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Mitsui Kinzoku Company (TSE:5706) has drawn fresh attention after reporting full year earnings, outlining dividend and profit guidance, and joining Emerald Technology Ventures’ Industrial Innovation Fund to support projects in areas such as carbon neutrality. See our latest analysis for Mitsui Kinzoku Company. The earnings release, dividend guidance and new Industrial Innovation Fund partnership have coincided with sharp share price momentum, with a 30 day share price return of 29.67% and a...

In May 2026, Rakuten Group, Inc. reported first-quarter 2026 results showing sales of ¥643,583 million and a reduced net loss of ¥18,648 million, while its board also met to consider a reorganization of its FinTech business that would make Rakuten Card Co., Ltd. and Rakuten Securities Holdings, Inc. subsidiaries of Rakuten Bank, Ltd. through share deliveries. A separate announcement from impact.com revealed a new alliance with Rakuten that aims to modernize the affiliate and performance...

Dividend decisions after earnings decline Kobe Steel (TSE:5406) has moved quickly from reporting full year earnings declines in sales and net income to board approvals around cash dividends tied to the March 31, 2026 record date. For you as a shareholder or potential investor, this combination of weaker annual results and a lower year end dividend compared with the previous year raises practical questions about income reliability, capital allocation priorities, and how the stock’s recent...

In May 2026, SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation held a board meeting to consider changes to its representative director and the appointment of new executives. This leadership reshuffle is important because shifts in top management can alter the company’s decision-making approach, governance priorities, and long-term direction. We will now examine how the planned changes to SKY Perfect JSAT’s representative director shape the company’s broader investment narrative. Find 17 companies with promising...

Meiko Electronics (TSE:6787) has drawn fresh attention after announcing higher cash dividends for the year ended March 31, 2026, along with new earnings guidance through fiscal 2027. See our latest analysis for Meiko Electronics. The momentum around this announcement has been strong, with the share price up 8.49% over the last day and a 30 day share price return of 48.14%, while the 1 year total shareholder return is very large. If this kind of sharp move has your attention, it could be a...

Why Kao’s latest quarterly results matter for shareholders Kao (TSE:4452) reported first quarter earnings for the period ended March 31, 2026, with sales of ¥413,224 million and net income of ¥30,999 million, both above the prior year’s levels. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations came in at ¥68.53, compared with ¥49.19 a year earlier. This gives investors fresh information on how the company’s consumer and chemical businesses are contributing to profitability. See our latest...

Nichias Corporation recently approved a share repurchase program of up to 2,300,000 shares, or 1.22% of its issued share capital, for ¥5,000 million, alongside board discussions on revising director remuneration and detailing a new stock grant plan for group employees. This combination of capital return via buybacks and adjustments to incentive structures highlights management’s focus on aligning capital efficiency with longer-term governance priorities. We’ll now examine how the new ¥5,000...

On 12 May 2026, Santen Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. raised its expected interim and year-end dividends for the fiscal year ending 31 March 2027 to ¥21.00 per share, while also affirming a ¥19.00 year-end dividend for the fiscal year ended 31 March 2026. The company also issued new consolidated guidance for the year to March 2027, projecting revenue of ¥311,000 million, operating profit of ¥49,500 million, net profit of ¥39,500 million and basic earnings per share of ¥124.42, signaling confidence...

Asahi Kasei (TSE:3407) is back in focus after unveiling a new photosensitive film that blends its PSPI and DFR technologies and targets higher density semiconductor packaging tied to AI data center demand. See our latest analysis for Asahi Kasei. Recent trading reflects that interest, with a 30 day share price return of 12.55% and a year to date share price return of 21.55%, alongside a 1 year total shareholder return of 79.61%, which points to strong longer term momentum. If you are curious...

On 13 May 2026, TOA Corporation held a board meeting to consider a notice concerning dividends of surplus, including a potential dividend increase. This focus on adjusting surplus dividends highlights how TOA may be reassessing its capital allocation approach and overall shareholder return framework. Next, we will examine how the board’s consideration of a dividend increase may influence TOA Corporation’s broader investment narrative. The future of work is here. Discover the 35 top robotics...

On 14 May 2026, Adeka Corporation’s board met to consider changes in its representative director and officers, alongside a proposed increase in dividends from surplus. This combination of leadership reshaping and a potential higher payout to shareholders highlights how corporate governance decisions can directly influence capital allocation priorities. We’ll now examine how the planned leadership reshuffle, especially the representative director changes, may reshape Adeka’s existing...

Nippon Steel (TSE:5401) is back in focus after a shareholder group led by Strategic Capital Inc. pushed for a new committee on listed subsidiaries, just as fresh earnings, guidance, and dividend details were released to the market. See our latest analysis for Nippon Steel. Despite the renewed focus on governance and fresh guidance, Nippon Steel’s share price has been under pressure recently, with a 30 day share price return of down 5.8% and a 90 day share price return of down 17.9%. However,...

