Japanese Semiconductors Stock News

Latest FY 2026 results: setting the scene Marui Group (TSE:8252) has wrapped up FY 2026 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥71.1b and basic EPS of ¥39.01, alongside trailing twelve month revenue of ¥276.9b and EPS of ¥158.35. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥66.6b in FY 2025 Q4 to ¥71.1b in FY 2026 Q4, while quarterly EPS shifted from ¥41.75 to ¥39.01 over the same period. This gives investors a clear read on recent trading conditions and earnings power. With a trailing net...

It's been a good week for JGC Holdings Corporation ( TSE:1963 ) shareholders, because the company has just released its...

It's been a good week for Kirin Holdings Company, Limited ( TSE:2503 ) shareholders, because the company has just...

It's been a pretty great week for Honda Motor Co., Ltd. ( TSE:7267 ) shareholders, with its shares surging 13% to...

While Topre Corporation ( TSE:5975 ) might not have the largest market cap around , it saw a decent share price growth...

As inflationary pressures and rising energy costs continue to shape global markets, investors are increasingly seeking stability in dividend stocks, particularly within the dynamic Asian markets. In such an environment, a good dividend stock is often characterized by its ability to provide consistent income streams while maintaining resilience against broader economic challenges.

As of May 2026, Asian markets are navigating a complex landscape influenced by global economic factors such as rising energy costs and inflationary pressures, similar to trends observed in other major economies. Despite these challenges, the region's tech sector continues to garner attention due to its potential for high growth, driven by robust domestic demand and technological advancements. In this environment, a promising tech stock typically demonstrates strong innovation capabilities and...

As global markets grapple with rising inflation and energy costs, Asian equities present intriguing opportunities for value investors. In this context, identifying stocks trading below their intrinsic value can be particularly appealing, offering potential upside in a market environment characterized by cautious sentiment and economic uncertainties.

As global markets grapple with rising inflation and geopolitical uncertainties, the Asian market continues to present unique opportunities for investors, particularly in the small-cap sector. In this dynamic environment, identifying stocks with strong fundamentals and growth potential can be key to navigating these challenges; Nanjing Develop Advanced Manufacturing is one such company leading a trio of undiscovered gems in Asia.

Goodwill impairment hits guidance while dividend and FY2027 outlook steady Towa Pharmaceutical (TSE:4553) drew investor attention after announcing a large goodwill impairment at subsidiary Sunsho Pharmaceutical, which led to sharply reduced FY2026 profit guidance and raised questions about near term earnings quality. At the same time, the company kept its dividend plan unchanged and outlined expectations for higher sales and profit in FY2027. This combination puts the focus on how quickly...

Nomura Micro Science has reported its fiscal 2026 results, revealing steep declines in sales and profits but also an increased annual dividend to ¥81 per share under its TTT-26 growth plan. By pairing higher shareholder payouts with a forecast for a sharp earnings recovery in fiscal 2027, management is signaling confidence in a demand rebound despite recent operational weakness. Next, we’ll examine how the dividend increase and confident fiscal 2027 guidance shape Nomura Micro Science’s...

SoftBank Corp. has reported past full-year results for the 12 months to March 31, 2026, with sales of ¥7.04 trillion and net income of ¥550.76 billion, both higher than the prior year. The improvement in both basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations highlights how incremental profitability gains can compound meaningfully at SoftBank’s scale. Now we’ll examine how this uptick in full-year sales and net income may influence SoftBank’s existing investment narrative and...

Earlier this month, Capricor Therapeutics filed a lawsuit in New Jersey seeking to unwind its U.S. distribution deal with Nippon Shinyaku’s subsidiary over alleged pricing flaws and launch-preparation failures for Duchenne muscular dystrophy therapy Deramiocel, while Nippon Shinyaku also reported revenue growth, softer profit and an unchanged dividend for the year to March 2026. Ahead of its forecast for higher earnings in fiscal 2027, Nippon Shinyaku and Chugai applied in Japan to expand...

Earlier this week, Ship Healthcare Holdings reported its fiscal year 2026 results and held a board meeting to consider the distribution of surplus, outlining how it plans to return capital to shareholders. Alongside these disclosures, management highlighted key operational initiatives and a clearer shareholder return policy for fiscal year 2027, giving investors more detail on how future cash flows might be allocated between growth and returns. Next, we will examine how Ship Healthcare...

