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TSE:8986
TSE:8986Residential REITs

Daiwa Securities Living Investment (TSE:8986) Expands Its Tokyo Portfolio, Is The Stock Still Cheap?

Daiwa Securities Living Investment (TSE:8986) has agreed to acquire the Gran Casa Kasai residential property in Edogawa-ku, Tokyo, with completion scheduled for July 1, 2026, as part of its strategy to broaden its income-generating portfolio. See our latest analysis for Daiwa Securities Living Investment. Daiwa Securities Living Investment’s recent property acquisition and refinancing decisions come as the stock trades at ¥100,500, with a 1 month share price return of 3.18% but a year to date...
TSE:9793
TSE:9793Commercial Services

DaisekiLtd (TSE:9793) Stock Faces Bullish Narratives As Q1 EPS Jumps To 60.7

DaisekiLtd (TSE:9793) has opened Q1 2027 with total revenue of ¥18.3 billion and basic EPS of ¥60.72, setting a clear benchmark for how the year is starting. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥17.9 billion in Q1 2026 to ¥18.3 billion in Q1 2027, while basic EPS over the same quarters shifted from ¥51.01 to ¥60.72, and trailing twelve month EPS now sits at ¥202.70 alongside net income of ¥9,585 million, giving investors a clean read on earnings power and profit conversion. With...
TSE:6501
TSE:6501Industrials

Hitachi Stock And 2 Japanese Nuclear Power Picks For Grid And AI Demand

With inflation, interest rates and energy prices all moving in different directions across regions, investors are looking for assets that can offer dependable power exposure and potential inflation protection. Nuclear energy stocks sit right at that intersection, linking long term electricity demand with the broader push toward cleaner baseload power. The Nuclear Energy Stocks screener helps you filter that universe quickly, from uranium suppliers to reactor operators, so you are not guessing...
TSE:7267
TSE:7267Auto

Honda Motor (TSE:7267) Is Up 6.9% After Board Shift And AI-Battery Pivot Announcement – Has The Bull Case Changed?

In late June, Honda Motor Co. held its 102nd Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders, electing Mahito Shikama as director, while advancing a pivot toward energy storage and government-backed artificial intelligence projects alongside its US lithium battery production ramp-up. This combination of board refresh, AI consortium participation, and Jeffersonville grid-focused battery output signals a meaningful reshaping of Honda’s technology priorities beyond its earlier US EV ambitions. We’ll...
TSE:9697
TSE:9697Entertainment

Capcom Stock And 2 Japan Growth Picks Backed By Insider Ownership

With inflation trends and interest rate expectations pulling global markets in different directions, many investors are looking for companies where management has real skin in the game and sees room for further growth. The Fast Growing Stocks With High Insider Ownership screener focuses on businesses where insiders hold meaningful stakes and analysts and management share an optimistic view on prospects. This combination can help you focus on companies that appear aligned with shareholder...
TSE:4443
TSE:4443Software

Why Retail Investors Are Tracking These 3 Founder Led Japanese Stocks Today

Founder led companies sit at an interesting crossroads right now. With inflation, central bank decisions, government debt and energy costs all pulling markets in different directions, many investors are looking for leaders who are financially and emotionally invested in the long term outcome of their business. The Founder-Led Companies screener focuses on exactly that. It helps you filter for management teams with real skin in the game and a clear legacy to protect. In this article, you will...
TSE:3549
TSE:3549Consumer Retailing

Kusuri No Aoki Holdings (TSE:3549) Stock Faces Margin Squeeze As Q4 EPS Undercuts Defensive Narrative

Kusuri No Aoki Holdings (TSE:3549) has just posted its FY 2026 results, with Q4 revenue of ¥144.1 billion and basic EPS of ¥18.49 as investors weigh these numbers against a current share price of ¥3,738. Over recent periods the company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥129.6 billion in FY 2025 Q4 to ¥144.1 billion in FY 2026 Q4, while quarterly EPS shifted from ¥37.81 to ¥18.49. This sets the backdrop for a year where margins and profit quality are front of mind for investors. See our...
TSE:4612
TSE:4612Chemicals

Nipsea Ownership Clarification Might Change The Case For Investing In Nippon Paint Holdings (TSE:4612)

In late May 2026, Nippon Paint Holdings released its FY2025 results and, on 3 July 2026, clarified the ownership of its parent company, Nipsea International, confirming that Tenuto Limited and related Goh and Lavoo family holders control the shares. This fuller look-through into group governance offers investors clearer visibility on who ultimately influences Nippon Paint’s decisions, potentially reshaping how they assess corporate oversight and alignment. With this clearer picture of...
TSE:5331
TSE:5331Machinery

Noritake (TSE:5331) Faces AGM Proposal Rejections, Is The Stock Fully Priced?

