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Canon Marketing Japan (TSE:8060) closed FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥187.9 billion and basic EPS of ¥131.07, while net income excluding extra items came in at ¥14.2 billion, setting the tone for how investors read the full year. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥180.7 billion and EPS of ¥112.75 in Q4 FY 2024 to ¥187.9 billion and EPS of ¥131.07 in Q4 FY 2025, with the latest trailing twelve month EPS at ¥381.46 on revenue of ¥679.8 billion. This gives investors a...

Nihon Dengi (TSE:1723) has posted its Q3 2026 numbers with revenue of ¥11.2b and basic EPS of ¥169.46, backed by net income of ¥2,700m for the quarter. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥8.4b in Q1 2026 to ¥10.2b in Q2 and ¥11.2b in Q3, while basic EPS over the same stretch went from ¥58.46 to ¥127.88 and then ¥169.46. This has created a backdrop where trailing twelve month earnings growth of 52.2% and a net margin of 16.6% are front and center for investors. Taken together,...

Nankai Tatsumura Construction (TSE:1850) has released its Q3 2026 numbers with revenue of ¥11.2b and basic EPS of ¥15.68, alongside net income excluding extra items of ¥452m. The company has seen quarterly revenue move between ¥11.0b and ¥16.5b over the past six reported periods, while basic EPS ranged from ¥7.04 to ¥26.61. This gives investors a clearer view of how earnings per share track against shifts in the top line. With trailing 12 month net profit margins at 4% compared to 3.2% a year...

Nagase Brothers (TSE:9733) just posted Q3 2026 figures with revenue of ¥17.3b and basic EPS of ¥66.25, putting fresh numbers behind the story investors have been tracking around its recent earnings momentum. Over the last few quarters, revenue has moved from ¥14.5b in Q3 2025 to ¥17.3b in Q3 2026, while basic EPS shifted from ¥58.65 to ¥66.25 over the same period, alongside trailing twelve month EPS of ¥136.21 and net income of ¥3.6b. With trailing net profit margins sitting above last year...

Buyback plan and board decisions put Shiga Bank in focus Shiga Bank (TSE:8366) is back on investor radars after its board approved a new share repurchase program alongside related governance decisions tied to stock split documentation and treasury share management. The bank plans to buy back up to 417,000 shares, or 0.9% of its issued share capital, for up to ¥2,500 million, with the program running through March 24, 2026. See our latest analysis for Shiga Bank. The buyback news arrives after...

Why the latest earnings matter for Matsui Securities (TSE:8628) Matsui Securities (TSE:8628) reported earnings for the nine months to December 31, 2025, with revenue of ¥37,294 million and net income of ¥11,069 million, both higher than the prior-year period. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations reached ¥42.98, compared with ¥32.94 a year earlier, while diluted EPS came in at ¥42.89 versus ¥32.88. Management also raised the interim dividend but kept the year-end dividend...

On January 29, 2026, Canon Inc. announced a share repurchase program of up to 54,000,000 shares for ¥200,000 million, reaffirmed its dividend plans, issued earnings guidance for 2026, and confirmed upcoming leadership changes including the appointment of Kazuto Ogawa as Representative Director, President & COO. Together, the sizable buyback authorization, stable dividend outlook, and refreshed top management highlight Canon’s focus on capital efficiency and corporate value enhancement. We’ll...

Earnings update and revised outlook Tokyo Steel Manufacturing (TSE:5423) has drawn fresh attention after reporting nine month results to 31 December 2025 that showed lower sales and net income year on year, alongside revised full year earnings guidance. The company now forecasts ¥272,200 million in net sales, operating profit of ¥8,200 million, profit of ¥8,800 million and basic earnings per share of ¥85.84 for the fiscal year ending 31 March 2026. See our latest analysis for Tokyo Steel...

Skylark Holdings (TSE:3197) has called a Board meeting for 15 January 2026 to consider a change of President and nominate new directors, alongside the retirement of President and COO Minoru Kanaya. See our latest analysis for Skylark Holdings. That leadership reshuffle comes at a time when Skylark Holdings’ share price, now at ¥3,148, has delivered a 90 day share price return of 12.91%. However, the year to date share price return shows a decline of 5.35%. Meanwhile, the 1 year total...

Why Fuji Electric’s revised guidance matters now Fuji Electric (TSE:6504) has updated its earnings outlook for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, projecting net sales of ¥1.185t, operating profit of ¥128.5b, and profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥89.0b. The company also guided for profit per share of ¥603.81, giving investors a fresh reference point for assessing how the current share price around ¥11,700 lines up with its latest expectations. See our latest analysis for Fuji...

Shin-Etsu Chemical Q3 2026 earnings snapshot Shin-Etsu Chemical (TSE:4063) has just posted its Q3 2026 numbers, with revenue at ¥649.5 billion, basic EPS of ¥67.51 and net income of ¥126.5 billion, giving investors a fresh read on how the business is tracking this year. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥663.2 billion in Q3 2025 to ¥649.5 billion in Q3 2026, while basic EPS shifted from ¥69.92 to ¥67.51 and trailing twelve month EPS came in at ¥255.18, providing a view of...

Japan Aviation Electronics Industry (TSE:6807) has posted Q3 2026 revenue of ¥56,346 million and basic EPS of ¥21.26, with trailing 12 month EPS at ¥110.10 and total revenue at ¥221.98 billion framing the broader earnings picture. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥53,002 million in Q3 2025 to ¥56,346 million in Q3 2026, while quarterly EPS has ranged from ¥31.00 to ¥21.26 over the same period, against a trailing 12 month net profit margin of 3.3% compared with 4.6% a year...

