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Dividend guidance and earnings set the tone for Nomura Research Institute stock Nomura Research Institute (TSE:4307) has drawn investor attention after reporting first quarter results, updated dividend guidance, and a reaffirmed full year outlook on 30 July 2026. See our latest analysis for Nomura Research Institute. Nomura Research Institute’s share price has moved to ¥4,859, with a 1 day share price return of 2.55% and a 7 day share price return of 3.69%. However, the year to date share...

Kioxia Holdings (TSE:285A) is back in focus after record first quarter results, a new share repurchase program, and updated guidance linked to strong demand for its NAND flash memory products. See our latest analysis for Kioxia Holdings. At a share price of ¥47,730, Kioxia Holdings has seen strong momentum this year, with a year to date share price return of 320.53% and a very large 1 year total shareholder return. However, the 30 day share price return is down 33.59% as investors reassess...

Yokohama Financial Group (TSE:7186) has drawn investor attention after announcing a share repurchase program alongside first quarter results that showed higher net interest income and net income compared with a year earlier. See our latest analysis for Yokohama Financial Group. The buyback and stronger first quarter earnings come after a strong run in Yokohama Financial Group’s stock, with a 23.46% 90 day share price return and a 76.40% 1 year total shareholder return. However, the 30 day...

Marubeni (TSE:8002) is back in focus after its board approved a share repurchase program alongside first quarter 2026 results. The buyback authorization and earnings update give investors fresh data to reassess the stock. See our latest analysis for Marubeni. The share price reaction to Marubeni’s first quarter 2026 update and new buyback has been mixed. The 1 day share price return was 1.78%, while the 90 day share price return declined 7.27%. Even so, the 1 year total shareholder return of...

Meiko Electronics stock has been sliding for weeks, yet today’s Q1 2027 print gives the market a different puzzle. The shares closed at ¥18,790 after a rough three month spell, while revenue reached ¥73,223m and basic earnings per share came in at ¥155.10. The top line keeps pushing higher, but profit per share now trails the strong second half of last year. The question for investors is whether the current valuation, with a P/E of 24.5x above sector and peer levels, reflects a rational reset...

Japan Petroleum Exploration went into this earnings release with its stock under pressure, down over the past week and quarter even after a modest 30 day recovery. That set the stage for a sentiment clash as fresh numbers hit a wary tape. The headline is earnings power cooling against a still full valuation story. Basic earnings per share for Q1 2027 came in at ¥12.66 and net income reached ¥3,240m, while trailing 12 month earnings of ¥159.99 per share now carry a P/E of 10.9x versus a...

Kitano Construction stock came into this earnings print with a flat month but a steady 3.1% gain over the past quarter, hardly a runaway trade at ¥1,181 a share. The headline this time is not the top line. It is the pressure on profitability, with Q1 2027 basic earnings per share at ¥44.49 and net income at ¥1,082m for a contractor that usually lives and dies on margins. Short term traders may focus on that squeeze. Longer term investors will be asking what it means for cash generation and...

Suntory Beverage & Food stock closed at ¥4,624 after Q2 earnings, with only a mild move in recent days, even though the headline story sits in earnings power. Basic earnings per share for the quarter came in at ¥87.88 on revenue of ¥493,012m, a solid profit print for a beverage group that trades on a P/E of 15.9x, below both industry and peer averages. The market looks cautious. The numbers suggest investors are still treating a relatively low valuation as a reason to hesitate rather than to...

Amada’s stock has drifted lower in recent weeks, yet the latest earnings tell a calmer story than the share price suggests. The headline is simple. Earnings power is still growing while the valuation already prices in a lot of that optimism. Trailing twelve month basic earnings per share stand at ¥106.27 and trailing net profit margin sits at 7.2%. At ¥2,708, the stock trades on a P/E of 25.2x, above both industry and peer averages. Today’s price action looks driven more by sentiment around...

Sumitomo Realty & Development stock has been under pressure, down about 27% over the past three months, yet the latest quarterly numbers tell a tighter, more nuanced story. The shares closed at ¥3,488 on 7 August, just as the market weighed a solid start to fiscal 2027 against a stretched valuation picture. The headline is clear. Profitability held up and earnings over the last year remained strong, but the stock now trades on a P/E of 14.4x while a discounted cash flow estimate of ¥966.7...

SoftBank Group stock has drifted sideways over the past week and sits at ¥5,532, even after a fresh earnings jolt. The market looks undecided, yet Q1 FY2027 told a far bolder story. Reported net income of ¥347b sat on top of roughly ¥1.8t of investment gains and pushed net asset value to a record high. The emotional tug of past volatility and debt worries is still strong, but the headline this quarter is simple. The SoftBank investment engine just printed a very large profit and a new peak in...

