Japanese Retail Distributors Stock News

SoftBank (TSE:9434) shares inched up, closing at ¥233.6 after a steady run this month. Investors are watching the stock’s upward momentum closely, given recent shifts in Japan’s telecom landscape and SoftBank’s solid performance. See our latest analysis for SoftBank. SoftBank’s story this year has been one of building momentum, with a 19.1% share price return year to date and a 25.4% total shareholder return over the past twelve months. Investors are taking note of its resilience and growth...

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (TSE:8316) just revealed a share repurchase plan, raised both interim and year-end dividends, and lifted its profit forecast. These moves are sparking close attention from shareholders and market watchers alike. See our latest analysis for Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group. Momentum is picking up for Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group following the buyback, dividend increases, and upbeat profit guidance. The one-month share price return is 10.3% and the total...

SBI Holdings (TSE:8473) just unveiled a substantial share buyback plan, committing to repurchase roughly 3% of its outstanding shares by March 2026. This move is intended to boost capital efficiency and support shareholder value. See our latest analysis for SBI Holdings. Momentum for SBI Holdings has been intense this year, with the stock advancing 59% in terms of share price since January and delivering an eye-catching 85.5% total shareholder return over the past 12 months. The buyback...

Okuma (TSE:6103) shares are seeing fresh interest after the company posted annual results showing revenue growth and a jump in net income. Investors are now weighing these figures alongside the stock’s total return over the past several months. See our latest analysis for Okuma. Okuma’s share price has dipped nearly 6% over the past month, even as the company’s annual total shareholder return stands at a healthy 12%. That kind of longer-term performance, paired with recent upbeat earnings,...

Inpex (TSE:1605) just raised its earnings guidance for the year, citing solid operational results, better than expected sales volumes, and revised outlooks for crude oil prices and foreign exchange rates. See our latest analysis for Inpex. Inpex’s recent announcements come as the share price has surged more than 11% over the past month and recorded an impressive 58% year-to-date return, while the one-year total shareholder return now stands at nearly 66%. Momentum is clearly building, fueled...

Mitsubishi Estate recently completed a substantial share buyback, repurchasing 33,605,000 shares (2.71% of shares outstanding) for ¥99.99 billion, and announced an increase in its interim dividend for the second quarter ended September 30, 2025, from JPY 21.00 to JPY 23.00 per share. In addition to the dividend increase, the company provided forward guidance of JPY 60 per share or more for dividends by March 2030, highlighting an ongoing focus on rewarding shareholders. We'll explore how...

MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings (TSE:8725) just unveiled a significant share repurchase program along with a higher dividend. The company also raised its earnings outlook, sending a clear message about its focus on rewarding shareholders. See our latest analysis for MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings. Momentum is starting to shift for MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings, supported by its sizeable share buyback, higher dividends, and a more optimistic earnings forecast. While the 1-year total...

Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...

In the past week, Kyowa Kirin announced a series of product milestones, including FDA approval of KOMZIFTI (ziftomenib) for NPM1-mutated acute myeloid leukemia, new Japan launches of LUMICEF and Crysvita formulations, and the start of a Phase 3 achondroplasia study. These developments reflect Kyowa Kirin’s focus on expanding its rare disease and oncology portfolios while enhancing treatment convenience and patient outcomes. We'll explore how Kyowa Kirin's new ACHONDROPLASIA trial launch is...

Olympus Corporation's ( TSE:7733 ) dividend will be increasing from last year's payment of the same period to ¥30.00 on...

Renesas Electronics announced the industry’s first sixth-generation DDR5 Registered Clock Driver (RCD), supporting 9,600 MT/s data rates for RDIMMs and targeting next-generation data center applications. This launch reaffirms Renesas’s leadership in memory interface solutions and highlights its alignment with surging demand for AI and high-performance computing infrastructure. With this milestone in DDR5 RCD technology, we'll explore how Renesas's advancements in AI-enabling components...

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Canox Corporation's ( TSE:8076 ) healthy profit numbers didn't contain any surprises for investors. We believe that...

Key Insights Significant control over Fuso ChemicalLtd by private companies implies that the general public has more...

Despite posting strong earnings, Fuva Brain Limited's ( TSE:3927 ) stock didn't move much over the last week. We looked...

It is hard to get excited after looking at Sekisui Chemical's (TSE:4204) recent performance, when its stock has...

The latest earnings release from Amuse Inc. ( TSE:4301 ) disappointed investors. We did some digging and found some...

GMO internet (TSE:4784) caught investors’ attention after announcing a swing from a net loss to substantial profit over the past nine months. The company also introduced new and increased dividends for shareholders this quarter. See our latest analysis for GMO internet. After swinging to profit and announcing fresh shareholder rewards, GMO Internet’s momentum appears to be resetting. While the one-year total shareholder return is up a healthy 17.8%, recent share price performance has cooled...

Key Insights Institutions' substantial holdings in Shimadzu implies that they have significant influence over the...

On November 11, 2025, Kyocera announced several major technology advancements, including a 5.2Gbps Underwater Wireless Optical Communication system and a Triple Lens AI-Based High-Resolution Depth Sensor, both aimed at supporting automation, robotics, and industrial applications. Kyocera’s plan to feature these innovations at CES 2026 highlights the company’s commitment to pioneering next-generation solutions for mobility, marine research, and precision manufacturing. We’ll assess how...

In recent news, Ajinomoto Co., Inc. announced the completion of a buyback program totaling 27,902,000 shares (2.83% of shares outstanding) for ¥99.99 billion and revealed a collaboration with subsidiary Forge Biologics to double viral vector manufacturing productivity in gene therapy through a new culture media supplement. This partnership directly targets the fast-growing gene therapy CDMO segment and signals Ajinomoto's intent to strengthen its presence in healthcare innovation as mapped...

Tokio Marine Holdings (TSE:8766) just rolled out a significant series of updates for investors, including a cut to its full-year profit forecast and an expanded share buyback program. This comes alongside a small increase in the annual dividend. See our latest analysis for Tokio Marine Holdings. Tied to these updates, recent news sparked heavy trading volatility, with Tokio Marine Holdings ranking among the Nikkei 225's biggest decliners after its lowered profit outlook. Even so, the...

Toagosei (TSE:4045) has revealed major organizational changes set to take effect in January 2026. The changes focus on streamlining operations and increasing innovation as part of the company's ongoing Medium-Term Management Plan. See our latest analysis for Toagosei. Toagosei's bold restructuring has come at a time when momentum is positive, with shareholders enjoying a 1-year total return of nearly 9% and a strong 3-year total return of almost 50%. The latest plans for leadership and...

Aisin (TSE:7259) shares have steadily gained over the past 3 months, climbing 13% and delivering a total return of 70% over the past year. Investors are considering what might be driving this upward momentum. See our latest analysis for Aisin. Aisin’s strong run has turned heads, with the 3-month share price return of 13% reflecting renewed confidence in its growth story. Even with a dip this week, the one-year total shareholder return is over 70%, which shows that momentum is still very much...