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Casio Computer (TSE:6952) has just posted Q3 2026 results with revenue of ¥75.4b and basic EPS of ¥32.29, set against a year where earnings rose 210.6% and the trailing net margin sits at 7% versus 2.3% a year earlier. Over the past few quarters, the company has seen revenue move from ¥58.8b in Q3 2025 to ¥75.4b in Q3 2026. Quarterly basic EPS shifted from ¥2.99 to ¥32.29 as net income excluding extra items went from ¥683m to ¥7,365m. With analysts looking for modest revenue and earnings...

Fuji Electric (TSE:6504) has posted Q3 2026 revenue of ¥307.9 billion and basic EPS of ¥148.53, with net income excluding extra items at ¥21,892 million setting the tone for this latest update. The company has seen revenue move from ¥293.7 billion in Q3 2025 to ¥307.9 billion in Q3 2026, while quarterly basic EPS has shifted from ¥139.16 to ¥148.53 over the same period. This gives investors a clearer view of how the top and bottom lines are tracking as margins come into focus. See our full...

If you are wondering whether Sumitomo is still good value after its recent share price moves, this article walks through what the current share price might be implying. The stock closed at ¥6,277 recently, with returns of 16.0% over 30 days, 12.7% year to date, 93.0% over 1 year and 210.6% over 3 years. The current price follows a strong period for shareholders, despite a small 0.1% decline over the last week. Recent coverage has focused on Sumitomo's position within the Japanese capital...

In the most recent quarter, Maruti Suzuki, Suzuki Motor’s key Indian subsidiary, reported its strongest revenue increase in more than three years, powered by robust domestic demand and tax relief that lifted small-car sales. An interesting wrinkle for investors is that Maruti Suzuki is expected to be only marginally affected by the India–EU auto trade deal, suggesting its core low-cost domestic franchise remains largely insulated from European import competition. We’ll now examine how...

Earlier today, Nomura Holdings, Inc. announced Board approval for a share repurchase program of up to 100,000,000 shares, or 3.41% of outstanding stock (excluding treasury shares), with a budget of ¥60,000 million through September 30, 2026, alongside fiscal third-quarter net income of US$594.4 million on revenue of US$7.97 billion. An interesting angle is that the repurchased shares are intended in part for stock compensation, linking capital efficiency efforts with employee incentives...

Nisshinbo Holdings (TSE:3105) lifted its 2025 earnings guidance after stronger profit expectations from its Wireless and Communications operations, supported by municipal disaster prevention projects, marine communications orders, and mobile carrier related demand. See our latest analysis for Nisshinbo Holdings. The raised profit guidance appears to have come alongside building momentum in the shares, with a 30 day share price return of 9.46% and a 90 day gain of 17.72%. The 1 year total...

Kraftia Corporation recently held a board meeting on January 30, 2026, to consider revising upward its forecast for the year-end dividend per share for the fiscal year ending March 2026. This move signals a board-level review of how much cash the company may be prepared to return to shareholders through higher dividends. We will now examine how the prospect of an increased year-end dividend forecast could influence Kraftia’s broader investment narrative. The latest GPUs need a type of rare...

Okasan Securities Group earnings update Okasan Securities Group (TSE:8609) recently reported higher operating revenue and profit for the nine months to December 2025, alongside a restructuring of its alternative investment operations and a continued zero interim dividend. See our latest analysis for Okasan Securities Group. The share price has moved up strongly in recent months, with a 30 day share price return of 18.09% and a 90 day gain of 28.32%. The 1 year total shareholder return of...

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (TSE:9104) has drawn fresh investor attention after recent share price moves, with the stock showing mixed performance across the past month, the past 3 months and the past year. See our latest analysis for Mitsui O.S.K. Lines. Recent trading has been relatively positive, with a 7 day share price return of 2.5% and a 90 day share price return of 5.7%. However, the 1 year total shareholder return of a 3.5% decline contrasts with a very large 5 year total shareholder return...

Recent share performance context Nidec (TSE:6594) has seen mixed share performance recently, with a small gain over the past month and a stronger move in the past 3 months, in contrast with a weaker 1 year return. See our latest analysis for Nidec. At a share price of ¥2,213.0, Nidec’s recent 90 day share price return of 17.53% contrasts with a 1 year total shareholder return decline of 17.10%. This suggests momentum has recently picked up after a weaker stretch. If Nidec’s recent move has...

Japan Exchange Group (TSE:8697) has reported another busy quarter, with Q3 2026 revenue at ¥50,363 million and basic EPS of ¥19.89, supported by net income excluding extra items of ¥20,440 million. The company recorded an increase in revenue from ¥39,805 million in Q3 2025 to ¥50,363 million in Q3 2026, while quarterly EPS moved from ¥14.09 to ¥19.89 over the same period. These results provide a basis for investors to consider the figures alongside its trailing 12 month earnings and...

