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Makita (TSE:6586) raised its earnings outlook for the fiscal year ending March 2026. The company is now guiding for higher revenue, operating profit, and profit attributable to shareholders than previously expected. This signals a more optimistic business environment for the company. See our latest analysis for Makita. Despite Makita raising its earnings outlook and maintaining its dividend guidance, the market response has been subdued. The company’s share price has dipped 6.5% over the past...

Okuma (TSE:6103) recently revised its full-year earnings guidance and confirmed its dividend plans. This provides investors with a clearer view of expected sales, profits, and payouts for the period ending March 2026. See our latest analysis for Okuma. Okuma’s consistent updates on earnings guidance and dividends seem to have helped maintain investor confidence, even in a somewhat volatile market. The latest share price sits at ¥3,530, and while the 1-day share price return dipped 3.4%, the...

Yokohama Rubber Company recently reported record high sales revenue and business profit for the first nine months of FY2025, with sales up 12.0% and business profit rising 20.8% year over year. Despite a ¥5.0 billion tariff impact in the third quarter, the company nearly fully offset the cost with sales price adjustments, highlighting effective margin management amid industry headwinds. We’ll explore how Yokohama Rubber’s ability to offset tariffs through pricing power strengthens its...

Nippon Paint Holdings (TSE:4612) just posted substantial gains in revenue and operating profit, citing the AOC acquisition and solid automotive coatings results as key factors. The company also launched a major share buyback and reaffirmed its full-year outlook. See our latest analysis for Nippon Paint Holdings. Nippon Paint Holdings has weathered some ups and downs this year, with momentum softening after a rapid start. While the share price has dipped about 12% over the past three months,...

ROHM Co., Ltd. raised its full-year consolidated earnings guidance and reaffirmed dividend payments for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, following a board meeting in early November 2025. The company attributed these revisions to stronger-than-expected first-half sales and a resilient performance in the global electronics industry, despite ongoing pressures from tariffs and supply chain challenges. We'll explore how ROHM's upward earnings revision and consistent dividend policy may...

Daido Steel has advanced to mass production of neodymium magnets that do not require rare earth elements, reflecting a significant development in specialty steel innovation. This achievement addresses worldwide concerns about sourcing rare earth materials and could reshape supply dynamics for high-performance magnets across industries. To better understand the investment narrative, we will review how this technological milestone could influence Daido Steel's competitive position. Uncover the...

Sumitomo Electric Industries (TSE:5802) just raised its full-year earnings outlook and increased both interim and full-year dividends. The company pointed to solid demand, cost-cutting, and easing U.S. tariffs as key drivers behind these moves. See our latest analysis for Sumitomo Electric Industries. The upbeat guidance and sharp increase in dividends have clearly caught investors’ attention. Sumitomo Electric Industries’ share price has soared over 120% year-to-date, reflecting renewed...

As global markets navigate a complex landscape marked by fluctuating consumer sentiment, record-high layoffs, and contrasting performances across sectors, small-cap stocks are facing unique challenges and opportunities. With the S&P 600 for small-cap stocks reflecting broader market sentiment and economic indicators highlighting both potential growth areas and risks, investors are increasingly seeking out undiscovered gems that can weather current uncertainties. Identifying promising small...

Kyushu Financial Group (TSE:7180) has sparked renewed interest by executing a large share repurchase on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, in addition to raising its earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 2026. Both moves reflect a proactive approach to shareholder returns. See our latest analysis for Kyushu Financial Group. Kyushu Financial Group's sizable share repurchase and improved earnings outlook have certainly caught the market's attention, and that is apparent in the stock’s...

KandenkoLtd (TSE:1942) announced a significant jump in its second quarter dividend to JPY 45.00 per share, up from JPY 24.00 last year. Payment is set for December 5, 2025. This move is drawing attention from income-focused investors and may help explain shifts in the company’s recent market value. See our latest analysis for KandenkoLtd. Momentum has certainly been picking up for KandenkoLtd, with a 10% share price return over the past month and a stunning 108% gain year-to-date. The...

Chudenko (TSE:1941) just updated its earnings outlook for the fiscal year ending March 2026 and announced a higher interim dividend compared to last year. This provides investors with clear signals about the company’s direction. See our latest analysis for Chudenko. Chudenko’s upbeat guidance and higher interim dividend have caught the market’s attention, with the stock delivering a 30.2% share price return year-to-date and a remarkable 132.5% total shareholder return over three years. This...

