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System Support Holdings (TSE:4396) has put up another solid quarter, with Q2 2026 revenue of ¥8.0b and net income of ¥658m framing the latest set of numbers for investors. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥6.2b in Q1 2025 to ¥7.5b in Q1 2026 and then to ¥8.0b in Q2 2026, alongside net income shifting from ¥248m to ¥353m and then ¥658m over the same periods. This sets up expectations against a backdrop of 19.5% earnings growth over the last 12 months and 20.6% per year over...

Takara Bio Q3 2026 earnings snapshot Takara Bio (TSE:4974) has posted another loss in Q3 2026, with revenue of ¥9.6b and basic EPS of ¥22.49 in the red, alongside a trailing twelve month EPS of ¥59.79 in the red on revenue of ¥44.1b. The company has seen quarterly revenue hold around the ¥9.3b to ¥9.6b range over the last three quarters, while quarterly EPS moved from ¥12.55 in the red in Q1 2026 to ¥44.85 in the red in Q2 and ¥22.49 in the red in Q3. This keeps the focus squarely on how...

On February 13, 2026, Otsuka Holdings Co., Ltd. announced a share repurchase program of up to 7,000,000 shares for ¥50,000 million, alongside a higher dividend of ¥70.00 per share for 2025 and reaffirmed dividend guidance for 2026. This combination of buybacks, dividend increase, and confirmed earnings and dividend guidance highlights management’s focus on capital efficiency and cash returns to shareholders. We’ll now explore how the newly announced ¥50,000 million share repurchase shapes...

JAC Recruitment (TSE:2124) has wrapped up FY 2025 with Q4 total revenue of ¥10.7b and basic EPS of ¥8.73, capping off a year in which trailing twelve month revenue reached ¥46.1b and EPS came in at ¥52.98. The company has seen revenue move from ¥39.2b to ¥46.1b on a trailing twelve month basis, while net income, excluding extra items, shifted from ¥5.6b to ¥8.4b over the same period. This sets the backdrop for margins that investors will be watching closely after a reported net profit margin...

Takara Holdings (TSE:2531) has posted its Q3 2026 numbers with revenue of ¥104.9 billion and basic EPS of ¥25.21, putting a clear spotlight on how its earnings engine is working in the current quarter. Over recent periods the company has seen revenue move from ¥90.4 billion and EPS of ¥20.05 in Q3 2025 to ¥95.8 billion and EPS of ¥16.39 in Q4 2025, then to ¥93.3 billion and EPS of ¥21.31 in Q1 2026, before reaching ¥93.2 billion and EPS of ¥8.04 in Q2 2026. With a trailing net profit margin...

HIRANO TECSEED (TSE:6245) Q3 2026 results in focus HIRANO TECSEED (TSE:6245) has just posted its Q3 2026 numbers, with revenue of ¥7.5b and net income of ¥464m translating into basic EPS of ¥30.65. The trailing 12 month figures show revenue of ¥35.1b and net income of ¥766m with EPS of ¥50.63. Over recent quarters the company has reported revenue of ¥14.6b in Q3 2025, ¥9.4b in Q4 2025, ¥10.7b in Q1 2026, ¥7.4b in Q2 2026 and ¥7.5b in Q3 2026. EPS over the same period moved from ¥42.12 to a...

Japan Tobacco (TSE:2914) has put up a solid set of FY 2025 numbers so far, with Q2 revenue at ¥907.6 billion and basic EPS of ¥91.49, following Q1 revenue of ¥827.0 billion and EPS of ¥88.69 as investors track how earnings and top line are shaping up through the year. Looking back over recent periods, revenue has moved from ¥740.3 billion in Q1 2024 to ¥829.6 billion in Q2 2024, then to ¥756.5 billion in Q4 2024 before reaching the current FY 2025 levels. EPS has ranged from a loss of ¥148.22...

