Japanese Professional Services Stock News

Key Insights DMG Mori's estimated fair value is JP¥3,982 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity DMG Mori's JP¥2,834...

Mitsubishi Corporation ( TSE:8058 ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of ¥55.00 per share on the 23rd of June...

The Fukuda Denshi Co., Ltd. ( TSE:6960 ) share price has done very well over the last month, posting an excellent gain...

Nippon Building Fund (TSE:8951) has completed a follow-on equity offering of ¥12.99527 billion, issuing multiple tranches of new units at ¥142,492 per unit, each priced with a ¥4,362 discount. See our latest analysis for Nippon Building Fund. The follow on offering comes after a board meeting earlier in January that considered issuing new units, and it lands in a period where momentum has cooled slightly in the short term. While the 7 day share price return is a 3.95% decline, the 90 day...

Activia Properties (TSE:3279) has updated investors with fresh earnings guidance for its May and November 2026 fiscal periods, along with a higher dividend forecast for May 2026, supported by operating revenue that exceeded prior expectations. See our latest analysis for Activia Properties. At a share price of ¥145,700, Activia Properties has a 30 day share price return of 2.61% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 39.40%. This performance suggests that recent momentum has been building...

SoftBank Group (TSE:9984) is back in focus after a cluster of AI moves, including a higher OpenAI stake, fresh AI and energy funding rounds, and the launch of its Infrinia AI Cloud OS. See our latest analysis for SoftBank Group. These AI driven moves have coincided with sharp swings in SoftBank Group’s share price, including an 11.61% intraday jump on 23 January tied to AI deal activity. At the same time, the 90 day share price return shows a 28.41% decline, which contrasts with a very strong...

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation recently held a Board of Directors meeting on January 21, 2026, resolving to change its representative executive officers effective April 1, 2026, with Takao Kato becoming Representative Executive Officer, CEO and Keisuke Kishiura appointed Representative Executive Officer, President & COO. Kishiura’s appointment brings to the top role an extensive background across corporate planning, overseas markets, and electric vehicle business development, potentially...

Event overview and why it matters for CCI Group CCI Group (TSE:7381) recently booked ¥4.98b in unrealized losses on held to maturity securities, while keeping its earnings and dividend forecasts unchanged for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026. This combination of recognized losses and steady guidance puts the focus on how comfortably the group’s core banking and leasing operations, led by Hokkoku Bank, can support its current financial outlook. See our latest analysis for CCI Group. CCI...

Tokuyama Corporation recently resolved at its January 23, 2026 board meeting to implement a new management system from April 1, 2026, appointing Tomohiro Inoue as Representative Director, President and Executive Officer and moving Hiroshi Yokota to Representative Director, Chairman and Executive Officer. This leadership reshuffle elevates an executive deeply involved in eco business, carbon-neutral initiatives and corporate planning, signaling management attention to sustainability-focused...

Why NSK (TSE:6471) Is On Investors’ Radar Today NSK (TSE:6471) has attracted fresh attention after a stretch of mixed short term returns, with a small 1 day gain alongside a 7 day decline, contrasted against stronger month and past 3 months performance. That recent pattern has some investors reassessing how the current ¥1,111 share price lines up with the company’s fundamentals, including its revenue of ¥811,274 and net income of ¥17,980. See our latest analysis for NSK. Looking beyond the...

Earnings guidance and dividend update set the tone Heiwa Real Estate REIT (TSE:8966) has released earnings guidance for its May and November 2026 fiscal periods, while also confirming a semi annual dividend of ¥3,990 per unit for the period ending May 2026. See our latest analysis for Heiwa Real Estate REIT. The latest guidance and dividend announcement come after a softer patch for the units, with a 7 day share price return of 4.49% and a 1 month share price return of 1.27%. However, a 1...

Why HORIBA Stock Is Drawing Fresh Attention Recent performance in HORIBA (TSE:6856) has caught investor interest, with the shares showing strong multi period total returns and solid reported revenue and net income figures that invite a closer look at the business. See our latest analysis for HORIBA. At a share price of ¥18,280, HORIBA’s recent 30 day share price return of 13.58% and 90 day gain of 36.27% sit alongside a 1 year total shareholder return of 94.47%. This indicates that strong...

Mitsubishi Materials (TSE:5711) has drawn fresh attention after its board agreed to end cement production at Kyushu Plant Kanda District 2 by March 2027 and convert the site into a waste recycling hub. See our latest analysis for Mitsubishi Materials. The board decision on Kanda District 2 comes after a strong run in the shares, with a 30 day share price return of 22.26% and a 90 day share price return of 48.83% feeding into a 1 year total shareholder return of 89.42% and a 5 year total...

