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Kintetsu Department Store (TSE:8244) has released its Q3 2026 numbers, reporting revenue of ¥30.3b and basic EPS of ¥27.14, compared with a trailing twelve month EPS of ¥163.53 on revenue of ¥124.8b. Over recent quarters the company has seen revenue range from ¥27.4b in Q3 2025 up to ¥32.8b in Q2 2026. Quarterly basic EPS has moved from ¥7.42 in Q3 2025 to ¥105.96 in Q2 2026 and ¥27.14 in the latest quarter. This sets up a story where the focus is firmly on how margins are holding up through...

Sanko Gosei (TSE:7888) has just posted its Q2 2026 scorecard, reporting revenue of ¥26.5b and basic EPS of ¥44.75, alongside trailing twelve month EPS of ¥131.28. The company recorded revenue of ¥24.4b in Q2 2025 and ¥26.5b in Q2 2026, while basic EPS over the same quarters moved from ¥41.14 to ¥44.75. These figures highlight a period of higher reported earnings over the last year and firmer margins, which may be key points for investors reviewing this update. See our full analysis for Sanko...

Alps Alpine (TSE:6770) has caught investor attention after its recent share performance, with the stock showing positive returns over the past week, month, and past 3 months, prompting closer scrutiny of its fundamentals. See our latest analysis for Alps Alpine. That short term share price strength, including a 2.90% 1 day share price return and 10.09% 3 month share price return at a latest share price of ¥2,039.5, sits alongside a 36.03% 1 year total shareholder return and 79.79% 3 year...

ELEMENTS (TSE:5246) closed out FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥1,174 million and a net income loss of ¥78 million, equal to basic EPS of ¥3.02 in the red. Over recent periods, the company has seen revenue move from ¥649 million in FY 2024 Q3 to ¥688 million in FY 2024 Q4 and to ¥715 million in FY 2025 Q1, alongside quarterly EPS that ranged from a loss of ¥3.20 to a loss of ¥16.25. For investors, the latest print keeps the focus squarely on how quickly margins can tighten and how...

MORESCO (TSE:5018) has put up a solid set of numbers for Q3 2026, with revenue of ¥8.7b and basic EPS of ¥72.90, underscoring a period where trailing 12 month EPS reached ¥149.23 and net profit margins sat at 4% compared with 2.3% a year earlier. The company has seen quarterly revenue move in a fairly tight band between ¥8.3b and ¥8.8b over the last six reported quarters. Over the same period, basic EPS has ranged from about ¥21.15 to ¥72.90, setting the scene for investors to focus on the...

Shinwa (TSE:7607) has kicked off Q1 2026 with total revenue of ¥19.7 billion and basic EPS of ¥60.52, alongside trailing twelve month EPS of ¥260.14 and revenue of ¥86.6 billion that sit against a 21.1% earnings growth rate and a 4% net margin over the last year. The company has seen quarterly revenue move between ¥19.3 billion and ¥23.0 billion since Q1 2025, while basic EPS has ranged from ¥46.87 to ¥76.48 over the same period. This gives investors a clear view of how the latest print fits...

PAL GROUP Holdings (TSE:2726) just posted its Q3 2026 numbers, with revenue of ¥59,270 million and basic EPS of ¥27.72, supported by net income, excluding extra items, of ¥4,814 million. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥51,272 million in Q3 2025 to ¥55,294 million in Q4 2025 and then into the ¥58,000 million range through the first three quarters of 2026. Basic EPS has ranged from ¥7.44 in Q3 2025 to ¥27.72 in the latest quarter, alongside trailing twelve month EPS of ¥97.26...

PR TIMES (TSE:3922) has just posted its Q3 2026 numbers, with revenue of ¥2,534 million and basic EPS of ¥55.57 anchoring the latest update. The company has seen revenue move from ¥2,017.82 million in Q4 2025 to ¥2,534 million in Q3 2026, while basic EPS has gone from ¥8.15 to ¥55.57 over the same stretch. This sets up a story where higher earnings and a trailing net profit margin of 23.1% put profitability at the center of this quarter’s read-through for investors. See our full analysis for...

Hokko Chemical Industry (TSE:4992) has wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥7.5 billion and basic EPS of ¥12.57, while trailing twelve month EPS stands at ¥169.89 on revenue of ¥49.1 billion and net income of ¥4.5 billion. The company has seen quarterly revenue range from ¥15.4 billion in Q1 FY 2025 to ¥7.5 billion in Q4, with basic EPS moving from ¥53.55 in Q1 to ¥12.57 in Q4, alongside earnings growth of 11.1% over the past year and a trailing net margin of 9.1% compared with...

Sakata Seed (TSE:1377) has reported Q2 2026 revenue of ¥24.7b and basic EPS of ¥77.51, alongside net income of ¥3,353m, giving investors a clear view of the latest quarter. The company reported revenue of ¥21.3b and EPS of ¥91.13 in Q2 2025, compared with ¥24.7b and EPS of ¥77.51 in Q2 2026, while net income moved from ¥3,996m to ¥3,353m over the same period. This places margin quality at the center of attention for investors assessing the current earnings profile. See our full analysis for...