Resonac Holdings (TSE:4004) FY 2025 Results Snapshot Resonac Holdings (TSE:4004) closed FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥360.9 billion and basic EPS of ¥127.10, alongside net income excluding extra items of ¥22,995 million. The company reported quarterly revenue of ¥363.9 billion and EPS of ¥125.79 in Q4 FY 2024, compared with ¥360.9 billion and EPS of ¥127.10 in Q4 FY 2025. Trailing twelve month EPS was ¥160.49 and net income excluding extra items was ¥29,031 million on ¥1.35 trillion...

Kitagawa (TSE:6317) has just posted Q3 2026 revenue of ¥12,708 million and basic EPS of ¥27.78, set against very large reported earnings growth over the past year and a trailing 12 month EPS of ¥290.57. The company has seen quarterly revenue move between ¥13,341 million and ¥15,607 million since Q3 2025. Over the same period, basic EPS has ranged from ¥3.14 to ¥214.74, reflecting the impact of both regular operations and one off items on reported profit. With net margin running at 5.6% for...

Miura (TSE:6005) has put up another solid quarter, with Q3 2026 revenue of ¥64.1b and basic EPS of ¥68.32, set against trailing twelve month figures of ¥264.2b in revenue and EPS of ¥254.92 that reflect 50.1% earnings growth over the past year. The company has seen revenue move from ¥226.96b to ¥264.19b on a trailing basis and EPS climb from ¥176.04 to ¥254.92, while the latest net profit margin sits at 11.2% versus 8.7% a year ago. This gives investors a clear margins story to focus on. See...

NPR-Riken (TSE:6209) Q3 2026 earnings snapshot NPR-Riken (TSE:6209) has reported Q3 2026 results with revenue of ¥41,255 million and basic EPS of ¥136.59, alongside net income of ¥3,675 million, putting fresh numbers on the table for investors tracking its recent earnings profile. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥43,536 million in Q2 2025 to ¥39,745 million in Q1 2026 and then to ¥41,255 million in Q3 2026. Over the same span, basic EPS shifted from ¥54.99 to ¥120.33 to...

EM Systems (TSE:4820) just posted its FY 2025 fourth quarter numbers, with revenue at ¥5,544 million and Basic EPS of ¥0.72, capping off a year in which trailing twelve month revenue came in at ¥23,658 million and EPS reached ¥35.44. Over the past few reported quarters, the company has seen revenue range from ¥5,435 million to ¥6,074.5 million while quarterly Basic EPS moved between ¥6.71 and ¥11.59. This gives a clearer view of how the top line and per share earnings have flowed into a...

Kintetsu Group HoldingsLtd (TSE:9041) has released its Q3 2026 numbers, with revenue at ¥457.6b and basic EPS of ¥87.87, backed by net income of ¥16,708m for the quarter. The company has seen revenue move from ¥450.1b in Q3 2025 to ¥457.6b in Q3 2026, while quarterly basic EPS shifted from ¥105.30 to ¥87.87 and net income from ¥20,025m to ¥16,708m over the same period. This sets the scene for investors to focus on how efficiently that revenue is now translating into profit. Overall, the...

KITZ (TSE:6498) has wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥45,866 million and basic EPS of ¥30.77, rounding out a year where trailing twelve month revenue reached ¥176,682 million and EPS came in at ¥131.85. Over recent periods, quarterly revenue has ranged from ¥41,740 million to ¥45,866 million, while quarterly EPS has moved between ¥30.77 and ¥40.09. This gives investors a clear view of how the top line and per share earnings have tracked into the latest print, with a 6.5% net...

Mitsubishi HC Capital (TSE:8593) has posted its Q3 2026 numbers, with revenue of ¥532.3 billion and basic EPS of ¥32.16, set against trailing twelve month revenue of ¥2.2 trillion and EPS of ¥127.55 as the market weighs how durable the current earnings profile is. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥482.4 billion in Q3 2025 to ¥532.3 billion in Q3 2026, while basic EPS has shifted from ¥17.63 to ¥32.16 over the same period. This gives investors a clear view of how the income...

