TSE:7011
TSE:7011Machinery

Mitsubishi Heavy (TSE:7011) Lifts Dividend and Guidance—Is a Greener Vision Driving the Shift?

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries recently increased its second quarter-end dividend to ¥12.00 per share for the fiscal year ending March 2026 and raised its consolidated earnings guidance, reflecting improved business performance over the first half of the year. Alongside updated forecasts, the company entered a new alliance with ICM, Inc. to advance ethanol dehydration technology, signaling a push into more energy-efficient and lower-carbon solutions. We'll examine how the upward revision to...
TSE:268A
TSE:268AElectronic

Rigaku Holdings’ Sharp Profit Drop and Upbeat Guidance Might Change The Case For Investing In TSE:268A

Rigaku Holdings reported its consolidated financial results for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, showing a 4.9% decline in revenue and a 47.2% drop in profit before tax compared to the previous year. Despite ongoing operational headwinds, management remains confident, forecasting a slight 3.8% revenue increase for the full fiscal year ending December 31, 2025. We'll explore how the company's forward guidance for revenue recovery shapes perceptions of Rigaku Holdings’ investment...
TSE:7735
TSE:7735Semiconductor

Is SCREEN Holdings’ Higher Dividend Shaping the Investment Case for SCREEN (TSE:7735)?

SCREEN Holdings announced in the past that its second quarter dividend for fiscal 2026 was raised to ¥123 per share from ¥120 per share last year, with payment on December 1, 2025, and the board confirmed no changes to its full-year dividend forecast. Alongside reaffirmed earnings guidance, the combination of a higher dividend and steady outlook signals management's confidence in future financial performance. Now, we'll consider how SCREEN Holdings' increase in quarterly dividend informs its...
TSE:9201
TSE:9201Airlines

A Look at JAL (TSE:9201) Valuation Following Buyback and Dividend Hike for Shareholder Returns

Japan Airlines (TSE:9201) just announced plans to buy back up to 8 million shares and raised its second quarter dividend. Both moves are focused on boosting shareholder returns as part of its ongoing capital strategy. See our latest analysis for Japan Airlines. It’s been a busy year for Japan Airlines, with today’s fresh buyback announcement following a boost in its interim dividend and a series of capital moves aimed squarely at rewarding shareholders. Over the past 12 months, momentum has...
TSE:2768
TSE:2768Trade Distributors

Sojitz (TSE:2768): Evaluating Valuation Following the Latest Dividend Increase

Sojitz (TSE:2768) just revealed an increase in its second quarter dividend, rising to JPY 82.50 per share compared to JPY 75.00 last year. Payment is scheduled for December 1, 2025. See our latest analysis for Sojitz. Sojitz has caught the market’s attention lately, not just with its higher dividend but also with a strong run in its stock price. The shares have climbed 13.71% over the past month, adding to their impressive year-to-date gain of 36.64%. Over the long term, the total shareholder...
TSE:5444
TSE:5444Metals and Mining

The Bull Case For Yamato Kogyo (TSE:5444) Could Change Following Upgraded Outlook and New Buyback Program

Yamato Kogyo Co., Ltd. recently announced an upward revision to its fiscal 2026 earnings guidance, citing improved results from its domestic subsidiaries and reduced foreign exchange losses, while also launching a fresh share buyback program approved by its board in late October 2025. This combination of enhanced financial outlook and share repurchase underscores management's intention to optimize capital allocation and demonstrate confidence in the company's longer-term prospects. We'll...
TSE:9064
TSE:9064Logistics

Should Yamato Holdings' (TSE:9064) Dividend Stability Guide Investor Decisions After New 2026 Earnings Outlook?

Yamato Holdings recently announced its earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 2026, projecting operating revenue of ¥1.88 trillion, operating profit of ¥40 billion, and maintaining a dividend of ¥23 per share, with payments scheduled to begin on December 10, 2025. This affirmation of both earnings and dividend stability offers investors a clearer outlook on Yamato's financial expectations amid a period of operational visibility. We’ll explore how Yamato’s reaffirmed dividend...
TSE:6141
TSE:6141Machinery

Why DMG Mori (TSE:6141) Is Up 7.9% After Launching a ¥7.5 Billion Share Buyback Plan

On October 30, 2025, DMG Mori Co., Ltd. announced a share repurchase program to buy back 2,500,000 shares, or 1.76% of its share capital, for ¥7,500 million by February 28, 2026, aiming to enhance shareholder returns and implement flexible capital policy. This move highlights the company's commitment to proactive capital management as it adapts to evolving market conditions and shareholder expectations. We'll explore how the recently announced buyback program shapes DMG Mori's investment...
TSE:6723
TSE:6723Semiconductor

Why Renesas Electronics (TSE:6723) Is Up 5.3% After Unveiling Industry-First 9,600 MT/s DDR5 RCD

Renesas Electronics recently announced it has delivered the industry's first sixth-generation Registered Clock Driver (RCD) for DDR5 RDIMMs, capable of achieving a record data rate of 9,600 Mega Transfers Per Second and offering backward compatibility, enhanced signal integrity, and advanced diagnostics features. This innovation strengthens Renesas' position in memory interface solutions, aiming to address rising demand for high-performance memory in AI, HPC, and next-generation data center...
TSE:8015
TSE:8015Trade Distributors

Toyota Tsusho (TSE:8015): Valuing the Stock After Upgraded Earnings and Dividend Guidance

Toyota Tsusho (TSE:8015) lifted its earnings guidance for the current fiscal year, following better-than-expected financial results in the second quarter. The company also announced a higher dividend forecast, reflecting continued gains from a weak yen and stronger profitability. See our latest analysis for Toyota Tsusho. Toyota Tsusho’s recent boost in earnings and dividend guidance has been supported by strong momentum in its share price. The stock has climbed 16.5% over the past month and...
TSE:3064
TSE:3064Trade Distributors

How Investors Are Reacting To MonotaRO (TSE:3064) October Sales Growth and Demand Trends

MonotaRO Co., Ltd. reported non-consolidated sales results for October 2025, with sales reaching ¥29,423 million compared to ¥25,354 million a year earlier. This year-over-year increase in monthly sales highlights a period of ongoing demand growth for MonotaRO's products and services. Next, we'll examine how rising monthly sales bolster MonotaRO's investment narrative and highlight evolving customer demand trends. Outshine the giants: these 27 early-stage AI stocks could fund your...
TSE:2503
TSE:2503Beverage

Kirin Holdings (TSE:2503): Assessing Valuation After New Sustainable Coffee Cherry Ingredient Launch

Kirin Holdings (TSE:2503) has revealed a new fermented ingredient made from coffee cherries, highlighting its push toward sustainability and product innovation. The company is first introducing this ingredient to its ready-to-drink beverage lines. See our latest analysis for Kirin Holdings Company. Kirin Holdings' sustainable ingredient rollout comes as shares have enjoyed steady momentum, with a 7% increase over the last week and nearly 17% growth year-to-date. These movements contributed to...
TSE:4592
TSE:4592Biotechs

How Investors May Respond To SanBio (TSE:4592) Raising ¥14.92 Billion Through Discounted Share Offering

SanBio recently held a board meeting to consider issuing new shares through an international offering and subsequently filed for a follow-on equity offering of 6,000,000 common shares at ¥2,487 per share, raising approximately ¥14.92 billion. The offering includes a discount of ¥109.36 per share, signaling an effort to balance capital-raising objectives with market appetite for new equity. We’ll explore how this sizeable capital raise and its terms could influence SanBio’s investment...