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While Daiichi Kigenso Kagaku Kogyo Co., Ltd. ( TSE:4082 ) might not have the largest market cap around , it received a...

Ricoh Leasing Company (TSE:8566) has called a board meeting for 8 May 2026 to review its shareholder return policy, drawing attention from investors who are watching how future dividends and buybacks might be shaped. See our latest analysis for Ricoh Leasing Company. The planned review of the shareholder return policy comes after the stock logged a 5.95% year to date share price return and a 1 year total shareholder return of 18.97%, while the 3 year total shareholder return of 68.91%...

Japan Tobacco Inc. ( TSE:2914 ) just released its latest quarterly results and things are looking bullish. Japan...

Investors in Mitsubishi Motors Corporation ( TSE:7211 ) had a good week, as its shares rose 8.4% to close at JP¥329...

JTEKT’s latest earnings, guidance and dividend move JTEKT (TSE:6473) has drawn fresh attention after releasing full year results, issuing earnings guidance for the year ending March 31, 2027, and announcing a higher dividend with updated dividend forecasts. See our latest analysis for JTEKT. JTEKT’s share price has picked up recently, with a 1-day share price return of 2.00% and a 7-day return of 5.14%, while the 30-day share price return of 11.22% contrasts with a 90-day period where the...

In April 2026, Fuji Electric Co., Ltd. announced past-year results showing higher sales and net income, lifted its year-end and interim dividends, issued new earnings guidance through March 2027, and approved a share repurchase program of up to 2,500,000 shares for ¥21,000 million running until March 31, 2027. This combination of stronger earnings, rising cash returns, and a multi-year buyback plan highlights management’s confidence in the balance sheet and future cash generation...

Sumitomo Forestry (TSE:1911) has approved entering a loan agreement to finance an acquisition. The board decision signals an intention to expand the business through inorganic growth. The planned funding structure is expected to affect the company’s balance sheet and future capital allocation choices. Sumitomo Forestry, a diversified player in housing and timber-related businesses, is already exposed to long-term themes such as urbanization, resource efficiency, and changing housing needs...

JFE Holdings, Inc. has reported past full-year results for the year ended March 31, 2026, with sales of ¥4.54 trillion and net income of ¥70.17 billion, both lower than the previous year. The drop in basic earnings per share from ¥144.43 to ¥110.3 highlights how weaker profitability filtered through directly to shareholder-level results. We’ll now consider how this weaker revenue and earnings profile may shape JFE Holdings’ investment narrative and future risk-reward balance. The future of...

Nikon Corporation recently reported full-year results for the period ended March 31, 2026, with sales of ¥677,163 million versus ¥715,285 million a year earlier and a swing from ¥6,123 million in net income to a ¥86,088 million net loss. This shift from earnings per share of ¥17.86 to a basic loss per share of ¥261.57 highlights how sharply profitability deteriorated even on only modestly lower sales. We’ll now examine how this full-year net loss reshapes Nikon’s existing investment...

Tokio Marine Newa Insurance, a Taiwan subsidiary of Tokio Marine Holdings (TSE:8766), received a strong credit rating and stable outlook from AM Best. The assessment highlights TMNewa's position as a key non life insurer in Taiwan and reflects AM Best's view of its balance sheet, operating profile, and risk management. Tokio Marine Holdings, through TMNewa, gives investors exposure to Taiwan's non life insurance market, which is influenced by protection needs across property, auto, and...

It's been a good week for Ajinomoto Co., Inc. ( TSE:2802 ) shareholders, because the company has just released its...

Sumitomo Corporation ( TSE:8053 ) just released a solid earnings report, and the stock displayed some strength...

Toyota Boshoku (TSE:3116) has just paired full year results with fresh guidance and an affirmed dividend, giving investors new data on earnings power, expected revenue and upcoming cash returns. See our latest analysis for Toyota Boshoku. At the latest share price of ¥2,279.5, Toyota Boshoku’s 1 day share price return of 2.27% and 7 day share price return of 3.28% sit against a 90 day share price return decline of 22.89%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 15.38% points to longer term...

Why Anritsu’s latest results have caught investors’ attention Anritsu (TSE:6754) has been in focus after reporting full year earnings for the period ended March 31, 2026, with higher sales, net income and basic EPS compared with the previous year. See our latest analysis for Anritsu. The recent earnings release, dividend announcement and special ex dividend date have come alongside a 30 day share price return of 29.17% and a year to date share price return of 85.01%. The 1 year total...