Noritake (TSE:5331) shares are in focus after the company reported that shareholders rejected several governance and capital related proposals at the June 25 annual general meeting, following an amendment to the published voting results. See our latest analysis for Noritake. The governance setback at the AGM comes after a strong run in Noritake's shares, with the current share price at ¥4,075 and a 1-year total shareholder return of 130.6%. The 90-day share price return of 27.94% suggests...
TSE:6136
TSE:6136Machinery

OSG (TSE:6136) Is Up 13.0% After Upgrading FY26 H1 Earnings Forecast On Weaker Yen Tailwind

OSG Corporation recently raised its first-half fiscal 2026 forecast, now expecting net sales of ¥92.00 billion and profit attributable to owners of the parent of ¥12.50 billion, citing stronger global demand, favorable currency movements, and improved profitability across its operations. Beyond the headline upgrade, the company highlighted how a weaker yen and higher utilization at domestic plants and group materials and coatings businesses have combined to enhance margins and operational...
TSE:7203
TSE:7203Auto

Is Toyota Motor (TSE:7203) Fully Valued Following Its Joby Air Taxi Venture?

Toyota Motor (TSE:7203) is stepping into air mobility through a new joint venture with Joby Aviation that will manufacture electric vertical take off and landing aircraft, putting the company’s production expertise to work in electric air taxis. See our latest analysis for Toyota Motor. Despite the air mobility joint venture and other recent developments such as new euro bond issues and an expanded Lexus marketing partnership, Toyota Motor’s recent momentum has softened. The share price is...
TSE:8304
TSE:8304Banks

Aozora Bank (TSE:8304) Beats Earnings Estimates, Is The Stock Still Cheap?

Aozora Bank (TSE:8304) is back in focus after its latest quarter delivered an earnings surprise, with earnings per share of ¥28.03 compared with an estimated ¥12.26, prompting fresh attention on the stock’s recent move. See our latest analysis for Aozora Bank. The latest earnings surprise sits alongside firm share price momentum for Aozora Bank, with a 7.16% 3 month share price return and a 12.12% year to date share price return, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 38.96% points to...
TSE:8591
TSE:8591Diversified Financial

Is ORIX (TSE:8591) Fully Valued Following Its Global Asset Management Pivot?

ORIX (TSE:8591) has drawn fresh attention after setting long term goals that include a 15% return on equity and ¥1t in net income by 2035, with a focus on a pivot toward global asset management. See our latest analysis for ORIX. Against this backdrop, ORIX’s share price has moved to ¥6,331, with a 90 day share price return of 34.59% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 98.74%, pointing to strong momentum around its new long term plan, recent investor day and ongoing share buybacks. If...
TSE:4704
TSE:4704Software

AI Stocks in Japan With Profit Margins Worth a Closer Look

Artificial intelligence stocks sit at the crossroads of several powerful trends, from chips and cloud to the software that powers tools like ChatGPT. With inflation, interest rates and growth signals moving differently across regions, many investors are looking for focused ways to get exposure to the AI theme without having to sift through hundreds of companies. This AI Stocks screener narrows the field to businesses directly tied to semiconductors, LLMs and AI transformation. In this...
TSE:9069
TSE:9069Logistics

Is SENKO Group Holdings (TSE:9069) Fairly Valued On Its Governance Committee Shake Up?

SENKO Group Holdings (TSE:9069) recently held a board meeting that reshaped its Nomination and Compensation Advisory Committee by shifting the chair role to an independent outside director and adjusting how restricted stock compensation for directors is handled. See our latest analysis for SENKO Group Holdings. The recent board meeting comes as SENKO Group Holdings trades at ¥1,974.0, with a 90 day share price return of 5.73% but a 1 year total shareholder return that is slightly down 0.36%...
TSE:9003
TSE:9003Transportation

Sotetsu Holdings (TSE:9003) Board Moves Put Valuation In Focus

Sotetsu Holdings (TSE:9003) has scheduled a board meeting for June 26, 2026, to review the disposal of treasury shares for restricted stock compensation and the possible dissolution of its partnership involving subsidiary SOTETSU ROSEN and Marubeni Corporation. See our latest analysis for Sotetsu Holdings. The board meeting comes after a mixed year for Sotetsu Holdings, with the share price at ¥2,491 and a 1 year total shareholder return of 11.77% contrasting with a year to date share price...
TSE:8418
TSE:8418Banks

Yamaguchi Financial Group (TSE:8418) Reshapes For Regional Growth, Is The Stock Overvalued?

