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TSE:285A
TSE:285ASemiconductor

Kioxia Stock And 2 Japan AI Infrastructure Names With Strong Earnings Growth

Central banks in Australia and Korea are openly weighing inflation risks against growth, which keeps the focus firmly on companies that can grow earnings even as policy stays tight. That is where a Healthy high growth potential screener can help. It highlights stocks that analysts expect to grow earnings and that pass basic financial health checks. This article reviews three standout candidates from that list. The three stocks covered below are just a starting sample, with the full screen...
TSE:8630
TSE:8630Insurance

How Surging Q1 FY2026 Profitability Could Reshape Sompo Holdings’ (TSE:8630) Investment Narrative

Sompo Holdings, Inc. reported past first-quarter 2026 results, with net income rising to ¥181,168 million and basic earnings per share from continuing operations reaching ¥203.14, compared with the prior year period. The sharp improvement in profitability within just one year highlights how recent underwriting and cost measures are already flowing through to the bottom line. Next, we will examine how this stronger earnings performance, particularly the jump in net income, may influence Sompo...
TSE:7974
TSE:7974Entertainment

Is Nintendo (TSE:7974) Undervalued After Switch 2 Sold Nearly 24 Million Units?

Nintendo (TSE:7974) is back in focus after nearly 24 million Nintendo Switch 2 units were sold in the console’s first year, even with a higher launch price. This has renewed attention on the stock’s recent rebound. See our latest analysis for Nintendo. The recent excitement around Nintendo Switch 2 has fed into a sharp rebound, with a 30 day share price return of 27.19% and a 90 day share price return of 24.30%. Even so, the year to date share price return is down 16.77%, and the 1 year total...
TSE:8309
TSE:8309Banks

How Investors Are Reacting To Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group (TSE:8309) Entering Vietnam’s Asset Management Market

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group has announced plans to enter Vietnam’s asset management market through a joint venture with Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam, holding a 49% stake alongside BIDV’s 51% ownership to offer investment funds and manage client assets focused on domestic Vietnamese securities. This move marks a meaningful expansion of Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group’s asset management footprint into Vietnam, adding geographical diversification and local-partner expertise in a...
TSE:4004
TSE:4004Chemicals

Should Resonac’s Planned Partial Spin-off of Crasus Petrochemicals Require Action From Resonac Holdings (TSE:4004) Investors?

Resonac Holdings Corporation recently held a board meeting on August 25, 2026, to consider a resolution for a partial spin-off of its Crasus Chemical petrochemical business. This potential separation of the petrochemical assets marks a meaningful shift in how Resonac may allocate resources between traditional chemicals and faster-growing semiconductor materials. We will now examine how the proposed partial spin-off of Crasus Chemical could reshape Resonac Holdings’ existing investment...
TSE:4452
TSE:4452Personal Products

Will Curél’s Nordic Push Reshape Kao’s (TSE:4452) High-Value Cosmetics Strategy in Europe?

Kao Corporation has announced that its Curél skincare brand will launch across the Nordic countries in September 2026, building on earlier rollouts in the UK, Germany, France and the Netherlands and partnering with regional beauty retailers KICKS and Matas. This latest expansion under Kao’s “Global Sharp Top” plan highlights how the company is concentrating resources on a smaller group of premium, differentiated cosmetics brands to deepen its presence in Europe. Next, we’ll examine how...
TSE:7744
TSE:7744Leisure

How Investors May Respond To Noritsu Koki (TSE:7744) Surging Half-Year Earnings And Profitability

Noritsu Koki Co., Ltd. reported its half-year results for the period ended June 30, 2026, with sales of ¥82,495 million and net income of ¥12,404 million, both higher than the previous year. The sharp increase in basic earnings per share from continuing operations to ¥116.37, compared with ¥68.25 a year earlier, underscores a significant improvement in profitability. With this strong uplift in earnings and profitability, we will examine how Noritsu Koki’s latest performance reshapes its...
TSE:6750
TSE:6750Tech

Did Strong Q1 2026 Earnings and EPS Growth Just Shift Elecom's (TSE:6750) Investment Narrative?

Elecom Co., Ltd. reported first-quarter 2026 results with sales of ¥33,918 million and net income of ¥2,964 million, both higher than a year earlier. The jump in basic earnings per share from ¥24.65 to ¥36.81 underscores improved profitability and operational efficiency in Elecom’s core business. We’ll now examine how Elecom’s strong earnings growth and higher profitability influence the company’s investment narrative over the coming period. This technology could replace computers: discover...
TSE:9432
TSE:9432Telecom

NTT (TSE:9432) Stock Looks Reasonable On Earnings But Stretched On Cash Flow

NTT has produced a 69.2% return over the past 5 years, and at around ¥169.2 per share the stock no longer looks obviously cheap or stretched on headline metrics, with both the intrinsic value work and market multiples pointing to something closer to fair value. A 69.2% return over 5 years suggests NTT has already rewarded patient shareholders, so any new upside case now leans more on valuation discipline than on catching up from a depressed base. For long term holders, the main support for...
TSE:6981
TSE:6981Electronic

Murata Manufacturing Stock Looks Cheap on Cash Flow Value

With many central banks signalling that interest rates may stay restrictive for longer, patient cash flows are back in the spotlight. Investors watching policy makers hold the line on inflation can find potential opportunity where solid cash generation meets discounted prices. This article highlights three stocks from the Undervalued Stocks Based On Cash Flows screener that appear mispriced relative to their SWS DCF fair values. The three stocks in this article are just a starting sample, and...
TSE:4568
TSE:4568Pharmaceuticals

Canon Stock Leads 3 Japanese Dividend Shares Paying Reliable Income

With US 10 year Treasury yields holding near multi month highs, income investors are being reminded that reliable cash flow does not only live in bonds. Higher borrowing costs can pressure many companies, but they can also highlight those that keep paying a solid dividend. This article looks at three Dividend Powerhouses from a 5%+ yield screener that offer meaningful income backed by historically stable payouts. The stocks covered below are only a small sample, and the full screen surfaced...
TSE:2503
TSE:2503Beverage

Kirin Holdings Company (TSE:2503) Brings AI Into Research, Is The Valuation Discount Too Wide?

