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Nippon Steel Corporation reported results for the nine months to December 31, 2025, with sales rising to ¥7,256,323 million but turning from prior-year net income to a net loss of ¥45,002 million. The company’s move from earnings per share of ¥73.6 to a basic loss per share of ¥8.61 raises questions about cost pressures and profitability drivers. Next, we’ll examine how this abrupt swing to a net loss shapes Nippon Steel’s investment narrative and future risk considerations. The latest GPUs...

Nomura Holdings, Inc. recently approved a share repurchase program of up to 100,000,000 shares, or 3.41% of its free float, for ¥60,000 million by September 30, 2026, alongside releasing mixed third-quarter and nine-month earnings to December 31, 2025. An interesting aspect is that the repurchased shares are intended not only to lift capital efficiency but also to fund future stock compensation, linking capital returns directly with employee incentives. Against this backdrop, we’ll examine...

As global markets experience volatility, with small-cap and value-oriented stocks gaining traction amid concerns over AI-driven disruptions, investors are increasingly looking towards Asia for promising opportunities. In this dynamic landscape, identifying stocks that demonstrate resilience and potential for growth becomes crucial; Longhua Technology Group Ltd and two other lesser-known companies may offer such prospects in the evolving Asian market.

Recent share performance and key fundamentals Honda Motor (TSE:7267) has delivered a 3.2% one day return, adding to gains of 8.8% over the past week and around 11% over the past month, drawing fresh investor attention. Over longer periods, the stock shows a 6.8% return for the past 3 months, 8.6% year to date and a 23.2% total return over the past year, with multi year returns also remaining positive. The shares most recently closed at ¥1,692, with a 1 day move that stands out relative to...

Earnings jump refocuses attention on Tokyo Kiraboshi Financial Group Tokyo Kiraboshi Financial Group (TSE:7173) just released nine month results to December 31, 2025, with higher net interest income and net income than a year earlier. This has put its recent share price performance in the spotlight for investors. See our latest analysis for Tokyo Kiraboshi Financial Group. The latest earnings update has come after a strong run in the share price, with a 19.98% 1 month share price return and a...

Sony Group (TSE:6758) has just posted record quarterly profit and raised its full year outlook, while also expanding a ¥150,000 million share buyback program. These moves are drawing fresh attention to the stock. See our latest analysis for Sony Group. The latest 4.75% 1 day share price return to ¥3,507 comes after a weaker period, with the 30 day share price return at 10.76% and year to date share price return at 14.02%. The 5 year total shareholder return of 60.07% shows longer term holders...

Sojitz Corporation reported past earnings results for the nine months ended December 31, 2025, with revenue rising to ¥1,985,795 million and net income to ¥80,421 million from the prior-year period. The concurrent increase in basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations to ¥385.16 suggests improved efficiency in translating higher revenue into shareholder profits. Next, we will examine how this earnings growth and higher per-share profitability shape Sojitz’s investment...

Bank of Nagoya (TSE:8522) Q3 2026 Earnings Snapshot Bank of Nagoya (TSE:8522) reported total revenue of ¥28,247 million for Q3 2026 and basic EPS of ¥160.88, supported by trailing 12 month EPS of ¥399.01. Revenue increased from ¥22,635 million in Q4 2025 to ¥28,247 million in Q3 2026, while quarterly EPS rose from ¥52.17 to ¥160.88 over the same period. These headline figures are set against trailing 12 month earnings growth of 37.2% and a 19.4% net margin, which together indicate stronger...

AlsokLtd (TSE:2331) is in focus after reporting earnings for the nine months to December 31, 2025, showing higher sales, net income and basic earnings per share compared with the same period a year earlier. See our latest analysis for AlsokLtd. The latest earnings release comes after a mixed stretch for the stock. There was a 1 day share price return of 1.16% and a 7 day decline of 1.67%. Over longer periods, the 1 year total shareholder return of 12.68% and 3 year total shareholder return of...

In late January 2026, Hitachi, Ltd. announced a new share repurchase program of up to 30,000,000 shares worth ¥100,000 million, alongside reporting nine‑month sales of ¥7.50 trillion and net income of ¥638,560 million for the period ended December 31, 2025. On the same day, Hitachi also unveiled sweeping senior management changes across its digital, energy, mobility and connective industries businesses, highlighting an effort to align leadership with its evolving sector structure and digital...

Why Tadano Stock Is On Investors’ Radar Tadano (TSE:6395) has come into focus after a recent stretch of positive share performance, with the stock showing gains over the month, past 3 months, year to date, and past 3 years. For investors watching industrial names in Japan, this move is prompting a closer look at how Tadano’s current valuation, profitability, and growth profile compare with its recent trading history and broader capital goods peers. See our latest analysis for Tadano. At a...

MUFG's research team has highlighted changing expectations in currency markets ahead of the next European Central Bank policy meeting. Analysts at Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, TSE:8306, are assessing how possible ECB rate cuts, in response to slower inflation, are influencing views on the euro. The team is also examining how recent UK political tensions are feeding into sterling moves and short term trading sentiment. Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, TSE:8306, is a major global financial...

In late January 2026, Nippon Densetsu Kogyo Co., Ltd. raised its consolidated and non-consolidated earnings and dividend guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, citing robust demand from station-area redevelopment, data center projects, and increased railway capital investment. The company highlighted that a focus on higher-margin construction work and better pass-through of rising material and labor costs is expected to lift profitability even as some projects face timing...

