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Shareholders of Milbon Co., Ltd. ( TSE:4919 ) will be pleased this week, given that the stock price is up 15% to...

Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. ( TSE:9684 ) investors will be delighted, with the company turning in some strong...

As you might know, SHO-BOND Holdings Co.,Ltd. ( TSE:1414 ) recently reported its annual numbers. Revenues came in 2.0...

Last week, you might have seen that Sanrio Company, Ltd. ( TSE:8136 ) released its quarterly result to the market. The...

In July 2026, Niterra Co., Ltd.’s board approved a stock split effective October 1, 2026, along with related amendments to its Articles of Incorporation and revised dividend guidance, including a new full-year forecast of ¥52.50 per share after the split versus the earlier ¥112.00. The company also raised its second-quarter dividend forecast to ¥105.00 per share from ¥93.00, highlighting how the stock split and dividend policy adjustments are being coordinated through board-level decisions...

Tokyo Electron (TSE:8035) has drawn fresh attention after reporting first quarter results that showed higher sales and net income year on year, alongside raised earnings and interim dividend guidance for the current fiscal half. See our latest analysis for Tokyo Electron. Tokyo Electron's share price has pulled back over the past month, with a 1 month share price return of -16.39%. However, momentum over longer periods remains strong, including a 61.03% year to date share price return and a 1...

Earlier this month, Harmonic Drive Systems Inc. raised its consolidated and non-consolidated earnings guidance for the six months to September 30, 2026, and the full year to March 31, 2027, increasing forecasts for net sales, operating profit, profit attributable to owners, and basic earnings per share. The upgraded guidance highlights stronger-than-previously-expected profit expectations across both group and parent company levels, underscoring improved confidence in the underlying business...

Yokogawa Electric Corporation reported first-quarter 2026 results with sales of ¥141,348 million, while net income and earnings per share were lower than a year earlier. Separately, Frontieras North America selected Yokogawa Corporation of America as main automation contractor for its zero-waste FASform™ Solid Carbon Fractionation facility in West Virginia, underlining Yokogawa’s role in advanced energy and process technologies. Next, we will examine how Yokogawa’s role in automating...

Central banks are rethinking interest rates, currencies are swinging and new rules are reshaping global finance. That mix can punish weaker companies while giving sturdier balance sheets more room to stand out. If you care about preserving capital and staying exposed to potential upside when conditions shift, this matters. This article walks through three stocks from a Global Quality Defensive Stocks screener that appear closely tied to these events. The three stocks highlighted below are...

Nitto Boseki Co., Ltd. reported past first-quarter 2026 earnings, with sales rising to ¥34,033 million and net income reaching ¥5,797 million, alongside higher basic earnings per share from continuing operations compared with a year earlier. The sharp year-on-year uplift in both revenue and profitability underlines stronger operational efficiency and earnings power across Nitto Boseki’s continuing businesses. We’ll now examine how this strong earnings expansion, particularly the jump in net...

Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd. recently held a board meeting on July 24, 2026 to consider issuing stock acquisition rights via a third-party allotment, and has also completed a share repurchase of 44,741,880 shares, or 2.41% of its stock, for ¥249,999.68 million under the buyback announced on April 28, 2026. The completion of this sizeable buyback signals how management is balancing capital allocation between existing shareholders and potential new investors through future stock acquisition...

Fanuc Corporation previously reported first-quarter 2026 results, with sales rising to ¥231,035 million and net income reaching ¥50,981 million, both higher than a year earlier. The jump in basic earnings per share from ¥40.56 to ¥54.63 underscores how improved profitability complemented revenue growth during the quarter. We’ll now examine how Fanuc’s stronger first-quarter profitability shapes the company’s investment narrative and longer-term business positioning. The latest GPUs need a...

Why Sumitomo Electric Industries Stock Is In Focus After New Guidance Sumitomo Electric Industries (TSE:5802) is back in the spotlight after reporting first quarter results, updated earnings guidance, and revised dividend plans for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027. See our latest analysis for Sumitomo Electric Industries. The updated earnings and dividend guidance appears to have sharpened attention on Sumitomo Electric Industries, with the stock posting a 2.75% 1 day share price return...