Kirin Holdings Company (TSE:2503) is drawing attention after partnering with GenerativeX Inc. to embed AI agents into its research activities, aiming to support creativity and the full research workflow across selected divisions. See our latest analysis for Kirin Holdings Company. The AI research partnership lands at a time when momentum in Kirin Holdings Company's shares has been building, with a 90 day share price return of 13.07% and a year to date share price return of 30.30%. The 1 year...
TSE:3282
TSE:3282Residential REITs

How Investors Are Reacting To Comforia Residential REIT (TSE:3282) Tweaking Its Funding Mix With New Equity And Floating-Rate Debt

Comforia Residential REIT recently completed a follow-on equity offering of ¥10.85 billion and arranged a new ¥1,000 million two-year floating-rate loan from Resona Bank to refinance an existing fixed-rate facility maturing in August 2026. This combination of fresh equity capital and a like-for-like refinancing subtly reshapes the REIT’s funding mix without increasing total interest-bearing debt. We’ll now examine how the fresh equity injection, alongside the refinancing shift to...
TSE:4755
TSE:4755Multiline Retail

Rakuten Stock Leads Japanese Growth Names Investors Are Watching Closely

With global growth still uncertain, central banks are keeping investors guessing on where interest rates settle next. That kind of backdrop often rewards companies that can rely on their own momentum and committed insider backers rather than cheap money alone. This article looks at three stocks from the Fast Growing Stocks With High Insider Ownership screener and explains why aligned management can matter so much for long term focused portfolios. The stocks covered below are just a starting...
TSE:9301
TSE:9301Infrastructure

Mitsubishi Logistics (TSE:9301) Invests $40 Million In US Hubs, Is The Stock Fully Priced?

Mitsubishi Logistics (TSE:9301) has committed US$40 million to build two large distribution centers in Houston and Alabama, highlighting its push into overseas real estate and asset turnover projects. See our latest analysis for Mitsubishi Logistics. The latest US$40 million expansion moves come as Mitsubishi Logistics trades at ¥1,533, with a 1-day share price return of 1.49% and a year-to-date share price return of 25.55%, alongside a 1-year total shareholder return of 29.39% and a very...
TSE:9435
TSE:9435Industrials

Stronger Q1 Earnings And Higher Dividend Outlook Could Be A Game Changer For Hikari Tsushin (TSE:9435)

Hikari Tsushin, Inc. recently reported first-quarter 2026 results showing higher sales of ¥192,563 million and net income of ¥36,656 million year-over-year, while also issuing earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027 and forecasting revenue of ¥775,000 million and profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥120,000 million. Alongside these results, the company lifted its quarterly and full-year dividend forecasts to an expected annual payout of ¥800 per share, underlining...
TSE:7936
TSE:7936Luxury

ASICS (TSE:7936) Is Down 7.4% After Upgrading Guidance And Dividends What’s Changed

In August 2026, ASICS Corporation reported strong first-half 2026 results, raised its full-year sales and earnings guidance, and increased both interim and full-year dividend forecasts, including a second-quarter dividend of ¥20.00 per share versus ¥12.00 a year earlier. The company linked its upgraded outlook and higher dividends to robust demand for Onitsuka Tiger in Japan, SportStyle products in Europe, improved margins, and updated foreign-exchange assumptions, signalling management’s...
TSE:2175
TSE:2175Professional Services

Asian Value Stocks Estimated Below Intrinsic Worth In August 2026

As of August 2026, Asian markets have been navigating a complex landscape marked by geopolitical tensions and fluctuating commodity prices, which have contributed to investor caution across the region. Despite these challenges, opportunities arise for discerning investors seeking value stocks that may be trading below their intrinsic worth. Identifying such stocks requires careful analysis of fundamentals and market conditions, offering potential for growth when broader economic factors...
TSE:4680
TSE:4680Hospitality

3 Asian Growth Stocks With High Insider Ownership And Up To 44% Earnings Growth

Amidst a backdrop of economic challenges and fluctuating markets, Asia's growth landscape continues to capture investor interest with its potential for substantial earnings growth. In this environment, companies with high insider ownership often signal confidence in their own business prospects, making them intriguing candidates for those seeking robust investment opportunities.
TSE:6305
TSE:6305Machinery

Asian Dividend Stocks To Consider In August 2026

Amidst a backdrop of geopolitical tensions and fluctuating market conditions, Asian markets have shown resilience with varying performances across key indices. As investors navigate this complex landscape, dividend stocks in Asia can offer potential stability and income generation, making them an attractive consideration for those looking to diversify their portfolios.
TSE:6501
TSE:6501Industrials

Japan Nuclear Energy Stocks To Watch As Bund Yields Keep Power Security In Focus

Germany’s 10 year Bund yields are near multi year highs as investors focus on inflation and energy risks. Higher funding costs can keep attention on power sources that are reliable and not tied to fossil fuels. Nuclear energy stocks sit squarely in that conversation. This article walks through three stocks from the Nuclear Energy Stocks screener that illustrate how different parts of the nuclear value chain can respond to this backdrop. The three stocks below are just a starting sample of the...