Japanese Professional Services Stock News

Investors are often guided by the idea of discovering 'the next big thing', even if that means buying 'story stocks...

The first-quarter results for Takeuchi Mfg. Co., Ltd. ( TSE:6432 ) were released last week, making it a good time to...

For beginners, it can seem like a good idea (and an exciting prospect) to buy a company that tells a good story to...

Seven & i Holdings (TSE:3382) has just paired a board meeting on potential cancellation of treasury stock with raised earnings guidance for fiscal 2026 to 2027, giving investors fresh information on capital allocation and profit outlook. See our latest analysis for Seven & i Holdings. Despite the raised guidance and talk of a potential tie up with SoftBank and PayPay, Seven & i Holdings’ recent share price performance has been mixed, with the stock down over the year to date but still showing...

DIP Corporation ( TSE:2379 ) shareholders are probably feeling a little disappointed, since its shares fell 3.2% to...

Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (TSE:9101) recently held an Analyst and Investor Day focused on the growth strategy for its logistics business and the status of acquired operations, giving shareholders fresh detail on management priorities. See our latest analysis for Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha. The recent Analyst and Investor Day comes after a mixed stretch for Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha, with the share price up 7.54% year to date but down 8.90% over 90 days. At the same time, longer...

J. Front Retailing stock reacts to softer Q1 results and board meeting developments J. Front Retailing (TSE:3086) has come into focus after reporting first quarter figures showing lower sales and net income year on year, alongside a board meeting to consider disposing of treasury shares for an employee share granting plan. See our latest analysis for J. Front Retailing. Despite the softer first quarter and the board’s consideration of a share granting plan, J. Front Retailing’s short term...

Investors are often guided by the idea of discovering 'the next big thing', even if that means buying 'story stocks...

YASKAWA Electric Corporation ( TSE:6506 ) missed earnings with its latest quarterly results, disappointing...

COSMOS Pharmaceutical (TSE:3349) has wrapped up FY 2026 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥289.2b and basic EPS of ¥117.31, set against trailing twelve month revenue of ¥1.10t and EPS of ¥404.33 as earnings rose 3.4% over the past year. Over recent periods the company has seen revenue move from ¥1.01t to ¥1.10t on a trailing basis, while basic EPS has shifted from ¥390.85 to ¥404.33. Net profit margins stand at 2.9% versus 3.1% the year before. See our full analysis for COSMOS...

GMO Internet Group has recently held board meetings to create a Group AI Acceleration Division and to appoint founder and Group CEO Masatoshi Kumagai as Chief AI Transformation Officer, overseeing AI strategy, implementation, governance, talent development and business transformation across the Group. This consolidation of AI leadership and resources into a dedicated division is designed to speed up the rollout of business AI agents across GMO’s operations, potentially reshaping how the...

Kabuki-Za (TSE:9661) opened Q1 2027 with revenue of ¥905 million and basic EPS of ¥6.93, alongside net income of ¥84 million, setting a clear snapshot of the latest quarter. The company has seen quarterly revenue move between ¥853 million and ¥939 million over the last five reported periods, while basic EPS has ranged from ¥2.31 to ¥10.40, giving investors a sense of how earnings have tracked against a relatively tight revenue band. With trailing twelve month net margin slightly below the...

Bookoff Group Holdings (TSE:9278) has wrapped up FY 2026 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥34.3 billion and basic EPS of ¥24.27, capping a year in which trailing twelve month EPS reached ¥157.43 and net income (excluding extraordinary items) totaled ¥2,763 million. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥29.5 billion in Q1 FY 2026 to ¥34.7 billion in Q3 and ¥34.3 billion in Q4. Basic EPS over the same period ranged from ¥11.00 in Q1 to ¥90.93 in Q3 and ¥24.27 in Q4, and investors may...

Astena Holdings (TSE:8095) has reported Q2 2026 results with revenue of ¥18.0 billion and basic EPS of ¥20.56, alongside net income of ¥831 million, setting the tone for a quarter where profitability and scale are both firmly on display. The company has seen revenue move from ¥15.8 billion in Q2 2025 to ¥18.0 billion in Q2 2026, while basic EPS shifted from ¥19.40 to ¥20.56 over the same period. This gives investors a clear view of how the top line and per share earnings have tracked through...