Mitsubishi HC Capital Inc. reported first-quarter 2026 results showing sales of ¥539,102 million and net income of ¥31,609 million, both lower than a year earlier. The sharp year-over-year drop in basic earnings per share from continuing operations, to ¥22.03, highlights pressure on the company’s profitability profile. We will now examine how this earnings-driven profitability pressure shapes Mitsubishi HC Capital’s investment narrative and what it may mean for investors. We've uncovered the...

Japan’s latest producer price data hints at easing cost pressures for exporters, while the weak yen still keeps imported inputs expensive. That mix can reward or punish different Japanese industrial stocks in very different ways, and ignoring it risks missing opportunities that others spot first. This article breaks down three large export oriented manufacturers that appear especially exposed to this backdrop and explains how the current pricing trends could matter for each stock. The three...

In recent weeks, global markets have experienced a mix of optimism and uncertainty, driven by favorable corporate earnings and geopolitical developments. Amid this environment, investors are increasingly turning their attention to stocks that may be undervalued, offering potential opportunities for those looking to capitalize on market inefficiencies. Identifying such stocks requires careful analysis of factors like company fundamentals and broader economic trends.

Tokio Marine Holdings stock has been treading water in recent weeks, with the share price slightly lower over 7 and 30 days, even as fresh Q1 numbers land. The headline today is profit. After a tough finish to last year, Tokio Marine reported basic earnings per share of ¥138.26 and net income of ¥264.3b for Q1 2027, with revenue at ¥2,201.2b. For you as an investor, the question now is how this reset in profitability fits with a stock that still trades on a rich P/E and carries a compressed...

Seiko Group (TSE:8050) has drawn fresh attention after raising its annual dividend forecast to ¥105.0 per share and issuing updated earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027. See our latest analysis for Seiko Group. The updated dividend and earnings guidance has coincided with a sharp shift in sentiment, with Seiko Group’s 30-day share price return of 52.57% and year-to-date share price return of 198.67% sitting alongside a very large 5-year total shareholder return of about...

Why Terumo stock is back in focus after the latest guidance update Terumo (TSE:4543) moved back onto investor radars after record-high quarterly revenue, a sharp jump in net income and an upward revision to full year earnings guidance tied partly to US tariff related gains. See our latest analysis for Terumo. Terumo’s strong quarterly earnings and higher profit guidance have been met with a sharp rebound in sentiment, with the stock posting a 34.64% 90 day share price return while the 1 year...

Aozora Bank recently reported first-quarter 2026 results showing higher net interest income and net income than a year earlier, issued profit guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027, and affirmed a quarterly dividend of ¥25.00 per share payable on December 15, 2026. Alongside this, the bank is expanding its venture debt-focused investment platform by establishing AOZORA HYBRID Investment Limited Partnership IV in August 2026 as a specified subsidiary with planned capital of ¥15.00...

Amidst a backdrop of mixed economic signals and evolving geopolitical dynamics, Asian markets have shown resilience, with key indices reflecting both opportunities and challenges for investors. In such an environment, dividend stocks can offer a measure of stability and income potential, making them an attractive consideration for those looking to balance growth with consistent returns in their portfolios.

Oil prices are feeding into inflation expectations again, which keeps pressure on healthcare systems to do more with tighter budgets. That is where transformative AI healthcare stocks come in. These companies aim to cut costs, speed up diagnosis, and support stretched workforces. This article highlights three stocks from the Transformative AI Healthcare screener that show how this theme is playing out in real businesses today. The three stocks covered below are just a starting sample of this...

In August 2026, Meiko Electronics Co., Ltd. issued consolidated earnings guidance for the full year ending March 31, 2027, projecting net sales of ¥320,000 million, operating profit of ¥38,000 million, profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥27,000 million, and net income per share of ¥1,051.95. This detailed outlook gives investors a clearer view of Meiko’s expected profitability and scale, helping frame expectations for its upcoming fiscal year performance. We will now examine how...

In July 2026, Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. reported first-quarter sales of ¥329,130 million and net income of ¥28,037 million, both higher than a year earlier, while also revising full-year 2027 guidance upward to revenue of ¥1.47 trillion and net income attributable to owners of the parent of ¥84,000 million. This combination of stronger quarterly profitability and management’s higher earnings outlook highlights improving operational efficiency and a more confident view of the...