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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: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: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: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%...
TSE:6473
TSE:6473Auto Components

Assessing JTEKT (TSE:6473) Valuation After Earnings Guidance Upgrade And Dividend Increase

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...
TSE:6504
TSE:6504Electrical

Fuji Electric (TSE:6504) Is Up 13.8% After Strong Results, Higher Dividends And New Buyback Plan

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...