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IHI Corporation is considering an absorption-type merger with its consolidated subsidiary, IHI Segment Corporation. The plan is currently under review by the board, signaling a potential change in the group’s internal structure. The move is aimed at closer business integration and potential efficiency gains within the IHI group. IHI, traded as TSE:7013, is drawing fresh attention as the board weighs a merger with IHI Segment Corporation on top of an already strong share price at ¥4,303.0...

If you are asking whether Tokyo Electron is still worth considering at today’s price, you are in the right place. This article will focus on what the current share price implies about the company’s value. The stock last closed at ¥44,010, with returns of 0.1% over the past 7 days, 0.5% over 30 days, 19.2% year to date, 103.9% over 1 year and 199.4% over 3 years, so many holders are now wondering what is already priced in. Recent headlines around Tokyo Electron have mainly centred on its role...

Stock hits 52-week high as investors focus on demand and dividends Nihon Yamamura Glass (TSE:5210) hit a new 52-week high on strong volume, as interest in its packaging products and clearer expectations for future dividends drew investors in ahead of the May earnings date. See our latest analysis for Nihon Yamamura Glass. The fresh 52 week high builds on solid momentum, with a 30 day share price return of 12.76% and a 90 day gain of 23.23%, alongside a very large 3 year total shareholder...

Invincible Investment (TSE:8963) just posted its FY 2025 results with second half revenue of ¥28.6b and basic EPS of ¥2,182.45, while the trailing twelve months show revenue at ¥53.7b and basic EPS at ¥4,061.28. Over recent periods, revenue has moved from ¥25.6b in FY 2024 H2 to ¥25.1b in FY 2025 H1 and then to ¥28.6b in FY 2025 H2, with EPS shifting from ¥1,980.36 to ¥1,878.83 and then to ¥2,182.45. This sets up a picture where investors will be weighing how durable these margins look...

Gunma Bank (TSE:8334) has called a board meeting for 25 February 2026 to consider changes in representative directors and other officers, putting potential leadership shifts on the radar for shareholders. See our latest analysis for Gunma Bank. The leadership agenda comes on the back of a strong run in the shares, with a 1 month share price return of 18.83% and a 1 year total shareholder return above 100%, pointing to momentum that has been building rather than fading. If this kind of...

If you are wondering whether Suzuki Motor's current share price reflects its true worth, this article will walk through what the numbers are actually saying about value. The stock last closed at ¥2,370.5, with returns of 3.3% over the past week, 15.2% over the past month, a 0.9% decline year to date, and 32.9% over the past year. It has also delivered very large multi year returns of 106.1% over three years and 123.1% over five years. Recent news around Suzuki Motor has focused on its...

Olympus (TSE:7733) recently guided for a full year dividend of ¥30.00 per share for the year ending March 31, 2026, compared with ¥20.00 a year earlier and drawing fresh attention to the stock. See our latest analysis for Olympus. The dividend guidance comes after a challenging period for holders, with a 1 day share price return of 2.55% and a 7 day return of 3.24%, set against a 30 day share price decline of 16.07% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 24.61%. If this update has you...

Why ELEVIDYS matters for Chugai Pharmaceutical (TSE:4519) Chugai Pharmaceutical (TSE:4519) has just launched ELEVIDYS in Japan as the first gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, following its listing on the National Health Insurance price list. This product milestone expands Chugai’s rare disease gene therapy offering and introduces a new treatment option for eligible DMD patients, supported by data from the global Phase 3 EMBARK study. See our latest analysis for Chugai...

Why DAIHEN (TSE:6622) is on investors’ radar today Recent share price moves in DAIHEN (TSE:6622), including a month return of 24.8% and a past 3 months return of 67.4%, have drawn attention to how the market is currently pricing the business. See our latest analysis for DAIHEN. That recent 30 day share price return of 24.8%, alongside a 36.96% year to date share price gain and a 116.69% 1 year total shareholder return, points to building momentum as investors reassess DAIHEN’s growth...

GMO Internet Group, Inc. has resolved to seek shareholder approval on March 19, 2026, to amend its Articles of Incorporation and, following the Annual General Shareholders Meeting, will see Independent Director and Audit and Supervisory Committee Member Keigo Ogura retire at the end of his term. The planned expansion of the company’s corporate purposes into AI, robotics, cybersecurity, and insurance signals a broader business scope beyond its traditional internet infrastructure focus. We’ll...

Why NTT (TSE:9432) Is On Investors’ Radar Today NTT (TSE:9432) has drawn fresh attention after recent share price moves, with the stock showing mixed returns over the past year. This is prompting investors to reassess its longer term fundamentals and current valuation. See our latest analysis for NTT. Recent trading has been relatively subdued, with a 1-day share price return of 0.79% and a year to date share price return decline of 3.89%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 9.11%...

Why Mitsubishi (TSE:8058) is drawing fresh attention Mitsubishi (TSE:8058) has been catching investors’ eyes after a strong recent share price performance, including double digit total returns over the past year and meaningful gains over the past 3 months and month. See our latest analysis for Mitsubishi. The recent move to a ¥5,290 share price comes alongside a 29.4% 1 month share price return and a 44.8% year to date share price return, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 119.1%...

