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TSE:6501
TSE:6501Industrials

Hitachi (TSE:6501) Margin Improvement Reinforces Bullish Earnings Narrative Despite Premium P/E

Hitachi Q3 2026 earnings snapshot Hitachi (TSE:6501) has reported new figures for Q3 2026, posting revenue of ¥2,714.4b and basic EPS of ¥36.64, with trailing twelve month EPS at ¥180.73. The company’s revenue increased from ¥2,465.2b in Q3 2025 to ¥2,714.4b in Q3 2026. Over the same period, basic EPS rose from ¥30.20 to ¥36.64, alongside trailing twelve month net income of ¥823.50b. With a trailing net margin of 8%, the latest figures give investors a clearer view of current...
TSE:9434
TSE:9434Wireless Telecom

SoftBank (TSE:9434) Valuation Check After Infrinia AI Cloud OS And V2X Expansion News

SoftBank (TSE:9434) is drawing fresh attention after its Infrinia team introduced Infrinia AI Cloud OS for GPU based AI data centers, alongside a deeper collaboration with Eye Net Mobile on V2X safety solutions in Japan. See our latest analysis for SoftBank. These AI and V2X announcements arrive after a mixed period for the stock. The 1 year total shareholder return of 8.54% contrasts with softer year to date and 90 day share price returns, which suggests momentum has cooled recently despite...
TSE:6305
TSE:6305Machinery

Hitachi Construction Machinery (TSE:6305) Margin Compression Challenges Bullish Earnings Growth Narratives

Hitachi Construction Machinery (TSE:6305) has put fresh numbers on the table for Q3 2026, reporting revenue of ¥325.3 billion and basic EPS of ¥86.76, with net income excluding extraordinary items at ¥18,456 million. The company has seen quarterly revenue move between ¥325.3 billion and ¥380.0 billion over the last six reported periods, while basic EPS has ranged from ¥31.96 to ¥140.12. This gives investors a broad view of how earnings power tracks against a relatively steady top line and...
TSE:4188
TSE:4188Chemicals

Japan Ethylene Decarbonization Alliance Could Be A Game Changer For Mitsubishi Chemical Group (TSE:4188)

Asahi Kasei, Mitsui Chemicals, and Mitsubishi Chemical Group have formed a joint operating entity to decarbonize and consolidate ethylene production in western Japan, backed by selection for METI’s Fiscal 2025 HtA Support Program and a ¥21.20 billion investment plan including subsidies. A particularly interesting aspect is the planned use of Asahi Kasei’s Revolefin™ technology to produce bioethanol-based, lower-carbon ethylene and propylene, potentially reshaping how basic chemicals are...
TSE:7951
TSE:7951Leisure

Yamaha Finance Leaders Spotlighted As New Creator Tech Fund Opens Opportunities

Yamaha Music Innovations executives have been recognized on Billboard’s 2026 Finance 50 list. The company has launched a major venture capital fund focused on music and creative technologies. These developments highlight Yamaha’s role in supporting the broader creator ecosystem across music and related fields. For investors tracking TSE:7951, this combination of leadership recognition and a new fund illustrates how Yamaha is positioning itself within the music and creator technology space...
TSE:6586
TSE:6586Machinery

Makita (TSE:6586) Q3 Earnings Highlight Stable 10% Net Margin Narrative

Makita (TSE:6586) has put out its Q3 2026 scorecard, with revenue at ¥190,357 million and basic EPS at ¥70.76, while trailing 12 month EPS sits at ¥281.53 on revenue of ¥753,353 million and net income of ¥75,011 million. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥184,575 million in Q4 2025 to ¥191,807 million in Q2 2026 before landing at ¥190,357 million in Q3, with basic EPS tracking from ¥65.03 to ¥73.75 over the same stretch, and its net profit margin on a trailing 12 month basis...
TSE:4204
TSE:4204Industrials

Sekisui Chemical (TSE:4204) Margin Compression Reinforces Bearish Narratives After Q3 2026 Results

Sekisui Chemical (TSE:4204) has released its Q3 2026 numbers, reporting total revenue of ¥330.1b and basic EPS of ¥39.16. This gives investors another data point on how the year is shaping up. Over the past six reporting periods, the company’s quarterly revenue has moved between ¥324.7b and ¥342.4b, while basic EPS has ranged from ¥31.60 to ¥61.12. This quarter sits somewhere in the middle, keeping margins and earnings quality in focus. See our full analysis for Sekisui Chemical. With the...
TSE:5401
TSE:5401Metals and Mining

Nippon Steel BlueScope Talks Raise Questions On Growth Versus Balance Sheet

Nippon Steel (TSE:5401) has been in discussions with BlueScope after BlueScope rejected a separate takeover offer from another party. The talks reportedly cover options such as a full acquisition of BlueScope or the purchase of a minority stake. If a deal progresses, it would mark a significant cross border move in the global steel sector. Nippon Steel is one of Japan's largest steel producers, with operations that span flat steel products, long products and related processing. Any...
TSE:4307
TSE:4307IT

Nomura Research Institute (TSE:4307) Net Margin Expansion Reinforces Bullish Earnings Narratives

Nomura Research Institute (TSE:4307) has reported another solid quarter, with Q3 2026 revenue of ¥205.3 billion and basic EPS of ¥51.68, while trailing twelve month EPS is ¥183.63 on revenue of ¥798.9 billion. The company’s revenue moved from ¥191.5 billion in Q3 2025 to ¥205.3 billion in Q3 2026, with basic EPS increasing from ¥45.73 to ¥51.68 over the same period. Investors may focus on how these results relate to multi year earnings growth and a net profit margin that has been moving...