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Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical (TSE:4530) has reported its FY 2026 results with fourth quarter revenue of ¥48.5b and basic EPS of ¥103.57, alongside trailing 12 month revenue of ¥163.0b and EPS of ¥268.55 that frame the latest quarter in a wider context. The company has seen revenue move from ¥156.0b to ¥163.0b on a trailing 12 month basis, while trailing EPS shifted from ¥295.58 to ¥268.55, setting up a picture where top line progress sits alongside softer earnings and margins that investors may...

ELEMENTS (TSE:5246) opened Q1 2026 with revenue of ¥1,291 million and basic EPS of ¥3.68, alongside net income of ¥100 million, providing a clearer starting point for assessing how the business is converting top line into per share results. The company’s quarterly revenue moved from ¥715 million in Q1 2025 to ¥1,291 million in Q1 2026, while EPS shifted from a loss of ¥2.08 to a profit of ¥3.68 over the same period, which puts the latest margin profile in focus for investors evaluating this...

E J Holdings (TSE:2153) has just posted its Q3 2026 scorecard, with revenue of ¥9.96b and net income of ¥489m, translating to basic EPS of ¥27.22. The company has seen quarterly revenue range from ¥4.51b in Q2 2025 to ¥26.20b in Q4 2025, while basic EPS has swung between a loss of ¥65.11 in Q1 2026 and a high of ¥245.72 in Q4 2025. This underlines how sensitive profitability has been to recent trading conditions. For investors, the latest quarter points to a business that is currently earning...

Central Security Patrols (TSE:9740) has wrapped up FY 2026 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥20,973 million and basic EPS of ¥24.07, setting the tone for how investors parse a year where trailing net profit margins have eased. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥19,027 million and EPS of ¥66.11 in Q4 FY 2025 to ¥20,973 million and EPS of ¥24.07 in Q4 FY 2026. Trailing 12 month EPS sits at ¥174.89 on revenue of ¥78,745 million, leaving shareholders focused on how margin pressure...

Bookoff Group Holdings (TSE:9278) has put up a busy Q3 2026, with revenue of ¥34.7b and basic EPS of ¥90.93, setting the tone for a year where earnings growth has already been a key talking point. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥31.6b in Q3 2025 to ¥34.7b in Q3 2026, while basic EPS has shifted from ¥53.70 to ¥90.93 over the same period. Trailing 12 month net profit margin has edged higher to 1.9% from 1.5% as earnings have grown 39.5% year over year. For investors, these...

Nippon Steel stock: what recent returns say about investor sentiment Nippon Steel (TSE:5401) shares have seen mixed performance recently, with a 0.7% decline over the past day, a 1.6% gain over the past week, and a 9.7% decline over the past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Nippon Steel. At a share price of ¥595.8, Nippon Steel’s recent 1-day and 90-day share price declines contrast with its positive 1-year and 5-year total shareholder returns, suggesting shorter term momentum has faded...

CCReB Advisors (TSE:276A) opened Q2 2026 with revenue of ¥178.4 million and a basic EPS loss of ¥13.59, against a trailing 12 month EPS of ¥37.29 on revenue of ¥1.8 billion that reflects a net income of ¥167 million. Over recent quarters, revenue has ranged from ¥973.0 million and EPS of ¥35.87 in Q2 2025 to ¥730.6 million and EPS of ¥32.30 in Q1 2026, with net income moving from ¥200.0 million in Q1 2025 to ¥140.7 million in Q1 2026 before this quarter’s ¥68.7 million loss. With trailing net...

COSMOS Pharmaceutical (TSE:3349) has reported Q3 2026 revenue of ¥273.2b and basic EPS of ¥102.20, putting fresh numbers on the table for investors tracking the story around its modest 2.9% net profit margin cited in recent data. The company’s quarterly revenue has moved from ¥244.1b in Q2 2025 to ¥273.2b in Q3 2026, while basic EPS has ranged between ¥79.30 and ¥108.95 over this period. This gives you a clear view of how the top line and EPS have been pacing into the latest quarter as...

