Japanese Specialty Stores Stock News

Niterra (TSE:5334) just rolled out a substantial share buyback, with plans to repurchase up to 3.62% of its issued shares. In addition, the company also announced increases to both its interim and year-end dividends. See our latest analysis for Niterra. Niterra’s recent share buyback and dividend hikes come against the backdrop of unusually strong price action this year. The stock is riding a wave of positive momentum, with a 1-month share price return of 10.03% and a striking 32.51%...

Keikyu (TSE:9006) shares moved following news that the company’s board met to approve an interim dividend and revise its year-end dividend forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2026. Both of these developments are material for shareholders. See our latest analysis for Keikyu. With the announcement of an interim dividend and a revised year-end forecast, Keikyu’s shares jumped, notching a 1-day share price return of 5.5% and extending their recent run. Momentum is clearly building, given...

Sumitomo Pharma recently raised its earnings guidance for both the half-year ended September 30, 2025, and the full year ending March 31, 2026, citing increased revenue projections, operating profit, and net profit, driven significantly by strong sales of ORGOVYX in North America. An important aspect of this announcement is the additional financial benefit achieved from a weaker yen and the reversal of deferred tax liabilities, reflecting favorable currency movements and accounting factors...

Hoshino Resorts REIT (TSE:3287) has decided to acquire the AQUAIGNIS/Yunoyama Sosuikyo property in Mie Prefecture. This move furthers its focus on stable, long-term cash flows and strengthens future portfolio profitability. See our latest analysis for Hoshino Resorts REIT. Beyond the latest property acquisition, Hoshino Resorts REIT has been active by shoring up funding with new loans and planning a head office move in Tokyo. This momentum is reflected in its share price, which has surged...

Inaba Denki Sangyo (TSE:9934) has rolled out several initiatives that are sure to catch investors' eyes. These include a new share buyback, a stock split, and a boost to its second-quarter dividend. See our latest analysis for Inaba Denki SangyoLtd. Momentum has been steadily building for Inaba Denki SangyoLtd this year, with recent moves like the buyback and stock split adding fuel to a share price that is now up over 21% year-to-date and delivering a 23.9% total shareholder return over the...

Kyushu Electric Power Company (TSE:9508) lifted its annual profit outlook after experiencing stronger demand this summer and adjustments to its fuel cost system. The company shared the revised guidance along with steady dividend plans. See our latest analysis for Kyushu Electric Power Company. Kyushu Electric Power Company’s latest profit upgrade and steady dividend policy have caught investors’ attention, with momentum building as the stock has delivered an 11% year-to-date share price...

On November 7, 2025, Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd. announced a major share repurchase program of up to 60 million shares worth ¥57 billion and approved an increase in dividends for the year ending March 31, 2026, following the release of strong half-year earnings results showing higher sales and net income versus the prior year. These capital allocation decisions, paired with robust financial results, reflect management’s active efforts to reward shareholders and signal confidence in the...

Japan Excellent (TSE:8987) just unveiled a series of new debt financing deals with several major banks, securing sizable loans on multi-year terms. For investors, this move speaks directly to the company’s evolving capital strategy and financial flexibility. See our latest analysis for Japan Excellent. Japan Excellent’s appetite for fresh debt financing comes at a time when the stock has delivered a robust 33.75% total shareholder return over the past year, outpacing many peers and hinting at...

Iyogin Holdings, Inc. (TSE:5830) has kicked off a new share buyback program following board approval. The company is targeting the repurchase of up to 1.71% of its outstanding shares for ¥7,000 million to boost corporate value and capital efficiency. See our latest analysis for Iyogin HoldingsInc. Iyogin Holdings Inc’s buyback news comes on the heels of a strong run for the stock. Despite a slight pullback over the last week, momentum remains robust, with a 21.2% gain in the past three months...

Iwatani (TSE:8088) just announced an interim dividend alongside its latest financial results, highlighting a 2% rise in net sales and a noteworthy 51% jump in net income for the recent six-month period. The company is maintaining its annual outlook and continues its focus on steady shareholder returns. See our latest analysis for Iwatani. Iwatani’s share price has seen a modest recovery in recent weeks, rising 2.3% over the past seven days and 4.7% over the past three months. However, 2024...

SCREEN Holdings (TSE:7735) shares have been in focus lately, with investors taking a close look at recent trends in the company’s stock performance and financial growth over the past year. The stock’s year-to-date returns provide a perspective on its current valuation. See our latest analysis for SCREEN Holdings. SCREEN Holdings has experienced a notable pullback in recent weeks, with a 30-day share price return of -13.24% following solid momentum earlier in the year. Still, the company’s...

Thinking about investing in Toyota Motor and wondering if the stock is offering good value right now? Let’s take a closer look beyond just headline prices. Recently, Toyota shares have notched up a 9.1% gain over the past month and are sitting 20.3% higher than a year ago, highlighting sustained growth and changing investor sentiment. These price moves have not come out of nowhere. Toyota has recently made headlines by accelerating its EV strategy and signing new supply chain partnerships,...

