Japanese Specialty Stores Stock News

GMO Internet Group (TSE:9449) has drawn investor attention after its board approved a large share repurchase program, authorizing the buyback of up to 16,000,000 shares, equivalent to 16.32% of issued share capital, for a total of ¥30,000 million. See our latest analysis for GMO internet group. At a share price of ¥3,283.0, GMO internet group has seen short term momentum pick up, with a 7 day share price return of 9.43% and a 90 day share price return of 17.40%. However, the 1 year total...

Shionogi & Co., Ltd. recently reported positive global Phase 3 results for its novel antifungal olorofim and secured supplemental approval in Japan for expanded pediatric use and a new 25 mg tablet formulation of its COVID-19 drug XOCOVA. Together, these advances highlight Shionogi’s strengthening role in infectious disease treatments, spanning both life-threatening invasive fungal infections and broader, age-inclusive COVID-19 care. We’ll now examine how olorofim’s successful Phase 3...

Why Sanrio Company stock is in focus after earnings and guidance Sanrio Company (TSE:8136) is back on investors screens after reporting full year results to March 31, 2026, alongside fresh earnings guidance and dividend decisions that give a clearer picture of the company recent performance. The latest report includes sales of ¥194,088 million and net income of ¥54,608 million, updated profit targets for the current fiscal year, and a new dividend payout that together help frame how the...

Kanematsu (TSE:8020) has drawn fresh attention after making an additional investment in Foundation Alloy and signing a distribution partnership, aligning its metals business with next-generation solid-state metallurgy materials. See our latest analysis for Kanematsu. The latest share price of ¥2,077 sits alongside a 1 year total shareholder return of 59.21% and a 5 year total shareholder return of 243.54%. However, recent 3 month share price returns have been weaker, suggesting momentum has...

SoftBank (TSE:9434) has drawn fresh attention after its board met on June 23, 2026, to consider issuing stock acquisition rights, a move that could influence compensation structures and future capital planning. See our latest analysis for SoftBank. At a share price of ¥204.7, SoftBank’s recent 7 day and 30 day share price returns of 2.80% and 5.84% respectively point to fading short term momentum. By contrast, 3 year and 5 year total shareholder returns of 50.88% and 79.54% highlight a much...

ISE Chemicals (TSE:4107) has drawn investor attention after agreeing with Select Water Solutions to develop commercial scale iodine extraction and refining facilities in the United States using produced water across key shale regions. See our latest analysis for ISE Chemicals. The iodine partnership news follows a sharp 19% 1 day share price return and a 12.15% 7 day share price return. However, the 90 day share price return is down 14.52%, while the 5 year total shareholder return is very...

The market for Medical System Network Co., Ltd.'s ( TSE:4350 ) shares didn't move much after it posted weak earnings...

Shareholders appeared unconcerned with JFE Holdings, Inc.'s ( TSE:5411 ) lackluster earnings report last week. We did...

The subdued market reaction suggests that Relo Group, Inc.'s ( TSE:8876 ) recent earnings didn't contain any surprises...

After announcing healthy earnings, Koei Tecmo Holdings Co., Ltd.'s ( TSE:3635 ) stock rose over the last week. Despite...

Despite posting some strong earnings, the market for Tokyu Construction Co., Ltd.'s ( TSE:1720 ) stock hasn't moved...

Shareholders might have noticed that Nippon Steel Corporation ( TSE:5401 ) filed its yearly result this time last week...

Oracle Corporation Japan (TSE:4716) has just closed out FY 2026 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥78.4 billion and basic EPS of ¥129.59, alongside net income excluding extraordinary items of ¥16,608 million. Over recent quarters the company has seen revenue move from ¥70.6 billion in Q4 FY 2025 to ¥78.4 billion in Q4 FY 2026, with quarterly basic EPS shifting from ¥123.96 to ¥129.59 over the same period. This provides a clearer view of how the top and bottom line are tracking into the new year...

Advantest (TSE:6857) just closed FY 2026 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥328,073 million and basic EPS of ¥174.81, capping off a year in which trailing twelve month revenue reached about ¥1.1 trillion and EPS came in at ¥515.15. Over the past six reported quarters, the company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥218,200 million in FY 2025 Q3 to ¥328,073 million in FY 2026 Q4, while basic EPS shifted from ¥70.31 to ¥174.81. Trailing twelve month net income of ¥375,353 million contributed to...

