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UBE Corporation has released its earnings for the nine months ended December 31, 2025, reporting sales of ¥332,150 million versus ¥359,621 million a year earlier and net income of ¥21,077 million compared with a net loss of ¥19,120 million. Despite lower sales, UBE shifted from a basic loss per share of ¥196.93 to basic earnings per share of ¥216.99 from continuing operations, highlighting a clear improvement in profitability. Next, we will examine how this return to profitability despite...

Earnings event puts F.C.C (TSE:7296) margins in focus F.C.C (TSE:7296) drew investor attention after reporting nine-month earnings to December 31, 2025, with sales of ¥190,615 million, slightly above a year earlier, while net income and basic EPS softened. See our latest analysis for F.C.C. F.C.C shares have held around ¥3,750 in the very short term, but the 90 day share price return of 15.21% and 1 year total shareholder return of 30.53% suggest momentum has built over time, supported by a...

Why Hankyu Hanshin Holdings Is Back On Investor Radars Hankyu Hanshin Holdings (TSE:9042) is in focus after reporting nine month results to December 31, 2025, with sales, net income, and earnings per share all higher than a year earlier. See our latest analysis for Hankyu Hanshin Holdings. That earnings update has arrived alongside a strong run in the share price, with a 6.5% 7 day share price return, 10.2% over 30 days and a 22.1% 1 year total shareholder return. This suggests momentum has...

Earnings snapshot and why it matters for TS TECH (TSE:7313) TS TECH (TSE:7313) has drawn attention after reporting nine month results to December 31, 2025, with sales, net income and basic earnings per share all lower than the same period a year earlier. See our latest analysis for TS TECH. The earnings setback appears to have tempered short term sentiment, with a 1 day share price return showing a 1.24% decline to ¥1,954.5. However, the 90 day share price return of 4.94% and 1 year total...

Earnings event puts Rengo (TSE:3941) in focus Rengo (TSE:3941) drew investor attention after reporting earnings for the nine months to December 31, 2025, with sales, net income, and basic earnings per share all higher than the previous year. See our latest analysis for Rengo. The earnings release sits alongside a strong share price run, with Rengo’s 30 day share price return of 17.14% and 90 day share price return of 44.19%, while its 1 year total shareholder return is 84.33%. This points to...

Nippon Sanso Holdings Corporation recently reported results for the nine months ended December 31, 2025, with sales of ¥997,719 million and net income of ¥93,140 million, both higher than the same period a year earlier. At the same time, the company lifted its full-year 2026 guidance, highlighting the impact of yen depreciation, price management, and productivity efforts in offsetting inflation and soft sales volumes. With this upgraded earnings outlook driven partly by currency gains and...

Earnings event and why it matters for TOCALOLtd (TSE:3433) shareholders TOCALOLtd (TSE:3433) has drawn fresh attention after TOCALO Co.,Ltd. reported nine-month earnings to December 31, 2025, showing sales of ¥42,621 million and net income of ¥6,443 million, both above the prior year period. See our latest analysis for TOCALOLtd. That earnings update comes after a strong run in the share price, with a 32.36% 90 day share price return and a 57.39% 1 year total shareholder return pointing to...

DENSO (TSE:6902) came into focus after the company reduced full year guidance for operating profit, net profit, and earnings per share, while also reporting lower nine month net income compared with the previous year. See our latest analysis for DENSO. After the lowered guidance and softer nine month earnings, DENSO's 1 day share price return of 1.04% and 7 day return of 0.65% suggest some near term caution, while the 12.99% 1 year total shareholder return points to momentum that has not...

Food & Life Companies (TSE:3563) is back in focus after first quarter earnings showed sales of ¥122,656 million and net income of ¥8,545 million, compared with ¥99,141 million and ¥6,129 million a year earlier. See our latest analysis for Food & Life Companies. The 1 year total shareholder return of 117.23% and 3 year total shareholder return of 187.84% suggest strong longer term gains. A 10.16% year to date share price return and recent 7 day share price move of 10.51% indicate momentum has...

Toho Gas (TSE:9533) is back on investors’ radar after reporting nine month earnings to December 31, 2025, alongside announcing a stock split and a fourfold increase in authorized shares. See our latest analysis for Toho Gas. That mix of solid nine month earnings, fresh guidance and the stock split has lined up with a strong run in the share price, with a 30 day share price return of 10.77% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 41.13%, suggesting momentum has been building recently despite...

Taiyo Yuden (TSE:6976) has come into focus after reporting nine-month results to December 31, 2025, with sales of ¥266,139 million and net income of ¥12,626 million, both ahead of the prior year. See our latest analysis for Taiyo Yuden. The earnings release and Q3 2026 call on 6 February appear to have reset expectations, with a 1 day share price return of 9.54% and a 7 day share price return of 18.36% pushing Taiyo Yuden to ¥3,868. Over the past year, shareholders have seen a 44.18% total...

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (TSE:9104) has just raised its non-consolidated earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 2026, alongside new shipping alliances and fresh quarterly results that give investors more concrete numbers to assess. See our latest analysis for Mitsui O.S.K. Lines. Those updated forecasts and new shipping agreements come after a strong run in the share price over the past quarter, with a 90 day share price return of 14.69% and a 3 year total shareholder return of 84.47%,...