Yamaguchi Financial Group (TSE:8418) has drawn fresh investor attention after approving an organizational restructuring that includes a new Regional Co-Creation Business Group. This group will focus on regional revitalization linked to the GX Strategic Regional Initiative. See our latest analysis for Yamaguchi Financial Group. The organizational restructuring arrives at a time when momentum in Yamaguchi Financial Group’s stock has been firm, with a 10.47% 1 month share price return and a...
TSE:3279
TSE:3279REITs

Can Activia Properties (TSE:3279) Justify Its Valuation Following Its Kyoto Hotel Acquisition?

Activia Properties (TSE:3279) is in focus after its asset manager agreed to acquire the trust beneficiary interest in A-FLAG KYOTO SHIJO, a fully occupied mid-scale hotel near central Kyoto, as part of its ongoing asset replacement program. See our latest analysis for Activia Properties. At a share price of ¥138,300, Activia Properties has seen a 1-day share price return of 1.32% and a 30-day share price return of 5.09%. Its 1-year total shareholder return of 16.18% contrasts with softer year...
TSE:8012
TSE:8012Trade Distributors

Is Nagase’s New Detroit Hub Quietly Redefining Its Auto Strategy Narrative for (TSE:8012) Investors?

Nagase America, a subsidiary of Nagase & Co., has opened its Mobility Solutions office in downtown Detroit, creating a new hub for its automotive-focused activities in North America. As the only Japanese company currently based in downtown Detroit’s automotive corridor, Nagase America is positioning itself close to key innovation and customer ecosystems in the US auto industry. We will now examine how this Detroit Mobility Solutions hub shapes Nagase’s investment narrative, particularly...
TSE:285A
TSE:285ASemiconductor

3 Japanese Growth Stocks Backed By Strong Earnings and AI Infrastructure Demand

With growth expectations and inflation trends pulling markets in different directions, many investors are looking for companies that pair strong earnings potential with solid balance sheets. That is exactly what the Healthy high growth potential screener is designed to highlight. It filters for stocks where analysts expect robust earnings growth over the next 3 years, while still keeping an eye on financial health. In a world where services and manufacturing PMIs, inflation signals, and...
TSE:8058
TSE:8058Trade Distributors

Mitsubishi (TSE:8058) Could Be 15% Undervalued After Production And Sales Slipped

Mitsubishi (TSE:8058) is back in focus after Mitsubishi Motors Corporation reported an almost 13% year-on-year decline in global vehicle production in May 2026, along with weaker domestic sales and exports. See our latest analysis for Mitsubishi. Despite the weaker May production figures at Mitsubishi Motors, Mitsubishi Corporation's recent share price has been under pressure, with a 30 day share price return of down 10.48% and a 90 day share price return of down 18.59%, even though the year...
TSE:6098
TSE:6098Professional Services

Recruit Holdings Stock And 2 Japanese Value Shares Backed By Strong Cash Flow

With global data sending mixed signals on growth, inflation and services activity across regions, many investors are focusing on companies where cash flows, not headlines, do the talking. The Undervalued Stocks Based On Cash Flows screener filters for stocks that SWS DCF valuation suggests trade below fair value, yet still show solid cash generation potential. That combination can appeal if you want valuation support while central banks and economies move at different speeds. In this article,...
TSE:7012
TSE:7012Machinery

Kawasaki Heavy Industries (TSE:7012) On Capital Raising Plans And The Undervalued View

Kawasaki Heavy Industries (TSE:7012) has called a board meeting for July 2, 2026 to consider issuing new shares and zero coupon convertible bonds maturing in 2031 and 2033, a move that could reshape its capital structure. See our latest analysis for Kawasaki Heavy Industries. At a share price of ¥2,820.0, Kawasaki Heavy Industries has seen short term share price pressure, with the 90 day share price return down 10.79%. At the same time, the year to date share price return is 25.89% and the 5...
TSE:3350
TSE:3350Hospitality

Metaplanet (TSE:3350) Is Up 8.6% After Expanding Its Debt-Funded Bitcoin Holdings Strategy – Has The Bull Case Changed?

In Q2 2026, Japanese investment firm Metaplanet added 2,823 Bitcoin, lifting its holdings to 43,000 BTC, while reporting unrealized losses of about US$1.50 billion as it continued to fund purchases mainly through borrowing and credit facilities. The company’s decision to keep pursuing an aggressive Bitcoin accumulation plan toward long-term targets, despite carrying very large unrealized losses, underlines how central digital assets have become to its balance sheet positioning. We’ll now...