Honda Motor (TSE:7267) is relaunching the Prelude coupe after roughly 25 years, signaling a fresh push in its product lineup. The company is using Matlantis AI to support materials development in its R&D efforts. Investors have raised concerns about Honda's sale of its stake in Yutaka Giken and broader governance practices. Honda has ended its fuel cell joint venture with General Motors, marking a shift in its hydrogen technology approach. Honda Motor (TSE:7267), trading at ¥1,529.5, is...

Ito En (TSE:2593) cut its earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending April 2026, citing higher raw material costs, intense price competition, and an impairment loss that together are expected to weigh on profitability. See our latest analysis for Ito En. The guidance cut and vending business transfer came alongside a sharp shift in sentiment, with a 7 day share price return of 10.45% decline and a 1 year total shareholder return of 18.06% loss, pointing to fading momentum despite the India...

Sugimoto (TSE:9932) has put up a solid set of Q3 2026 numbers, with revenue of ¥13.5b and basic EPS of ¥40.48, supported by net income of ¥710.62m. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥12.3b in Q4 2025 to ¥11.2b in Q1 2026, ¥11.6b in Q2 2026 and now ¥13.5b in Q3 2026, while EPS has shifted from ¥16.49 to ¥12.22, ¥23.57 and ¥40.48 over the same stretch. For investors, the key question from these results is how the current profit run rate and margins line up against recent...

Context for ORIX after recent performance ORIX (TSE:8591) has drawn fresh attention after a year where its total return is reported at 47.09%, alongside past 3 months and month returns of 23.51% and 1.98% respectively. This has prompted closer scrutiny of its fundamentals. See our latest analysis for ORIX. At a share price of ¥4,644.0, ORIX has delivered a 1 year total shareholder return of 47.09%, while the 90 day share price return of 23.51% suggests recent momentum has picked up after a...

JAFCO Group (TSE:8595) has just posted its Q3 2026 numbers, reporting revenue of ¥5,789 million and basic EPS of ¥70.01, alongside trailing 12 month net profit margins that have eased to 29.4% from 33.6% a year earlier. Over recent quarters, revenue has moved between ¥4,331 million and ¥10,917 million while quarterly basic EPS has ranged from a loss of ¥3.31 to a gain of ¥73.63. This gives investors a wide set of outcomes to weigh against a backdrop of forecast earnings growth of about 15.4%...

If you are wondering whether Sumitomo Metal Mining’s recent share price strength still leaves room for value, you are not alone. This article is set up to help you frame that question clearly. The stock last closed at ¥9,845, with returns of 20.4% over 7 days, 54.9% over 30 days, 48.3% year to date, 183.5% over 1 year, 106.1% over 3 years and 146.6% over 5 years. These figures put recent price moves front and center in any assessment of risk and opportunity. Recent coverage has focused on...

Nippon SeisenLtd (TSE:5659) has just posted its Q3 2026 numbers, reporting revenue of ¥12.2b and basic EPS of ¥21.20, backed by net income of ¥651m. The company has reported revenue in the range of ¥11.2b to ¥12.2b across the last three quarters, while quarterly EPS moved from ¥10.27 in Q1 2026 to ¥19.11 in Q2 and ¥21.20 in Q3. This provides investors with a clearer view of how earnings are tracking through the fiscal year. With trailing net margin softer than a year ago, this set of results...

Daimaru Enawin (TSE:9818) has released its Q3 2026 results, reporting total revenue of ¥8,351 million, basic EPS of ¥37.78, and net income of ¥290 million. The company’s quarterly revenue moved from ¥8,554 million in Q3 2025 to ¥8,351 million in Q3 2026, while basic EPS increased from ¥21.94 to ¥37.78 over the same periods. This highlights how the top line and EPS have changed on a year-on-year basis. With trailing 12-month net profit margin at 2.9% compared with 2.5% in the prior year, the...

Hokuriku Electrical ConstructionLtd (TSE:1930) has put up a solid set of numbers for Q3 2026, with revenue of ¥17.2b and net income of ¥1,377 million translating into basic EPS of ¥50.07. The company has seen revenue move from ¥13.3b in Q2 2025 to ¥14.6b in Q2 2026 and then to ¥17.2b in Q3 2026, while quarterly EPS over that span shifted from ¥20.97 to ¥22.56 and then to ¥50.07. This sets up a results season where investors are weighing profit levels against only slightly softer net margins...

SoftBank Group (TSE:9984) is reportedly preparing a further US$30b investment in OpenAI. The deal would make SoftBank one of OpenAI’s largest shareholders and reshape the group’s portfolio focus. This potential transaction comes as artificial intelligence remains a core theme in global technology investing. SoftBank Group, through its various investment vehicles, has long focused on large scale bets in technology and telecom related assets. A possible US$30b commitment to OpenAI would...

In the midst of a volatile week in global markets, where major U.S. indices like the S&P MidCap 400 and Dow Jones Industrial Average experienced declines amid geopolitical tensions and economic updates, investors are keenly observing high growth sectors for opportunities. As we explore three high growth tech stocks in this dynamic environment, it's crucial to consider companies that demonstrate strong innovation potential and resilience against market fluctuations, aligning with broader...

Aizawa Securities Group (TSE:8708) has posted its Q3 2026 numbers with revenue of ¥4.2b and basic EPS of ¥34.54, putting fresh quarterly figures in front of a market that already knows the company has faced earnings pressure in recent years. The company has seen quarterly revenue move between ¥3.2b and ¥6.2b over the last three reported periods, while basic EPS has ranged from ¥4.09 in Q1 2026 to ¥34.54 in Q3 2026 and has been weighed down over the past five years by a 7% annual earnings...