Japanese Semiconductors Stock News

I-Net (TSE:9600) has achieved average annual earnings growth of 9.8% over the past five years, supported by its high quality earnings. Despite this solid track record, the company’s net profit margin slipped to 5% from 5.7% last year, and most recently, earnings turned negative year-over-year. Investors may take note that the stock currently trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 19x, which is well above both the Japanese IT industry average of 17.3x and the peer average of 14.4x. This could...

Rigaku Holdings Corporation recently announced the opening of the Rigaku Technology Center Taiwan Co. Ltd. in the Tai Yuen Hi-Tech Industry Park, establishing the new Rigaku Technology Center Taiwan (RTTW) as an engineering base for R&D, customer support, and joint development across semiconductors, materials, and life sciences. This move underscores the company's commitment to bolstering customer support and fostering innovation in one of Asia's leading technology hubs. We'll explore how...

JINS HOLDINGS (TSE:3046) has proposed a year-end dividend of 59 yen per share for the fiscal year ending August 2025, together with a plan to update its Articles of Incorporation to allow for greater leadership flexibility. See our latest analysis for JINS HOLDINGS. After a strong run earlier this year, JINS HOLDINGS’ share price has pulled back recently, declining 12.2% over the past month. It still boasts a robust 22.3% year-to-date share price return. Looking further out, its 1-year total...

Murata Manufacturing (TSE:6981) just released updated financial guidance for the year ahead and completed a significant share buyback. Both moves are drawing attention to the company's strategy and what it could mean for shareholders. See our latest analysis for Murata Manufacturing. Murata Manufacturing’s new guidance and share buyback appear to have sparked investor optimism, as reflected in an impressive 12% share price jump in just the past week and a 34% price return year-to-date. Recent...

Ishihara Chemical (TSE:4462) delivered a steady year with net profit margins improving to 10.6%, edging out last year's 10.1%. EPS recorded year-over-year growth of 6.9%, though this undershot the company's strong five-year average of 9.9% annual earnings growth. Historically, earnings have increased by 9.9% per year. With the stock trading at a P/E of 12.2x, the market is seeing a notable valuation gap given the current price of ¥2,180 compared to an estimated fair value of ¥4,976.28. See...

Hikari Tsushin recently announced the issuance of its 54th unsecured corporate bond, raising ¥15 billion to fund upcoming bond redemption. This move highlights the company's intent to maintain financial flexibility and may reinforce its ability to manage debt obligations effectively. We'll explore how this large-scale bond issuance shapes Hikari Tsushin's investment narrative through its focus on financial stability. We've found 22 US stocks that are forecast to pay a dividend yield of over...

Internet Initiative Japan Inc. (IIJ) announced that it and its subsidiary will begin providing Starlink satellite services as an authorized reseller to corporate customers in Japan starting December 1, 2025, with plans for further international expansion. This move brings satellite-based connectivity solutions into IIJ's portfolio, enabling enterprise clients to access reliable internet in areas with limited terrestrial networks and improving disaster resilience options. We will explore how...

Kyocera (TSE:6971) reported a net profit margin of 2.2%, down from 4% in the prior year, as the company absorbed a one-off loss of ¥40.1 billion. Over the past five years, earnings have declined by 15.1% annually, while revenue is forecast to grow at just 2% per year, lagging the broader Japanese market’s expected 4.5% pace. With analysts projecting a sharp rebound in earnings growth of 21.8% per year ahead, investors are weighing whether future gains will balance out recent profitability...

Meiko Electronics (TSE:6787) just approved a dividend increase, raising its payout to JPY 45.00 per share from JPY 40.00 last year. The Board’s decision, announced on October 27, reflects growing confidence in its financial outlook. See our latest analysis for Meiko Electronics. The dividend hike seems to have energized investor sentiment, as Meiko Electronics' share price has climbed over 7% in the past month and is up nearly 36% in the last three months. Looking longer-term, the story is...

In recent days, Japan and the United States agreed to prepare a joint fact sheet detailing potential investment projects in the U.S. involving Japanese firms such as Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, with a strong focus on power generation and automobile-related products. This development signals increasing government-level cooperation on cross-border industrial projects, highlighting a potentially important role for Mitsubishi Heavy Industries in the growing U.S. clean energy market. We'll...

Ibiden Ltd. (TSE:4062) delivered earnings growth of 2.5% per year over the past five years, with the most recent annual uptick coming in at 3.3%, a step ahead of the longer-term trend. The net profit margin for the period came in at 9.2%, just below last year’s 9.4%. Looking forward, analysts are projecting substantial expansion, with earnings and revenue forecast to grow at 23.5% and 12.2% per year. Both figures are clear beats on the broader market’s pace; however, investors will be...

