Japanese Tobacco Stock News

Earlier in 2025, Japan experienced a major influenza outbreak, which led to heightened demand for flu vaccines and increased government collaboration with pharmaceutical companies. This surge in demand placed companies like Chugai Pharmaceutical in a central role, highlighting the importance of rapid pharmaceutical innovation and supply chain responsiveness during public health emergencies. We'll explore how the elevated demand from the influenza outbreak could reshape Chugai...

If you have Mitsubishi Chemical Group in your sights, you are not alone. Plenty of investors are wrestling with the question of what to do next with this stock. After all, Mitsubishi Chemical Group has taken some dramatic turns over the past few years, handing long-term shareholders a return of nearly 64% over the last five years and almost 39% over three years. Yet, zooming in to the shorter term, things have been a bit rockier, with a decline of about 3.6% over the last year and a drop of...

Thinking about what to do with Sony Financial Group stock? You are definitely not alone. Whether you have been holding on through thick and thin or are just now sizing up the opportunity, there is one thing that stands out about this stock right now: it is in the middle of a story most investors are just starting to notice. Sony Financial Group’s share price recently closed at 161.0, down 7.4% over the past week and, more strikingly, a massive 93.8% over the last five years. Market watchers...

If you’re wondering what to do next with Nissin Foods HoldingsLtd stock, you’re not alone. It’s hard to ignore a company with such a long legacy in the food industry, especially when the share price tells a story of its own. Just this year, the stock has dropped 28.2%, adding to a one-year decline of 32.5%. Over the last five years, Nissin Foods HoldingsLtd is down 8.1%. It’s not just about the numbers. Broader market shifts and changing global appetites for defensive consumer stocks have...

Fines inc.'s ( TSE:5125 ) stock was strong despite it releasing a soft earnings report last week. Our analysis suggests...

The excitement of investing in a company that can reverse its fortunes is a big draw for some speculators, so even...

Key Insights Kotobuki Spirits' estimated fair value is JP¥3,467 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Current share...

Nissan Shatai (TSE:7222) has had a great run on the share market with its stock up by a significant 15% over the last...

The board of KITZ Corporation ( TSE:6498 ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of ¥27.00 per share on the 12th of...

The board of Lasertec Corporation ( TSE:6920 ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 9th of March, with...

If you're looking for a multi-bagger, there's a few things to keep an eye out for. Typically, we'll want to notice a...

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SMC (TSE:6273) caught investors’ attention after CLSA elevated its stock rating. The move highlights the company’s solid global standing and expected tailwinds from future growth in technology and semiconductor production equipment. See our latest analysis for SMC. SMC’s recent share buyback completion and the upgrade from CLSA have set a more optimistic tone for investors, even as the company navigates a period of softer earnings and reduced guidance. While the total shareholder return over...

MISUMI Group (TSE:9962) has just completed its previously announced share buyback, repurchasing over 3 million shares or 1.11% of its outstanding stock between July and September 2025. This completes a significant capital allocation decision for the company. See our latest analysis for MISUMI Group. MISUMI Group’s recent buyback comes as the stock has mostly traded sideways over the past year, with a 1-year total shareholder return of -0.09% and only mild movement in the share price. That...

3612 (TSE:3612) reported a net profit margin of 4.7%, up from 3.8% a year earlier, with earnings soaring 41.3% year-over-year. The company’s five-year average annual earnings growth is an impressive 72.8%, and looking ahead, management guides for earnings and revenue to rise 13.6% and 8.9% per year, both clearly outpacing broader Japanese market expectations. With profitability on the rise, high-quality earnings, and its valuation well below peers, the latest results paint a picture of...

Trying to decide what to do with Konica Minolta? You are definitely not alone. With the stock closing at 527.6, it has been a fascinating year for shareholders and new investors alike. After years of rebuilding its core business, Konica Minolta is once again on investors’ radars, and for good reason. Despite some recent turbulence as the stock dipped -2.7% over the last week, those who have looked further back will notice some remarkable momentum. Year to date, the price has fallen -18.1%,...

MarketEnterprise Co.,Ltd's ( TSE:3135 ) robust earnings report didn't manage to move the market for its stock. Our...

The recent earnings posted by IID, Inc. ( TSE:6038 ) were solid, but the stock didn't move as much as we expected...

The subdued stock price reaction suggests that Alpen Co.,Ltd.'s ( TSE:3028 ) strong earnings didn't offer any...

It's been a sad week for Kusuri No Aoki Holdings Co., Ltd. ( TSE:3549 ), who've watched their investment drop 12% to...

The main point of investing for the long term is to make money. Better yet, you'd like to see the share price move up...

With a median price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of close to 0.5x in the Construction industry in Japan, you could be...

A lackluster earnings announcement from Qualtec Co.,Ltd. ( TSE:9165 ) last week didn't sink the stock price. Our...

Key Insights TOWA's estimated fair value is JP¥3,409 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Current share price of...