Konami Group (TSE:9766) has reported Q3 2026 revenue of ¥128.2b and basic EPS of ¥205.53, with the latest quarter sitting within a trailing twelve month picture that shows revenue of ¥463.8b and EPS of ¥633.90. Over recent periods, the company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥94.0b in Q2 2025 to ¥110.8b in Q4 2025, then to ¥96.0b in Q1 2026, ¥127.9b in Q2 2026 and ¥128.2b in Q3 2026. Basic EPS stepped through ¥127.19, ¥85.44, ¥146.32, ¥196.61 and ¥205.53 respectively. With trailing net...

Hulic (TSE:3003) has wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥303.2b and basic EPS of ¥70.73, rounding out a twelve month run that delivered total revenue of ¥727.4b and basic EPS of ¥150.51. Over the past year, the company has seen revenue move from ¥591.6b to ¥727.4b on a trailing basis, while basic EPS shifted from ¥134.43 to ¥150.51, giving investors a clearer view of how the top line and per share results have tracked together. With net profit margin at 15.7% for the trailing...

Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings (TSE:9501) has put up a mixed scorecard for Q3 2026, with quarterly revenue of ¥1.73t and Basic EPS of ¥90.69, while its trailing twelve month figures still show a net loss of ¥744.53b and Basic EPS of ¥464.72 in the red. The company has seen quarterly revenue move between about ¥1.49t and ¥1.86t over the past six reported periods, with Basic EPS swinging from a loss of ¥535.36 to a profit of ¥90.69 as net income excluding extraordinary items ranged from...

In late January 2026, Japan Post Insurance Co., Ltd. approved a stock split and related amendments to its Articles of Incorporation while disclosing approximately ¥3.48 trillion in unrealized losses on certain bond holdings as of December 31, 2025. Despite these very large valuation losses relative to prior-year profit levels, management is maintaining its earnings and dividend forecasts for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, signaling confidence in its current outlook. We’ll now examine...

Share buyback completion and what it means for investors Shizuoka Financial Group Inc (TSE:5831) has completed its share repurchase program, buying back 8,406,200 shares, or 1.55% of outstanding stock, for ¥19,999.88 million under the plan announced in November 2025. See our latest analysis for Shizuoka Financial GroupInc. The completion of the buyback comes after a strong run in the shares, with the latest price at ¥2,529.5 and a 90 day share price return of 21.9%, alongside a 1 year total...

Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. recently raised its consolidated earnings guidance for the year ending March 31, 2026, lifting expected revenue to ¥1.37 trillion, operating income to ¥137,000 million, and net income attributable to owners of the parent to ¥78,000 million. This upward revision, including a higher earnings-per-share forecast of ¥366.66, signals improved internal expectations for the company’s full-year performance. Next, we will examine how Hitachi Construction...

Subaru (TSE:7270) is back in focus after expanding its collaboration with UVeye by rolling out AI-powered vehicle inspection support to more than 600 U.S. retailers. This move puts its dealership service model under closer investor scrutiny. See our latest analysis for Subaru. While Subaru's latest AI-supported inspection roll out has drawn attention, the share price tells a mixed short term story, with a 1 day share price return of 2.18%, a 7 day share price return of 2.64% and a 30 day...

Hino Motors (TSE:7205) has reported Q3 2026 revenue of ¥398,378 million with basic EPS of ¥14.07, while trailing twelve month EPS sits at ¥136.21 on revenue of ¥1.56 trillion, shaped in part by a ¥33.6 billion one off gain. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥436,486 million in Q2 2025 to ¥432,661 million in Q3 2025, then to ¥417,022 million in Q4 2025 and ¥398,378 million in Q3 2026. Basic EPS has ranged from a loss of ¥382.17 in Q2 2025 to ¥82.94 in Q4 2025 and ¥14.07 in the...

Daikin Industries (TSE:6367) has introduced new HVAC technologies aimed at hyperscale data centers and AI-driven workloads, scheduled to feature at the 2026 AHR Expo. The company has also announced the Multijet air conditioner, designed to provide highly targeted airflow for large venues and other large scale cooling needs. These product launches focus on energy efficiency and tailored cooling performance for commercial and mission critical environments. Daikin Industries, known for its air...

Fanuc Corporation recently reported nine-month results to December 31, 2025, with sales rising to ¥623,312 million and net income to ¥116,862 million, and also updated its full-year fiscal 2026 guidance with higher projected net sales but slightly lower operating income than previously indicated. An interesting detail is that Fanuc lifted its full-year net income forecast to ¥158,000 million while trimming expected operating income, hinting at shifts in costs, mix or non-operating items...

Toho Gas Co., Ltd.'s ( TSE:9533 ) investors are due to receive a payment of ¥45.00 per share on 26th of June. This...

Stanley Electric Co., Ltd.'s ( TSE:6923 ) dividend will be increasing from last year's payment of the same period to...

Are you wondering whether Metaplanet's share price reflects its true value, or if the story behind the stock is more complicated than the recent headlines suggest? Metaplanet's share price recently closed at ¥456, with returns of 12.6% over the last 30 days, a 7.0% decline over the past year and a very large gain over three years. Together, these figures may point to shifting views on its potential and risk. Recent news around Metaplanet has focused on its profile as a listed company and the...