Sekisui Chemical (TSE:4204) has drawn investor focus after reporting third quarter and nine month results showing lower net income year on year, while also slightly revising full year sales and earnings guidance upward. See our latest analysis for Sekisui Chemical. The earnings release and slightly higher full year guidance appear to sit alongside firm share price momentum, with a 30 day share price return of 8.20% and a 90 day share price return of 13.00%. Meanwhile, the 1 year total...

Nanto Bank (TSE:8367) just released earnings for the nine months to December 31, 2025, reporting higher net interest income of ¥45,186 million, net income of ¥13,287 million, and earnings per share of ¥423.03. See our latest analysis for Nanto Bank. The earnings update comes after a strong run in Nanto Bank’s share price, with a 30 day share price return of 18.84% and a 90 day share price return of 43.02%, alongside a very large 5 year total shareholder return of 404.83% that suggests...

JFE Holdings (TSE:5411) recently reported nine month earnings to December 2025, with both sales and net income lower than a year earlier. This combination appears to have influenced recent share price moves. See our latest analysis for JFE Holdings. Despite softer nine month earnings, the share price has shown strong momentum, with a 26.31% 90 day share price return and a 34.26% 1 year total shareholder return. Recent board changes and the planned equity investment and joint venture appear to...

In early February 2026, Raito Kogyo Co., Ltd. announced a share repurchase program of up to 2,300,000 shares, or 5.37% of its issued share capital (excluding treasury stock), for up to ¥7,000 million, with all repurchased shares to be cancelled by December 31, 2026. Announced alongside this buyback, Raito Kogyo’s nine‑month results to December 31, 2025 showed higher sales, net income, and earnings per share compared with the prior year, underscoring the company’s focus on capital efficiency...

In February 2026, Yamato Kogyo Co., Ltd. held a board meeting that approved selling part of its investment securities and reported nine‑month results to December 31, 2025, showing sales of ¥118,021 million and net income of ¥33,867 million. The company also raised its full‑year fiscal 2026 guidance, projecting higher net sales, operating profit of ¥4,000 million, and profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥53,000 million, pointing to a stronger earnings outlook than previously...

As global markets navigate a period of mixed performance, with small-cap and value-oriented stocks gaining momentum amid cooling labor market signals and manufacturing rebounds, investors are increasingly attentive to the shifting dynamics favoring these segments over high-growth technology stocks. This evolving landscape presents an opportune moment to explore lesser-known equities that may offer potential growth, particularly those that demonstrate resilience and adaptability in response to...

As global markets navigate a landscape marked by mixed equity performances and economic uncertainties, investors are increasingly mindful of shifting trends such as the cooling U.S. labor market and volatility in tech-driven sectors. Amid these dynamics, dividend stocks offering yields over 3.5% present an appealing option for those seeking stability and income, particularly in value-oriented segments that have shown resilience against recent market fluctuations.

What the new guidance tells you about Ohsho Food Service Ohsho Food Service (TSE:9936) has issued full year earnings guidance to March 31, 2026, projecting net sales of ¥119,731 million and operating profit of ¥11,271 million, giving investors fresh visibility on expected profitability. See our latest analysis for Ohsho Food Service. The new guidance lands after a period where the 3 month share price return of 3.23% contrasts with a softer year to date share price return of a 0.62% decline...

Aozora Bank, Ltd. reported earnings for the nine months ended December 31, 2025, showing higher net interest income of ¥37,272 million and net income of ¥21,825 million, alongside increased basic earnings per share of ¥157.72 from continuing operations. On the same day, the bank also affirmed a quarterly dividend of ¥22.00 per share payable on June 25, 2026, underscoring its focus on returning cash to shareholders while earnings per share continued to rise. We will now examine how Aozora...

Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings reported past nine‑month results to December 2025 showing revenue of ¥4,612,176 million and a net loss of ¥662.65 billion, alongside government approval of a new turnaround plan featuring ¥3.10 trillion of cost cuts and about ¥200 billion of asset sales over the coming decade. An interesting twist is that this deep restructuring push, including potential external capital partnerships to fund data‑center‑related investment, comes alongside plans for a...

Context for Nippon Express Holdings after recent performance Nippon Express Holdings (TSE:9147) has drawn attention after a 1-day return of 1.6%, with gains over the past week, month, and past 3 months, prompting a closer look at its recent fundamentals. See our latest analysis for Nippon Express Holdings. At a share price of ¥3,733.0, Nippon Express Holdings has recently shown steady momentum, with a 30 day share price return of 8.1% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 55.4%. This...

Nichirei Corporation recently reported results for the nine months ended December 31, 2025, with sales of ¥537,666 million and net income of ¥21,858 million, both slightly higher than a year earlier. At the same time, Nichirei’s board approved plans for its North American unit InnovAsian Cuisine to inject new capital into a freshly established Delaware subsidiary, signaling an incremental build-out of its overseas food operations. We’ll now examine how this combination of modest earnings...