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Why Okuma stock is drawing fresh attention Okuma (TSE:6103) is back on investors’ radar after reporting higher sales and net income for the nine months to December 31, 2025, alongside a recent board meeting to consider a share repurchase. See our latest analysis for Okuma. Those earnings and the board’s move to consider a share repurchase have arrived alongside strong momentum, with a 30 day share price return of 20.55% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 35.22%. This points to rising...

Obayashi (TSE:1802) just put out its Q3 2026 scorecard, reporting quarterly revenue of ¥671.1b and basic EPS of ¥77.81. On a trailing twelve month basis, revenue is ¥2.6t and EPS is ¥258.61. The company’s revenue increased from ¥640.6b in Q3 2025 to ¥671.1b in Q3 2026, with basic EPS over that same period rising from ¥56.42 to ¥77.81 and trailing twelve month EPS moving from ¥171.71 to ¥258.61. These figures point to higher profitability and a wider net margin that investors may weigh against...

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MediPal Holdings (TSE:7459) has put fresh numbers on the table for Q3 2026, with revenue of ¥1.0t and basic EPS of ¥74.82, while trailing 12 month EPS sits at ¥200.64 on revenue of ¥3.8t. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥915.36b in Q2 2025 to ¥952.40b in Q2 2026 and then to ¥1,014.11b in Q3 2026. Over the same quarters, basic EPS went from ¥61.05 to ¥60.68 to ¥74.82, setting up a results season where investors are weighing modest growth forecasts against a compressed 1.1% net...

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (TSE:8316) has just wrapped up a share buyback, alongside reporting higher net interest income and net income for the nine months to December 31, 2025, giving investors fresh numbers to assess. See our latest analysis for Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group. The latest earnings update and completed share buyback sit alongside strong recent momentum, with a 16.77% 1 month share price return and a 43.32% 3 month share price return. The 1 year total shareholder return...

In February 2026, GS Yuasa Corporation reported nine-month results to December 31, 2025, with sales of ¥432,983 million, net income of ¥22,071 million, and basic earnings per share from continuing operations of ¥220.03. At the same time, the company lifted its year-end dividend forecast to ¥60.00 per share and raised its full-year profit outlook, signaling management confidence in its ongoing performance and cash generation. Building on this upward revision to profit guidance, we will now...

Kawasaki Heavy Industries (TSE:7012) has reported a busy Q3 2026 scorecard, with revenue at about ¥565.1 billion and Basic EPS of ¥261.79, supported by net income of ¥43,764 million. The company’s revenue has moved from roughly ¥439.9 billion in Q2 2025 to ¥523.2 billion in Q3 2025 and then to ¥565.1 billion in Q3 2026. Over the same periods, quarterly Basic EPS shifted from a loss of ¥10.20 in Q2 2025 to ¥182.03 in Q3 2025 and ¥261.79 in the latest quarter. These figures may encourage...

Nitto Kogyo (TSE:6651) has just posted Q3 2026 results with revenue of ¥54,058 million and net income of ¥4,618 million, translating to basic EPS of ¥121.72. The company’s revenue moved from ¥51,371 million in Q3 2025 to ¥54,058 million in Q3 2026, while basic EPS shifted from ¥100.22 to ¥121.72 over the same period, giving investors a clearer view of how the latest quarter fits into its recent earnings run. With trailing net profit margins softer than a year ago, this set of numbers puts the...

Nippon Steel Corporation ( TSE:5401 ) has announced that on 25th of June, it will be paying a dividend of¥12.00, which...

Nittoc Construction (TSE:1929) has reported a solid Q3 2026 result, with revenue of ¥23.5b and net income of ¥1.9b translating into basic EPS of ¥44.43, supported by trailing twelve month revenue of ¥78.7b and EPS of ¥93.40. The company’s revenue increased from ¥20.4b to ¥23.5b and basic EPS rose from ¥31.40 to ¥44.43 when comparing the latest quarter with the same period a year ago. This sets up a story in which higher net profit margins and earnings growth are viewed alongside more modest...

Taikisha (TSE:1979) has called a board meeting for February 10, 2026 to consider a resolution on disposing of treasury shares through a third-party allotment. This move could reshape its shareholder mix. See our latest analysis for Taikisha. That board meeting comes on the back of strong momentum, with Taikisha’s share price at ¥3,815 and a 90 day share price return of 20.73%, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 64.35% indicates that interest has been building over time. If this...

Hiroshima Electric RailwayLtd (TSE:9033) posted Q3 2026 revenue of ¥8,828 million with a basic EPS loss of ¥1.35, while trailing 12 month basic EPS sat at ¥57.67 on revenue of ¥33,959 million and net income of ¥1,752 million, helped by a ¥2.1 billion one off gain and a net margin of 5.2%. Over recent quarters the company has seen revenue move from ¥8,372 million in Q2 2025 to ¥8,090 million in Q3 2025, then to ¥9,246 million in Q4 2025, followed by ¥7,889 million, ¥7,996 million and ¥8,828...

Chuo Warehouse (TSE:9319) has reported its Q3 2026 numbers with revenue of ¥6.9b and net income of ¥351m, translating to basic EPS of ¥19.26, as the market weighs how this quarter fits into the company’s recent profit run. Over the past few quarters, revenue has moved in a tight band around ¥7.1b, from ¥6.9b in Q2 2025 to ¥7.1b in Q3 2025 and ¥7.1b in Q2 2026, while basic EPS has ranged from ¥10.99 in Q2 2025 up to ¥31.91 in Q1 2026, giving investors a clear view of how margins are shifting...