Alleanza Holdings (TSE:3546) has reported Q3 2026 revenue of ¥36.2 billion and basic EPS of ¥7.89, alongside net income of ¥237 million, setting a cautious tone for the latest quarter. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥33.4 billion in Q3 2025 to ¥36.2 billion in Q3 2026, with basic EPS shifting from ¥20.59 to ¥7.89 over the same period, while trailing twelve month EPS sits at ¥83.64 on net income of ¥2.5 billion. For investors, the story this quarter is about modest margins,...

Takeuchi Mfg (TSE:6432) has posted Q3 2026 results with revenue of ¥58.7 billion and basic EPS of ¥138.94, putting fresh numbers on the table for investors watching how its profitability story develops. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥54.4 billion in Q2 2025 to ¥63.5 billion in Q2 2026, and basic EPS shift from ¥176.01 to ¥208.59 over the same span, giving useful context for today’s Q3 snapshot and the trailing twelve month patterns in EPS and net income. With margins coming...

Star Mica Holdings (TSE:2975) has wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥20.6b and basic EPS of ¥22.25, against a backdrop of 34.7% earnings growth over the past year and a trailing twelve month EPS of ¥124.38. The company has seen revenue step up from ¥15.2b in Q4 FY 2024 to ¥20.6b in Q4 FY 2025, while quarterly basic EPS moved from ¥14.11 to ¥22.25 over the same period. This sets the scene for investors to focus on how a 6% net margin and improving profitability filter through...

Mitsubishi Motors (TSE:7211) has attracted attention after its latest financial figures showed annual revenue of ¥2.74b and a net loss of ¥6,195, alongside annual net income growth of 61.79% from a low base. See our latest analysis for Mitsubishi Motors. The recent figures arrive after a period where the share price has shown modest positive momentum, with a 7 day share price return of 3.95% and a year to date share price return of 3.79%, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 16.75%...

note (TSE:5243) has just wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥1,094.4 million and basic EPS of ¥13.61, capping a year in which trailing twelve month revenue reached ¥4,141 million and EPS came in at ¥26.79 while earnings grew 349% year over year. The company has seen revenue move from ¥3,312 million and basic EPS of ¥6.38 in the year to Q4 2024 to ¥4,141 million and EPS of ¥26.79 in the latest trailing twelve month period, alongside a trailing net profit margin of 10.6% compared...

No.1Ltd (TSE:3562) has just posted its Q3 2026 numbers, reporting revenue of ¥4.7b and a net loss of ¥92m. This translates into basic EPS of ¥14.08, which presents a sharp contrast to the prior quarter’s EPS of ¥42.07 on revenue of ¥3.9b and net income of ¥282m. Over recent quarters the company has reported revenue moving from ¥3.4b in Q3 2025, through the ¥3.6b to ¥4.0b range, and into today’s ¥4.7b figure. At the same time, basic EPS has fluctuated between ¥11.07 and ¥42.07 before shifting...

If you are wondering whether Aiful’s current share price still offers value, you are not alone. This article focuses squarely on what that price might imply for investors. Aiful recently closed at ¥569, with returns of 1.4% over 7 days, 6.4% over 30 days, 3.8% year to date, 85.1% over 1 year and 51.9% and 128.1% over 3 and 5 years respectively. This naturally raises questions about how much of the story is already reflected in the price. Recent market attention on Aiful has been shaped by...

Rise Consulting Group (TSE:9168) has just posted its Q3 2026 numbers, with revenue of ¥2,020 million and basic EPS of ¥10.68, giving investors another data point on how the year is shaping up. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥1,901 million in Q2 2025 to ¥2,175 million in Q4 2025, then to ¥2,207 million in Q1 2026 and ¥2,154 million in Q2 2026. Basic EPS has ranged from around ¥13.32 to ¥21.24 over that stretch, setting the stage for current results to be judged against a...

If you are looking at SoftBank and wondering whether the current share price reflects its true worth, you are not alone. This article focuses squarely on what that price might imply about value. Over shorter periods the stock has been relatively steady, with returns of 0.7% over 7 days, 0.2% over 30 days and 0.3% year to date, while the 1 year, 3 year and 5 year returns sit at 16.8%, 68.7% and 105.5% respectively. Recent headlines have continued to frame SoftBank as a key name for investors...

Mizuho Financial Group (TSE:8411) has drawn investor attention after a strong recent run, with the share price up over the past month and past 3 months. Let us unpack what today’s valuation reflects. See our latest analysis for Mizuho Financial Group. The recent 14.7% 1 month share price return and 41.1% 3 month share price return suggest momentum has been building, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 74.1% points to a strong longer term payoff for investors who stayed invested. If...

As global markets kick off the year with a rally, driven by investor optimism despite ongoing geopolitical tensions and signs of economic cooling in some regions, dividend stocks continue to attract attention for their potential to provide steady income. In this dynamic environment, selecting dividend stocks that offer strong yields and resilience can be a strategic move for investors seeking stability amidst market fluctuations.

If you are wondering whether Daiichi Sankyo Company’s current share price reflects its true worth, you are not alone. This article is designed to help you make sense of that question. The stock last closed at ¥3,540, with returns of 2.6% over 7 days, 5.3% over 30 days, a modest 0.3% year to date, and a 13.1% decline over 1 year. The 3 year and 5 year returns sit at 9.7% and roughly 0% respectively. Recent coverage of Daiichi Sankyo has focused on its position in the pharmaceuticals and...

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