Japanese Professional Services Stock News

Sanwa Holdings Corporation recently reported results for the nine months ended December 31, 2025, with sales of ¥468,152 million versus ¥475,111 million a year earlier and net income of ¥38,005 million compared with ¥37,291 million. Despite slightly lower sales, the company delivered higher basic earnings per share from continuing operations, pointing to stronger profitability and efficiency. We will now examine how Sanwa Holdings’ improved earnings per share despite weaker sales shapes the...

In early February 2026, Astellas Pharma Inc. raised its fiscal year ending March 31, 2026 guidance, now projecting revenue of ¥2.10 trillion and higher profits on both core and full-year bases, supported by stronger-than-expected earnings per share. The company attributed these upgraded forecasts to robust global demand for its prostate cancer drug XTANDI and overactive bladder franchise, alongside beneficial foreign exchange effects that lifted expected profitability. Next, we’ll examine...

Aisin Corporation reported Q3 FY2026 results on February 3, 2026, with nine-month sales of ¥3,769,158 million and net income of ¥107,375 million, alongside higher basic earnings per share from continuing operations year on year. On the same day, Aisin also unveiled plans to invest about ¥32 billion to expand transmission production in India, signalling a long-term commitment to the country’s growing demand for automatic and continuously variable transmissions. We will now examine how these...

ITOCHU Corporation recently authorized a share repurchase program of up to 13,000,000 shares for ¥20,000 million and reported nine‑month 2025 revenue of ¥10.99 trillion with net income of ¥705.30 billion, both covering the period ended December 31, 2025. Together with new fixed‑rate unsecured bond issuances, these moves underline how ITOCHU is balancing capital returns with funding flexibility while keeping profitability higher than a year earlier despite slightly lower revenue. Against this...

Why JMDC’s latest earnings matter for shareholders JMDC (TSE:4483) has drawn fresh attention after reporting nine month earnings to December 31, 2025, with sales of ¥36,488 million and net income of ¥4,811 million, both higher than the prior year period. See our latest analysis for JMDC. The earnings announcement came as JMDC’s share price moved to ¥3,435, with a 1 day share price return of 4.89%, a 30 day share price return decline of 11.24%, and a 3 year total shareholder return decline of...

On February 3, 2026, JVCKENWOOD Corporation announced a share repurchase program of up to 3,000,000 shares, or 2.08% of issued share capital, for ¥3,000 million, alongside nine‑month results showing sales of ¥258,627 million and net income of ¥12,469 million. The buyback is intended to lift ROE and EPS and help offset supply‑demand effects from recently issued Zero Coupon Convertible Bonds due 2030, signaling management’s focus on capital efficiency. We will now examine how JVCKENWOOD’s new...

As global markets navigate through volatility marked by concerns over artificial intelligence and geopolitical tensions, value-oriented stocks have begun to capture investor attention, particularly in Asia. Identifying undervalued stocks requires a keen eye for companies with strong fundamentals that may be overlooked due to broader market trends or temporary setbacks.

As global markets experience mixed performances, with small-cap and value-oriented stocks gaining traction amid volatility in large-cap technology sectors, investors are increasingly turning their attention to lesser-known opportunities in Asia. In this dynamic environment, identifying stocks that exhibit strong fundamentals and potential for growth can be key to enhancing an investment portfolio.

As global markets navigate a landscape marked by economic shifts and technological disruptions, Asian equities have shown resilience, with Japan's stock indices rising amid domestic optimism and China's manufacturing sector indicating expansion. In this dynamic environment, dividend stocks can offer a measure of stability through regular income streams, making them attractive to investors seeking reliable returns amidst market volatility.

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ARIAKE JAPAN (TSE:2815) has updated investors with earnings for the nine months to December 31, 2025, reporting sales of ¥49,931.05 million and net income of ¥6,885.73 million, both above the prior-year period. See our latest analysis for ARIAKE JAPAN. The latest earnings release comes as ARIAKE JAPAN's share price has been firming, with a 7.65% year to date share price return and a 9.07% 90 day share price return. The 3 year total shareholder return of 30.36% contrasts with a 5 year total...

Hirogin Holdings (TSE:7337) drew fresh attention after reporting nine month earnings to 31 December 2025, with higher net interest income, net income, and earnings per share compared with the same period a year earlier. See our latest analysis for Hirogin Holdings. The earnings release appears to have coincided with strong recent momentum, with a 30-day share price return of 14.10% and a 90-day share price return of 30.63%. Over a longer horizon, the 1-year total shareholder return of 65.65%...

Ono Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. reported past nine‑month results to December 31, 2025, with sales of ¥397,036 million and net income of ¥68,949 million, both higher than the prior year period. The increase in both basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations highlights improved profitability over the same nine‑month span a year earlier. Next, we will examine how Ono Pharmaceutical’s higher earnings per share shapes the company’s investment narrative for investors and...

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Tayca Corporation ( TSE:4027 ) has announced that it will be increasing its periodic dividend on the 9th of June to...

Earnings highlight: profit growth alongside softer top line Hokuriku Electric Power (TSE:9505) has drawn investor attention after reporting nine month earnings to December 31, 2025, with sales and revenue lower year on year but net income and basic earnings per share higher. See our latest analysis for Hokuriku Electric Power. At a share price of ¥1,012.0, Hokuriku Electric Power has seen a 16.89% 90 day share price return and a 27.89% 1 year total shareholder return, which suggests recent...

Square Enix Holdings (TSE:9684) is back in focus after reporting nine month earnings to December 31, 2025, alongside high profile franchise updates for Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and Dragon Quest VII Reimagined. See our latest analysis for Square Enix Holdings. The latest nine month results and franchise announcements arrived alongside a 1 day share price return of 6.28% to ¥2,715, after a softer 90 day share price return of 11.48% and a stronger 1 year total shareholder return of 22.22%. This...

Most readers would already know that USS' (TSE:4732) stock increased by 1.1% over the past week. Given that the market...

Otsuka Holdings' (TSE:4578) stock is up by a considerable 14% over the past three months. Given the company's...

Shimadzu Corporation ( TSE:7701 ) just released its latest third-quarter results and things are looking bullish...

Tamura Corporation's ( TSE:6768 ) investors are due to receive a payment of ¥8.00 per share on 12th of June. This...