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Q1 2026 earnings snapshot Seiko Electric (TSE:6653) opened its 2026 financial year with Q1 revenue of ¥9.6b and basic EPS of ¥78.15, setting the tone for how the new year compares with recent quarters. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥8.5b in Q1 2025 to ¥10.6b in Q4 2025 and now ¥9.6b in Q1 2026. EPS over the same stretch ranged from ¥55.29 to ¥49.25 to ¥78.15, giving you a clear view of how the top and bottom line are tracking into the new year as margins hold the...

Disco (TSE:6146) closed out FY 2026 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥133.1 billion and basic EPS of ¥395.40, while trailing twelve month revenue sat at ¥436.9 billion and EPS at ¥1,249.83, setting a clear earnings benchmark for investors tracking its momentum. Over recent periods the company has seen revenue move from ¥393.3 billion to ¥436.9 billion and trailing EPS shift from ¥1,143.26 to ¥1,249.83, alongside year-over-year earnings growth of 9.4%, which puts the spotlight firmly on how...

MORI TRUST REIT (TSE:8961) has just posted its FY 2026 results, with second half revenue of ¥11.6b and basic EPS of ¥1,836.24, while funds from operations for the period were reported at ¥0. The trust has seen revenue sit in a tight band over recent periods, from ¥11.8b in the second half of FY 2025 to ¥11.7b in the first half of FY 2026 and ¥11.6b most recently. Over the same periods, EPS moved from ¥1,926.69 to ¥1,853.52 and then to ¥1,836.24. For investors, the latest numbers set up a...

Reiwa Accounting Holdings (TSE:296A) has just posted its FY 2026 numbers, reporting fourth quarter revenue of ¥1.7b and net income of ¥585m, which translates into EPS of ¥15.64. Over the last twelve months, the company’s revenue moved from ¥4.4b to ¥5.7b and EPS increased from ¥15.31 to ¥37.80, alongside reported earnings growth of 40.1% and a trailing net margin of 24.9% versus 20.4% a year earlier. That combination of higher earnings and wider margins provides a clear profitability backdrop...

If you are wondering whether Trend Micro's current share price reflects its real worth or if the market is mispricing the stock, this article breaks down what the numbers are actually saying. The stock recently closed at ¥5,879, with a 7.7% move over the last week and 11.0% over the past month, while the one year return sits at a decline of 37.4% and the year to date return at a decline of 8.7%. Recent coverage around Trend Micro has focused on its role in the cybersecurity sector and how...

What recent performance says about Kaneka Kaneka (TSE:4118) has drawn attention after mixed recent share performance, with a 1 day return of 1.8% decline and a 7 day return of 3.6% decline, but gains over the past month and past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Kaneka. At a share price of ¥4,860, Kaneka’s short term share price returns have softened after earlier gains, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 46.12% points to stronger longer term momentum that investors are still...

Wondering whether Rakuten Group at around ¥795.8 is offering value or just noise? This breakdown helps you connect the share price to what the underlying business may be worth. Over the past week the stock returned 0.6%. Over the last month it returned 9.3%. Year to date it shows a 20.7% decline and a 44.6% decline over five years, with a 3.3% return across the last year and 18.8% across three years. Recent coverage around Rakuten Group has focused on its position as a major Japanese retail...

Lifenet Insurance Company reported that, for March 2026, annualized premium of policies-in-force reached ¥37,291 million, up from ¥34,518 million a year earlier, with gains across both individual and group credit life insurance segments. This broad-based premium expansion suggests the company is adding new business across different product lines rather than relying on a single growth engine. We will now examine how this broad-based premium growth, particularly in individual insurance,...

Even though Tose Co., Ltd.'s ( TSE:4728 ) recent earnings release was robust, the market didn't seem to notice...

Despite posting some strong earnings, the market for HKS Co., Ltd.'s ( TSE:7219 ) stock hasn't moved much. Our analysis...

Why Daiichi Life Group Is On Investor Radars Today Daiichi Life Group (TSE:8750) has drawn fresh attention after recent share price moves, with the stock showing a 6% gain over the past month and around 8% over the past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Daiichi Life Group. Despite a softer 1-week and 1-day share price return, Daiichi Life Group’s recent 1-month share price return of 5.86% and 1-year total shareholder return of 60.52% point to momentum that has been building over a longer...

In April 2026, MonotaRO Co., Ltd. reported that its preliminary non-consolidated sales for March 2026 reached ¥34,504 million, up from ¥28,176 million a year earlier. This strong year-on-year increase in monthly sales highlights growing customer demand for MonotaRO’s products and the scale of its procurement platform. We will now examine how this rapid March sales growth may influence MonotaRO’s broader investment narrative and operational trajectory. AI is about to change healthcare. These...