Why this new energy parks alliance matters for Hitachi stock Hitachi (TSE:6501) has drawn fresh attention after agreeing with X LABS LLC to co develop gigawatt scale energy parks for AI focused data centers in North America, targeting behind the meter power needs. See our latest analysis for Hitachi. At a share price of ¥4,812, Hitachi has seen the share price fall 7.8% over the past month and 7.6% over the past quarter, even as the 1 year total shareholder return stands at 27.4% and the 5...

Shareholders at Mitsui Kinzoku (TSE:5706) recently filed proposals calling for higher dividends, full executive pay disclosure, and a company name change linked to its environmental history. The Board rejected all shareholder proposals, keeping its current dividend policy, disclosure approach, and corporate name unchanged. At the same time, Mitsui Kinzoku agreed to join Emerald Technology Ventures’ Industrial Innovation Fund as a limited partner to access new industrial and sustainability...

Fanuc Corporation has completed a share buyback of 75,600 shares for ¥271.82 million under its April 23, 2025 program, while also announcing a partnership with Google to integrate Google Cloud’s Gemini Enterprise generative AI into its industrial robots. This collaboration aims to create “physical AI” systems that let Fanuc robots follow natural-language instructions and work together more flexibly on factory floors, potentially broadening how manufacturers use automation. We’ll now look at...

If you are wondering whether Kyowa Kirin is attractively priced or not, the starting point is to understand what the current share price actually reflects about the business. Over the last week the stock is up 1.9%, although it is down 3.9% over the past month and down 5.7% year to date, while the 1 year return stands at 9.9% and the 5 year return shows a 22.0% decline. Recent coverage around Kyowa Kirin has focused on how investors interpret its long term prospects and the balance between...

Nissan Chemical (TSE:4021) FY 2026 earnings snapshot Nissan Chemical (TSE:4021) has put fresh numbers on the table for FY 2026, with third quarter revenue of ¥65,341 million and basic EPS of ¥90.67, set against trailing twelve month revenue of ¥271,968 million and EPS of ¥342.10. Over recent quarters the company has seen revenue move from ¥59,497 million in FY 2025 Q2 to ¥76,533 million in FY 2025 Q4 and then ¥69,871 million in FY 2026 Q1, while basic EPS has ranged from ¥64.95 to ¥102.20...

INFRONEER Holdings Inc. recently reported its fiscal year 2026 results, moved to change its dividend policy, and approved the disposal of 6.39 million treasury shares to fund new stock grant trusts for directors and employees. Alongside these capital and compensation moves, the group set up a Recurrence Prevention Committee after bribery-related misconduct at subsidiary MAEDA, underscoring an effort to reinforce compliance and rebuild public-sector trust. We will now examine how the new...

Nomura Research Institute (TSE:4307) has announced a significant full year dividend increase. The company reaffirmed its commitment to stable shareholder returns, maintaining its payout policy. Management highlighted strong domestic business performance, while acknowledging recent impairment charges. For investors watching Nomura Research Institute at a share price of ¥4,332.0, the larger dividend stands out against a mixed return profile. The stock is down 11.1% over the past month and...

On May 12, 2026, The First Bank Of Toyama, Ltd. announced a share repurchase program of up to 2,000,000 shares, or 3.18% of its issued share capital (excluding treasury stock), for ¥5,500,000,000, alongside plans to cancel treasury shares and consider a dividend increase approved at a board meeting held the same day. This combination of a buyback and potential dividend increase highlights the bank’s emphasis on flexible capital management amid changing business conditions, while operating...

MegaChips (TSE:6875) has drawn attention after a recent share price move, with the stock up 4.0% in the past day and 39.2% over the past month, prompting fresh interest from investors. See our latest analysis for MegaChips. That 39.2% 30 day share price return sits on top of a 53.2% year to date share price return and a very large 5 year total shareholder return, suggesting momentum has been building over both shorter and longer horizons. If strong recent gains in semiconductors have your...

Event context and recent price performance Chiyoda (TSE:6366) has recently drawn investor attention after a period of share price weakness, with the stock down about 18% over the past week and 30% over the past month. Over the past 3 months, the stock has fallen roughly 48%, while the year-to-date move is a more modest decline of about 3%. Despite this, the 1-year total return sits around 160%, which highlights how volatile the recent journey has been for investors. See our latest analysis...