Market report puts biochar-based graphite in focus for Tokai Carbon A new Custom Market Insights report on biochar-based graphite, projecting a 13.5% CAGR from 2026 to 2035 and a market size of about US$629 million, has put Tokai Carbon (TSE:5301) on investors’ radar. See our latest analysis for Tokai Carbon. TokaI Carbon’s ¥1,113.5 share price comes after a 1-day share price return of 3.34% and a year to date share price return of 14.56%. The 1-year total shareholder return of 25.20%...

Board meeting puts potential share split and shareholder perks in focus 77 Bank (TSE:8341) has called a board meeting for February 27, 2026, to consider a share split, amendments to its Articles of Incorporation, and adjustments to its shareholder benefit program. See our latest analysis for 77 Bank. The board meeting news lands after a strong run, with a 30 day share price return of 16.28%, a 90 day share price return of 36.27%, and a 5 year total shareholder return of around 7x, suggesting...

What triggered fresh interest in Leopalace21? Leopalace21 (TSE:8848) has come into focus after releasing nine month results to December 31, 2025, alongside new earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026. The company also outlined a planned JPY 30.0b term loan agreement with Mizuho Bank, intended to refinance existing debt and give investors more detail on both its income outlook and funding structure. See our latest analysis for Leopalace21. The guidance and refinancing plans...

On February 24, 2026, TOA Corporation held a board meeting to discuss changes in its representative director and officers, significant organizational reforms, and a proposed disposal of treasury shares via third-party allotment tied to share-based compensation plans. This combination of leadership reshaping and expanded equity-based incentives could signal a recalibration of how TOA aligns management interests with long-term corporate priorities. We’ll now examine how TOA’s planned treasury...

Why Honda Motor (TSE:7267) is Back on Investors’ Radar Honda Motor (TSE:7267) has recently drawn fresh attention as its shares moved in positive territory over the past week and month, prompting investors to reassess its current valuation and fundamentals. See our latest analysis for Honda Motor. At a share price of ¥1,584.5, Honda Motor’s recent 7-day share price return of 2.69% and 30-day share price return of 5.63% sit against a 1-year total shareholder return of 18.99%. This suggests that...

Konica Minolta (TSE:4902) has drawn fresh attention after being named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape Worldwide High-Speed Inkjet 2025 assessment, alongside All Covered launching a new Vulnerability Remediation cybersecurity service. See our latest analysis for Konica Minolta. Those IDC and cybersecurity announcements come after a tougher few months for the shares. The 30 day share price return is 9.53%, and the year to date share price return is a 13.58% decline, even though the 1 year total...

Earnings guidance puts projected loss in focus for Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings (TSE:9501) issued earnings guidance for the year ending March 31, 2026, highlighting an expected consolidated net loss attributable to owners of the parent that is likely front of mind for investors. The company projects net sales of ¥6,462,000 million and operating income of ¥277,000 million for the period, along with an anticipated net loss of ¥641,000 million and a...

Hitachi Rail has completed a digital signaling system upgrade on the historic Media Sharon Hill interurban trolley line in the US using its CBTC technology. Hitachi Vantara has secured the top market share in high end external storage systems in the Asia Pacific region. For investors watching Hitachi (TSE:6501), these moves show the company active in both physical transport networks and data infrastructure. The share price stands at ¥5,226.0, with a 1 year return of 41.0% and a 5 year gain...

Asahi Group Holdings, Ltd. has delayed the announcement of its fiscal 2025 results after a cyberattack on September 29, 2025 disrupted Japan-based systems, with the new release date still undecided. While its domestic operations work through the fallout, Asahi is highlighting progress and future plans at its overseas regional headquarters, including expansion via Diageo’s East Africa businesses. We’ll now examine how the cyberattack-driven earnings delay and related operational disruption...

If you are wondering whether Sysmex shares are now priced attractively or still have further to fall, this article walks through what the current share price might be implying about the company's value. The stock last closed at ¥1,467, after a 9.6% move over the past 7 days, a modest 0.3% return over 30 days, and longer term returns of a 4.4% decline year to date, a 44.9% decline over 1 year, a 45.0% decline over 3 years, and a 58.1% decline over 5 years. Recent coverage around Sysmex has...

Trip.com recently announced a partnership with East Japan Railway, Central Japan Railway, West Japan Railway, and Kyushu Railway to sell Shinkansen tickets to international travellers via its multilingual platform, including QR code boarding on selected routes such as the Kyushu Shinkansen. This move could materially reshape how overseas visitors access Japan’s high-speed rail network, positioning Kyushu Railway to capture more international travel demand. We’ll now examine how this expanded...

DeNA (TSE:2432) has scheduled a board meeting for February 27, 2026, to consider a resolution on repurchasing its own shares under Article 156 of Japan’s Companies Act, drawing fresh attention to the stock. See our latest analysis for DeNA. The board’s discussion of a buyback comes after a 9.88% 90 day share price return and a 5.41% 30 day share price return. The 1 year total shareholder return of 32.26% contrasts with a 3 year total shareholder return of 61.20% and 5 year total shareholder...