Sawai Group Holdings (TSE:4887) recently reported a large provision for a patent infringement settlement, which led to lower operating profit projections for the fiscal year. However, the company kept its dividend outlook steady for investors. See our latest analysis for Sawai Group Holdings. Sawai Group Holdings’ share price dipped after news of the litigation expense and lower operating profit guidance, closing most recently at ¥1,845.5. While the near-term share price return is down, the...

Kao Corporation recently released consolidated earnings guidance for fiscal 2025, projecting net sales of ¥1.69 trillion, operating income of ¥165 billion, and net income attributable to owners of ¥121 billion, along with positive Q3 FY2025 results driven by improvements in the cosmetics sector and global expansion progress. This outlook reflects significant gains in profitability, particularly within cosmetics, supported by focused brand growth, cost reforms, and restructuring efforts in...

TOPPAN Holdings (TSE:7911) shares have seen a slight dip this month, moving in line with broader market trends in Japan. Investor attention remains on the company’s steady financial performance and long-term return record, which continues to shape sentiment. See our latest analysis for TOPPAN Holdings. After a steady run last year, TOPPAN Holdings’ share price has pulled back in 2024, reflecting a shift in sentiment and some profit-taking. The year-to-date share price return is -9.77%. Still,...

TOMY Company (TSE:7867) just released its first half fiscal 2026 results. Net sales rose by 6% compared to last year. However, operating and ordinary profit both declined slightly during the same period. See our latest analysis for TOMY Company. TOMY Company's announcement of stronger half-year sales but mixed profits has done little to shift market sentiment. The share price was down 1.5% on results day and still shows a year-to-date decline of 29%. Looking longer term, the three- and...

Kokusai Electric (TSE:6525) caught investor attention after its board met to discuss upcoming dividend payments. The company also revised its full-year earnings view due to delayed equipment sales that are impacting near-term results. See our latest analysis for Kokusai Electric. Kokusai Electric’s share price has cooled after its recent board meeting and earnings guidance revision, dropping 8.1% in a single day and losing 4.2% over the past week. Still, after surging 22.4% in the last month...

Matsui Securities Co., Ltd. has announced an increase in its interim dividend to ¥25.00 per share for the second quarter of the fiscal year ending March 2026, up from ¥22.00 per share a year earlier, with payments scheduled to commence on November 25, 2025. This dividend hike, presented just ahead of the company's Q2 2026 earnings call, offers fresh insight into management’s outlook and their approach to rewarding shareholders. We'll explore how Matsui Securities' decision to raise dividends...

Kasumigaseki CapitalLtd (TSE:3498) recently held a board meeting where it resolved to propose changes to its Articles of Incorporation. The proposed changes aim to add employment placement services and plans to support skilled foreign workers. See our latest analysis for Kasumigaseki CapitalLtd. Kasumigaseki CapitalLtd’s move to diversify into employment placement and support for skilled foreign workers comes at an interesting time for the stock, with its 1-year total shareholder return at a...

On November 5, 2025, AGC Inc. announced executive leadership changes, including the appointment of a new CFO and multiple other officer reassignments, alongside updated earnings guidance for the fourth quarter projecting stable revenue but a likely decrease in operating profit compared to the previous quarter. The combination of new financial leadership and a cautious profit outlook signals a period of organizational adjustment as AGC addresses shifting market and business conditions. With...

Kikkoman Corporation recently raised its consolidated earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, now expecting revenue of ¥731.0 billion and profit attributable to owners of the parent of ¥60.0 billion, based on first-half performance and updated currency assumptions. This revised forecast highlights the influence of foreign exchange rates on Kikkoman’s profitability and management’s responsiveness to changing business conditions. Next, we’ll explore how the revised profit...

Micronics Japan (TSE:6871) announced fresh earnings guidance for the year ending December 2025, forecasting JPY 68,900 million in net sales and JPY 13,800 million in operating profit. This update often shapes investor expectations regarding upcoming performance. See our latest analysis for Micronics Japan. Micronics Japan’s updated earnings outlook comes after a big run in its share price, with a 1-month share price return of 21.4% and an impressive 113.1% year-to-date. Over the past year,...

On October 31, 2025, MISUMI Group Inc. announced an upward revision to its full-year earnings and year-end dividend guidance for the fiscal year ending March 2026, citing steady business progress and a positive contribution from its acquisition of Fictiv Inc. This announcement comes despite a challenging environment in the automotive sector and follows a slight decrease in the interim dividend compared to the previous year. We'll explore how the increased earnings guidance and Fictiv Inc.’s...

Mitsui Chemicals (TSE:4183) has announced a two-for-one stock split to make its shares more accessible and attract a wider range of investors. The company also updated its dividend forecast to reflect this change. See our latest analysis for Mitsui Chemicals. The stock split announcement comes as Mitsui Chemicals works through a period of organizational change, with lower first-half sales and operating income earlier this year. Still, the company’s total shareholder return has been solid,...