Japanese Tobacco Stock News

On May 14, 2026, Kadokawa Corporation disclosed that shareholder Oasis Japan Strategic Fund Y Ltd. had submitted a proposal to dismiss Director and President & CEO Takanori Natsuno at the June 24, 2026 AGM, which the board formally opposed after a May 14 board meeting. The board’s firm backing of Natsuno, citing his role in business structure reforms and crisis management after a 2024 cyberattack, highlights a clear governance tension between management and an activist shareholder over the...

Mitsui Kinzoku Company, Limited reported past full-year results for the period ended March 31, 2026, with sales of ¥758,532 million and net income of ¥91,263 million, while also joining Emerald Technology Ventures’ Industrial Innovation Fund to bolster its access to emerging industrial and sustainability technologies. The same day, the company faced assertive shareholder proposals on higher dividends, fuller executive pay disclosure, and even a name change to "Environment First Co., Ltd.,"...

In May 2026, Nippon Express Holdings, Inc. announced a share repurchase program of up to 17,000,000 shares, or 7% of its share capital, for ¥50,000 million, alongside first-quarter 2026 results showing sales of ¥652,337 million and net income of ¥4,568 million. The decision to cancel all repurchased shares, combined with a sharp improvement in basic earnings per share to ¥18.84, signals a clear focus on capital efficiency and shareholder returns. We’ll now examine how the planned...

Food & Life Companies (TSE:3563) has moved into focus after raising earnings and dividend guidance for fiscal 2026, as well as announcing a stock split and amendments to its articles of incorporation. See our latest analysis for Food & Life Companies. The raised guidance, stock split and dividend update have come alongside strong price momentum, with a 30 day share price return of 13.06% and a year to date gain of 25.59%. In addition, the 1 year total shareholder return of 73.63% and 3 year...

Despite posting some strong earnings, the market for Mercari, Inc.'s ( TSE:4385 ) stock hasn't moved much. Our analysis...

Colan Totte.Co.,Ltd. ( TSE:7792 ) just released a solid earnings report, and the stock displayed some strength. Despite...

Shareholders might have noticed that Rakus Co., Ltd. ( TSE:3923 ) filed its full-year result this time last week. The...

Despite posting healthy earnings, Techno Medica Co., Ltd.'s ( TSE:6678 ) stock has been quite weak. Our analysis...

It's been a good week for The Yokohama Rubber Company, Limited ( TSE:5101 ) shareholders, because the company has just...

Investors in Subaru Corporation ( TSE:7270 ) had a good week, as its shares rose 2.8% to close at JP¥2,385 following...

Daiichi Sankyo and AstraZeneca recently received US FDA approval for ENHERTU in both neoadjuvant and adjuvant treatment of HER2-positive early breast cancer, unlocking US$155 million in milestone payments to Daiichi Sankyo and adding to an already broad label that spans multiple tumor types and disease stages. This move brings ENHERTU into earlier, potentially curative treatment settings while reinforcing Daiichi Sankyo’s DXd-based antibody-drug conjugate platform as a central pillar of its...

PILLAR Corporation ( TSE:6490 ) came out with its annual results last week, and we wanted to see how the business is...

As you might know, KOSE Holdings Corporation ( TSE:4922 ) last week released its latest quarterly, and things did not...

Investors in Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. ( TSE:9684 ) had a good week, as its shares rose 7.3% to close at JP¥2,663...

As inflation pressures rise amid higher energy costs, major Asian markets have shown mixed performance with investor sentiment being influenced by geopolitical uncertainties and economic indicators. In this environment, identifying high growth tech stocks in Asia requires a focus on companies that demonstrate resilience and adaptability to shifting market dynamics while capitalizing on emerging technological trends.

Sata Construction Co., Ltd.'s ( TSE:1826 ) robust earnings report didn't manage to move the market for its stock. Our...

The recent earnings posted by Kissei Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. ( TSE:4547 ) were solid, but the stock didn't move as...

The stock price didn't jump after Nintendo Co., Ltd. ( TSE:7974 ) posted decent earnings last week. Our analysis showed...

House Foods Group Inc.'s ( TSE:2810 ) recent soft profit numbers didn't appear to worry shareholders, as the stock...

Shareholders in Sanyo Chemical Industries, Ltd. ( TSE:4471 ) may be thrilled to learn that the analysts have just...

There's been a notable change in appetite for MITSUI E&S Co., Ltd. ( TSE:7003 ) shares in the week since its yearly...

Sanwa Holdings Corporation ( TSE:5929 ) shareholders are probably feeling a little disappointed, since its shares fell...

Panasonic Holdings Corporation has released its full-year results for the year ended March 31, 2026, reporting sales of ¥8.05 trillion, down from ¥8.46 trillion, and net income of ¥189.54 billion, down from ¥366.21 billion, alongside a board meeting to review its executive compensation system. The sharp decline in earnings per share from continuing operations, alongside management’s review of executive pay, raises questions about how Panasonic will align leadership incentives with its...

Ricoh Company (TSE:7752) is in focus after announcing a share repurchase program alongside its full year results, pairing a ¥25,000 million buyback with fresh visibility into recent sales and earnings. See our latest analysis for Ricoh Company. The buyback announcement and full year earnings have come alongside a 7 day share price return of 5.92% and a year to date share price return of 4.50%, while the 1 year total shareholder return is slightly down 2.96%. This suggests that near term...