Japanese Semiconductors Stock News

Kiyo Bank (TSE:8370) is drawing investor attention after raising its second-quarter dividend to ¥58 per share, compared to ¥45 last year. Dividend payments are scheduled to begin on December 5, 2025. See our latest analysis for Kiyo Bank. That higher payout appears to have caught the market’s attention, with Kiyo Bank’s share price still sitting strong at ¥2,858 after a robust year-to-date climb of 30.5%. Impressively, investors have seen a 45.6% total shareholder return over the past twelve...

Yamaguchi Financial Group (TSE:8418) raised its earnings forecast for the six months ended September 2025, attributing the upward revision to reduced expenses and an unexpected gain from selling a subsidiary earlier than initially planned. See our latest analysis for Yamaguchi Financial Group. Yamaguchi Financial Group’s decision to raise its earnings outlook comes after a solid run, with a 6.2% year-to-date share price increase and a standout total shareholder return of 14.5% over the past...

On November 11, USS Co., Ltd. announced an increased second quarter dividend of ¥25.20 per share, raised full-year dividend guidance to ¥26.20, and released upgraded consolidated earnings forecasts for the fiscal year ending March 2026. The company's updated shareholder return policy includes a consolidated dividend payout ratio of at least 60% and a total payout ratio of at least 100% over the next three years. We’ll examine how USS’s commitment to higher dividends and reinforced payout...

As global markets navigate a complex landscape of economic shifts, Asia's stock markets are capturing attention with their nuanced responses to recent developments. Amidst this backdrop, identifying undervalued stocks becomes crucial for investors seeking opportunities in regions like China and Japan, where market conditions present both challenges and potential rewards.

In recent developments, NVIDIA announced that Japan's RIKEN research institute will integrate NVIDIA GB200 NVL4 systems and Blackwell GPUs into two new supercomputers, with one for AI-driven scientific research and the other for quantum computing, while continuing the codesign partnership with Fujitsu for the next-generation FugakuNEXT supercomputer. This milestone highlights Fujitsu's expanding technological collaborations in Japan's high-performance computing sector, as the company moves...

Pacific Gas and Electric Company recently announced a collaboration with Nissan and Fermata Energy to demonstrate automated frequency management by integrating electric vehicles and bi-directional chargers into a multi-customer microgrid at California's Redwood Coast Airport Microgrid. This pilot project positions Nissan at the forefront of vehicle-to-grid integration, underscoring its ongoing commitment to innovative energy solutions beyond automotive manufacturing. We'll examine how...

Kadokawa (TSE:9468) shares are in focus after the company cut its full-year earnings outlook for fiscal 2026. This decision comes as challenges in its publishing and film segments outweighed the positive impact of a successful game launch. See our latest analysis for Kadokawa. The earnings downgrade punctuates a tough year for Kadokawa, with momentum clearly fading. Despite a successful game launch, the 1-year total shareholder return has tumbled to -26.34%, reversing the strong multi-year...

ARIAKE JAPAN (TSE:2815) just delivered its half-year results, which topped earlier forecasts and set the stage for a major dividend hike. The board responded by boosting both interim and full-year dividend guidance for shareholders. See our latest analysis for ARIAKE JAPAN. Even with this bullish shift in dividend policy and robust earnings, ARIAKE JAPAN’s share price has struggled over the past 90 days with a return of -12.7%, leaving its one-year total shareholder return nearly flat at...

Senshu Ikeda Holdings (TSE:8714) just announced a board meeting scheduled for November 14, 2025. The meeting will focus on potential changes to its shareholder return policy, an increase in surplus dividend, and a new year-end dividend forecast. See our latest analysis for Senshu Ikeda Holdings. Senshu Ikeda Holdings has seen meaningful momentum lately, with the stock’s share price up 6.7% over the past month and an impressive year-to-date gain of 77%. The real story, though, is in its...

Kanadevia Corporation recently lowered its full-year consolidated earnings guidance for the period ending March 31, 2026, citing higher costs and project challenges in the Environment and Machinery & Infrastructure segments, while maintaining its net sales outlook at ¥620,000 million. While overall sales targets are unchanged, the downward revision in operating income and net profit underscores pressures on the company's profitability stemming from segment-specific cost overruns and project...

BANDAI NAMCO Holdings (TSE:7832) revised its fiscal 2026 guidance upward, projecting higher net sales, operating profit, and profit attributable to owners of parent. The company also raised its interim dividend, reflecting a positive financial outlook. See our latest analysis for BANDAI NAMCO Holdings. Shares have pulled back in recent weeks despite upbeat guidance and a sharply higher interim dividend, with a 30-day share price return of -7.3% and a -17.8% move over the last quarter...

TS TECH (TSE:7313) has called a board meeting for November 14, where directors will discuss the potential disposal of treasury stock. Actions like this can shift a company’s shareholder mix and affect market liquidity. See our latest analysis for TS TECH. TS TECH’s shares have come under pressure lately, sliding 8.2% in the past week and drifting down 3.7% year-to-date. Despite this, the company has achieved a 1-year total shareholder return of 6.1% and a solid 33% gain over five years...

Bank of Nagoya (TSE:8522) just announced a board meeting set for November 14, with a focus on revising its reduction targets for strategic shareholdings. Investors often watch these discussions closely, as changes could affect the bank’s capital allocation and future returns. See our latest analysis for Bank of Nagoya. That board meeting comes after an impressive run, with Bank of Nagoya’s share price up over 10% in the past month. Momentum is building on the back of an 84% return so far this...

Key Insights Institutions' substantial holdings in Kumagai GumiLtd implies that they have significant influence over...

Fuji Oil (TSE:2607) just released updated earnings guidance for the year ending March 2026, detailing sales and profit expectations. The company also reaffirmed its dividend payout at last year’s levels. These updates help investors gauge future performance. See our latest analysis for Fuji Oil. After the guidance announcement, Fuji Oil’s shares have shown resilience, with the last close at ¥3,402. While the 1-year total shareholder return dipped slightly by 0.5 percent, the three-year total...

Yamada Holdings Co., Ltd. recently held a board meeting to approve the disposal of its own shares as part of an employee restricted share incentive plan. This initiative is designed to enhance employee ownership, bolster welfare, and better align staff interests with long-term company performance. We'll explore how the employee-focused share incentive plan could shape Yamada Holdings' investment case through workforce alignment. Trump's oil boom is here - pipelines are primed to profit...

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It is hard to get excited after looking at Hybrid Technologies' (TSE:4260) recent performance, when its stock has...

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The subdued market reaction suggests that Unozawa-gumi Iron Works, Limited's ( TSE:6396 ) recent earnings didn't...

The recent earnings posted by Jorudan Co.,Ltd. ( TSE:3710 ) were solid, but the stock didn't move as much as we...

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