Hulic Co., Ltd. recently reported full-year 2025 earnings, with sales of ¥727,447 million and net income of ¥114,334 million, alongside new 2026 profit, earnings per share and dividend guidance, board changes, and details of a large syndicated loan used to fund its Raysum Co., Ltd. tender offer. Beyond the headline growth in sales and earnings, the combination of fresh profit and dividend guidance, governance changes, and clarified long-term financing sheds light on how Hulic is balancing...

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group recently reported higher net interest income of ¥1,946,174 million and net income of ¥1,394,768 million for the nine months ended December 31, 2025, and has now completed a share repurchase of 29,909,500 shares for ¥149,999.6 million under its November 14, 2025 buyback program. This combination of stronger profitability and a fully executed buyback highlights management’s focus on capital efficiency and shareholder returns through both earnings and reduced...

Earnings event puts Japan Exchange Group in focus Japan Exchange Group (TSE:8697) just released nine month results to 31 December 2025, with sales, revenue, net income and earnings per share all higher than the prior year period, drawing fresh attention from investors. See our latest analysis for Japan Exchange Group. At a share price of ¥1,648.5, Japan Exchange Group has had a softer patch recently, with a 30 day share price return of a 5.07% decline and a year to date share price return of...

Toyota Motor (TSE:7203) put up another busy quarter in Q3 2026, with revenue of about ¥13.5t and net income of roughly ¥1.3t translating into basic EPS of ¥96.48, setting the tone for how investors will read the latest update. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from about ¥11.4t in Q2 2025 to ¥12.4t in Q2 2026 and then to ¥13.5t in Q3 2026, while basic EPS shifted from ¥42.94 to ¥71.51 and now ¥96.48. This gives a clear sense of how the top line and EPS have tracked together. With...

Q3 2026 Results Set the Tone Nitta (TSE:5186) has put Q3 2026 on the table with revenue of ¥23.3b and basic EPS of ¥135, giving investors a clear snapshot of where the business stands this quarter. The company has seen quarterly revenue move between ¥22.5b and ¥23.4b over the past year, while basic EPS has ranged from around ¥98 to ¥135, framing today’s print against a steady run of recent results. With a trailing net profit margin of 13.1% and a five year earnings growth record, the latest...

Nissin Foods Holdings Ltd (TSE:2897) recently released earnings for the nine months to December 31, 2025, reporting sales of ¥586,555 million, net income of ¥39,034 million, and lower basic and diluted EPS compared with a year earlier. See our latest analysis for Nissin Foods HoldingsLtd. The latest earnings update has arrived alongside stronger price action, with a 1 day share price return of 2.13% and a 30 day share price return of 13.64% pushing Nissin Foods HoldingsLtd to ¥3,266. Recent...

Earnings call puts Nintendo stock under the spotlight Nintendo (TSE:7974) recently held its Nine Months 2026 earnings call on 3 February 2026, drawing fresh attention to its latest revenue and profit figures, as well as how the business is progressing this fiscal year. See our latest analysis for Nintendo. The latest earnings call comes after a sharp shift in sentiment, with a 7 day share price return of a 16.05% decline and a 90 day share price return of a 39.30% decline, even as the 3 year...

ROHM (TSE:6963) has introduced its BD9xxN5 Series LDO regulator ICs featuring proprietary Nano Cap technology. The new regulators are designed to support higher output currents for automotive, industrial, and communication infrastructure uses. The launch highlights ROHM's push into higher power application areas within key end markets. For investors tracking ROHM at a share price of ¥2,509.5, this product launch comes after a mixed return profile, with a 10.2% gain year to date and a 67.0%...

Fuso ChemicalLtd (TSE:4368) has reported solid Q3 2026 numbers, with revenue of ¥20.2b, basic EPS of ¥108.04 and trailing 12 month EPS of ¥372.69, alongside trailing earnings growth of 15.2% and a net profit margin of 17.5%. Over recent quarters the company has seen revenue move from ¥17.1b in Q4 2025 to ¥19.0b in Q2 2026 and ¥20.2b in Q3 2026. Quarterly basic EPS has ranged from ¥69.55 in Q4 2025 to ¥107.02 in Q2 2026 and ¥108.04 in Q3 2026, setting up an earnings story that leans on both...

Earlier this month, Santec Holdings reported a strong quarterly earnings narrative that highlighted robust earnings per share, high return on equity, and healthy margins within its Technology hardware operations. This combination of solid fundamentals and broader sector momentum has drawn heightened analyst and investor attention to how the company is being valued and perceived in the market. We will now examine how Santec Holdings’ strong quarterly earnings profile shapes its investment...

Sumitomo Realty & Development Q3 2026 snapshot Sumitomo Realty & Development (TSE:8830) has reported new figures for Q3 2026, with revenue of ¥246.9 billion and basic EPS of ¥60.82, giving investors a clear view of how the business is currently trading. The company’s revenue moved from ¥243.3 billion in Q3 2025 to ¥246.9 billion in Q3 2026, while basic EPS increased from ¥39.31 to ¥60.82 over the same period. This highlights a story where profitability trends matter as much as topline scale...