TSE:9432
TSE:9432Telecom

NTT (TSE:9432): Evaluating Valuation After 1-Million Qubit Quantum Computer Announcement with OptQC

NTT (TSE:9432) has drawn investor attention after announcing a collaboration with OptQC Corp., aiming to develop a 1-million qubit optical quantum computer by 2030. The partnership was unveiled during NTT’s 2025 R&D Forum in Tokyo. See our latest analysis for NTT. NTT’s big quantum leap announcement comes at a pivotal time for the stock. While the 1-year total shareholder return is a modest 1.2%, momentum has cooled in recent months, with share price down around 6% over the past quarter...
TSE:8410
TSE:8410Banks

A Look at Seven Bank (TSE:8410) Valuation Following New Earnings, Guidance, and Dividend Updates

Seven Bank (TSE:8410) shared its half-year results, issued new financial guidance for the upcoming year, and reaffirmed its dividend. These disclosures are shaping current expectations for the bank’s ongoing performance. See our latest analysis for Seven Bank. Seven Bank’s latest results and outlook have come amid a year of shifting sentiment, with shares last closing at ¥287.3. While recent announcements around steady earnings and an affirmed dividend may reassure some investors, the 1-year...
TSE:7261
TSE:7261Auto

Mazda (TSE:7261): Evaluating Valuation After Earnings Outlook and Upgraded Dividend Forecast

Mazda Motor (TSE:7261) just released its consolidated earnings outlook for the fiscal year ending March 2026 and announced an increase in its year-end dividend forecast to JPY 30 per share. Both moves suggest management feels confident about performance and shareholder value. See our latest analysis for Mazda Motor. Mazda Motor’s new dividend forecast and earnings outlook come as its shares have seen some ups and downs lately, with a recent dip in share price but strong overall momentum. Its...
TSE:1820
TSE:1820Construction

Did Real Estate-Driven Profits Just Shift Nishimatsu Construction's (TSE:1820) Investment Narrative?

Earlier this month, Nishimatsu Construction revised its earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, lowering net sales projections due to delays in overseas orders but maintaining or raising profit forecasts thanks to anticipated capital gains from its real estate business. This update highlights how resilient performance in the real estate segment can offset softness in core construction revenues for the company. We'll explore what stronger profit guidance driven by the...
TSE:4403
TSE:4403Chemicals

How NOF’s (TSE:4403) Buyback and Dividend Hike Could Reshape Its Value Proposition

NOF Corporation announced a comprehensive package including a new share buyback program of up to 2,000,000 shares for ¥5,000 million, increased dividend payments for the fiscal year ending March 2026, and an upward revision to full-year earnings guidance. This sequence of shareholder-friendly actions underscores the company's intent to enhance returns despite ongoing challenges in certain business segments. We'll explore how the commitment to higher dividends and a share repurchase plan...