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Kusuri No Aoki Holdings (TSE:3549) has just posted its FY 2026 results, with Q4 revenue of ¥144.1 billion and basic EPS of ¥18.49 as investors weigh these numbers against a current share price of ¥3,738. Over recent periods the company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥129.6 billion in FY 2025 Q4 to ¥144.1 billion in FY 2026 Q4, while quarterly EPS shifted from ¥37.81 to ¥18.49. This sets the backdrop for a year where margins and profit quality are front of mind for investors. See our...

In late May 2026, Nippon Paint Holdings released its FY2025 results and, on 3 July 2026, clarified the ownership of its parent company, Nipsea International, confirming that Tenuto Limited and related Goh and Lavoo family holders control the shares. This fuller look-through into group governance offers investors clearer visibility on who ultimately influences Nippon Paint’s decisions, potentially reshaping how they assess corporate oversight and alignment. With this clearer picture of...

Yamaguchi Financial Group (TSE:8418) has drawn fresh investor attention after approving an organizational restructuring that includes a new Regional Co-Creation Business Group. This group will focus on regional revitalization linked to the GX Strategic Regional Initiative. See our latest analysis for Yamaguchi Financial Group. The organizational restructuring arrives at a time when momentum in Yamaguchi Financial Group’s stock has been firm, with a 10.47% 1 month share price return and a...

In Q2 2026, Japanese investment firm Metaplanet added 2,823 Bitcoin, lifting its holdings to 43,000 BTC, while reporting unrealized losses of about US$1.50 billion as it continued to fund purchases mainly through borrowing and credit facilities. The company’s decision to keep pursuing an aggressive Bitcoin accumulation plan toward long-term targets, despite carrying very large unrealized losses, underlines how central digital assets have become to its balance sheet positioning. We’ll now...

In late June 2026, Taiyo Yuden’s board met to consider disposing of treasury stock as restricted stock remuneration, while trading data showed SBI Securities shifting positions between Taiyo Yuden and Tokyo Electron. At the same time, a massive semiconductor investment announcement by South Korea’s president lifted sentiment toward semiconductor and AI-related names, pulling Taiyo Yuden into a broader regional re-rating of the sector’s importance. With Taiyo Yuden’s short-term returns...

Soft earnings didn't appear to concern System Location Co.,Ltd.'s ( TSE:2480 ) shareholders over the last week. We did...

It's common for many investors, especially those who are inexperienced, to buy shares in companies with a good story...

Despite posting some strong earnings, the market for Digital Garage, Inc.'s ( TSE:4819 ) stock hasn't moved much. Our...

Last week, you might have seen that J. Front Retailing Co., Ltd. ( TSE:3086 ) released its first-quarter result to the...

The market for Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd.'s ( TSE:6305 ) shares didn't move much after it posted weak...

Takeda Pharmaceutical stock has delivered an 83.5% return over the past five years, yet its current valuation checks paint a more nuanced picture that sits between clear bargain and clear premium. Takeda Pharmaceutical's 83.5% five year return suggests shareholders have already seen substantial value creation built into today's share price. The new AI driven drug discovery collaboration with Insilico Medicine can support expectations for the business over the longer term, while any setback...

In the past quarter, Asahi Kasei completed a share repurchase of 10,201,200 shares, or 0.75% of its stock, for ¥17,861.47 million under the buyback plan announced in November 2025, while Peptistar began operating Asahi Kasei’s forward osmosis–membrane distillation system at manufacturing scale for active pharmaceutical ingredient production. This client adoption highlights real-world use of Asahi Kasei’s FO–MD technology, which aims to enable gentle, efficient, GMP-compatible concentration...

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (TSE:8316) has just completed a ¥108,513.1 million share repurchase covering 17,614,900 shares, and has also promoted a new international class of Managing Directors across its core global regions. See our latest analysis for Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group. At a share price of ¥6,672.0, Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group has seen firm momentum recently, with a 30 day share price return of 8.52% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 86.91%, building on a very...

Regulatory filing delay puts Nidec in focus Nidec (TSE:6594) is drawing renewed attention after receiving regulatory approval to extend the deadline for its Annual Securities Report, as internal investigations into product quality issues and improper conduct continue. See our latest analysis for Nidec. Despite the filing extension, Nidec’s 1-day share price return of 4.07% and 7-day share price return of 9.59% point to short term buying interest. However, the 5-year total shareholder return,...