Achilles (TSE:5142) has released its Q3 2026 results, reporting revenue of ¥21.5b and basic EPS of ¥23.05, alongside trailing twelve month figures showing revenue of ¥81.1b and a basic EPS loss of ¥39.56. The company’s quarterly revenue increased from ¥20.1b in Q2 2026 to ¥21.5b in Q3 2026, while basic EPS moved from ¥80.71 to ¥23.05 over the same period. This creates an earnings picture in which top line scale contrasts with pressure on per share profits, and the latest margin profile gives...

GSI Creos (TSE:8101) has put out its Q3 2026 scorecard, with quarterly revenue of ¥46.3b and basic EPS of ¥59.02, set against trailing 12 month earnings growth of 23.6% and a net profit margin of 1.5%. Over recent quarters the company has seen revenue move between ¥39.6b in Q3 2025 and ¥47.1b in Q2 2025, while EPS has ranged from ¥38.28 to ¥71.46. This gives investors a fuller view of how the current print fits into its earnings run rate. With a one off gain of ¥649.0m sitting in the trailing...

Daito KounLtd (TSE:9367) has posted its Q3 2026 numbers, with revenue at ¥4,752 million and net income at ¥261 million, translating into basic EPS of ¥30.20. The company has seen revenue move from ¥4,161 million in Q2 2025 to ¥4,551 million in Q2 2026 and then to ¥4,752 million in Q3 2026, while quarterly EPS shifted from ¥18.66 to ¥26.61 to ¥30.20 over the same stretch. This places improving profit margins at the center of attention for investors watching this latest update. See our full...

Toyobo (TSE:3101) has released its Q3 2026 scorecard, reporting revenue of ¥103.5b and basic EPS of ¥23.74, alongside trailing 12-month EPS of ¥103.27 and net income of ¥9.1b on a 2.2% net margin. Over recent quarters the company has reported quarterly revenue around the ¥100b mark, from ¥107.8b in Q4 2025 to ¥103.5b in Q3 2026, while basic EPS ranged from ¥6.88 in Q3 2025 to ¥47.14 in Q2 2026. This provides investors with context as they compare reported earnings growth forecasts of 13.4% a...

SuzukiLtd (TSE:6785) has just posted Q2 2026 results with revenue of ¥10.1b, basic EPS of ¥71.18 and trailing twelve month EPS of ¥219.31, set against reported earnings growth of 15.1% over the past year. The company has seen revenue move from ¥8.2b in Q2 2025 to ¥10.1b in Q2 2026, while quarterly EPS has shifted from ¥50.45 to ¥71.18 over the same period. This puts the spotlight firmly on how consistently it can sustain its 8.7% net margin from here. See our full analysis for SuzukiLtd. With...

Latest Quarter Sets the Stage for a Margin Story at Maruzen Showa Unyu Maruzen Showa Unyu (TSE:9068) has just posted Q3 2026 results with revenue of ¥38.6b and basic EPS of ¥158.58, backed by net income of ¥3,097m, putting fresh numbers behind an already closely watched earnings story. The company has seen quarterly revenue range from ¥36.0b to ¥38.6b over the past year, while basic EPS has moved between roughly ¥146.90 and ¥165.53, giving investors a clear view of how the top and bottom line...

Japan Pulp and Paper (TSE:8032) reported a busy Q3 2026, with revenue of ¥155.8b and net income of ¥4.2b translating to basic EPS of ¥35.35. The trailing twelve months show revenue of ¥591.9b and net income of ¥5.7b, or EPS of ¥46.57. Over recent quarters the company’s revenue moved from ¥127.1b in Q2 2025 to ¥143.3b in Q2 2025, then to ¥142.4b in Q2 2026 and ¥155.8b in Q3 2026. EPS shifted from ¥22.71 to a loss of ¥2.00 and then to ¥35.35 as profitability and margins changed. For investors,...

Mitsubishi Estate (TSE:8802) has put up a busy Q3 2026, reporting revenue of ¥466.9b and basic EPS of ¥81.03, alongside trailing 12 month EPS of ¥194.76 and revenue of ¥1.74t. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥312.8b in Q2 2025 to ¥466.9b in Q3 2026, while basic EPS has ranged from ¥19.17 in Q2 2025 to ¥81.03 in the latest quarter. This sets the stage for investors to focus on how a 13.8% trailing net margin and a sizeable one off gain shape the quality of these results. See...

Q3 2026 Earnings Snapshot and How It Fits the Nippon Chemi-Con Story Nippon Chemi-Con (TSE:6997) has just posted Q3 2026 results with revenue of ¥35,898 million and net income of ¥961 million, working out to basic EPS of ¥43.06. The company has seen revenue move from ¥30,912 million in Q3 2025 to ¥35,898 million in Q3 2026, while basic EPS shifted from a loss of ¥3.04 to a profit of ¥43.06 over the same period. With trailing 12 month EPS at ¥58.07 and net profit margins sitting at 1%, this...

Today we're going to take a look at the well-established Ebara Corporation ( TSE:6361 ). The company's stock saw a...

As global markets navigate a period of volatility, with small-cap and value-oriented stocks showing resilience amidst broader economic shifts, investors are increasingly turning their attention to underexplored opportunities in Asia. In this dynamic environment, identifying stocks with strong fundamentals and potential for growth can be key to uncovering hidden gems like Nittetsu Mining and others that may offer promising prospects amid shifting market sentiments.