Japanese Retail Distributors Stock News

Nintendo (TSE:7974) reported revenue growth forecasts of 4.9% per year, just ahead of the Japanese market’s 4.5%. Earnings are set to climb by 14.1% per year, topping the market average of 7.8%. However, net profit margins have dipped to 19.7% compared to 26.8% last year, and historical earnings have averaged a 6.7% decline annually over the past five years. Investors will be weighing these growth expectations against a lack of flagged risks and the promise of continued operational expansion,...

Sanrio Company (TSE:8136) has just raised its full-year earnings guidance following a stronger than expected first half, crediting global demand for its characters and solid execution of its international expansion plans. See our latest analysis for Sanrio Company. Sanrio’s upbeat earnings revision has come at a time when its shares are already enjoying remarkable momentum, with a 35.8% year-to-date share price return and an impressive 54.1% total shareholder return over the past year. Recent...

Despite an already strong run, Fast Fitness Japan Incorporated ( TSE:7092 ) shares have been powering on, with a gain...

The market seemed underwhelmed by last week's earnings announcement from Cawachi Limited ( TSE:2664 ) despite the...

Kyowa Electronic Instruments (TSE:6853) has grown earnings at an average annual rate of 13.4% over the past five years, with net profit margins edging up to 6.6% from 6.5% the previous year. However, the most recent year’s earnings growth was 4.6%, falling short of its longer-term average and pointing to a slower pace of profit expansion. Investors recognize the company’s strong track record for consistently high-quality profits, but the moderation in earnings growth may lead to a closer...

Japan Process Development Co., Ltd. ( TSE:9651 ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of ¥33.00 per share on the...

The board of Kewpie Corporation ( TSE:2809 ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 9th of February, with...

Tokyo Metro (TSE:9023) released its consolidated earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 2026, projecting operating revenue of ¥420,600 million and profit attributable to owners of parent at ¥58,200 million. This guidance was announced alongside the company’s half-year earnings call, signaling key updates for investors. See our latest analysis for Tokyo Metro. After sharing its new earnings guidance and half-year update, Tokyo Metro’s stock is showing signs of resilience. The...

Treasure Factory Co.,LTD.'s ( TSE:3093 ) dividend will be increasing from last year's payment of the same period to...

MK Seiko Co., Ltd.'s ( TSE:5906 ) healthy profit numbers didn't contain any surprises for investors. We believe that...

The board of Zuiko Corporation ( TSE:6279 ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of ¥6.00 per share on the 19th of...

Despite an already strong run, Shizuki Electric Company Inc. ( TSE:6994 ) shares have been powering on, with a gain of...

DCM Holdings Co., Ltd.'s ( TSE:3050 ) investors are due to receive a payment of ¥23.00 per share on 1st of June. Based...

The stock price didn't jump after ValueCommerce Co., Ltd. ( TSE:2491 ) posted decent earnings last week. We think that...

INTAGE HOLDINGS (TSE:4326) posted a net profit margin of 5.3% for the past year, an improvement from 3.9% previously. Year-over-year, earnings jumped 42.7%, reversing the company’s five-year average annual decline of 1.7%. However, results were boosted by a notable one-off gain of ¥1.1 billion, which means the headline growth figure should be viewed with caution. See our full analysis for INTAGE HOLDINGS. Next, we’ll see how these key numbers compare to market narratives. A few perceptions...

Toukei Computer (TSE:4746) delivered earnings growth of 16% over the last year, outpacing its 5-year average of 14.1% annually. Net profit margin reached 24.5%, up from 21.2% the previous year, and shares are trading at ¥3,880, well below an estimated fair value of ¥5,781.5. With sustained growth, robust profit margins, and a Price-to-Earnings ratio of 14.1x, which is lower than both peers and the industry, the company’s strong operational performance and attractive valuation are likely to...

Sata Construction (TSE:1826) reported a net profit margin of 1.8%, up from 0.7% last year, with EPS growth of 152.3% over the past year. This contrasts with a 5-year annual decline of 12.5%. Its share price closed at ¥1,140, well above the estimated fair value of ¥803.24. The stock currently trades at a P/E of 31.1x, commanding a sharp premium over both industry and peer averages. While profitability has improved and earnings quality is described as high, investors remain mindful of risks...

Ever wondered whether ASICS is actually delivering value for its current stock price? You're not alone. We're about to break down what really matters if you're sizing up an investment. ASICS has seen its price soar 43.8% over the last 12 months and an astonishing 809.8% over five years. However, it slipped a bit recently with a 3.2% drop this week and a 4.4% decrease over the past month. Recent news around the global sportswear market and shifting consumer trends have kept ASICS in the...

Nissan Motor (TSE:7201) shares have been in focus recently as investors digest fresh performance data and weigh the company’s ongoing turnaround efforts. Over the past month, the stock has slipped 8% as sentiment in the automobile sector shifts. See our latest analysis for Nissan Motor. While Nissan Motor’s shares have faced selling pressure with a 1-day share price return of -2.75% and a 30-day decline of 8.1%, the story is bigger than just short-term volatility. The stock’s momentum has...

Yamazaki Baking Co., Ltd. recently revised its full-year 2025 consolidated earnings guidance, now expecting ¥1.30 trillion in net sales and ¥59 billion in operating profit, citing stronger-than-expected results for the first nine months of the year. This upward revision reflects substantial growth in operating profits and signals management's confidence in the company's operational trajectory and future performance. We'll explore how Yamazaki Baking's upgraded profit outlook strengthens its...

Daiwa Securities Group (TSE:8601) posted net profit margins of 20.9%, a solid improvement over last year’s 15.8%, with earnings surging 32.6% year-over-year. This result is well above its five-year average annual growth of 13%. Looking forward, annual earnings growth is expected to reach 8.65%, although revenue growth is forecast at just 0.9% per year, trailing the broader Japanese market’s 4.5% pace. Investors will note that Daiwa trades at ¥1212.5 per share, below its estimated fair value...

Aiphone Ltd (TSE:6718) reported net profit margins of 4.1%, down from last year’s 7%, with earnings growing at an average annual rate of 2.9% over the past five years. Looking ahead, analysts expect the company’s earnings to climb 12.2% each year, outpacing the broader Japanese market’s 7.8% growth forecast. Projected revenue growth of 4.2% trails just behind market expectations. While recent margin compression will be closely watched, investors are eyeing the company’s robust profit growth...

Yamato (TSE:1967) delivered headline earnings growth of 149.4% over the past year, building on an already impressive 7.5% annual pace over the past five years. The company’s net profit margin rose sharply to 7.7%, up from 3.4% a year ago, with high-quality earnings driving results. Investors may view these numbers favorably given the track record of strong profit growth, a value-oriented P/E ratio of 11.1x compared to an industry average of 12.4x, and a market price of ¥1,899 sitting below...

Joshin Denki (TSE:8173) saw its earnings decline by 18.7% per year over the past five years, with the most recent annual figures showing another drop and a net profit margin down to 0.8% from 1.2% a year ago. This latest twelve-month period also included a significant one-off gain of ¥2.6 billion, which substantially affected the results for the period ending September 30, 2025. While valuation signals look mixed given the higher P/E, the shares now trade well below estimated fair value. The...