In late April 2026, SoftBank Corp. announced it had jointly developed with TOPPAN Holdings a lightweight, highly durable wing skin and testing method for solar-powered High-Altitude Platform Station (HAPS) aircraft, aiming for test production and broader use ahead of SoftBank’s planned commercial HAPS services from 2029. By combining TOPPAN’s multi-layer film and durability testing expertise with SoftBank’s stratospheric flight data, the partners created materials that can withstand extreme...

Guidance, dividend moves and earnings put Fuji Electric in focus Fuji Electric (TSE:6504) drew attention after releasing full year 2026 results, updating earnings guidance through March 2027, and outlining higher year end and upcoming quarter dividend payouts. See our latest analysis for Fuji Electric. The guidance, dividend increases and earnings update have come alongside strong momentum, with a 30 day share price return of 33.27% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 128.44%. This...

Makita Corporation’s Board of Directors on April 28, 2026 approved a much higher proposed year-end dividend of ¥130 per share and a planned interim dividend of ¥79 per share, alongside reporting full-year results for the year ended March 31, 2026 and issuing guidance for the year ending March 31, 2027. At the same meeting, Makita shifted its profit distribution policy from a total return ratio of at least 35% to a consolidated payout ratio of at least 50%, signaling a stronger emphasis on...

Event context and recent share performance IbidenLtd (TSE:4062) has drawn attention after its stock showed a 5% decline over the past day, alongside gains of 16% over the past week and 58% over the past month. See our latest analysis for IbidenLtd. The latest 1-day share price decline for IbidenLtd sits against very strong momentum, with a 30-day share price return of 58.15% and a year-to-date share price return of 116.75%, while the 1-year total shareholder return is very large. If...

Sony Group (TSE:6758) has just wrapped up FY 2026 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥3,036.4b and basic EPS of ¥14.0, capping a twelve month stretch that produced ¥12,479.6b in revenue and EPS of ¥172.5. Over recent periods, revenue has ranged from ¥2,621.6b to ¥3,713.7b per quarter while basic EPS has moved between ¥13.9 and ¥63.2, giving investors a broad view of how earnings track alongside the top line. With a trailing net profit margin of 8.3% versus 8.8% a year earlier, the spotlight now...

Stock surge ahead of earnings puts Musashi Seimitsu Industry in focus Musashi Seimitsu Industry (TSE:7220) jumped 27.5% on May 8, 2026, as trading activity intensified and investors reacted to sector strength ahead of the company’s earnings announcement scheduled for May 12. See our latest analysis for Musashi Seimitsu Industry. At a share price of ¥5,420, Musashi Seimitsu Industry has seen strong momentum build, with a 30 day share price return of 80.67% and a 1 year total shareholder return...

Kakaku.com recently reported record revenue for the year ended March 2026, fueled by growth in its Tabelog restaurant platform and Kyujin Box HR service, while reducing its annual dividend after a prior-year special payout. At the same time, Oasis Management lifted its stake to 15.74% and Tabelog’s new multilingual app for visitors to Japan reached 2 million downloads in about six months, underscoring growing interest from both users and institutional investors. We’ll now examine how this...

Why Japan Petroleum Exploration is on investors’ radar today Japan Petroleum Exploration (TSE:1662) is back in focus after a recent move in its share price, with the stock showing a 1.8% gain over the past day but a weaker month. For investors tracking shorter term swings and longer term trends, that mix of a positive daily move alongside a negative month, a 12.5% decline, raises questions about how to interpret the stock’s broader performance and underlying business. See our latest analysis...

Wondering if Suzuki Motor's share price reflects its real worth, or if the stock is quietly offering better value than it looks at first glance? The stock last closed at ¥1,808, with returns of 3.1% over the past week, a 1.8% decline over the past month, a 24.4% decline year to date, 3.1% over 1 year, 59.2% over 3 years and 89.0% over 5 years. This gives you a mix of shorter term setbacks and longer term strength to weigh up. Recent coverage around Suzuki Motor has focused on its role in the...

Nippon Fine Chemical Co., Ltd. ( TSE:4362 ) just released a solid earnings report, and the stock displayed some...