On November 11, 2025, Resona Holdings announced a ¥35 billion share repurchase program covering up to 35 million shares, alongside an increased second-quarter dividend and the release of half-year results showing growth in net interest income and net income. The board’s approval of both a buyback and higher dividend signals a focus on enhancing capital efficiency while returning more value to shareholders during a period of solid operational results. We’ll examine how Resona Holdings’ new...

On November 12, 2025, ENEOS Holdings announced a revised earnings forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2026, lowering expected revenue and profits due to changes in crude oil price and yen assumptions, but simultaneously increased both interim and full-year dividends to ¥17.00 per share. This move underscores ENEOS Holdings' commitment to shareholder returns despite anticipated earnings headwinds from inventory valuation losses linked to commodity pricing and currency shifts. We'll take...

Despite posting some strong earnings, the market for Raito Kogyo Co., Ltd.'s ( TSE:1926 ) stock hasn't moved much. We...

SM ENTERTAINMENT JAPAN Co.,Ltd. ( TSE:4772 ) has announced that it will be increasing its dividend from last year's...

Toyota Motor (TSE:7203) shares have been trading in a narrow range, prompting investors to revisit the company’s fundamentals and recent returns. Over the past month, the stock posted an 11% gain. This has drawn curiosity about what is powering the momentum. See our latest analysis for Toyota Motor. Momentum has clearly picked up for Toyota Motor, with its 1-month share price return of 11.4% adding to a steady climb and catching the eye of market watchers. Despite some fluctuations over the...

Recruit Holdings recently raised its full-year earnings outlook for the period ending March 2026, now forecasting revenue of ¥3.60 trillion, operating income of ¥566.0 billion, and profit attributable to shareholders of ¥448.3 billion, alongside a higher interim dividend of ¥12.50 per share for the September quarter. The simultaneous increase in both the company’s earnings guidance and interim dividend suggests management’s increased confidence in future performance and capacity to deliver...

KOSÉ (TSE:4922) shares have faced some consistent pressure this year, and the stock recently marked a 25% drop year-to-date. Investors may be weighing long-term prospects as the company adapts to shifts in the cosmetics market. See our latest analysis for KOSÉ. After a tough start to the year, KOSÉ’s one-year total shareholder return sits at -22.5%, and the share price has steadily lost ground as momentum has faded further in recent weeks. While some short-term volatility followed shifting...

M3, Inc. recently announced the progress of its share repurchase program, with 196,000 shares bought back under a Board-approved plan targeting up to 20 million shares and a maximum budget of ¥20 billion. This move signals management's positive outlook on the company and could support shareholder value by reducing the number of shares outstanding. We'll explore how the ongoing buyback program, by reducing share count, may shape M3's investment narrative moving forward. Trump has pledged to...

On November 5, 2025, Obayashi Corporation announced an upward revision to its consolidated and non-consolidated earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, citing increased net sales and profits due to favorable construction project progress and improved overseas subsidiary performance. An interesting detail is the significant improvement in expected profit margins for completed construction projects, driven by change orders on multiple large-scale domestic projects and the...

NEC X, backed by NEC Corporation, announced in early November 2025 that it has invested in Indicio to boost user-controlled digital identity technology, supporting Indicio’s participation in the NEC X Elev X! Boost program. This move highlights NEC’s intention to expand its influence in secure digital ID and biometric authentication, with a focus on trusted AI, travel, and access management solutions. Now, we'll assess how NEC’s partnership with Indicio to advance digital identity solutions...

As global markets navigate a complex landscape marked by fluctuating consumer sentiment and evolving trade dynamics, the Asian stock markets have shown resilience, with China's indices experiencing modest gains amid easing U.S.-China trade tensions. In this environment, investors are increasingly on the lookout for stocks that not only exhibit robust fundamentals but also demonstrate potential to thrive despite broader economic uncertainties.

Amidst a backdrop of easing U.S.-China trade tensions and cautious optimism in Asian markets, investors are increasingly looking towards stable income sources like dividend stocks. In this environment, selecting stocks that offer consistent dividend yields can be a prudent strategy for those seeking to balance potential growth with reliable returns.

Fujikura Ltd. ( TSE:5803 ) shares have continued their recent momentum with a 32% gain in the last month alone. The...