Sony Electronics recently announced that its XYN spatial capture solution for high-quality 3DCG asset creation, first unveiled in January 2025, will be made available to professional customers in the United States from summer 2026, while LiveU disclosed an expanded collaboration integrating Sony’s file-based camera workflows into LiveU’s IP-based EcoSystem. Together, these moves highlight Sony’s push deeper into professional virtual production and broadcast infrastructure, positioning its...

Advantest stock: recent performance snapshot With no single headline event driving recent trading, Advantest (TSE:6857) has still drawn attention after a ¥27,970 close and double digit total returns over the past year and past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Advantest. The share price move to ¥27,970 comes alongside strong momentum, with a 23.05% 1 month share price return and a very large 1 year total shareholder return that together suggest rising optimism about Advantest's prospects...

As global markets experience a wave of optimism driven by Middle East de-escalation and strong earnings reports, investors are eyeing opportunities in dividend stocks that can offer stability amid fluctuating economic conditions. In such an environment, a good dividend stock typically combines consistent payout history with robust financial health, providing potential resilience against market volatility.

OBICLtd (TSE:4684) has wrapped up FY 2026 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥35.1 billion and basic EPS of ¥42.78, rounding out a year where trailing twelve month revenue reached ¥135.2 billion and EPS came in at ¥171.61. Over the past reported periods, revenue has moved from ¥31.5 billion in Q4 FY 2025 to ¥35.1 billion in Q4 FY 2026, while quarterly EPS has shifted from ¥35.47 to ¥42.78, giving investors a clear view of how the top line and per share earnings have tracked together. With a...

Toyota Motor and Honda have formed the Pacific Manufacturing Association of Canada to jointly represent their interests with Canadian policymakers on auto sector issues. The new group is expected to focus on electric vehicle manufacturing, emissions standards, and broader industrial policy affecting Canadian production. Separately, Toyota faces exposure to global supply chain disruption linked to Iran related aluminum shortages, affecting procurement and production planning. Toyota Motor...

Hitachi Construction Machinery stock reacts to recent performance metrics Hitachi Construction Machinery (TSE:6305) has drawn investor attention after recent performance figures, including a ¥1.36b revenue base and ¥75,743 net income, prompted some to reassess how the stock’s returns align with its current valuation. See our latest analysis for Hitachi Construction Machinery. At a share price of ¥5,497.0, Hitachi Construction Machinery has seen a 16.96% year to date share price return, while...

Kubota Corporation announced on April 21, 2026 that its Board approved a share repurchase program of up to 15,000,000 shares, or 1.3% of issued shares, with a total budget of ¥30,000 million, running through December 18, 2026. The buyback, funded to enhance value per share as part of Kubota’s profit-return policy, modestly reduces a share base of about 1.14 billion shares and adds to existing treasury holdings of just over 26,000 shares. We’ll now examine how Kubota’s newly authorized share...

The market seemed underwhelmed by last week's earnings announcement from DCM Holdings Co., Ltd. ( TSE:3050 ) despite...

Even though Giken Ltd. ( TSE:6289 ) posted strong earnings, investors appeared to be underwhelmed. We have done some...

Ibiden Ltd (TSE:4062) drew investor focus after reporting favorable earnings and a stronger outlook, with the stock climbing 10.3% and leading gains among Japanese tech names in a broadly firmer Asian session. See our latest analysis for IbidenLtd. The latest move takes IbidenLtd’s share price to ¥10,560, with a 1 month share price return of 27.72% and year to date share price return of 47.53%, alongside a very large 1 year total shareholder return and strong multi year total shareholder...

If you are wondering whether Takeda Pharmaceutical’s current share price reflects its true worth, this breakdown is designed to help you size up the stock with clear, grounded valuation checks. The share price recently closed at ¥5,495, with a 1.9% decline over the last 7 days and a 4.7% decline over 30 days, set against returns of 11.8% year to date, 33.0% over 1 year, 37.6% over 3 years, and 88.2% over 5 years. Recent headlines around Takeda Pharmaceutical have focused on its position as a...

Daikin Industries Ltd (TSE:6367) has drawn fresh investor attention after the company and several U.S. subsidiaries were named as defendants in a provisional class action lawsuit in the Eastern District of Michigan alleging HVAC price fixing. See our latest analysis for Daikin IndustriesLtd. The class action headlines have arrived just as Daikin’s 1 day share price return of 4.34% and 7 day share price return of 9.91% add to a 1 year total shareholder return of 41.53%. This suggests recent...