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Key Insights Makita's estimated fair value is JP¥5,854 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity With JP¥4,706 share...

As global markets navigate a complex landscape marked by mixed economic signals and fluctuating interest rates, investors are increasingly seeking stability through dividend stocks. In this environment, a good dividend stock is characterized by its ability to provide consistent income and potential for long-term growth, making it an attractive consideration amid the current market volatility.

As the Bank of Japan raises interest rates to their highest level in three decades and Chinese markets show mixed signals amid lackluster economic growth, investors are closely watching the Asian markets for potential opportunities. In this environment, identifying stocks that may be trading below their estimated value can offer a strategic advantage, particularly as market dynamics shift and valuations are reassessed.

Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...

Air Water Inc. reported its latest quarterly results on 23 December 2025, with analysts ahead of the release expecting earnings per share to exceed prior estimates and revenue to be supported by growth in its medical and energy businesses. Meyka AI’s B+ grade and general buy-oriented stance toward Air Water highlighted growing confidence in the company’s positioning across these expanding sectors. We’ll now examine how optimism around Air Water’s medical and energy growth prospects shapes...

PAL Group Holdings recently reported a 6.5% year-on-year increase in same-store sales for November, marking the ninth consecutive month of growth driven by a recovery in store traffic and strength in casual brands. The continued outperformance of Discot and 3COINS against this backdrop highlights how key concepts within the portfolio are underpinning the company’s broader sales momentum. We’ll now examine how this sustained same-store sales growth, particularly the rebound in casual brands,...

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. ( TSE:8316 ) will increase its dividend from last year's comparable payment on...

Finding a business that has the potential to grow substantially is not easy, but it is possible if we look at a few key...

In December 2025, Advantest and Tokyo Seimitsu announced a collaboration to co-develop a die-level prober for testing advanced AI and high-performance computing devices using complex 2.5D/3D packaging, while Advantest also introduced its T2000 AiR2X next-generation air-cooled test system and later held a board meeting to approve treasury stock disposal for post-issued restricted stock units. This combination of a focused AI/HPC testing partnership and an expanded, more flexible SoC test...

Takeda Pharmaceutical (TSE:4502) just delivered encouraging Phase 3 data for its TYK2 inhibitor zasocitinib in moderate to severe plaque psoriasis, and the market is reassessing what this pipeline asset could mean for future growth. See our latest analysis for Takeda Pharmaceutical. Investors seem to be warming back up to Takeda, with the latest TYK2 data arriving after a strong year to date 16.6 percent share price return and a 1 year total shareholder return of 22.7 percent. This suggests...

Regular readers will know that we love our dividends at Simply Wall St, which is why it's exciting to see Kirin...

Ichigo (TSE:2337) has quietly outperformed the broader Japanese real estate space this year, and that strength is starting to get investor attention, especially given its mix of property and clean energy assets. See our latest analysis for Ichigo. With the share price now at ¥423, Ichigo has logged a solid year to date, with a 6.0 percent 1 month share price return and a 3 year total shareholder return of over 60 percent, suggesting momentum is gradually building. If Ichigo’s mix of real...

Regular readers will know that we love our dividends at Simply Wall St, which is why it's exciting to see Rigaku...

Toyota Motor (TSE:7203) has quietly extended its strong run, with the stock up about 8% over the past month and 13% in the past 3 months, outpacing Japan’s broader market. See our latest analysis for Toyota Motor. That recent 8 percent 1 month share price return builds on a solid year to date share price gain and a 1 year total shareholder return of about 17 percent, suggesting steady momentum as investors weigh Toyota’s gradual earnings growth and ongoing EV and hybrid push. If Toyota’s...

i Cubed Systems, Inc. ( TSE:4495 ) stock is about to trade ex-dividend in 3 days. Typically, the ex-dividend date is...

Some investors rely on dividends for growing their wealth, and if you're one of those dividend sleuths, you might be...

Nihonwasou Holdings, Inc. ( TSE:2499 ) stock is about to trade ex-dividend in 3 days. The ex-dividend date generally...

Readers hoping to buy GMO GlobalSign Holdings K.K. ( TSE:3788 ) for its dividend will need to make their move shortly...

Some investors rely on dividends for growing their wealth, and if you're one of those dividend sleuths, you might be...

Cosmo Bio Company,Limited ( TSE:3386 ) is about to trade ex-dividend in the next four days. The ex-dividend date is...

Readers hoping to buy SBS Holdings, Inc. ( TSE:2384 ) for its dividend will need to make their move shortly, as the...

SM ENTERTAINMENT JAPAN Co.,Ltd. ( TSE:4772 ) stock is about to trade ex-dividend in four days. The ex-dividend date...

Regular readers will know that we love our dividends at Simply Wall St, which is why it's exciting to see OPTEX GROUP...

Regular readers will know that we love our dividends at Simply Wall St, which is why it's exciting to see Ai Holdings...