Tokyu Fudosan Holdings stock came into the earnings release on the back foot, with the share price drifting over the past week and month, even as the broader story on profit growth and valuation stayed in focus. At ¥1,312, the stock trades on a P/E of about 10x and below its reported net asset value per share of ¥1,739, which already pointed to a cautious mood. The Q1 2027 headline is clear. Tokyu Fudosan reported net income of ¥25,502m and basic earnings per share of ¥35.77, while management...

JX Advanced Metals stock went into this earnings print with a bruised three month record, down about 28% over 90 days, even as the last week and month turned slightly positive. The headline today is earnings power. Basic earnings per share for Q1 2027 came in at ¥56.80 on revenue of ¥260,604m, and trailing twelve month net income excluding extra items reached ¥138,815m. For a metals producer often judged on margins and cycle exposure, that profit profile sits against a P/E of 26.7x and a...

FUJIFILM Holdings stock has been under quiet pressure, down over the past week and month, even before traders could fully digest the latest numbers. The headline from this quarter is a clear margin and profit squeeze. Quarterly basic earnings per share of ¥31.30 sit well below recent levels and net income has stepped down, even as revenue holds in the ¥800b range. For short term traders that hurts. For long term holders, the bigger question is whether this pressure on earnings power marks a...

Sumco stock went into this earnings print under pressure, with the share price down about 24% over the past month even after a small bounce this week. The report itself was a sentiment stress test. Revenue in Q2 2026 reached ¥113,614m while the company still booked a net loss of ¥4,426m and a basic loss per share of ¥12.66. For a wafer supplier tied closely to semiconductor cycles, the key storyline is not the loss on its own but whether this quarter marks a stabilising step after several...

Ajinomoto stock barely flinched into this earnings release, with a flat week and a roughly 9% slide over the past month already in the rear-view mirror. The headline today is profit power, not sales sizzle. First quarter 2027 net income reached ¥36,452m on revenue of ¥412,105m, which keeps the recent improvement in profitability intact and supports a trailing basic earnings per share figure of ¥143.87. For a company long treated as a steady food staple play, this report puts margins and...

When governments step directly into currency markets, as seen in the recent coordinated U.S. Japan effort to support the yen, it can quietly reshape the risk and reward profile for investors exposed to global trade. Sudden shifts in funding costs and foreign exchange volatility can reward some positions and pressure others. This article walks through three export oriented Japanese stocks from the screener that could be influenced by this new backdrop. The three stocks below are just a...

Kyowa Kirin Co., Ltd. reported past half-year results for the period ended June 30, 2026, with sales rising to ¥263,629 million from ¥230,654 million and net income increasing to ¥30,618 million from ¥16,320 million a year earlier, lifting basic earnings per share from continuing operations to ¥58.48 from ¥31.18. The sharp improvement in profitability relative to last year highlights how Kyowa Kirin converted higher sales into stronger earnings, which can reshape perceptions of its business...

Advantest Corporation ( TSE:6857 ) shareholders will have a reason to smile today, with the analysts making substantial...

It's been a good week for Nippon Steel Corporation ( TSE:5401 ) shareholders, because the company has just released its...

Why Recruit Holdings Stock Is Back on Short-Term Investors’ Radar Recruit Holdings (TSE:6098) is drawing fresh attention after being flagged as attractive for short-term investors, driven by recent share price strength, upgraded earnings estimates, and supportive broker recommendations. See our latest analysis for Recruit Holdings. Recent trading in Recruit Holdings reflects strong momentum, with a 30 day share price return of 4.43% and a 90 day share price return of 64.22%. Over longer...

AGC Inc. ( TSE:5201 ) shareholders are probably feeling a little disappointed, since its shares fell 3.2% to JP¥5,786...

Kubota Corporation ( TSE:6326 ) just released its latest interim results and things are looking bullish. It was overall...

Why Shiga Bank Stock Is In Focus After Its Latest Earnings Update Shiga Bank (TSE:8366) is back on investors radar after reporting first quarter earnings on July 29, 2026, along with fresh guidance and dividend details that clarify its post share split profile. See our latest analysis for Shiga Bank. The earnings release and refreshed guidance appear to have kept Shiga Bank in focus, with the share price now at ¥2,631 and a 7 day share price return of 11.39% adding to a 90 day gain of 41.53%...