Japanese Professional Services Stock News

Daikin Industries in Japan has announced its Multijet air conditioner for large spaces, capable of delivering air up to 20m and compatible with VRV7 and other multi-split systems, with flexible installation options and cloud-based control via DK-Connect. The Multijet’s combination of long-range airflow, centralized and cloud connectivity, and outlet temperature control positions it as a tailored solution for factories, gymnasiums, and other large commercial environments. We’ll now examine...

Mitsubishi Logistics (TSE:9301) drew fresh attention after raising its earnings guidance for the fiscal year to March 2026, while also flagging gains from security sales and impairment charges related to its U.S. subsidiary. See our latest analysis for Mitsubishi Logistics. The revised guidance and plans to reduce cross shareholdings come after a 30 day share price return of 10.19% and a 90 day gain of 17.92%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 22.39% sits alongside a very large 3 year...

As global markets navigate a complex landscape of steady interest rates and mixed economic signals, Asian markets remain a focal point for investors seeking stability and growth. In this context, dividend stocks in Asia offer an appealing option for those looking to balance potential income with market resilience.

Canon Marketing Japan Inc. recently reported full-year 2025 results, with sales of ¥679,799 million and net income of ¥41,458 million, while approving a higher year-end dividend of ¥100 per share, bringing the total annual dividend to ¥170. The company also issued 2026 earnings guidance and reaffirmed a dividend policy targeting a consolidated payout ratio of around 40% or above, underscoring how profit distribution is being balanced against future investment needs and cash flow...

Fujitsu Limited reported significantly stronger results for the nine months to December 31, 2025, raised its full-year earnings guidance, and announced a planned increase in its annual dividend forecast from JPY 15.00 to JPY 35.00 per share, following Board discussions on January 29, 2026. Alongside the financial updates, a new U.S. Department of Energy Argonne National Laboratory partnership with RIKEN, Fujitsu and NVIDIA highlights Fujitsu’s role in next-generation AI and high-performance...

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With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 23.9x Toho Co., Ltd. ( TSE:9602 ) may be sending very bearish signals at...

Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...

Raised guidance and regional demand drivers Hitachi Construction Machinery (TSE:6305) lifted its full year revenue and profit guidance after seeing stronger than expected replacement demand in Europe and Asia, ongoing infrastructure projects, and a resilient mining business. The company now forecasts full year revenue of ¥1,370,000 million, operating income of ¥137,000 million, and net income attributable to owners of the parent of ¥78,000 million, with projected earnings per share of...

It's been a good week for Hulic Co., Ltd. ( TSE:3003 ) shareholders, because the company has just released its latest...

Chugai Pharmaceutical reported past fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results showing higher sales of ¥283,200 million and revenue of ¥346,300 million in the quarter, alongside a planned ¥72 year-end dividend and a ¥75 special year-end dividend per share for approval at the March 2026 AGM. Alongside these payouts, Chugai reaffirmed its medium-term policy of targeting an average 45% dividend payout ratio versus Core EPS while planning to relocate its head office in 2029 to support its 2030...

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The yearly results for Chugai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. ( TSE:4519 ) were released last week, making it a good time to...

Makita Corporation ( TSE:6586 ) just released its third-quarter report and things are looking bullish. Results were...

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Last week saw the newest quarterly earnings release from Hitachi, Ltd. ( TSE:6501 ), an important milestone in the...

If you are wondering whether Tokio Marine Holdings is still reasonably priced after a strong run, you are not alone; many investors are asking the same question. The share price is currently ¥5,727, with returns of 14.6% over 1 year, very large growth over 5 years, and shorter term moves of a 2.3% decline over 7 days and a 1.5% decline over 30 days, plus a 3.1% decline year to date. Recent coverage of Tokio Marine has focused on its position in the Japanese insurance sector and how investors...

In January 2026, NEC Corporation reported past nine‑month results to December 31, 2025, showing higher sales of ¥2,422,317 million and net income of ¥142,278 million, updated full‑year revenue guidance to ¥3.56 trillion, outlined new executive appointments from April 1, 2026, and issued dividend guidance reflecting its 5‑for‑1 share split effective April 1, 2025. An interesting aspect for investors is how NEC’s stronger earnings and revised outlook are being paired with refreshed leadership...

Nidec Corporation recently submitted an internal controls improvement plan to the Tokyo Stock Exchange and was placed under Special Attention status amid governance concerns, while also appointing Shinichi Kishida as Chief, Culture Transformation Lab, effective February 1, 2026. The combination of formal regulatory scrutiny and a new culture-focused leadership role highlights how deeply Nidec is being pushed to reshape its governance and internal practices. We will now examine how Nidec’s...

In late January 2026, Kenorland Minerals filed an NI 43-101 Technical Report confirming a substantial inferred gold resource at the Regnault deposit, which is 100% owned and operated by Sumitomo Metal Mining Canada Ltd., a subsidiary of Sumitomo Metal Mining. This report effectively highlighted Sumitomo Metal Mining’s exposure to a large, defined gold resource through its Canadian operations, sharpening investor focus on the company’s longer-term resource pipeline. We’ll now examine how the...

Simplex Holdings (TSE:4373) has moved into focus after reporting robust revenue and profit growth for the nine months to December 31, 2025, launching a four-for-one stock split and announcing a sizable new share repurchase program. See our latest analysis for Simplex Holdings. Despite the latest earnings beat, stock split and new buyback plan, Simplex Holdings’ 30 day share price return of 8.75% and 90 day share price return of 10.79% show recent momentum cooling. This comes even as the 1...