Why Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment’s New Borrowing Matters Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment (TSE:8953) has moved to secure fresh funding for a new real estate acquisition, pairing a new loan with refinancing that keeps its borrowing structure focused on medium term debt. The real estate investment corporation will borrow ¥2,400 million from SBI Shinsei Bank and refinance a ¥1,500 million facility with Mizuho Bank, both on 7 year, unsecured, floating rate terms linked to JBA 1 month yen...

As global markets navigate mixed economic signals, from a cooling U.S. labor market to resilient manufacturing activity in China, investors are keenly assessing the potential for undervalued opportunities amidst these fluctuations. In such an environment, identifying stocks that may be trading below their intrinsic value can provide a compelling opportunity for growth and diversification within an investment portfolio.

Hikari Tsushin recently revealed it is studying a reduction in its investment unit to make its shares more accessible to individual investors, though specific methods and timing remain under review. This potential move highlights management’s focus on broadening the shareholder base and improving liquidity, which can influence how retail investors engage with the stock. We’ll now examine how Hikari Tsushin’s consideration of a lower investment unit shapes its investment narrative and...

Mazda Motor (TSE:7261) is back in focus after reporting a 5.7% year-on-year rise in global passenger vehicle sales in May 2026, led by 7.5% growth in overseas markets. See our latest analysis for Mazda Motor. The recent 1 day share price return of 1.9% and 90 day share price return of 7.6% contrast with a year to date decline of 10.6%. At the same time, the 1 year total shareholder return of 30.6% points to momentum that has been building over a longer window as investors react to Mazda...

Japan’s renewed push to deepen trade links with Mercosur and India, while easing reliance on the US market, is reshaping the outlook for export oriented Japanese industrials. For investors, that mix of new supply lines in critical minerals, potential pressure on domestic agriculture, and fresh demand for vehicles and machinery abroad creates both openings and risks across large cap stocks. This article spotlights 3 Japanese exporters from a broad industrial screener that appear well placed to...

In June 2026, Oracle Corporation Japan announced for the prior fiscal year a special dividend of ¥660 per share and raised its regular dividend to ¥198 per share, with both scheduled for payment from August 10, 2026. At the same time, the company issued earnings guidance for the year to May 31, 2027, targeting higher net sales and basic earnings per share of ¥525 to ¥540, underlining management’s confidence in ongoing cash generation and capital return capacity. We’ll now explore how Oracle...

What Wacoal Holdings’ Long Range Guidance Tells Investors Wacoal Holdings (TSE:3591) has released long range earnings guidance, outlining projected revenue, profit and earnings per share targets for the fiscal years ending March 2029 and March 2031. The company is guiding for revenue of ¥201.0b in the year to March 2029 and ¥217.0b in the year to March 2031, alongside targets for Business Profit, operating profit and earnings per share at each horizon. See our latest analysis for Wacoal...

Recently, Joby Aviation and Toyota Motor Corporation formed the Joby Toyota Aero Manufacturing Preparation Company joint venture, giving Toyota a majority stake and exclusive manufacturing rights for Joby’s S4 electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft as they prepare for commercial air taxi production. This move extends Toyota’s role beyond traditional autos and financial backing into hands-on production of electric air taxis, potentially reshaping how investors view its long-term...

ITOCHU (TSE:8001) is in focus after recent profit growth was driven mainly by its non resource businesses, supported by high return on equity, solid cash flows, and management’s efforts toward downstream expansion and progressive dividends. See our latest analysis for ITOCHU. At a share price of ¥1,886.0, ITOCHU’s recent 7 day share price return of 3.97% contrasts with a 90 day share price return that declined 7.64%, while its 1 year total shareholder return of 27.02% and 5 year total...

Hitachi (TSE:6501) has completed a share repurchase of 20,346,300 shares, representing 0.45% of its outstanding stock, spending ¥99,999.58 million under the buyback program announced on April 27, 2026. See our latest analysis for Hitachi. Against a backdrop of new investments at Hitachi Energy and continued recognition for Hitachi Vantara, Hitachi's 1 day share price return of 3.85% contrasts with a 30 day share price decline of 8.14%. At the same time, the 5 year total shareholder return of...