Fuso ChemicalLtd (TSE:4368) has outlined new earnings guidance alongside dividend plans, combining forward-looking financial targets with updated shareholder returns. This provides fresh information on potential income and profitability expectations for investors to consider. See our latest analysis for Fuso ChemicalLtd. The latest guidance and dividend update come after a strong run, with a 30 day share price return of 41.58% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 254.8%, indicating that...

Dividend agenda puts JEOL (TSE:6951) under the spotlight JEOL (TSE:6951) has called a May 15, 2026 board meeting that includes an increase in dividends of surplus, drawing investor attention to the company’s cash returns and current share valuation. See our latest analysis for JEOL. JEOL’s recent dividend agenda comes after a year where the stock’s year to date share price return of 31.08% and 1 year total shareholder return of 67.88% point to strong underlying momentum despite some short...

Q1 2026 earnings spark fresh focus on ASICS stock ASICS (TSE:7936) has drawn investor focus after reporting first quarter 2026 earnings, with sales of ¥270,265 million and net income of ¥46,569 million for the period ended March 31, 2026. See our latest analysis for ASICS. The Q1 2026 results and earnings call have landed after a period where the share price has gained 18.08% year to date, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 32.92% and very large 3 and 5 year total shareholder...

SMC (TSE:6273) is back in focus after an analyst upgrade to a strong buy, following higher full year sales, profit and the announcement of a new share repurchase program. See our latest analysis for SMC. SMC's share price has pulled back recently, with a 1 month share price return of 6.32% and a 3 month share price return of 9.07%. This is even though the year to date share price return is 15.29% and the 1 year total shareholder return is 26.93%. This suggests momentum has cooled despite the...

Event overview and recent stock move Kioxia Holdings (TSE:285A) has drawn fresh attention after its Tokyo listing, with the stock recently closing at ¥57,400 and showing strong price momentum over the past month and past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Kioxia Holdings. The recent listing has coincided with very strong share price momentum, with a 1 day share price return of 3.72%, a 30 day share price return of 64.94% and a year to date share price return above 400%. The 1 year total...

Earnings event puts Ebara (TSE:6361) in focus Ebara (TSE:6361) drew investor attention after first quarter 2026 earnings, with sales of ¥246,311 million and net income of ¥18,322 million, compared with ¥212,650 million and ¥15,789 million a year earlier. See our latest analysis for Ebara. The ¥5,452 share price reacted strongly to the earnings release, with a 1-day share price return of 8.26%. This came even though the 90-day share price return is down 3.30% and the 3-year total shareholder...

Daicel (TSE:4202) has put capital returns firmly in focus by lifting its annual dividend forecast to ¥70 per share and tightening shareholder return targets alongside the newly announced Accelerate 2030 plan. See our latest analysis for Daicel. The Accelerate 2030 plan and higher shareholder return targets appear to have lifted sentiment, with a 1 day share price return of 7.43% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 9.87%. However, the 90 day share price return is down 22.35% and year to...

WorkmanLtd earnings, dividend moves and outlook WorkmanLtd (TSE:7564) shares were in focus after the company reported full year results, raised its year end dividend for the 2026 fiscal year, and issued fresh earnings and dividend guidance. See our latest analysis for WorkmanLtd. Following the earnings release and dividend updates, WorkmanLtd’s share price has moved to ¥7,400, with a 1-month share price return of 4.23% and a year to date share price return of 10.61%, while the 1-year total...

SBI Holdings (TSE:8473) has filed for what would be Japan's first spot XRP exchange traded fund. The filing comes after regulatory reforms by Japan's Financial Services Agency and Cabinet that permit cryptoasset ETF products. More than 100 cryptoassets have been reclassified as financial instruments, alongside a move to a flat tax regime for eligible products. SBI Holdings, a financial services group with a strong presence across securities, banking, and digital assets, is moving early with...

SoftBank Group stock: recent moves and performance snapshot SoftBank Group (TSE:9984) has drawn investor attention after a strong run, with the stock showing solid gains over the past month and past 3 months, alongside sizeable 1 year and multi year total returns. See our latest analysis for SoftBank Group. The recent momentum is strong, with an 11.89% 1 day and 56.09% 90 day share price return, alongside a very large 1 year total shareholder return that far exceeds the 3 and 5 year...

Tokyo Ohka Kogyo Co., Ltd. reported past first-quarter 2026 results, with sales rising to ¥67,077 million and net income reaching ¥11,725 million, alongside higher basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations versus a year earlier. The strong year-over-year increases in both revenue and profit suggest improved operating performance in the company’s core businesses during the quarter. With this strong first-quarter profit expansion as context, we’ll now assess how the...

Air Water (TSE:4088) is back in focus after an earnings beat, with net income up 10.6% year over year and free cash flow advancing 59.4%, supported by demand across industrial gas, chemical, and medical segments. See our latest analysis for Air Water. The earnings beat has arrived alongside a sharp pick up in momentum, with the 1 month share price return at 15.99% and the 1 year total shareholder return at 34.13%. This suggests investors are reassessing both growth potential and risk after...