Japanese Software Stock News

NTN (TSE:6472) has just posted its Q3 2026 scorecard, with recent quarterly revenue figures sitting around ¥203.2 billion in Q2 2026 and ¥210.1 billion in Q4 2025, while EPS has swung from a loss of ¥29.37 in Q4 2025 to a positive ¥3.61 in Q2 2026. Over the past few quarters, the company has seen revenue hover in a tight band between roughly ¥199.0 billion and ¥210.8 billion, with EPS moving from small profits like ¥0.32 in Q1 2025 through deeper losses such as ¥11.57 in Q3 2025 before...

Keyence Corporation reported past earnings for the nine months ended December 20, 2025, with sales rising to ¥834,605 million and net income reaching ¥311,167 million, both above the prior-year period. The increase in basic earnings per share from ¥1,203.03 to ¥1,283.03 highlights improved profitability over the nine-month period. Next, we'll examine how Keyence's higher sales and net income shape the company's investment narrative and longer-term business positioning. Rare earth metals are...

On 29 January 2026, Shimizu Corporation’s board approved subscribing to a third-party capital increase at Aomi Construction, making Aomi a consolidated and specified subsidiary with capital equivalent to at least one-tenth of Shimizu’s own. This move, alongside Shimizu’s recent ¥20,000,000,000 unsecured bond issuance maturing in 2031, highlights a meaningful expansion of its construction footprint and financing commitments. We will now examine how bringing Aomi Construction under full...

Nintendo’s February 2026 nine‑month earnings showed profit rising more than 50% and sales nearly doubling, powered by brisk demand for the new Switch 2 console and lifting lifetime Switch family sales to 155.37 million units, surpassing the Nintendo DS record. The company’s ability to keep full-year forecasts intact despite US tariffs and higher memory chip costs underlines how resilient current Switch 2 demand has been so far. Next, we examine how record Switch 2 sales and maintained...

SCREEN Holdings Co., Ltd. recently reported results for the nine months ended December 31, 2025, showing sales of ¥425,352 million and net income of ¥54,946 million, while also approving a stock split and doubling its authorized share capital effective April 1, 2026. Alongside these developments, the company reaffirmed its full-year guidance, signaling management’s commitment to its existing earnings outlook despite softer nine-month performance. Next, we’ll explore how the reaffirmed...

Nippon Light Metal Holdings Company (TSE:5703) is in focus after its board approved a leadership reshuffle and the company released nine month earnings showing higher sales and net income versus a year earlier. See our latest analysis for Nippon Light Metal Holdings Company. At a share price of ¥2,789, Nippon Light Metal Holdings has a 30-day share price return of 9.37% and a 90-day share price return of 30.51%. Its 1-year total shareholder return of 86.60% points to strong recent momentum...

Leadership transition and why it matters for shareholders Japan Securities Finance (TSE:8511) is set for a leadership reshuffle, with Morikuni Shimoyamada becoming Representative Executive Officer and CEO and Yutaka Okada stepping in as Co-CEO from April 2026. The appointments follow a board process tied to the 8th Mid-Term Management Plan, which is scheduled to begin in fiscal 2026, and are part of the firm’s existing approach to succession planning for top roles. At the same time, current...

As global markets navigate a complex landscape marked by steady interest rates and fluctuating consumer confidence, investors are increasingly turning their attention to Asia, where economic resilience presents unique opportunities. In this context, identifying undervalued stocks becomes crucial for those looking to capitalize on potential market inefficiencies and long-term growth prospects.

As global markets navigate a period of mixed economic signals, with China’s stock markets showing minimal change and Japan experiencing declines amid political uncertainty, investors are increasingly looking towards dividend stocks in Asia as a potential source of stable returns. In this environment, selecting dividend stocks that offer consistent payouts and demonstrate resilience to market fluctuations can be an effective strategy for building a balanced portfolio.

In late January and early February 2026, Daiichi Sankyo and AstraZeneca reported that the U.S. FDA accepted and granted Priority Review to their supplemental Biologics License Application for DATROWAY in unresectable or metastatic triple negative breast cancer, based on phase 3 data showing a clinically meaningful overall survival benefit versus chemotherapy. This Priority Review, supported by robust response rates and participation in the FDA’s Project Orbis program, highlights how DATROWAY...

Metaplanet (TSE:3350) has moved back into focus after raising its full year guidance, citing stronger than expected fourth quarter revenue from its Bitcoin Income Generation business as the key driver. See our latest analysis for Metaplanet. The raised guidance follows a busy January, including plans for a sizeable ¥12.24b follow on equity offer with attached warrants, preferred dividends, and fresh investor outreach around its Bitcoin Treasury and income businesses. Despite this,...

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Sumco's (TSE:3436) stock is up by a considerable 14% over the past month. However, we wonder if the company's...

Last week saw the newest third-quarter earnings release from SMS Co., Ltd. ( TSE:2175 ), an important milestone in the...

Key Insights Significantly high institutional ownership implies Takeuchi Mfg's stock price is sensitive to their...

As the Asian markets navigate a landscape marked by political shifts and economic recalibrations, investors are keenly observing opportunities that may arise from these evolving conditions. In this context, identifying stocks that are potentially undervalued could offer strategic entry points for those looking to capitalize on discrepancies between market price and intrinsic value.

As we navigate through early 2026, the Asian markets are capturing attention amid a backdrop of mixed global economic signals, with small-cap stocks facing challenges similar to those seen in other regions. Despite the cautious sentiment and varied performance across key indices, this environment can offer opportunities for discerning investors to identify stocks with strong fundamentals and growth potential that may have been overlooked.

Despite an already strong run, Meiko Electronics Co., Ltd. ( TSE:6787 ) shares have been powering on, with a gain of...

The santec Holdings Corporation ( TSE:6777 ) share price has done very well over the last month, posting an excellent...

Unsurprisingly, Capcom Co., Ltd.'s ( TSE:9697 ) stock price was strong on the back of its healthy earnings report. We...

Key Insights Institutions' substantial holdings in ITOCHU implies that they have significant influence over the...

As you might know, HOYA Corporation ( TSE:7741 ) just kicked off its latest third-quarter results with some very strong...

When close to half the companies in Japan have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") above 15x, you may consider NTT...