dynamic Asian markets. In such an environment, a good dividend stock is often characterized by its ability to provide consistent income streams while maintaining resilience against broader economic challenges.

As of May 2026, Asian markets are navigating a complex landscape influenced by global economic factors such as rising energy costs and inflationary pressures, similar to trends observed in other major economies. Despite these challenges, the region's tech sector continues to garner attention due to its potential for high growth, driven by robust domestic demand and technological advancements. In this environment, a promising tech stock typically demonstrates strong innovation capabilities and...

As global markets grapple with rising inflation and energy costs, Asian equities present intriguing opportunities for value investors. In this context, identifying stocks trading below their intrinsic value can be particularly appealing, offering potential upside in a market environment characterized by cautious sentiment and economic uncertainties.

As global markets grapple with rising inflation and geopolitical uncertainties, the Asian market continues to present unique opportunities for investors, particularly in the small-cap sector. In this dynamic environment, identifying stocks with strong fundamentals and growth potential can be key to navigating these challenges; Nanjing Develop Advanced Manufacturing is one such company leading a trio of undiscovered gems in Asia.

Earlier this month, Capricor Therapeutics filed a lawsuit in New Jersey seeking to unwind its U.S. distribution deal with Nippon Shinyaku’s subsidiary over alleged pricing flaws and launch-preparation failures for Duchenne muscular dystrophy therapy Deramiocel, while Nippon Shinyaku also reported revenue growth, softer profit and an unchanged dividend for the year to March 2026. Ahead of its forecast for higher earnings in fiscal 2027, Nippon Shinyaku and Chugai applied in Japan to expand...

If you are wondering whether Kyowa Kirin is attractively priced or not, the starting point is to understand what the current share price actually reflects about the business. Over the last week the stock is up 1.9%, although it is down 3.9% over the past month and down 5.7% year to date, while the 1 year return stands at 9.9% and the 5 year return shows a 22.0% decline. Recent coverage around Kyowa Kirin has focused on how investors interpret its long term prospects and the balance between...

Nomura Research Institute (TSE:4307) has announced a significant full year dividend increase. The company reaffirmed its commitment to stable shareholder returns, maintaining its payout policy. Management highlighted strong domestic business performance, while acknowledging recent impairment charges. For investors watching Nomura Research Institute at a share price of ¥4,332.0, the larger dividend stands out against a mixed return profile. The stock is down 11.1% over the past month and...

Rakuten Group (TSE:4755) is back in focus after reporting first quarter 2026 results, with sales of ¥643,583 million and a net loss of ¥18,648 million, both changing meaningfully compared with a year earlier. See our latest analysis for Rakuten Group. The latest earnings release appears to have shifted sentiment, with the 1-day share price return of 2.34% and 7-day share price return of 4.06% contrasting with a year-to-date share price decline of 22.48% and a 3-year total shareholder return...