MEDIA DO FY 2026 earnings snapshot MEDIA DO (TSE:3678) has wrapped up FY 2026 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥28.0 billion and net income of ¥186 million, translating into EPS of ¥12.25. This comes against a backdrop of trailing twelve month EPS of ¥119.85 on revenue of ¥108.5 billion and net income of ¥1.8 billion. Over the past year, revenue has moved from ¥101.9 billion to ¥108.5 billion and trailing EPS has shifted from ¥90.04 to ¥119.85, giving investors a clearer read on how earnings...

IDOM (TSE:7599) has wrapped up FY 2026 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥141.3b and basic EPS of ¥28.17, rounding out a trailing twelve month picture of ¥562.8b in revenue and EPS of ¥118.66. Over the past year, revenue has ranged from ¥134.6b to ¥148.4b per quarter, while quarterly EPS moved between ¥22.69 and ¥39.07. This gives investors a clear view of how earnings power tracks through the year. With net profit margins reported at 2.1%, down from 2.7% a year earlier, the latest numbers put...

Why Aisin Stock Is Drawing Attention Now Aisin (TSE:7259) has come back on many investors' radars after a period of weaker share performance, including a month decline and a deeper pullback over the past 3 months. With the shares last closing at ¥2,237, investors are weighing that recent performance against Aisin's current earnings profile, business mix across regions, and its recorded revenue and net income figures. See our latest analysis for Aisin. Recent trading shows momentum has faded...

Recently, failed US–Iran negotiations and the prospect of a US move to block the Strait of Hormuz pushed oil prices back above US$100, lifting many oil-related stocks including Japan Petroleum Exploration. This episode underlines how tightly Japan Petroleum Exploration’s outlook is tied to geopolitical flashpoints that can rapidly reshape global energy supply expectations. We will now examine how the jump in oil prices amid Middle East tensions may influence Japan Petroleum Exploration’s...

OSG (TSE:6136) just reported Q1 2026 results showing a 93.2% year over year increase in net income, record sales growth across regions, and a maintained full year outlook that anticipates additional earnings growth. See our latest analysis for OSG. The strong Q1 report appears to have aligned with building momentum, with a 1 month share price return of 10.46% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 83.85%, which points to a market that is rewarding OSG's recent earnings strength and overseas...

Kaneka stock overview Kaneka (TSE:4118) has drawn fresh attention after recent price moves, with the shares last closing at ¥5,039. Investors are weighing this level against the company’s current fundamentals and recent return profile. See our latest analysis for Kaneka. The recent 1 day share price return of 2.10% contrasts with a 90 day share price return of 10.50% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 54.27%. This suggests momentum has been building over time despite short term...

Recent share performance and business snapshot Ajinomoto (TSE:2802) has drawn fresh attention after a strong past 3 months in its share price, prompting investors to look more closely at how its core food and healthcare businesses are currently positioned. The company reports revenue of ¥1.54b and net income of ¥77,580m, with operations spanning seasonings and foods, frozen foods, and a healthcare and other segment that includes amino acids, materials and contract pharmaceutical services. See...

KDDI Corporation’s March 31, 2026 board meeting approved director nominations and followed the release of nine‑month results to December 31, 2025, showing higher sales of ¥4,471,796 million and net income of ¥545,541 million compared with a year earlier. On the same day, KDDI cut its full‑year guidance after uncovering inappropriate transactions at subsidiaries BIGLOBE and G‑PLAN, leading to loss recognition, an impairment charge of ¥50.00 billion, and planned management changes including...

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As global markets experience a relief rally following the U.S.-Iran ceasefire, Asian indices have also shown positive momentum, driven by easing geopolitical tensions and renewed investor confidence. In this environment, dividend stocks in Asia stand out as attractive options for investors seeking steady income streams amidst market fluctuations.

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Murata Manufacturing (TSE:6981) has started mass production of seven automotive multilayer ceramic capacitors. The company describes these products as having world leading capacitance for their rated voltage and size, and they are aimed at ADAS and autonomous driving systems. See our latest analysis for Murata Manufacturing. Murata’s move into higher capacitance automotive MLCCs comes as momentum in the shares has been firm, with a 30 day share price return of 14.25% and a 1 year total...

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