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In April 2026, TrendAI™, the enterprise AI security arm of Trend Micro, announced a collaboration with Anthropic to expand use of Claude Opus 4.7 for AI-accelerated security research, combining AI-driven code intelligence with real-world risk prioritization across complex software ecosystems. This partnership, alongside TrendAI’s AESIR research platform and Vision One operational tools, positions Trend Micro directly at the intersection of AI-enabled cyber threats and AI-powered defenses,...

Shareholders might have noticed that Yokogawa Electric Corporation ( TSE:6841 ) filed its yearly result this time last...

Sojitz Corporation's ( TSE:2768 ) recent weak earnings report didn't cause a big stock movement. However, we believe...

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Kyowa Kirin Co., Ltd. ( TSE:4151 ) shareholders are probably feeling a little disappointed, since its shares fell 2.8...

In early May 2026, Seiko Epson Corporation reported fourth-quarter and full-year results showing higher sales but a swing to net loss in the quarter and much lower annual net income, with basic earnings per share from continuing operations falling to ¥56.81 for the year ended March 31, 2026. A few days later, Epson introduced three AI-ready desktop scanners for small businesses, home offices, and professionals, highlighting a push to align its hardware with AI-driven document workflows and...

Daiichi Sankyo (TSE:4568) has formed a partnership with Waiv to use AI-driven digital pathology for biomarker discovery in its antibody-drug conjugate program. The collaboration centers on applying computational pathology to identify biomarkers that may help predict which patients respond best to specific ADC candidates. The agreement is aimed at improving the efficiency and clinical precision of Daiichi Sankyo's oncology research and development efforts. Daiichi Sankyo, a global...

MEISEI INDUSTRIAL Ltd (TSE:1976) has reported its FY 2026 results with fourth quarter revenue of ¥16.2 billion and basic EPS of ¥33.10, backed by quarterly net income of ¥1.5 billion. Over the past two quarters, the company has seen revenue move from ¥14.5 billion with EPS of ¥23.07 in Q2 FY 2026 to ¥15.8 billion with EPS of ¥44.27 in Q3, setting the stage for Q4’s top line and earnings profile. With a trailing net profit margin of 9.1% compared with 12.8% the prior year, the latest numbers...

NTT (TSE:9432) has posted its FY 2026 results with fourth quarter revenue of ¥3.99t and basic EPS of ¥1.36, rounding out a trailing twelve month picture of ¥14.41t in revenue and EPS of ¥12.61. Over recent periods, revenue has moved from ¥3.26t in Q1 2026 through ¥3.51t and ¥3.65t in Q2 and Q3 to ¥3.99t in Q4. Quarterly EPS ranged from ¥3.14 to ¥4.06 before landing at ¥1.36, giving investors a clear read on how top line scale and per share profitability are tracking into year end. With a...

Ezaki Glico (TSE:2206) opened Q1 2026 with revenue of ¥85.3b and basic EPS of ¥56.44, while trailing 12 month EPS stands at ¥96.92 on revenue of ¥369.3b, setting a clear earnings and top line backdrop for the latest quarter. Over recent periods, reported revenue has ranged from ¥77.3b in Q1 2025 to ¥100.2b in Q3 2025, with basic EPS moving between a loss of ¥35.06 in Q4 2025 and a profit of ¥56.44 in Q1 2026. This leaves investors focused on how consistently the current 1.7% net margin...

SPK (TSE:7466) has wrapped up FY 2026 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥19.2b and net income of ¥641m, capping a trailing twelve month run of ¥75.2b in revenue and ¥2.7b in net income. Over recent quarters the company has seen revenue move from ¥18.1b in FY 2025 Q4 to ¥19.2b in FY 2026 Q4. Quarterly net income shifted from ¥761m to ¥641m, alongside EPS figures in the ¥28.4 to ¥37.0 range. This sets up an earnings story where steady top line and measured profitability keep the focus on...

YAMADA Consulting GroupLtd (TSE:4792) has posted its FY 2026 results with fourth quarter revenue of ¥8.4b and basic EPS of ¥63.19, setting the tone for a year where trailing twelve month revenue reached ¥26.7b and EPS came in at ¥151.33. Over recent periods, the company has seen revenue move from ¥22.8b and EPS of ¥151.06 on a trailing basis in FY 2025 to the latest ¥26.7b and ¥151.33 respectively. Five year earnings growth has averaged 10.5% per year compared with a 0.5% lift over the last...

