Japanese Specialty Stores Stock News

When close to half the companies in Japan have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") below 14x, you may consider santec...

The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...

Japan Exchange Group, Inc. recently announced a share repurchase program, raised its full-year earnings guidance, and declared higher year-end dividends, following improved half-year financial results with sales of ¥89.32 billion and net income of ¥34.55 billion. This series of shareholder return initiatives, combined with stronger earnings, underlines the company’s focus on rewarding shareholders amid ongoing business growth. To explore how these developments shape the company’s investment...

Sharp (TSE:6753) caught investor attention after announcing its H1 2026 earnings, revealing a significant profit improvement despite a 13% drop in net sales. The positive forecast revision signals renewed confidence in future performance. See our latest analysis for Sharp. After a tough start to the year, Sharp’s share price has been sliding, with a 10.4% decline year-to-date, while its 1-year total shareholder return is down just 2.8%. This shows recent losses are somewhat cushioned by...

Advantest (TSE:6857) lifted its full-year earnings forecast, reflecting strong momentum in the semiconductor sector fueled by AI chip demand. The new guidance signals growing confidence about the company’s outlook and underlying business drivers. See our latest analysis for Advantest. Momentum has clearly built for Advantest this year, with a stunning 122.75% share price return year to date and a 1-year total shareholder return of 111.92%. Recent product launches, a substantial share...

SanBio (TSE:4592) has announced plans to issue new shares through an international offering, following a board meeting held on November 6. The move aims to raise ¥14.9 billion in fresh capital. See our latest analysis for SanBio. SanBio’s recent decision to raise ¥14.9 billion via an international share offering comes after a year of exceptional momentum, with the stock posting a 237.67% year-to-date share price return. Despite a sharp 33.87% decline in the last 30 days, the longer-term...

JustSystems (TSE:4686) released its financial results for the six months ended September 30, 2025. The company reported a 17% rise in net sales and a 23% increase in operating profit compared to the prior year. See our latest analysis for JustSystems. JustSystems’ upbeat earnings have helped fuel a remarkable run for the stock, with a year-to-date share price return of 48.3% and an impressive 53.2% total shareholder return over the past year. Recent momentum has accelerated, highlighted by a...

UBE (TSE:4208) shares have shown steady momentum recently, climbing just under 6% over the past week and about 8% over the past month. Investors are taking note of these gains as the stock trends upward. See our latest analysis for UBE. Zooming out, UBE’s recent streak follows a year in which its share price has barely budged. However, with a 1-year total shareholder return of around 8% and a strong 41% over three years, momentum appears to be rebuilding. That renewed buying interest could...

The board of Pole To Win Holdings, Inc. ( TSE:3657 ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 27th of April...

ERI Holdings Co., Ltd.'s ( TSE:6083 ) dividend will be increasing from last year's payment of the same period to ¥35.00...

The board of Ohba Co., Ltd. ( TSE:9765 ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of ¥21.00 per share on the 4th of...

Olympus Corporation recently unveiled new consolidated earnings guidance, discussed a global personnel optimization program at its Board meeting, and confirmed upcoming executive leadership changes following its completed share buyback program. This transition includes the succession planning for the Gastrointestinal Solutions Division, highlighting Olympus’s commitment to innovation and leadership continuity amid its transformation as a global medtech company. We'll explore how the...

On October 29, 2025, Disco Corporation held its board meeting and announced increased interim dividends along with updated consolidated and non-consolidated earnings guidance for the nine months ending December 31, 2025, reflecting performance-linked payout policies and continued sector volatility. The company set its interim dividend at ¥129.00 per share, up from ¥124.00 last year, signaling confidence despite ongoing demand fluctuations in the semiconductor and electronics...

Kubota Corporation ( TSE:6326 ) will pay a dividend of ¥25.00 on the 24th of March. This means the dividend yield will...

On November 4, 2025, Hirose Electric Co., Ltd. announced its second quarter dividend of ¥245 per share, unchanged from the previous year, and raised its full-year revenue and profit forecasts for the fiscal year ending March 2026, crediting positive foreign exchange trends and a strong general industries outlook. The upward revision to earnings guidance reflects the company's expectation that its core industrial business will outperform earlier projections, highlighting management's...

Mitsubishi (TSE:8058) has recently seen its stock shift, prompting renewed attention from investors seeking value opportunities. Over the past month, Mitsubishi shares climbed by 3%, reflecting steady interest in Japan’s capital goods sector. See our latest analysis for Mitsubishi. Zooming out, Mitsubishi's one-year total shareholder return stands at an impressive 39.5%, confirming strong momentum that has only accelerated this year. The share price alone is up 41.8% year-to-date, suggesting...

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

Nidec Corporation was recently removed from the Nikkei 225 Index, a key benchmark for Japanese equities, following an official index review announcement. This change can prompt meaningful shifts in trading activity, as many institutional investors and index funds may adjust their portfolios in response to such rebalancing events. We'll now explore how Nidec's index exclusion may alter the company's investment narrative, particularly given its ongoing business transformation efforts. Find...

If you're looking for a multi-bagger, there's a few things to keep an eye out for. Ideally, a business will show two...

There wouldn't be many who think Miura Co., Ltd.'s ( TSE:6005 ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 14.3x is worth a...

David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...

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Yossix HoldingsLtd (TSE:3221) has had a great run on the share market with its stock up by a significant 12% over the...

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