Chainlink has enabled onchain access to Toyota Motor's TSE:7203 share data through its APAC Equities Streams. The launch brings real-time, onchain trading data for major Japanese companies, including Toyota Motor. This update connects Toyota's equity data to decentralized finance applications that use high frequency market feeds. Toyota Motor, listed as TSE:7203, is best known for its global automotive operations, but this latest move links the stock more directly with emerging blockchain...

Zuiko (TSE:6279) opened its new fiscal year with Q1 2027 revenue of ¥4,170 million and a Basic EPS loss of ¥6.97, while trailing 12 month EPS stood at ¥69.56 on revenue of ¥20.18 billion, reflecting the impact of a ¥1.7 billion one off gain on reported profitability. Over recent quarters the company has seen revenue move from ¥6,017.90 million in Q4 2025 to ¥5,164.55 million in Q1 2026, then to ¥5,328.45 million, ¥5,444.33 million and ¥5,232.68 million through 2026, with EPS shifting from a...

Ichibanya (TSE:7630) opened Q1 2027 with revenue of ¥16,976 million and net income of ¥728 million, translating into basic EPS of ¥4.56 and setting the tone for how investors assess its current profitability. Over recent periods, the company has seen revenue move from ¥15,750 million in Q1 2026 to ¥16,976 million in Q1 2027, while basic EPS shifted from ¥5.78 to ¥4.56 alongside trailing twelve month EPS of ¥14.84 on revenue of ¥66,744 million. With a trailing net margin of 3.5% versus 5.2%...

DCM Holdings (TSE:3050) opened Q1 2027 with revenue of ¥151.9 billion and basic EPS of ¥47.74, setting the tone for a results season where investors are already watching how modest earnings growth trends feed into the story. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥138.3 billion in Q1 2026 to ¥151.9 billion in Q1 2027, with basic EPS over the same period shifting from ¥43.89 to ¥47.74. Trailing 12 month basic EPS of ¥131.17 and net income of ¥17.99 billion anchor the broader picture...

Okuwa (TSE:8217) opened Q1 2027 with revenue of ¥59.7 billion and a net loss of ¥268 million, translating to basic EPS of ¥6.59 loss as investors weigh how this quarter fits into the recent return to modest profitability on a trailing basis. The company has seen quarterly revenue move between ¥59.7 billion and ¥66.4 billion over the last six reported periods, while basic EPS has swung from a ¥54.33 loss to a ¥5.91 profit, highlighting how sensitive the bottom line has been to one off items...

Nissan Motor (TSE:7201) continues to draw attention as the stock trades around ¥300, following a period of weaker returns over the past month and past 3 months that has tested investor sentiment. See our latest analysis for Nissan Motor. Viewed over a longer stretch, Nissan Motor’s recent slide has been more than a short term wobble, with the share price down 24.81% over 30 days and year to date share price return down 23.61%. The 1 year total shareholder return is down 14.70% and the 3 year...

Board meeting decision links pay to performance and sustainability Hokuhoku Financial Group (TSE:8377) has approved the disposal of 17,945 treasury shares to fund a performance linked stock compensation plan for directors and executives, tying pay to financial and sustainability indicators. See our latest analysis for Hokuhoku Financial Group. Hokuhoku Financial Group shares have gained momentum recently, with a 7 day share price return of 4.49% and a year to date share price return of...

Why Shionogi stock is back on infectious disease investors’ radar Shionogi (TSE:4507) has drawn fresh attention after Japan approved a pediatric regimen for its COVID-19 drug XOCOVA, and partner F2G reported positive Phase 3 OASIS results for olorofim, supporting progress in infectious disease treatments. See our latest analysis for Shionogi. Despite the steady stream of infectious disease updates, Shionogi’s short term share price performance has been weak. It has a 30 day share price return...

Board Meeting Puts Internet Initiative Japan’s Capital Policies in Focus Internet Initiative Japan (TSE:3774) has called a board meeting for June 26, 2026 to review a proposal on disposing treasury stock for restricted stock remuneration tied to tenure conditions. This move puts the company’s capital allocation approach and executive pay structure under closer investor scrutiny, as any approval could influence share count, alignment of management incentives, and how future performance is...

A week ago, Kioxia Holdings Corporation ( TSE:285A ) came out with a strong set of yearly numbers that could...