TSE:8698
TSE:8698Capital Markets

Is Monex Group (TSE:8698) Using Its Dividend Hike to Signal Changing Priorities?

Monex Group recently reported earnings for the half year ended September 30, 2025, with revenue reaching ¥44,435 million and net income at ¥4,549 million, alongside an increase in its second-quarter dividend to ¥15.30 per share and updated full-year dividend guidance. This marks a slight uptick in returns to shareholders, suggesting the company’s willingness to share improved performance directly with investors. We’ll explore how Monex Group’s higher dividend guidance and earnings results...
TSE:9147
TSE:9147Logistics

Nippon Express (TSE:9147): Assessing Valuation After Major Buyback and Upcoming Treasury Stock Decision

Nippon Express Holdings (TSE:9147) has just wrapped up a major share buyback and is now weighing the retirement of some of its treasury stock in an upcoming board meeting. These steps can draw attention from value-focused investors. See our latest analysis for Nippon Express Holdings. The upbeat tone from Nippon Express Holdings’ sizable buyback is apparent when you look at its performance, with a running year-to-date share price return of 32.5% and a strong 12-month total shareholder return...
TSE:4578
TSE:4578Pharmaceuticals

Will Positive Phase 3 Results for Sibeprenlimab Shift Otsuka Holdings' (TSE:4578) Investment Narrative?

On November 9, 2025, Otsuka Pharmaceutical reported 12-month interim results from its Phase 3 VISIONARY trial of sibeprenlimab for IgA nephropathy at the American Society of Nephrology Kidney Week, with summary data published in The New England Journal of Medicine. The interim analysis showed sibeprenlimab achieved a substantial reduction in proteinuria versus placebo, supporting Otsuka's recent U.S. FDA Priority Review and highlighting its innovative approach to tackling a rare kidney...
TSE:8386
TSE:8386Banks

Hyakujushi Bank (TSE:8386): Valuation Insights Following Upgraded Earnings, Dividend Hikes, and New Buyback Plan

Hyakujushi Bank (TSE:8386) made a splash by rolling out several shareholder-focused moves at once, including boosting its full-year earnings guidance, raising dividend forecasts, and announcing a share repurchase program. See our latest analysis for Hyakujushi Bank. Hyakujushi Bank’s recent series of shareholder-friendly announcements comes alongside strong share price momentum, with a year-to-date return of 74.5% and a 1-year total shareholder return of nearly 98%. Investors appear to be...
TSE:8850
TSE:8850Real Estate

Starts (TSE:8850) Valuation in Focus After Announcing Higher Dividend for Fiscal 2026

Starts (TSE:8850) just unveiled a higher interim dividend for the fiscal year ending March 2026, announcing JPY 65 per share, up from JPY 55 the previous year. This signals management’s optimism about their recent performance. See our latest analysis for Starts. Starts’ latest dividend boost comes after a solid run, with the shares up 22.65% year-to-date and a standout 28.57% total shareholder return over the last twelve months. While momentum slowed slightly in recent weeks, long-term...
TSE:3401
TSE:3401Chemicals

Teijin (TSE:3401): Exploring Whether Shares Are Fairly Valued After Recent Volatility

Teijin (TSE:3401) shares have shown short-term volatility, with a slight uptick today but losses over the past month. Investors seem interested in how the company’s fundamentals might play out given this mixed performance. See our latest analysis for Teijin. Teijin’s share price has pulled back over the past month, and its 1-year total shareholder return is just shy of breaking even. This hints that investor sentiment is cooling, despite some recent volatility. Still, a modest gain over three...