Japanese Software Stock News

Panasonic Holdings (TSE:6752) held its net profit margin steady at 4%, matching last year’s level, even as the company experienced negative earnings growth over the latest period. However, over the last five years, average annual earnings growth reached 14.6%, and the outlook remains strong with earnings forecast to accelerate by 18.3% per year. Investors will note that this pace easily outstrips the broader Japanese market’s expected 7.8% annual growth, while revenue growth projections...

ITmedia (TSE:2148) posted a mixed set of earnings, with net profit margins slipping from 17.6% to 17%. The latest year showed negative earnings growth, even as earnings grew at an average rate of 1.5% per year over the past five years. Looking forward, revenue is projected to grow at 8% per annum and earnings are expected to rise by 12.1% each year. Both figures are anticipated to outpace the Japanese market, though investors may view the dip in margins with caution. See our full analysis for...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Nitto Denko Corporation recently announced a JPY 30.00 per share interim dividend for the second quarter ended September 30, 2025, up from JPY 28.00 a year earlier, alongside raised full-year earnings guidance despite lower half-year sales and net profit compared to the previous year. The simultaneous dividend increase and upward revision of earnings guidance signal management’s positive outlook on the company’s future cash flow and financial stability. We’ll explore how the increased...

Key Insights The projected fair value for TBS HoldingsInc is JP¥9,524 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Current...

Micronics Japan Co., Ltd. ( TSE:6871 ) shareholders have had their patience rewarded with a 62% share price jump in the...

Despite an already strong run, Advantest Corporation ( TSE:6857 ) shares have been powering on, with a gain of 58% in...

It's been a sad week for Central Japan Railway Company ( TSE:9022 ), who've watched their investment drop 10% to...

Shareholders might have noticed that Shimano Inc. ( TSE:7309 ) filed its quarterly result this time last week. The...

It's been a pretty great week for NEC Corporation ( TSE:6701 ) shareholders, with its shares surging 11% to JP¥5,618 in...

Komatsu Ltd. ( TSE:6301 ) shareholders are probably feeling a little disappointed, since its shares fell 8.4% to...

Nomura Holdings, Inc. ( TSE:8604 ) just released its latest half-yearly results and things are looking bullish. It was...