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Kyushu Electric Power Company reported past first-quarter 2026 results showing higher sales of ¥447,622 million and revenue of ¥532,687 million, with net income rising to ¥61,098 million and basic earnings per share reaching ¥126.17. Alongside reaffirming a ¥25.00 interim and year-end dividend per share, the company issued full-year guidance targeting ¥2.30 billions in net sales, ¥210,000 million in operating profit and profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥130,000 million, signaling...

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...

Hirose ElectricLtd (TSE:6806) has drawn fresh attention after unveiling a new share repurchase program and lifting its full year earnings forecast, while also closing a prior buyback plan. See our latest analysis for Hirose ElectricLtd. Hirose ElectricLtd shares trade at ¥27,715, with a 1 day share price return of 2.57% and a year to date share price return of 57.07%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 49.48% points to strong momentum that has built steadily over the past few years. If...

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...

Seven Bank (TSE:8410) has drawn fresh attention after raising its earnings guidance for the fiscal year, following an extension of ATM useful life that reduced depreciation and lifted reported profits. See our latest analysis for Seven Bank. At a share price of ¥331.5, Seven Bank has seen momentum build over recent months, with a 30 day share price return of 9.80% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 29.02%. This sits alongside the upgraded guidance and steady dividend outlook. If you are...

MINEBEA MITSUMI (TSE:6479) is back in focus after reporting first quarter earnings on August 5, 2026, together with raised interim and full year guidance that appears to have lifted investor interest. See our latest analysis for MINEBEA MITSUMI. MINEBEA MITSUMI’s recent 1 day share price return of 1.15% and 7 day share price return of 1.61% sit against a 30 day decline of 8.55%, while the year to date share price return of 19% and 1 year total shareholder return of 52.97% suggest momentum has...

Sumitomo Metal Mining (TSE:5713) drew fresh investor attention on 10 August 2026 after its Q1 2027 earnings call and a raised full year earnings forecast that increased expectations for sales and profit. See our latest analysis for Sumitomo Metal Mining. The raised guidance has followed a strong run in Sumitomo Metal Mining’s share price, with a 30 day share price return of 34.08% and a year to date share price return of 48.04%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 181.98% points to strong...

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...

MITSUI E&S Co., Ltd. has already reported first quarter 2026 results, with sales rising to ¥91,712 million and net income reaching ¥8,160 million, alongside higher basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations versus a year earlier. The company also raised its full-year fiscal 2027 earnings guidance after projects in each segment progressed smoothly and cost escalation risks remained within earlier assumptions. We will now examine how the upgraded full-year earnings outlook...

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...

PILLAR (TSE:6490) moved back into focus after the company raised its full year earnings and dividend forecasts, reported stronger quarterly results, and outlined a new structure to accelerate overseas expansion. See our latest analysis for PILLAR. PILLAR's recent guidance upgrade and dividend revision come after a year of strong momentum, with a year to date share price return of 113.5% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 164.4% that point to rising growth expectations. If the...

Soliton Systems K.K. stock closed today at ¥2,437, with the market already baking in solid short term gains over the past month. The headline from these Q2 numbers is earnings power. Basic earnings per share came in at ¥41.09 and trailing 12 month earnings per share stand at ¥170.86. For a software stock trading on a P/E of 14.3x with a 3.45% dividend yield, that level of profitability and income appeal is what really matters for long term holders. The price has moved. The bigger story is...

Why Kyowa Kirin’s Latest Earnings Matter For Shareholders Kyowa Kirin (TSE:4151) drew fresh attention after reporting half year earnings to June 30, 2026, with sales of ¥263,629 million and net income of ¥30,618 million, including basic EPS of ¥58.48 from continuing operations. See our latest analysis for Kyowa Kirin. The latest earnings release has come alongside a 9.81% 90 day share price return for Kyowa Kirin, while the 1 year total shareholder return is 1.60%. This suggests that momentum...

Why Suzuken stock is in focus after earnings, guidance and plant suspension Suzuken (TSE:9987) has drawn fresh attention after first quarter results showed higher sales alongside lower net income, updated earnings and dividend guidance, and an earthquake related suspension at a key manufacturing facility. See our latest analysis for Suzuken. At a share price of ¥5,020, Suzuken has seen short term share price returns of 2.28% over the past week but a year to date share price decline of 19.24%...

Why SKY Perfect JSAT’s latest earnings matter for investors SKY Perfect JSAT (TSE:9412) drew fresh attention after reporting first quarter 2026 earnings, with sales of ¥33,394 million and net income of ¥8,226 million. Basic EPS from continuing operations reached ¥29.02. See our latest analysis for SKY Perfect JSAT. Despite the strong first quarter update, SKY Perfect JSAT’s share price has fallen 43.45% over the past three months. However, its year-to-date share price return of 16.51% and...

Hokuto stock closed at ¥1,985, leaving investors trying to square a modestly positive recent run with an earnings print that raises more questions about profitability than revenue. The headline is margin pressure. Q1 2027 net income from ongoing operations was ¥452m on revenue of ¥19,343m, which keeps the top line broadly steady but puts the spotlight on how much profit the mushroom producer is actually keeping. The market reaction now hinges on whether you see this quarter as a blip in an...

Goldwin Inc. reported past first-quarter 2026 results showing sales of ¥23,592 million and net income of ¥2,249 million, alongside lowering its consolidated and non-consolidated earnings guidance for the six months ending September 30, 2026. At the same time, the company confirmed full-year guidance to March 31, 2027, highlighting a contrast between weaker near-term expectations and steadier longer-term projections. With a 7-day share price decline of 6.28% and softer near-term guidance,...