On January 14, 2026, SHIFT Inc. (TSE:3697) approved a share repurchase program of up to 7,900,000 shares, or 3% of its issued share capital (excluding treasury stock), for a total of ¥10,000 million, running through March 31, 2026, alongside board discussions on a subsidiary reorganization and paid share options. An interesting aspect is that SHIFT is framing this buyback as a “growth strategy investment,” linking capital returns with broader group restructuring, including an absorption-type...

If you are wondering whether DENSO's current share price lines up with its underlying worth, you are not alone. This article is aimed squarely at that question. DENSO shares last closed at ¥2,210.5, with returns over recent periods ranging from a 2.9% decline over 7 days to gains of 3.4% over 30 days, 1.4% year to date, 5.3% over 1 year, 37.5% over 3 years, and 72.0% over 5 years. Recent attention on DENSO has been shaped by ongoing interest in the broader auto sector and its suppliers, as...

Konica Minolta (TSE:4902) has drawn attention after its recent share performance, with the stock showing mixed short term moves alongside a strong performance over the past 3 months and a solid multi year total return profile. See our latest analysis for Konica Minolta. At the latest share price of ¥708.8, Konica Minolta’s recent 29.04% 90 day share price return sits against a 1 year total shareholder return of 14.89%. This suggests that positive momentum has been building over the medium...

Token (TSE:1766) has just wrapped up a sizeable share buyback, repurchasing 2,342,600 shares, or 17.43% of its stock, for ¥29,580.01 million, with the plan closing on January 19, 2026. See our latest analysis for Token. The buyback arrives after a gradual build in total shareholder returns, with a 26.69% 1 year total shareholder return and triple digit gains over 3 and 5 years. Recent share price returns have been steadier, suggesting momentum has cooled in the short term. If this kind of...

Toyota Australia expands its hydrogen fuel cell infrastructure partnership with Hydrexia. The collaboration adds relocatable hydrogen refuelling stations to support hydrogen powered mobility in Australia. The agreement builds on previous work between the two companies, indicating further commitment to commercial hydrogen use. For investors tracking Toyota Motor (TSE:7203), this move ties directly into the group’s long standing focus on alternative powertrains, including hybrids, battery...

Marubeni is seeking a judicial review of an Indonesian Supreme Court ruling, challenging a decision that affects its legal position in the country. The company has announced broad management reshuffling and organizational restructuring across several divisions. Marubeni is closing its Luanda office in Angola as part of changes to its regional footprint. The company is expanding its presence in Canadian mining through a three way joint venture with Hudbay Minerals and JOGMEC. For investors...

How Nintendo’s recent performance frames the stock today Nintendo (TSE:7974) has delivered revenue of ¥1.74b and net income of ¥369.08m, with shares closing at ¥10,400. Recent returns are mixed, including a 19% decline over the past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Nintendo. The recent 4.52% 1 day share price gain comes after a 19% 90 day share price decline, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 6.32% and 3 year total shareholder return of 97.73% suggest longer term holders have...

Central Japan Railway recently announced plans to extend its TOICA cashless IC card to 19 additional stations in Mie Prefecture by spring 2027 and enable ticketless boarding on the Limited Express Nanki via JR West’s e5489 app, aiming to streamline travel on key regional lines. By deepening digital ticketing in a tourism-heavy area and linking with a partner’s app, JR Central is signaling a push toward leaner operations and more seamless passenger flows across company boundaries. Next, we’ll...

Premium growth puts Lifenet Insurance in focus Lifenet Insurance (TSE:7157) has drawn fresh attention after reporting monthly premium figures for December 2025, with annualized premiums of policies in force at ¥36,387 million, compared with ¥33,348 million a year earlier. Individual insurance premiums were ¥28,154 million, versus ¥26,434 million, while group credit life insurance reached ¥8,232 million, compared with ¥6,914 million. This gives investors updated insight into how both core...

Why Morgan Stanley’s downgrade put Calbee (TSE:2229) under the microscope Morgan Stanley’s downgrade of Calbee, tied to higher fixed costs at the Setouchi Hiroshima plant due to potato shortages, has sharpened attention on the snack maker’s near term profit resilience. See our latest analysis for Calbee. Against this earnings reset, Calbee’s share price has a 90 day share price return of 4.74% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 6.8%, suggesting moderate momentum rather than a sharp...

What the GR IV Monochrome launch might mean for Ricoh shareholders Ricoh Company (TSE:7752) is back in focus after B&H announced the Ricoh GR IV Monochrome, a black and white only version of its compact camera that introduces sensor changes and high-speed electronic shutter functionality. For investors, this camera is a small but interesting reminder that Ricoh still allocates resources to enthusiast-focused imaging products alongside its broader digital services and office equipment...