Trusco Nakayama (TSE:9830) has just wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥82,693 million and basic EPS of ¥65.10, alongside net income of ¥4,293 million. This follows trailing twelve month revenue of ¥320,043 million and EPS of ¥240.84. Over recent periods, the company’s quarterly revenue has moved from ¥78,641 million in Q4 FY 2024 to ¥82,693 million in Q4 FY 2025, while quarterly EPS shifted from ¥68.14 to ¥65.10 over the same stretch. This gives investors a clearer view of how...

Tokai (TSE:9729) has posted Q3 2026 revenue of ¥40.8 billion and basic EPS of ¥65.01, with net income excluding extra items at ¥2.1 billion, giving investors fresh numbers to weigh against the recent share price of ¥2,588. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥37.8 billion in Q4 2025 to ¥40.8 billion in Q3 2026, while basic EPS has shifted from ¥9.58 to ¥65.01 over the same stretch. This points to a very different earnings profile versus last year. With net profit margins in the...

Takasago International (TSE:4914) has put out its Q3 2026 scorecard, with revenue of ¥54,189 million and net income of ¥1,355 million, translating to basic EPS of ¥13.90. Over recent quarters the company has seen revenue move from ¥62,116 million in Q3 2025 to ¥57,943 million in Q1 2026 and ¥56,524 million in Q2 2026, while basic EPS shifted from ¥10.28 in Q2 2025 to ¥29.07 in Q1 2026 and ¥26.29 in Q2 2026. This sets the scene for today’s update and the trailing 12 month net profit margin of...

Dividend and earnings guidance update Tokio Marine Holdings (TSE:8766) has drawn fresh attention after issuing new guidance that pairs a higher year-end dividend forecast with an upgraded profit outlook for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026. See our latest analysis for Tokio Marine Holdings. The upgraded guidance appears to have come on top of already solid momentum, with a 7 day share price return of 4.24% and year to date share price return of 6.53%. The 1 year total shareholder return...

Why Ono Pharmaceutical’s latest earnings matter for shareholders Ono Pharmaceutical (TSE:4528) has drawn fresh attention after reporting nine month results to December 31, 2025, with sales of ¥397,036 million and net income of ¥68,949 million, both above the prior year period. See our latest analysis for Ono Pharmaceutical. The latest nine month earnings update appears to have supported sentiment, with a 1 day share price return of 1.26% and a 30 day share price return of 11.03%. The 1 year...

SoftBank Group (TSE:9984) just posted its Q3 2026 numbers, with revenue at approximately ¥1.98 trillion and basic EPS of ¥42.76, framing a quarter that sits inside a very earnings heavy trailing twelve months. Over recent periods, revenue has moved from about ¥1.77 trillion in Q2 2025 to ¥1.83 trillion in Q3 2025 and then ¥1.98 trillion in Q3 2026. Trailing twelve month basic EPS has gone from ¥145.28 to ¥641.73, helped by a very large one off gain that lifted the group net margin. For...

Why Lion (TSE:4912) is back on investors’ radar Lion (TSE:4912) has drawn fresh attention after its board met on February 12, 2026 to review the sale of two specialty chemical subsidiaries, a move tied directly to its Vision2030 portfolio reshaping. See our latest analysis for Lion. The recent board meeting on the specialty chemicals sale comes shortly after Lion’s 2025 results update and dividend increase. The market reaction has been clear, with a 1 day share price return of 8.62% and a 90...

Dividend proposal and fresh guidance set the stage Micronics Japan (TSE:6871) has proposed an annual cash dividend of ¥95.00 per share for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, together with new earnings guidance for the six months to June 30, 2026. The proposed dividend compares with ¥70.00 per share a year earlier and is scheduled for payment from March 27, 2026, subject to approval at the 55th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders on March 26, 2026. At the same time, the company issued...

Why Alfresa Holdings (TSE:2784) is on investors’ radar after its latest earnings Alfresa Holdings (TSE:2784) drew fresh attention after reporting nine month results to December 31, 2025, with sales of ¥2,363,086m, net income of ¥31,981m, and basic EPS of ¥175.91. See our latest analysis for Alfresa Holdings. At a share price of ¥2,557.5, Alfresa Holdings has seen steady gains recently, with a 90 day share price return of 10.21% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 25.41%, suggesting...