SCREEN Holdings Co., Ltd. announced an increase in its second-quarter dividend to ¥123 per share, up from ¥120 a year earlier, payable on December 1, 2025, while maintaining its earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 2026 despite reporting weaker financial results for the recent quarter. The company's decision to boost its dividend in the face of a downturn in operating performance reflects a continued prioritization of shareholder returns even amid industry challenges. We'll...

Astellas Pharma (TSE:4503) delivered net profit margins of 6.2%, doubling from 3.1% last year, while posting a 128.1% surge in profit growth over the past year compared to a five-year average decline of 24% per year. Despite this impressive profitability turnaround, revenue is forecast to decline 4.5% per year over the next three years, and the latest financial period included a one-off loss of ¥169.5 billion that has weighed on trailing results. The stock currently trades at ¥1,613.5, below...

In late October 2025, Suzuki Motor announced plans to launch eight new sport utility vehicles in India over the next five to six years, aiming to regain its historic 50% market share. This move highlights both the intensifying competition in India’s automotive sector and Suzuki’s renewed commitment to its largest overseas market. Next, we explore how this bold product expansion plan shapes Suzuki's investment narrative amid intensifying competition in India. These 15 companies survived and...

Otsuka Corporation recently issued year-end dividend guidance of ¥40 per share for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, and reported strong financial results for the first nine months of this year, including a 22.3% rise in net sales and a 27.5% increase in operating profit compared to the prior period. This combination of increased profitability and updated dividend guidance highlights the company's operational efficiency and its commitment to returning value to shareholders. We'll...

Yamato Kogyo Co., Ltd. announced on October 31, 2025, that its Board of Directors approved a new share repurchase program, authorizing the buyback and cancellation of up to 1,000,000 shares, about 1.61% of its share capital, for up to ¥12,000 million, with the program set to expire on March 24, 2026. This program reflects Yamato Kogyo’s emphasis on flexible capital policy and shareholder returns, with all repurchased shares to be cancelled rather than held in treasury. We'll examine how this...

Nisshin Seifun Group (TSE:2002) reported a net profit margin of 2.9%, down from 3.9% a year ago. While there was a recent dip in earnings growth, the company’s five-year average earnings growth still stands at 17.7% per year and is now expected to climb at 9.9% annually going forward, comfortably ahead of the Japanese market’s projected 7.9%. Despite lagging revenue growth forecasts, investors may look past the dip in profit margins, focusing on the company’s solid historical earnings...

Hino Motors, Ltd.'s ( TSE:7205 ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.1x may look like a pretty appealing investment...

Shareholders might have noticed that Keyence Corporation ( TSE:6861 ) filed its interim result this time last week. The...

Niterra Co., Ltd. recently announced a share buyback program authorizing the repurchase of up to 7,200,000 shares, or 3.62% of its issued share capital (excluding treasury stock), for a total purchase price of ¥30,000 million, with the program running until October 31, 2026. This initiative reflects management's intent to boost shareholder returns and apply more proactive capital management strategies in response to current market conditions. We’ll explore how this significant buyback...

On October 31, 2025, Sumitomo Electric Industries announced an increased interim dividend of ¥50 per share and raised its full-year earnings and dividend forecasts, citing stronger than expected first-half results and resilient demand across key business segments. The company also highlighted successful cost reduction initiatives and a lower than anticipated impact from U.S. tariffs, further supporting its improved outlook for both profitability and shareholder returns. We'll examine how...

Koei Tecmo Holdings (TSE:3635) just issued a substantial increase to its earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 2026, raising projections for net sales, operating profit, and profit attributable to owners. This update is likely to draw fresh attention from investors. See our latest analysis for Koei Tecmo Holdings. Koei Tecmo Holdings has caught fresh momentum this year after the sharp upgrade to its earnings guidance, pushing its latest share price to ¥2,080.5. While the 1-year...

DMG Mori (TSE:6141) is forecast to deliver earnings growth of 41.4% per year, with revenue expected to rise at 6.6% annually. This pace is set to outpace the broader Japanese market’s 4.5% forecast. Over the past five years, earnings have risen at an annualized rate of 20%, supported by high-quality profits. However, the net profit margin has slipped to 1.9% from 4.5% the year prior. Investors are weighing a compelling growth outlook and current valuation against recent margin pressure and...

Tomen Devices (TSE:2737) posted EPS of ¥9,440, with shares trading below a discounted cash flow estimated fair value of ¥17,621.35. This positions the stock as potentially undervalued, while earnings grew at 3% annually over five years and ticked up 3.6% in the most recent year. Despite this acceleration, net profit margins fell from 1.6% to 1.4%, adding a note of caution on recent profitability trends. See our full analysis for Tomen Devices. Next, we will see how these earnings numbers...