Aisin stock in focus after recent performance shifts Aisin (TSE:7259) is on investors’ radar after recent price moves, including a 1.5% gain over the past day, a roughly flat return over the past month, and a decline of more than 20% over the past three months. See our latest analysis for Aisin. Recent trading suggests momentum has faded, with the share price down around 21% over the past three months. The year-to-date share price return of about a 24% decline contrasts with a 31% gain in...

Recent share performance and business scale Takeda Pharmaceutical (TSE:4502) has drawn investor attention after a recent pullback, with the stock showing a 1.8% decline over the past day and about a 10% decline over the past month. Over the past 3 months the share price shows about a 5.5% decline, while the 1 year total return stands at 28.2%, the 3 year total return at 32.9%, and the 5 year total return at about 7.4x. At the last close of ¥5,213, Takeda’s market value stands at about ¥8.2t,...

Investors may be wondering if Sumitomo at ¥7,180 is still reasonably priced after such a strong run, or if the stock is already reflecting most of the good news. The stock has delivered returns of 5.0% over the last week, 14.8% over the last month, 28.9% year to date and 102.7% over the last year, with a multiyear gain that is very large. Recent news coverage has focused on Sumitomo as a key player within Japan's capital goods sector, highlighting how investors are paying close attention to...

Leadership change and what it may mean for Astroscale Holdings (TSE:186A) Astroscale Holdings (TSE:186A) recently appointed Yoichiro Oshima as Executive Officer and SVP of Global Finance following an April 24 board meeting, putting fresh focus on the company’s financial management and oversight. See our latest analysis for Astroscale Holdings. The appointment comes as the stock shows strong momentum, with a year to date share price return of 127.21% and a 1 year total shareholder return of...

If you are wondering whether Tokio Marine Holdings at ¥7,030 offers good value today, it helps to step back and look at what recent returns and current pricing might be telling you about expectations baked into the stock. The stock is up 18.9% year to date and 24.6% over the last 12 months, even after a 0.9% decline over the past week and a 4.6% decline over the last month, which can shift how investors think about both upside potential and downside risk. Recent news coverage has focused on...

In early May 2026, Olympus Corporation announced an exclusive global distribution agreement with EndoRobotics to add robot-assisted endoscopic technologies to its EndoTherapy portfolio, aiming to broaden access to minimally invasive treatments for early-stage gastrointestinal cancers and precancerous lesions worldwide. This move underscores Olympus’ push into endoluminal robotics, where combining its global commercial reach with EndoRobotics’ precision tools could meaningfully influence how...

If you are wondering whether ROHM is still attractively priced after its recent run, you are not alone. The numbers give plenty to think about. The stock last closed at ¥3,899, with returns of 11.8% over 7 days, 7.4% over 30 days, 71.2% year to date and 191.5% over 1 year. This has put recent valuation questions front and center for many investors. Recent coverage around ROHM has focused on its role in the semiconductor sector and how investor sentiment is responding to that positioning...

Ajinomoto (TSE:2802) recently reported full year results to March 31, 2026, with sales of ¥1,583,719 million and net income of ¥134,675 million, alongside higher basic earnings per share versus the prior year. See our latest analysis for Ajinomoto. The stock has been strong over multiple timeframes, with a 22.71% 90 day share price return and a 57.05% 1 year total shareholder return, which aligns with improving earnings and investor confidence in the latest results. If Ajinomoto's move has...

Tokyo Electron Limited recently reported its full-year earnings for the 12 months ended March 31, 2026, posting sales of ¥2,443,533 million and net income of ¥574,454 million, both slightly higher than the previous year. The improvement in both basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations highlights incremental profitability gains, suggesting that operational efficiency supported earnings even as top-line growth remained modest. With this earnings update showing steady...

Why Sumco Stock Has Drawn Investor Attention Sumco (TSE:3436) has caught investor attention after a strong run in recent periods, with the stock showing gains over the past week, month and past 3 months. This has prompted closer scrutiny of its current setup. See our latest analysis for Sumco. The recent surge in Sumco's share price, including a 17.97% 1-day share price return and 146.93% year-to-date share price return, sits alongside a very large 1-year total shareholder return of 273.30%,...

If you are wondering whether Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group’s current share price still offers value after a strong multi year run, this breakdown will help you see what the market might be pricing in and what it could be missing. The stock most recently closed at ¥2,806.5, with returns of 0.3% over 7 days, a 2.7% decline over 30 days, 10.3% year to date and 59.6% over 1 year. The 3 year gain is very large and the 5 year return is even higher. Recent news around the stock has focused on...

With the business potentially at an important milestone, we thought we'd take a closer look at QD Laser, Inc.'s...