Inter Action (TSE:7725) has wrapped up FY 2026 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥1,120.3 million and basic EPS of ¥3.43, while trailing twelve month revenue came in at ¥4.8 billion with EPS of ¥51.60. Over recent periods the company has seen quarterly revenue move between ¥1,048.6 million and ¥1,570.1 million, with basic EPS ranging from ¥3.43 to ¥26.66. This sets up a mixed picture that investors will now weigh against the forecasted revenue growth of 19.8% per year and earnings growth of...

LIKE (TSE:2462) has just reported its FY 2026 numbers with fourth quarter revenue of ¥19.3b and basic EPS of ¥69.80, set against trailing twelve month revenue of ¥67.3b and EPS of ¥121.31. Over recent periods, revenue has ranged from ¥15.9b to ¥19.3b per quarter, while quarterly EPS has moved between ¥13.81 and ¥69.80. This gives investors a clear view of how the top line and EPS have tracked together. With trailing net profit margins holding in the low single digits, this result puts the...

U-NEXT HOLDINGSLtd (TSE:9418) has laid out its Q3 2026 scorecard with revenue of ¥119.5 billion and basic EPS of ¥16.83, set against trailing twelve month revenue of ¥439.3 billion and EPS of ¥98.39 that frame the latest quarter in a wider earnings context. Over recent periods, the company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥96.7 billion in Q3 2025 to ¥119.5 billion in Q3 2026, while basic EPS across those same quarters has ranged from ¥22.90 to ¥16.83, giving investors a clear view of how...

NS Solutions (TSE:2327) is back in focus after shareholders approved amendments to its Articles of Incorporation to restrict deposits with its parent company and to require more detailed disclosure on related deposit terms and policies. See our latest analysis for NS Solutions. The governance changes around deposits with its parent sit against a mixed price backdrop for NS Solutions, with a 30 day share price return of 19.79% contrasting with a year to date share price decline of 12.06% and a...

Kaneko Seeds (TSE:1376) has reported its FY 2026 results with fourth quarter revenue of ¥25.6 billion and Basic EPS of ¥87.03. On a trailing twelve month basis, revenue was ¥67.7 billion and Basic EPS was ¥120.06, alongside earnings growth of 10.4% over the last year after an average 2.9% annual decline over the past five years. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥23.3 billion and Basic EPS of ¥81.88 in FY 2025 Q4 to ¥25.6 billion and Basic EPS of ¥87.03 in FY 2026 Q4. This sets...

CURVES HOLDINGS (TSE:7085) has reported Q3 2026 revenue of ¥11.6b and basic EPS of ¥17.27, set against trailing twelve month EPS of ¥53.14 as earnings grew about 26.4% over the past year. The company has seen quarterly revenue progress from ¥9.34b in Q2 2025 to ¥11.6b in Q3 2026, with basic EPS moving from ¥11.34 to ¥17.27 over the same period as net profit margins improved from 10.6% to 11.8%. This quarter's release is therefore a story about steadily firmer profitability. See our full...

Unicharm Corporation has announced its entry into India’s pet care market from July 2026, extending its pet care operations beyond Japan, North America, Asia, and its recent move into Brazil through the acquisition of Nutrire. This expansion positions India as a vital region under Unicharm’s 13th Mid-Term Management Plan, where pet care is identified as a key growth driver supporting its vision of a “Cohesive Society” for humans and pets. We’ll examine how Unicharm’s focus on India as a...

Amidst a backdrop of geopolitical tensions and market volatility, global growth stocks have shown resilience, with the Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 indices making gains despite challenges such as rising oil prices and renewed U.S.-Iran hostilities. In this environment, companies with high insider ownership can signal strong internal confidence in their growth prospects, making them appealing options for investors seeking to navigate uncertain times.

Global shipping and logistics stocks are suddenly in the spotlight after President Trump’s renewed naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, a sharp move in oil prices, and fresh questions over trade routes and tolls. For investors, this mix of geopolitical tension, energy price swings, and inflation data creates both pressure and potential openings. This article explains how that backdrop ties into our Global Shipping and Logistics screener and highlights 3 stocks that current news directly...

As global markets navigate renewed geopolitical tensions and energy market volatility, the Asian equities landscape presents unique opportunities for discovery. With small-cap stocks in focus, investors may find potential in companies that demonstrate resilience and innovation amidst these broader market dynamics.